Fantasy Baseball Live – August 31, 2024 @ 10 am

Segments 1 through 3

1.Spencer Torkelson is hitting .333 with three home runs since returning in mid-August. How’s your confidence with him for the rest of the season and next year?

2.Lawrence Butler hit his 16th home run this week to go along with 12 stolen bases. Since the All-Star break, he’s slashing .298/.340/.557 with seven home runs. His strikeout rate is 17.4%. Is he starting to figure things out?
a.Are you interested in him next season? If so, as what number outfielder?

3.Spencer Arrighetti is another player who has been hot recently. In five August starts, he’s pitching to a 1.95 ERA 47 strikeouts and 10 walks.
a.Same questions. Can you trust him for the rest of this season, and what about next year? Are you interested?

4.Who do you want for the rest of the season? Jackson Holliday or Dylan Crews? What about for 2024?

5.David Bednar. When will the Pirates take fantasy owners out of their misery? Just brutal.

6.Liam Hendrix is about ready to return. Is there any chance that he will get a save opportunity or two?

7.Jared Jones returned and did not pitch well. Are you going to start him for his next start? He has a two-start week next week against the Cubs and Nationals.

8.Kumar Rocker had an amazing outing in Triple-A on Thursday. He went five innings (his longest of the season), he gave up one hit, striking out ten while not walking anyone.
a.Is it possible we will see him this season?
b.Is there any pitcher in the minor league you would rather have on a Dynasty League? Including Jackson Jobe?

9.Vinnie P. injury

The following players were discussed:
1. Roman Anthony (Bos)
2. Aidan Miller (Phi)
3. Nick Morabito (NYM)
4. Cam Smith (CHC)
5. Quinn Matthews (STL)
6. Yordanny Monegro (Bos)

Rich breaks down the Top 50 prospects in detail and then highlights many other players included in Prospect361's Top 400 prospects in Baseball

Segment 3 – Outfield Preview (We will likely do two podcast)
1.How are you approaching this position for your upcoming drafts?
2.We will break down the top 30 to 45 in detail. Then, go through the next 30 in less detail. We will end by jumping around the remaining ranked players.
3.Which player not in the Top 15 has a chance to emerge there next season?
4.Which Top 15 player will not be there next season?
5.Give me a couple of sleepers
6.Give me one, maybe two guys you will just avoid drafting?

Fantasy Baseball Live – January 21, 2024

Segment 1 – Follow-up on our drafts
1.How is your draft going?
2.I will review some of my sleeper picks in my NFBC Draft
3.Dynasty League startup – a few notes on how they are going

Segment 2 – News and Notes
1.The Astros signed Josh Hader for a record 5-year and $95 million.
a.Thoughts on the deal for the Astros
b.What happens to Ryan Pressly

Segment 3 – Outfield Preview (We will likely do two podcast)
1.How are you approaching this position for your upcoming drafts?
2.We will break down the top 30 to 45 in detail. Then, go through the next 30 in less detail. We will end by jumping around the remaining ranked players.
3.Which player not in the Top 15 has a chance to emerge there next season?
4.Which Top 15 player will not be there next season?
5.Give me a couple of sleepers
6.Give me one, maybe two guys you will just avoid drafting?

The following players are disucssed:
1. Jackson Chourio (OF, Mil)
2. Jackson Holliday (SS, Bal)
3. Wyatt Langford (OF, Tex)
4. Junior Caminero (3B, TB)
5. Jordan Lawlar (SS, AZ)
6. Dylan Crews (OF, Was)
7. Paul Skenes (RHP, Pit)
8. Jasson Dominguez (OF, NYY)
9. Evan Carter (OF, Tex)
10. Yoshinobu Yamamoto (RHP, LAD)
11. Pete Crow-Armstrong (OF, CHC)
12. Marcelo Mayer (SS, Bos)
13. Walker Jenkins (OF, Min)
14. Ricky Tiedemann (LHP, Tor)
15. James Wood (OF, Was)
16. Kyle Manzardo (1B, Cle)
17. Kyle Harrison (LHP, SF)
18. Colt Keith (3B, Det)
19. Noelvi Marte (3B, Cin)
20. Sam Basallo (1B, Bal)
21. Cole Young (SS, Sea)
22. Jackson Jobe (RHP, Det)
23. Harry Ford (C, Sea)
24. Ethan Salas (C, SD)
25. Spencer Jones (OF, NYY)
26. Masyn Winn (SS, Stl)
27. Jackson Merrill (SS, SD)
28. Max Clark (OF, Det)
29. Emmanuel Rodriguez (OF, Min)
30. Kevin Alcantara (OF, CHC)
31. Chase DeLauter (OF, Cle)
32. Tyler Black (3B, Mil)
33. Jett Williams (OF, NYM)
34. Brooks Lee (SS, Min)
35. Edwin Arroyo (SS, Cin)
36. Termarr Johnson (SS, Pit)
37. Zac Veen (OF, Col)
38. Andrew Painter (RHP, Phi)
39. Adael Amador (SS, Col)
40. Jacob Misiorowski (RHP, Mil)
41. Tink Hence (RHP, Stl)
42. Drew Gilbert (OF, NYM)
43. Curtis Mead (3B, TB)
44. Matt Shaw (SS, CHC)
45. Brayan Rocchio (SS, Cle)
46. Carson Williams (SS, TB)
47. Colson Montgomery (SS, CHW)
48. Druw Jones (OF, AZ)
49. Colton Cowser (OF, Bal)
50. Sebastian Walcott (SS, Tex)

