The Sleeper and the Bust Episode: 997 – SP Debates Pt. 1

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January 5, 2022

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IN FOCUS: SP Ranking Debates Pt. 1

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LeifMember since 2018
3 years ago

Mason’s point on not ranking Ashby and Whitlock is annoying. Tell us where you would put them “if they were” going to be a SP and move on. Lots of eye rolling.

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TurgidMember since 2016
3 years ago
Reply to  Leif

Even if they don’t start, a lot of times good middle relievers are more valuable then bad starters. Ashby’s projected for 11 K/9 over 90 innings with good ratios. How is that different from Justin’s #84 SP, Dinelson Lamet?

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thepatsMember since 2019
3 years ago
Reply to  Leif

No high rolling here. Why would you expect a starting pitcher ranking for a guy he doesn’t believe will be a starting pitcher

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