Archive for Podcast – The Sleeper and the Bust

Episode 58 – There’s A Bit More Upside With Marco Estrada

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In this episode, Dylan Higgins and Matthew Dewoskin discuss Mike Bolsinger’s tough splits, Matt ranting about Tyler Flowers while Dylan remains diplomatic, the negative runs scored that the White Sox are in for, Logan Morrison’s new job as a leadoff man, “The Roaring Phillies,” the must-mention team, a conspiracy surrounding Marco Estrada, and waxing philosophical regarding Robin Ventura.

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Episode 244

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In this episode, Paul Sporer and Eno Sarris discuss the injury news about Freddie Freeman, Jered Weaver, Travis d’Arnaud, and Erasmo Ramirez. Then they discuss the trade rumors swirling around Cole Hamels which leads into a discussion about trading Mike Trout in one of his leagues.

Tuesday’s main topic is about guys playing like studs that we haven’t talked much this year:

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Episode 57 – Starting To Show Some Life

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In this episode, Dylan Higgins and Brad Johnson discuss pitchers that struggled on Monday, Odrisamer Despaigne’s underwhelming stuff, the concept of the DFS “middle ground,” closer looks at Anthony Rendon and Stephen Drew, Maikel Franco’s impressive performance, and predictions surrounding Billy Burns and his resulting price.

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Episode 56 – Through the Magic of Podcasting

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In this episode, Dylan Higgins and Matthew Dewoskin discuss a short slate on Monday, Hawk Harrelson’s joy, Lance McCullers’ unfair reputation, CC Sabathia’s sudden (re)relevance, the shame of believing in Mike Pelfrey, Kendall Graveman’s surging prominence, and Joc Pederson’s improvements against left-handers.

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Episode 55 – You Could Swing a Dead Cat and Probably Hit Six Competent Options

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In this episode, Dylan Higgins and Matthew Dewoskin discuss Hector Noesi being replaced by Scott Carroll, appreciating listener feedback, Kyle Schwarber’s DFS influence, believing in Jonathan Lucroy, Marco Estrada’s modest improvements, a guest appearance by the trains that go by Dylan’s house, the human Swiss Army knife, a weekly Robin Ventura tirade, and lukewarm takes on the Cardinals’ internet activities.

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Episode 243

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I ACCIDENTALLY LIED AT THE END OF THE EPISODE AND SAID JASON & I WOULD BE BACK SUNDAY, WE’RE ACTUALLY OFF THIS WEEK. THE NEXT EPSIODE WILL BE TUESDAY’S EDITION.

In this episode, Paul Sporer and Eno Sarris discuss the news for Jose Altuve, Cole Hamels, Wil Myers, and Fernando Rodney. We finish with another edition of Hype or Hold covering some high-expectation pitchers who haven’t quite lived up to the billing yet.

Eno on the CLE rotation

Eno on Bad Fastballs

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Episode 54 – That’s Pitching For Ya

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In this episode, Dylan Higgins and Brad Johnson discuss helpful feedback on technical difficulties, closer looks at Anthony Ranaudo and Joey Gallo, pitchers that have disappointed this year, hesitating on DFS picks based on a lack of a supporting cast, the weird scheduling of a split series, Paul Goldschmidt’s historic dominance against left-handed pitching, comparing Brad Miller and Jimmy Rollins, and a guest appearance by some background birds.

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Episode 53 – Rollover Left-Hander

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In this episode, Dylan Higgins and Matthew Dewoskin discuss Matt’s fan conflict, officially sponsoring Chase Anderson, failing to remember every historical detail about every player, Josh Donaldson’s prime situation, comparing David DeJesus and Chris Coghlan, the underrated underrated A.J. Pollock, building faith in Ubaldo Jimenez, Bud Norris being eligible for a title he doesn’t want, and Joe Blanton getting a Major League start in 2015.

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Episode 242

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In this episode, Paul Sporer and Eno Sarris discuss the news for Kyle Schwarber, Trevor Rosenthal, Delino DeShields. Then Eno gives his thoughts on Byron Buxton. We finish with a little game of sorts called Hype or Hold covering some high-expectation guys who haven’t quite lived up to the billing yet.

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Episode 52 – Streaks Where He’s Mortal

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In this episode, Dylan Higgins and Brad Johnson discuss the embarrassment of riches when it comes to options on Tuesday, responding to a question on Twitter about weather forecasting for DFS, a look at Matt Harvey’s recent struggles, hesitation when picking a pitcher opposite another strong pitcher, Carlos Correa establishing himself as a notable righty bat in the righty-heavy Astros lineup, Dee Gordon and Nate Eovaldi’s uninteresting potential link, and looking closer at Chi Chi Gonzalez.

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