The following players are discussed:
51. Dalton Rushing (C, LAD)
52. Luisangel Acuna (2B, NYM)
53. Mick Abel (RHP, Phi)
54. Marco Luciano (SS, SF)
55. Ronny Mauricio (SS, NYM)
56. Yanquiel Fernandez (OF, Col)
57. Colt Emerson (2B, Sea)
58. River Ryan (RHP, LAD)
59. Kyle Teel (C, Bos)
60. Bubba Chandler (RHP, Pit)
61. Roman Anthony (OF, Bos)
62. Gabriel Gonzalez (OF, Sea)
63. Heston Kjerstad (OF, Bal)
64. Everson Pereira (OF, NYY)
65. Justin Crawford (OF, Phi)
66. Coby Mayo (3B, Bal)
67. Drew Thorpe (RHP, SD)
68. Gavin Cross (OF, KC)
69. Noah Schultz (RHP, CHW)
70. Alex Ramirez (OF, NYM)
71. Sammy Zavala (OF, SD)
72. Owen White (RHP, Tex)
73. Ceddanne Rafaela (OF, Bos)
74. Brady House (SS, Was)
75. Jace Jung (2B, Det)
76. Diego Cartaya (C, LAD)
77. Jeferson Quero (C, Mil)
78. Jared Jones (RHP, Pit)
79. George Valera (OF, Cle)
80. AJ Smith-Shawver (RHP, Atl)
81. Miguel Bleis (OF, Bos)
82. Dylan Lesko (RHP, SD)
83. Carson Whisenhunt (LHP, SF)
84. Robby Snelling (LHP, SD)
85. Ryan Bliss (OF, Sea)
86. Xavier Isaac (1B, TB)
87. Noble Meyer (RHP, Mia)
88. Orelvis Martinez (3B, Tor)
89. Anthony Solometo (LHP, Pit)
90. Dyan Jorge (SS, Col)
91. Jonatan Clase (OF, Sea)
92. Dustin Harris (OF, Tex)
93. Rhett Lowder (RHP, Cin)
94. Justin Foscue (2B, Tex)
95. Ricardo Cabrera (SS, Cin)
96. Gavin Stone (RHP, LAD)
97. Cam Collier (3B, Cin)
98. Mason Miller (RHP, Oak)
99. Jacob Melton (OF, Hou)
100. Cristhian Vaquero (OF, Was)

The following players are discussed:

1. Wyatt Langord (OF)
2. Evan Carter (OF)
3. Sebastian Walcott (SS)
4. Owen White (RHP)
5. Dustin Harris (OF)
6. Anthony Gutierrez (OF)
7. Justin Foscue (3B)
8. Abimelec Ortiz (1B)
9. Max Acosta (SS)
10. Brock Porter (RHP)

Segments 3 and 4 – Third Base Preview
1.How are you approaching this position for your upcoming drafts?
2.We will break down the top 15 to 20 in detail. Then, go through 20 to 30 in less detail. We will end by jumping around the remaining ranked players.
3.Which player not in the Top 10 has a chance to emerge there next season?
4.Which Top 10 player will not be there next season?
5.Give me a couple of sleepers
6.Give me one, maybe two guys you will just avoid drafting?

Fantasy Baseball Live – January 14, 2024 – 3 pm.

