The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 484 – “OMG, he should never throw that thing!”
by Paul Sporer
August 2, 2017
8/2/17
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Leading Off: Question of the Day (5:00)
- Favorite prospect the rest of the way: Amed Rosario, Ozzie Albies, or Rafael Devers
Notable Transactions/Rumors/Articles/Game Play
- Yu Darvish to LAD (14:09)
- Sonny Gray to NYY (19:59)
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Strategy Section: Closer Updates
- A.J. Ramos in NYM (26:00)
- Shane Greene in DET (29:50)
- Hector Neris free & clear in PHI (31:52)
- Blake Treinen in OAK (35:30)
- Tyler Clippard in CWS (41:30)
- Brad Ziegler in MIA (45:45)
- Matt Belisle in MIN (51:00)
- Texas situation (53:00)
- Washington situation (55:55)
- Arodys Vizcaino in ATL (1:00:45)
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You guys mentioned that Albies could be a guy who benefits from the juiced ball after getting called up (potentially seeing a power spike). Do the minor league circuits use a different ball than MLB, or have minor league power numbers been inflated too?
Minor leagues use a different ball that’s produced at a separate facility.