Field of Streams: Episode 136 – Live With Scott Strandberg

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April 15, 2016

Episode 136 – Live With Scott Strandberg

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

In this episode, Dylan Higgins and Brad Johnson are joined by Scott Strandberg in a live recording to discuss Scott’s approach as a long-time fantasy player that is new to DFS, the “breakout” of the Phillies rotation, how to pick against a knuckleball pitcher (or not), identifying Tim Melville, the problem with Marcus Semien, getting no credit for recommending Bryce Harper, streaming against the Twins, Cody Anderson’s DFS viability, Dylan’s love for Rich Hill, Nick Tropeano’s potential splits, Zack Greinke’s opportunity to turn things around, and revisiting the epic story of Jeff Locke.

Suggested DFS picks worth attention for Friday, April 15: Brian McCann, Jonathan Lucroy, Francisco Cervelli, Yadier Molina, John Jaso, Justin Bour, Albert Pujols, Tyler White, Edwin Encarnacion, Ryan Howard, C.J. Cron, Daniel Murphy, Dee Gordon, Rougned Odor, Jonathan Schoop, Kolten Wong, Robinson Cano, Neil Walker, Manny Machado, Luis Valbuena, Matt Carpenter, Josh Donaldson, Jake Lamb, Kyle Seager, Carlos Correa, Jonathan Villar, Aledmys Diaz, Franciso Lindor, Bryce Harper, Gregory Polanco, Michael Saunders, the Marlins outfielders, Mark Trumbo, Mike Trout, Jeremy Hazelbaker, Ryan Braun, Domingo Santana, Preston Tucker, Craig Gentry, Kole Calhoun, Chris Sale, Zack Greinke, Clayton Kershaw, Madison Bumgarner, Rich Hill, Carlos Martinez, Garrett Richards, Wei-Yin Chen, and Cody Anderson.

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Contest picks for Friday, April 15: Rich Hill vs. KC (Dylan) and Jeff Locke vs. MIL (Matt).

Contest picks for Saturday, April 16: Erasmo Ramirez vs. CWS (Dylan) and Tom Koehler vs. ATL (Matt)

Contest pick for Sunday, April 17: Nick Tropeano @ MIN (Dylan and Matt).

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Approximately 79 minutes of joyous analysis.

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