Segment 1 – Breaking down Tim’s NFBC Draft

Segment 2 – News and Notes
1.The Yankees signed Marcus Stroman for two years and $37 million.
a.What did you think of the signing?
b.We will talk about the kind of year Stroman can have for the Yankees.
2.The Cubs sign Shota Imanaga to a four-year $53 million deal with an option for a fifth year. He does get slightly less money than Kodai Senga.
a.Tell us what the Cubs got here.
b.Give me a stat line for 2024: IP, wins, Ks, and ERA
3.The Cubs acquire Michael Busch and Yency Almonte from the Dodgers for Jackson Ferris and Zyhir Hope.
a.Will Busch finally get a chance to play in Chicago? If so, what kind of player will he be in 2024? Long-term.
b.Any thoughts on Yency Almonte?
c.I’ll briefly touch on Ferris and Hope
4.The Dodgers signed Teoscar Hernandez to a one-year $23.5 million with $8.5 of it deferred. Apparently, Herandez could have signed for a longer-term deal but decided on the big AAV and a chance to play with the Dodgers.
a.Let’s review the Dodgers team for next season to see where their holes are.
5.The Mets get in on the fun and sign Harrison Bader
a.Stat line for 2024 – ABs, SB, HR, and AVG

The following players are discussed:

1. Cole Young (SS)
2. Harry Ford (C)
3. Colt Emerson (2B)
4. Gabriel Gonzalez (OF)
5. Ryan Bliss (2B)
6. Jonatan Clase (OF)
7. Michael Arroyo (OF)
8. Tyler Locklear (1B)
9. Emerson Hancock (RHP)
10. Lazaro Montes (OF)

The following players are discussed:

1. Mason Miller (RHP)
2. Darell Harnaiz (2B)
3. Denzel Clarke (OF)
4. Max Muncy (SS)
5. Jacob Wilson (SS)
6. Luis Morales (RHP)
7. Joey Estes (RHP)
8. Joe Boyle (RHP)
9. Ryan Lasko (OF)
10. Royber Salinas (RHP)

Fantasy Baseball Live – January 7, 2024 – 3 pm.

Segment 1 – Breaking down Rich’s NFBC Draft

Segment 2 – News and Notes
1.The Mariners rebuild their outfield
a.The Mariners trade Robbie Ray to the Giants and received former Mariner, OF Mitch Haniger, and RHP Anthony Desclafani
b.They also acquired Luke Raley from the Rays in exchange for Jose Caballero.
c.Questions:
i.So long, farewell to Dominic Canzone and Cade Marlowe. What do you think about the rebuilt outfield?
ii.Who gets the ABs in SF and Tampa with Raley and Haniger moving on?
iii.Who will get Haniger’s playing time in San Francisco?
iv.RosterResource is showing Caballero as the starting SS, but there are splits vs. RHP with him. I’m inclined to give the nod to Walls. However, will it matter for either? Will either get enough PT to draft them in fantasy league for 2023.
v.Desclafini ADP is 439. Does this feel about right, too low, too high?
2.The Mets did a very Un-Mets signing. They went small, signing Harrison Bader to a one-year deal. With Ronnie Mauricio lost for a good part of the season, they needed an outfielder and Bader is it. There is speed and great defense, but the data doesn’t show much power at all. He does swing with a lot of loft, but it’s hard to see more than a handful of home runs. Also, he hasn’t been able to stay healthy since 2019. What’s your take?

Segments 3 and 4 – Shortstop Preview
1.How are you approaching this position for your upcoming drafts?
2.We will break down the top 15 to 20 in detail. Then, go through 20 to 30 in less detail. We will end by jumping around the remaining ranked players.
3.Which player not in the Top 10 has a chance to emerge there next season?
4.Which Top 10 player will not be there next season?
5.Give me a couple of sleepers
6.Give me one, maybe two guys you are just going to avoid drafting?



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The following players are discussed:

1. Thomas Sagesse (Stl)

2. Ryan Clifford (NYM)

3. Cooper Bowman (Oak)

4. Daniel Susac (Oak)

5. Mikey Romero (Bos)

6. Termarr Johnson (Pit)

7. Mitch Jebb (Pit)

8. Kyle Karros (Col)

9. Jaison Chourio (Cle)

10. Walker Jenkins (Min)

11. Leodalis De Vries (SD)

12. Welbyn Francisca (Cle)

13. Engelth Urena (NYY)

14. Franklin Arias (Bos)

15. Rainiel Rodriguez (STL)

16. Will Warren (NYY)

17. Thomas Harrington (Pit)

18. Jackson Jobe (Det)

19. Drue Hackenberg (ATL)

20. Yoniel Curet (TB)

21. Jackson Ferris (LAD)

22. Jose Davila (STL)

The following players are discussed:

1. Nolan Schanuel (1B)
2. Kyren Paris (SS)
3. Nelson Rada (OF)
4. Caden Dana (RHP)
5. Ben Joyce (RHP)
6. Alberto Ruiz (OF)
7. Trey Cabbage (1B)
8. Denzer Guzman (SS)
9. Jordyn Adams (OF)
10. David Calabrese (OF)

