The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 769 – Q&A with J&J

January 20, 2020

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@justinmasonfwfb – Host/Producer
@jasoncollette – Co-Host

NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS/INJURIES/RUMORS

How would you handle the league creating rules to offset your greatest strength? (3:10)
What would you do to the Astros if you were commish? (9:22)
- Do the recent cheating allegations cause you to devalue Altuve and Bregman?
Crowded outfield, crowded infield, please help me understand which Rays are draftable and which are waiver wire fodder. (17:40)
- What is Wander Franco’s ETA?

Should any Giants be taken before the 20th round? (25:50)
Obviously, it’s hard to pinpoint a breakout pitcher but what common factors do you look for? Any candidates you like to be the next Frankie Montas or Giolito? [link to leaderboard] (30:45)
How can the #MNTwins improve their rotation? (41:22)
Why is Kevin Newman a better bet than Tommy Edman? (47:08)
Let’s say in a 15 team NFBC draft you go SP one of Rendon/Freeman/JDM SP to start the draft. Do you reach and chase for speed or see if you can get it on the wire? (52:05)
Is Jonathan Villar really for real or deja vu all over again? (58:13)
Brandon Woodruff – Love the stuff, but can he really get the IPs he’d need to be a Top 25 SP? 120 IP last three seasons. (1:02:35)

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Approximately 76 minutes of joyous analysis.