The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 398 – Balk Talk
by Paul Sporer
October 19, 2016
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Leading Off: Question of the Day
- Does Julio Urias balk with his pickoff move?
Notable Transactions/Rumors/Articles/Game Play
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- Jake Arrieta: 5.82 ERA in 4 starts since last yr’s WC
- Cubs aren’t hitting, are they dead? .185 AVG, .577 OPS
- Should Andrew Toles being playing every day over Howie Kendrick?
Strategy Section: Looking Ahead on Playoff Players
- Justin Turner draft slot in ‘17?
- Marcus Stroman up to 215 IP from 46 last year
- Best TOR SP in ‘17? Stroman, Aaron Sanchez, Marco Estrada or J.A. Happ
- Tyler Naquin ‘17 power output?
Stat of the Day: Urias led MLB w/6 pickoffs in just 77 IP (Johnny Cueto 2nd w/5 in 219.7 IP)
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