RotoGraphs Audio: The Sleeper and the Bust 2/27/2015

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February 27, 2015

Episode 199

The latest episode of “The Sleeper and the Bust” is live!

In this episode, Paul Sporer and Eno Sarris discuss Adam Wainwright, Michael Saunders, and Homer Bailey injuries, the Johan Santana signing, Jonathan Papelbon’s desire to go to Toronto, and Chris Davis playing some OF this spring. Then they discuss the strategy behind trading including some real life examples that Eno is currently mulling over, and finish up by previewing the Milwaukee Brewers.

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Matthew TobinMember since 2025
10 years ago

I’m keeping Upton simply because Braun is older and is a guy with always some nagging injury. I think it was kind of overshadowed, but you mentioned PEDs and I think that is a bit notable. The most underrated aspect of PEDs is the ability for them to help your recover from injury and stay healthy. I think with age and possibly without PEDs, those nagging groin and calf injuries turn into DL time.

As for the second trade, I might try to search for a better OF. I might target a Choo or Martinez if you don’t mind an older guy along with another piece. Maybe a Dalton Pompey or Kole Calhoun if you want a younger guy. I just don’t love Garcia because he is the classic hits too many grounders to be a power hitter guy. It is a bit of the Yasiel Puig type, but without the ability to post silly BABIPs

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