The following players are discussed:

1. Jacob Melton (OF)
2. Zach Dezenzo (2B)
3. Luis Baez (OF)
4. Joey Loperfido (2B)
5. Brice Matthews (SS)
6. Waner Luciano (3B)
7. Kenedy Corona (OF)
8. Spencer Arrighetti (RHP)
9. Pedro Leon (OF)
10. Zach Cole (OF)

Fantasy Baseball Live! – January 2, 2024
Segment 1 – News and Notes
1.The Braves acquire Chris Sale from the Red Sox for Vaughn Grissom.
a.After several difficult seasons, Sale was better in 2023. He was a tad healthier, starting 20 games with 4.30 ERA (3.71 xERA) with nearly 11 K’s per nine and a walk rate of 2.5. He’s going into his 35th year. What can we expect in 2024?
b.He’s going as the 70th pitcher off the board, #50th or so starter. Any interest?
c.Vaughn Grissom was blocked, and this does give him new life. His current ADP is 539 and is likely to go up. What round would you be grabbing him?
i.The data shows he’s more of a line drive hitter with solid speed (far from elite – 59% percentile), below-average exit velos, and excellent contact, but an overly aggressive approach.
2.The Reds sign Frankie Montas to a one-year $16 million deal. He missed most of last season but has shown flashes. What can we expect from him in 2024?
a.ADP is 533, or the 147th pitcher off the board.
3.The Red Sox signed Lucas Giolito to a two-year $38.5 million contract. It’s been a tough couple of years for him. He’s going as the 86th pitcher off the board – likely the 60th starter off the board. Any interest?
4.The Yankees acquired Cody Morris from the Guardians for Estevan Florial.
a.Any thoughts on this trade?

Segments 2 and 3 – Second Base Preview

5.How are you approaching this position for your upcoming drafts?
6.We will break down the top 15 to 20 in detail. Then, go through 20 to 30 in less detail. We will end by jumping around the remaining ranked players.
7.Which player not in the Top 10 has a chance to emerge there next season?
8.Which Top 10 player will not be there next season?
9.Give me a couple of sleepers
10.Give me one, maybe two guys you are just going to avoid drafting?

Tim interviews Rich about the Dodgers and Padres minor league systems.

The following players are discussed:

1. Kyle Harrison (LHP)
2. Marco Luciano (3B)
3. Carson Whisenhunt (LHP)
4. Bryce Eldridge (1B)
5. Victor Bericoto (OF)
6. Mason Black (RHP)
7. Rayner Arias (OF)
8. Grant McCray (OF)
9. Reggie Crawford (LHP)
10. Hayden Birdsong (RHP)

Tim interviews Rich on the Arizona Diamondback and Colorado Rockies minor league systems.

The following players are discussed:

1. Ethan Salas (C)
2. Jackson Merrill (SS)
3. Sam Zavala (OF)
4. Dylan Lesko (RHP)
5. Robby Snelling (LHP)
6. Jairo Iriarte (RHP)
7. Graham Pauley (2B)
8. Dillon Head (OF)
9. Jakob Marsee (OF)
10. Homer Bush Jr. (OF)

Fantasy Baseball Live – December 23, 2023 – 9:30 am???

Segment 1 – News and Notes (Slow week)
1.Yamamoto makes his selection, and it’s…drum roll, the Dodgers. He signs for 12 years, $325 million. He gets a $50 mxillion signing bonus, and then the deal is backloaded with some light tax years in between.
a.To say the Dodgers are in it to win it, is an understatement.
i.Thoughts on the signing
ii.Who else do they grab or is this it for the big signings?
iii.On paper, the Dodgers look great, but I’ve seen this story many times (like the 2023 Padres) and it doesn’t always end well. Does this one end well with the Dodgers in the World Series?
b.You had the Mets, I had the Yankees landing Yamamoto.
i.What do the Yankees do? They signed Soto and need pitching: Snell, Montgomery? Do they trade for someone?
ii.Mets, same question. Do they sell and play for 2025…Alonso?
2.Rule changes. A lot of changes were made, most were small and too detailed to discuss, but here are three that I would like you feedback on?
a.The runners lane to first base was expanded to include the base line to the grass cut to first. This one always comes up when a pitcher hits the batter who looks like he’s running straight to first base but is called out, because he’s running out of the baseline.

b.Pace of game changes. Reduce time from 20 to 18 seconds when runners are on pace before the pitcher has to deliver a pitch.
c.Mound visits cut down from 5 to 4. It was noted that this is the least favorite thing for fans. I don’t dispute the survey, but really???
d.These all seem trival to me.
e.The big one is that the players don’t like the changes and voted against them. Since they don’t have a say in the rule changes, it didn’t matter. Why on earth did the players allow the owners to have full power over the rules?

