The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 894 – Moves and Mailbag ft. MLB Moving Averages

2/7/21

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• @justinmasonfwfb – Host/Producer
• @jasoncollette – Co-host
• @MLBMovingAVG – Guest

• Notable Transactions/News/Rumors

1. • Justin Turner resigns with the Dodgers
   • Jay Bruce signs with the Yankees
   • James Paxton signs with the Mariners
   • Mark Melancon signs with the Padres
   • Asdrubal Cabrera signs with the Diamondbacks
   • Rich Hill and Collin McHugh signs with the Rays
   • Jake Arrieta signs with the Cubs
   • Martin Perez resigns with the Red Sox
   • Nomar Mazara signs with the Tigers
   • Brad Miller signs with the Phillies
   • Marwin Gonzalez signs with the Red Sox

Mail Bag

1. • For draft and hold formats in the later rounds are you looking for upside (Casey Mize or McKenzie Gore for example) or just go for guys who might have a roll picking up innings pitched or ABs? (Eg Jose Quintana types)
   • Who is one guy you are trying to leave with in every draft?
   • What’s the difference between bestball and regular leagues? In particular the importance of SPs
   • Thoughts on Wander Franco?
   • Who are your favorite RPs for holds who have a shot at closing eventually?

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