Field of Streams: Episode 159 – #MikeClevinger

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May 18, 2016

Episode 159 – #MikeClevinger

The latest episode of “Field of Streams” is live!

In this episode, Dylan Higgins and Scott Strandberg discuss Shawn Tolleson probably losing his job as closer, a weird four-game early slate, boring options at second base, Jimmy Rollins being even more boring, the Coors Field hangover, Jimmy Nelson’s new approach, not fearing the Royals as much anymore, Chase Anderson’s amazing (and frustrating) outing, Dylan learning not to trust Ross Stripling, Scott identifying one of Dylan’s “catch phrases,” the excitement of utilizing Mike Clevinger in DFS, and how to welcome Steve Adams to Thursday’s show.

Contest pick for Wednesday, May 18: R.A. Dickey vs. TB (Dylan and Matt).

Suggested DFS picks worth attention for Wednesday, May 18: Miguel Montero, Yadier Molina, Yasmani Grandal, Brian McCann, Wilson Ramos, Evan Gattis, John Jaso, Mike Napoli, Jose Abreu, Anthony Rizzo, David Ortiz, Steve Pearce, Carlos Santana, David Murphy, Jonathan Schoop, Robinson Cano, Jose Altuve, Dustin Pedroia, Chase Utley, Jean Segura, Manny Machado, Kyle Seager, Todd Frazier, Kris Bryant, Nolan Arenado, Jake Lamb, Travis Shaw, Luis Severino, Francisco Lindor, Jimmy Rollins, Carlos Correa, Aledmys Diaz, Corey Seager, Xander Bogaerts, Jedd Gyorko, Bryce Harper, Gregory Polanco, Jay Bruce, Adam Duvall, Adam Eaton, Kole Calhoun, Marlon Byrd, Rajai Davis, George Springer, Dexter Fowler, Matt Holliday, Stephen Piscotty, Mookie Betts, Jacoby Ellsbury, Joc Pederson, Gio Gionzalez, Taijuan Walker, Francisco Liriano, Jake Odorizzi, R.A. Dickey, David Price, Nick Tropeano, Johnny Cueto, Drew Pomeranz, and Mike Clevinger.

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Dylan assists in producingFanGraphs Audio, Effectively Wild, and the FanGraphs Live Twitch channel. He also enjoys the Waxahachie Swap (RIP), the Air Bud principle, and the Oxford comma. You can Tweet him about any of those things @dhhiggins.

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