Segment 2 – Top 400 Dynasty League rankings.
This week, I did a Top 400 Dynasty League ranking for our Patreon subscribers. We will talk about the Top 50. It’s on the Patreon site, but I’ve also included the spreadsheet. Some thoughts on a direction.
1.I’d like your thoughts on the overall rankings and whether they are even helpful for fantasy managers.
2.Age was a huge driver for me. In your experience, how do you evaluate the Mike Trout’s vs. the Jackson Holidays and Jackson Chourios?
3.We will go through and list the players and talk about them briefly. Not everyone.

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Segments 3 and 4 - First base Preview

1.How are you approaching this position for your upcoming drafts?
2.We will break down in detail the top 15 to 20. Then go through 20 to 30 in less detail. We will end by jumping around the remaining ranked players.
3.Which player not in the Top 10 has a chance to emerge there next season?
4.Which Top 10 player will not be there next season?
5.Give me a couple of sleepers
6.Give me one, maybe two guys you are just going to avoid drafting?

The following prospects are discussed:
1. Dalton Rushing (C)
2. River Ryan (RHP)
3. Deigo Cartaya (C)
4. Gavin Stone (RHP)
5. Josue De Paula (OF)
6. Andy Pages (OF)
7. Michael Busch (2B)
8. Kyle Hunt (RHP)
9. Nick Frasso (RHP)
10. Joendry Vargas (SS)

Fantasy Baseball Live – August 4, 2024

Segments 1 and 2 – Review of weekend games

Additional Questions
1.Blake Snell with a complete game no-hitter on Friday night with 11 strikeouts. Still had three walks.
2.The Marlins lineup has yet to feature Connor Norby, Deyvison De Los Santos or Augstin Ramirez. But, Kyle Stowers is in there.
a.Why are the Marlins no fun?
3.Paul Sewald got removed from the closer gig. Who’s up next? Ginkel, Puk, someone else?
4.Eduardo Rodriguez will make his season debut on Tuesday against the Guardians. Are you starting him?
5.Jordan Westberg fracture his hand and will likely miss the rest of the season (maybe, he’s back in the last week). Totally bummer. But, Coby Mayo gets his shot. Mike Elias is smirking…you see why I didn’t trade these guys…
a.Are you recommending him?
6.Freddie Freeman missed the entire week without being put on the IL. Tough blow for fantasy managers.
7.Parker Meadows is back and had a strong night of the Tigers. Do you like the potential over the final two months?

Segment 3 – Waiver Wire

Segment 4 – Closer Report

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The following players are discussed:

1. Zac Veen (OF)
2. Adael Amador (SS)
3. Yanquiel Fernandez (OF)
4. Dyan Jorge (SS)
5. Jordan Beck (OF)
6. Sterlin Thompson (2B)
7. Benny Montgomery (OF)
8. Drew Romo (C)
9. Chase Dollander (RHP)
10. Warming Bernable (3B)

Tim finishes up his interview of Rich on the American League East Prospects of the Yankees, Rays, and Blue Jays.

Fantasy Baseball Live – December 17, 2023
Segments 1 and 2 - News and Notes
1.The Dodgers stayed busy acquiring Tyler Glasnow and Manny Margot for Ryan Pepiot and Jonny DeLuca
a.Glasnow is going as the 14th pitcher off the board, the #10 starting pitcher. How many teams will he be on of yours?
b.Stat line for Ryan Pepiot – IP, wins, K’s, ERA
c.How many at-bats do you think Jonny DeLuca gets this season?
2.Max Scherzer had surgery this week to repair a herniated disc. How do you handle pitchers in drafts that will miss the first half of the season?
a.Tyler Mahle, Jacob deGrom, et. al.
3.The Tigers sign Jack Flaherty to a one-year $14 million contract.
a.We will look at his draft position and compare him to others going before and after him.
4.The Giants finally get on the board by signing Jung Hoo-Lee to a 6-year, $113 million. When you include the posting fees, it’s well over $20 million a year. You’re the Asian expert. Did you expect this?
a.Give our listeners a comp for him. What should we expect in 2024?
5.The Royals were busy, signing Seth Lugo to a three-year deal, Michael Wacha for two-years, and Hunter Renfroe for a one-year deal. Plus, they added Will Smith and Chris Stratton.
a.Will these players make any difference? The Royals lost 106 games last season. How many will they lose in 2024?
b.We will discuss Lugo and Wacha and where they are going in drafts.
c.Who is the starting outfield in Kansas City?
d.On a related move, the Royals traded Eddie Oliveras to the Pirates. Does he get a chance to play?

