The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 398 – Balk Talk

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10/19/16

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Leading Off: Question of the Day

• Does Julio Urias balk with his pickoff move?

Notable Transactions/Rumors/Articles/Game Play

• 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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Approximately 67 minutes of joyous analysis.