The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 495 – Abolish Pitchers Hitting

9/11/17

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Leading Off: Question of the Day

• CLE will never lose again – who’s the 1st player drafted from them next yr? (3:30)

Notable Transactions/Rumors/Articles/Game Play

• Bradley Zimmer hurt sliding into first (6:30)
  • Jason Kipnis to see time in CF
• Jimmy Nelson hurt diving back into first (13:00)
• Michael Fulmer to have ulnar nerve surgery, same as deGrom (17:00)
• Eric Hosmer hit .195 thru 20 gms, hitting .350 since — contract guess? (19:30)
• Other shoe hasn’t dropped on Gio Gonzalez (2.50 ERA) — what’s he do in ‘18? (25:50)

Strategy Section: Who Are You Drafting First?

• Rhys Hoskins or Byron Buxton? (31:00)
• Gary Sanchez or Willson Contreras? (35:10)
• Carlos Carrasco or Luis Severino? (37:10)
• Robbie Ray or Chris Archer? (44:20)

Events

• Baseball HQ’s First Pitch Forum at Arizona Fall League

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Approximately 57 minutes of joyous analysis.

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