Tim interviewed Rich on the Baltimore Orioles and Boston Red Sox minor league systems.

The following prospects are discussed:

1. Jordan Lawlar (SS)
2. Druw Jones (OF)
3. Tommy Troy (3B)
4. Cristopher Torin (SS)
5. Jansel Luis (SS)
6. Ivan Melendez (1B)
7. Wilderd Patino (OF)
8. Gino Groover (3B)
9. Kristian Robinson (OF)
10. Yu-Min Lin (LHP)

Rich and Tim discuss their 2024 Catcher Rankings. Tim's full rankings can be seen here.
https://prospect361.com/tims-stage/2024-fantasy-positional-rankings/catchers/

The following players are discussed:

1. Ricky Tiedemann (LHP)
2. Orelvis Martinez (3B)
3. Arjun Nimmala (SS)
4. Brandon Barriera (LHP)
5. Alan Roden (OF)
6. Manuel Beltre (SS)
7. Enmanuel Bonilla (OF)
8. Dasan Brown (OF)
9. Addison Barger (2B)
10. Kendry Rojas (LHP)

Tim interviews Rich about the New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies, and Washington Nationals Top Prospects.

Segments 1 and 2 - Winter Meeting Recap
1.Ohtani signs for 10-years and $700 million with the Dodgers
2.Jarred Kelenic was traded to Atlanta.
a.Atlanta gets Kelenic, Marco Gonzalez, and Evan White, and Seattle gets Jackson Kowar and Cole Phillips
b.This was somewhat of a salary dump for Seattle, and the key is Kelenic for the Braves, as both Gonzalez and White have been subsequently moved. What did you think about the trade?
c.Is Kelenic an upgrade for the Braves in left field? He’s going as the 51st outfielder off the board. We will discuss other guys around him to see who you would rather draft.
d.Who gets the playing time in Seattle?
3.Juan Soto was traded to the Yankees.
a.The huge trade of the off-season to-date. Soto and Grisham go to the Yankees, and in return, the Padres receive four pitchers: Michael King, Drew Thorpe, Randy Vazques, Jhony Brito, and catcher Kyle Higashioka.
b.A lot to unpack.
i.The setup for this season for Soto is great. In his walk year, does he walk through the door and have a monster season? Stat line: HR, SB, and BA
ii.How do you like the return for the Padres
iii.Let’s compare this haul for the Padres for what they gave to Washington to get Soto. CJ Abrams, James Woods, MacKenzie Gore, Robert Hassell and Jarlin Sussana. Was it worth the one year they made the playoffs where they went to the NLCS where they lost to the Phillies in 2022?
4.Alex Verdugo was traded to the Yankees.
a.Verdugo goes to the Yankees, In return, Boston receives a trio of pitchers in Richard Fitts, Greg Weissert, and Nicholas Judice
b.We will look at the Yankees lineup and try to figure it out.
c.Who gets the playing time in Boston?
5.Erick Feede signed with the White Sox for 2-years and $15 million.
a.He did well moving to Asia. Interested? He’s going at pick 671, which is surely to go up.
6.Craig Kimbrel signs with Baltimore for one year and $13 million, including a club option for 2025.
a.Over/Under 30 saves for Kimbrel.
7.Eduardo Rodriguez signed with the Diamondbacks for 4-years and $80 million.
a.I thought this was a nice acquisition by the D-Backs. After their big three (Gallen, Kelly, and Pfaadt), putting E-Rod as your #4, seems very strong. Your thoughts?
b.Stat line for 2024: IP, wins, Ks, and ERA
8.The Reds signed Jeimer Candelario for 3-year and $45 million.
a.Candelario is a fine player and can play third or first for the Reds. HOWEVER, why did the Reds sign him?
b.We will try to sort out the lineup with the Reds and who loses playing time.
9.Cleveland wins draft lottery and gets first overall pick in 2024

Tim interviews Rich on the prospects of the NL East

The following players are discussed:

1. Zach Dezenzo (Hou)

2. Jakob Marsee (Mia)

3. Cooper Bowman (Oak)

4. Dalton Rushing (LAD)

5. Mitch Jebb (Pit)

6. Mikey Romero (Bos)

7. Carlos Jorge (Cin)

8. Homer Bush Jr. (TB)

9. Dyan Jorge (Col)

10. Luis Castillo (Mil)

11. Franklin Arias (Bos)

12. Leo De Vries (SD)

13. Caden Dana (LAA)

14. Chase Petty (Cin)

15. Victor Lizarraga (SD)

16. Jackson Ferris (LAD)

17. Sean Sullivan (Col)

18. Travis Sykora (Was)

19. Luis Serna (NYY)

20. Brody Hopkins (TB)

The following players are discussed:

