The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 472 – “Would You Rather?” Extravaganza
6/22/17
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Leading Off: Question of the Day
- What do you think of Jarrod Dyson’s bunt? (8:00)
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- Kyle Schwarber sent down (17:10)
- Stephen Vogt designated for assignment (20:40)
- Eric Thames check-in (Sullivan’s piece) (23:35)
- Would you rather (power edition)
- Would you rather (non-power)
- Should we buy into Sean Newcomb’s early 9% BB rate? (46:00)
- Would you rather
- Jordan Montgomery’s Breaking Balls (Eno’s piece) (1:00:40)
- Would you rather
Strategy Section: On Aaron Judge
- Eno’s Judge trade finalized (1:15:30)
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Approximately 87 minutes of joyous analysis.
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New team name: The Tumb Thuckers … thanks Eno
Traded Aaron Judge for Zack Greinke straight up in a 10 team 6×6 league.
Paul … i have been a listener for quite some time . i very much respect your opinions , especially as they pertain to SP’s .
Over time , i have come to embrace the work done by enos sarris , as well , and now regard your podcasts as the very best in the business .
However , lately , your opinions on juiced baseballs has been under-mining my estimation of your work .
Conspiracy theories ??
Baseballs are not made by some machine that can be manipulated through an adjustment of dials .
Please read this article that i have forwarded to your attention .
AND , keep up the good work
God Bless .
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-costarica-baseballs-idUSTRE62831Z20100309
Had an 8-3 guy in our 15 keeper, 40 man roster points league trade Judge, Schwarber and Fulmer to a 2-9 rebuilding team for Kershaw and Billy Hamilton