The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 565 – SleeperCast Fireside Chat
by Paul Sporer
June 18, 2018
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Normally, I don’t ask on Fangraphs, enjoyed the episode, however I have a question for you guys. As an owner of both Ohtani and Darvish, I’m scouring the FA wire doing spot starts here and there, what are your thoughts on the Shelby Miller return? His rehab starts haven’t been lights out, but iirc he’s 28k:6BB over 3 starts. Think it could be worth a flyer to catch lightning in a bottle?
I’m a Miller fan, but generally skeptical of any TJ returner in their first year. It can be worth a shot in your situation, but lemme know how many teams are in the league because I don’t think I’d do it in 10, but 12+ I miiiight consider it if you’re Hail Marying for pitching.
Yeah so am I, it’s a H2H 12 teamer. I got a little screwed this draft when I went through the NY Path tunnel during the draft on my way home from work so I got autodrafted for 3 rounds and essentially autodraft punted 2b, 1b, and a SP slot haha. Appreciate the reply brotha.