1. Junior Caminero (3B)
2. Curtis Mead (3B)
3. Carson Williams (SS)
4. Xavier Isaac (1B)
5. Brayden Taylor (3B)
6. Cole Wilcox (RHP)
7. Mason Montgomery (LHP)
8. Dru Baker (OF)
9. Adrian Santana (SS)
10. Osleivis Basabe (2B)

The following players are discussed:
1. Jasson Dominguez (OF)
2. Spencer Jones (OF)
3. Everson Pereira (OF)
4. Drew Thorpe (RHP)
5. Roderick Arias (SS)
6. Jared Serna (2B)
7. Chase Hampton (RHP)
8. Henry Lalane (LHP)
9. Will Warren (RHP)
10. Clayton Beeter (RHP)

Fantasy Baseball Live – December 3, 2023 @ 3 pm


3.Oakland A’s
a.I never gave you kudos for talking up Ryan Noda last season. I drafted him very late in my NFBC Draft in 2023, and he played a lot for me. He was ok. He hit leadoff a lot, hit 16 home runs, and if I had had him in an OBP league, I would have been really happy.
i.Once again, he’s going late in drafts. Round 39. Am I crazy for taking him late in Draft and Hold Leagues?
b.Over/Under 50 stolen bases for Esteury Ruiz
c.Stat line for Lawrence Butler – AB, HR, SB, and BA
d.Any interest in Mason Miller this season? He’s going as the 105th pitcher off the board (Round 18)
e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major)

4.Seattle Mariners - This segment was recorded before the Kelenic trade
a.Jared Kelenic – Stat line for 2024 – AB, HR, SB, and BA
b.Dominic Canzone (ADP=679) and Cade Marlowe (ADP=737) are penciled into the outfield. I wouldn’t guess this sticks to the end, but who do you like as a flyer late in Draft and Hold Leagues?
c.Bryce Miller pitched to a 4.28 ERA, striking out 119 in 131 innings. It's not a stat line that jumps out at you, yet he’s going as the 72nd pitcher off the board or likely a Top 50 starting pitcher. Are you happy with him as your #4 pitcher?
i.He’s still a two-pitch pitcher with a great fastball and an OK slider.
d.Do the Mariners make the playoffs in 2024?
e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major)

5.Texas Rangers
a.Give me the arrival date for Wyatt Langford.
i.His ADP is 155 (11th round). Would you take a flyer?
b.Would you like to opine again on your platoon concerns with Evan Carter?
i.His ADP is 129, and he’s going as the 30th outfielder. We will look at other outfielders in the same area and who we like better.
c.Nate Eovaldi was great last season. He’s going as the 79th pitcher off the board (Round 14). Is this solid value, or are you worried about his workload last year and the injuries he had in the second half?
i.His ERA was 3.63, and xERA was 3.98.
d.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major)

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Fantasy Baseball Live – December 3, 2023 @ 3 pm

Segment 1 – News and Notes
1.Jackson Chourio signs with the Brewers.
2.The Mets signed Luis Severino to a one-year deal. The adage is that there is no such thing as a bad one-year deal. However, Severino said he was the worst pitcher in baseball last season, and at the time, he might have been right. What do you think? Good signing by the Mets? He’s going off the board as the 137th pitcher (round 32) and is basically free. Will you be taking a flyer?
3.The Tigers sign Kenta Maeda to a two-year, $24 million contract. While he continued not to be very durable, he pitched ok with an xERA of 3.77 and a 10 K/9 rate while keeping his walk rate at 2.4 per nine. He’s going as the 107th pitcher off the board (round 18). Thoughts?
4.The Cardinals continued their youth movement by signing 34-year-old Sonny Gray to a 3-year, $75 million contract. He had a great season in 2023, pitching to a 2.77 ERA and striking out 183 in a robust 184 innings. He’s going as the 58th pitcher off the board or the 40th starting pitcher. Solid #3 starter for you, or would you grab him earlier?
5.The Reds signed Nick Martinez to a two-year deal (opt-out after the first year). The Reds plan on starting him. His average ADP Is 593, but he’s trending up, and it looks like his ADP is #400 in recent drafts. Are you interested in him as a #5/#6 starter if he's a starter?
6.Many discussions about Juan Soto with the Yankees appear to be the best fit. However, they are playing hardball and maybe only want to give up Clarke Schmidt and some young prospects for him. How does this all end?

