The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 1016 – Draft Strategies ft. Lauren Auerbach

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February 20, 2022

2/20/22

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  • Notable Transactions/News/Rumors

      • Pocket Aces (2 Starters in the first 2 round)
        • If I draft only pitchers in the first 10 rounds, who are the position players you fill your roster with? It’s a strategy I’m planning on one draft
      • Pocket Closers (2 Closers in the first 5-6 rounds)
      • Balanced Team
      • LIMA (Low Investment Mound Aces)
      • Punting Categories
      • Drowning the Pool
        • Positional
        • Categorical
      • Labadini
      • MRI Theory

Twitter Questions

    • If you could hang out with an Mike in the world, who would it be?
    • Keeper Question:
      • Matt Olson vs Tyler O’Neil
      • Jack Flaherty, Robbie Ray, Shane McClanahan or Yu Darvish?
    • Who would you say is a “Lauren player,” that meaning a guy you can’t really explain WHY you like, you just do?
    • Why does she put up with Mike willingly? So many better options to co host a pod with?
    • Lauren, are you concerned about the coffee budget for all these SP streamer  “did you know” videos & its impact on the business long term?
    • Why will the Braves not win the division this year and why will it be the Mets?

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Justin is the co-host on The Sleeper and The Bust Podcast and writes for Rotographs covering the Roto Riteup as well as other periodic articles. In addition to his work at Rotographs, Justin is the lead fantasy writer/analyst and co-owner for FriendswithFantasyBenefits.com, and the owner of The Great Fantasy Baseball Invitational. He is also a certified addiction treatment counselor. Follow Justin on Twitter @JustinMasonFWFB.

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svachon
3 years ago

I’m in an 10 team auction, 4 keeper league. 4 of the top 10 pitchers are kept and 15 of the top 30. So what would you expect the price of pitching (again auction league) to be? Only 2 teams have have 0 SP keeper and there are 2 with 3 and 2 with 2. Would scarcity bring the price way up or since many teams have 1 to 3 top starters kept, the price should be less than expected?

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