The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 640 – 1B Preview — “Apparently, I Love Jake Bauers”

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February 7, 2019

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Positional Previews: First Base – Top 25 by ADP

The Studs (29:08)

Still Studs

Last Chance Saloon?

Flawed Starters

Some Starters, Mostly CI

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Dan GreerMember since 2018
7 years ago

Huge congrats on the win for best baseball podcast! Been listening since Nicholas Minnix and Eno were the pairing, and although Eno’s insights and access are missed, the fantasy analysis is as good as ever.

As for you, Paul, I was thrilled when FG brought you on after your work with Doug on TINSTAAPP. Stick around a while!

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nickfox45
7 years ago

Loving this content. FYI, Bauers time tag is off by an hour (says 1:12, should be 2:12).

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Paul SporerFanGraphs Staff
7 years ago
Reply to  nickfox45

Whoops, thank you!

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Octopus Wolfi
7 years ago

regarding Aguilar, any concern about the 2nd half drop off and poor post season ? seems like off speed pitches is a big problem. don’t see him getting many fastballs this year. therefore a major production drop off.

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Octopus Wolfi
7 years ago
Reply to  Octopus Wolfi

all love this pod, been hooked for a while. thank u thank u

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J.D. MartinMember since 2020
7 years ago

So Justin would be adding a gravity coefficient for the moon home run leaders to this article?

https://blogs.fangraphs.com/who-would-be-the-home-run-leader-in-space/

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mattbrad
7 years ago

Need help forming a strategy for a new league. It’s a daily changes 8 team 25 man roster that only counts RBIs(not a preferred scoring system, but keeps new people engaged) the only starters are C, 1b, 2b, ss, 3b, lf, cf, rf, and utility. I thinking about loading up on guys who qualify for multiple positions as well as filling out my starting roster before filling up my bench. What are your thoughts/ any advice you’d have for me? Thanks!

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jdylanMember since 2020
7 years ago

Love the show, but…what happened to Josh Bell?

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mgroshek89
7 years ago

The Jake Bauers talk had me cracking up!

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