The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 870 – Minor & Taylor to KC + SS Preview Pt. 2
12/1/20
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NOTABLE TRANSACTIONS/INJURIES/RUMORS
- Mike Minor to KC (3:30)
- Michael A. Taylor to KC (9:25)
2021 SHORTSTOPS, PT. 2
Potential Stars (12:55)
- Gleyber Torres 65
- Javier Báez 73
Strong Options
- Dansby Swanson 100 (18:40)
- Carlos Correa 126 (28:48)
- Jonathan Villar 133 (33:44)
- Marcus Semien 142 (41:00)
- Tommy Edman 144 (skip, discussed at 2B)
- Didi Gregorius 156 (48:48)
- Jake Cronenworth 162 (skip, discussed at 2B)
Last Chance Starters/Premium MIs
- Ha-Seong Kim 197 (1:02:08)
- Jorge Polanco 202 (1:12:00)
- Andres Gimenez 203 (skip, discussed at 2B)
- Paul DeJong 220 (1:17:30)
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Approximately 85 minutes of joyous analysis.
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