Segment 2 – Fantasy Questions of the AL West

1.Houston Astros
a.Chas McCormick went 20-19 last season and helped a lot of fantasy managers. His baseballsavant data looks ok. He has an average exit velo, plus speed and a 26% K-Rate.
i.Stat line for 2023 – HR, SB, RBI, and BA
ii.He’s being drafted as the 38th outfielder off the board. Does this interest you?
b.Jeremy Pena went from 22 home runs in 2022 to 10 last season and is now the 22nd shortstop off the board. Looking at his BaseballSavant page, it's not great. Part of the reason his power dropped is his launch angle dropped from 8.7 degrees to 5.5 degrees. However, he has below-average power, chases too much, and is aggressive at the plate. I dunno; he looks like an average player worthy of his draft selection. Your thoughts?
c.Cristian Javier – Stat line for 2024. IP, Wins, Ks, and ERA
d.How many wins for the Astros in 2024 – They had 90 in 2023.
e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major)

2.Los Angeles Angels
a.Stat line for Mike Trout – AB, HR, BA, and OBP
b.I don’t get Nolan Schanuel from a fantasy standpoint. He’s a singles hitter. There’s no power with exit velos and hard-hit rates in the bottom 10% of the league. He can hit, though. But at first base, how do you make this work? Of course, he’s only 21, so you can argue he’s going to get stronger, add loft, blah, blah, but I’m not sure I can buy that. Help?
c.There’s a game called F, Kill, Marry. You are given three women, and you have to F one of them, kill one, and marry the last. Let’s do it with the Angels pitching staff.
i.Who would you F? Defined as the pitcher you think could blow up this year and be better than anyone thinks.
ii.Kill – Defined as the pitcher, you just won’t touch
iii.Marry – The pitcher you like and would not mind having on your team.
d.Percentage chance that the Angels sign Ohtani.
e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major)

The following players are disucssed:

1. Marcelo Mayer (SS)
2. Kyle Teel (C)
3. Ceddanne Rafaela (OF)
4. Roman Anthony (OF)
5. Miguel Blies (OF)
6. Eddinson Paulino (SS)
7. Nick Yorke (2B)
8. Luis Perales (RHP)
9. Nazzan Zanetello (SS)
10. Yordanny Monegro (RHP)

The following players are discussed:

1. Jackson Holliday (SS)
2. Sam Basallo (C)
3. Colton Cowser (OF)
4. Heston Kjerstad (OF)
5. Coby Mayo (1B)
6. Dylan Beavers (OF)
7. Connor Norby (2B)
8. Enrique Bradfield (OF)
9. Joey Ortiz (SS)
10. Cade Povich (LHP)

Fantasy Baseball Live – November 26, 2023 @ 3 pm

Segment 1 - News and Notes
1.The Diamondbacks acquired Eugenio Suarez for RHP Carlos Vargas and Catcher Seby Zavala
a.Suarez brings a 30% K-Rate but has always hit for power. He had back-to-back 31 home run seasons, and then last year, he hit 22. In looking at the data, the exit velos are the same, the launch angle is the same, the K-Rate is the same, and the walk rate is the same. You got it…everything is the same. He’s dropped to the 24th third baseman off the board. If you think he can return to 30 home runs, does this give him some value here? Especially if you need power late in the draft.
b.Carlos Vargas has a great arm with a fastball that will touch triple-digits, but he has no idea where the ball is going. He’s likely a bullpen arm. Seby Zavala came through the White Sox organization and strikes out too much. Not sure he’s more than a backup catcher. Thoughts on both players?
2.The Cardinals sign two pitchers. Kyle Gibson and Lance Lynn. Both were okay last year with the Orioles and White Sox/Dodgers. Lynn’s ADP is 353, and Gibson is 564. Any interest?
a.Does this move the needle for the Cardinals?
3.We both got excited about the trade that brought Brandon Shewmake to the White Sox. Maybe he would get a shot. What do the White Sox do? Sign Paul DeJong.
a.He has one of the worse baseballsavant pages I’ve seen. 2% rank in exit velo. 15% in hard-hit rate, 5% in whiff, 10% in walks, 37th percentile in speed. It looks like he has good range at short with a poor arm.
b.He’s only been drafted in four out of the 44 Drafts at the NFBC so far. Maybe that goes up?
c.This doesn’t appear to be a profile of a Major League full-time regular. Maybe a utility player. What am I missing?

Segment 2 – Fantasy Questions of the NL West
1.Arizona Diamondbacks
a.Alek Thomas is currently living off his great defensive chops. Huge range in center field. He’s also a plus runner, ranking in the 87th percentile. There is some solid exit velo, but he beats everything on the ground. He’s the 80th outfielder off the board – a number-five outfielder. Is this a growth stock, or would you take a bet on someone else as your fifth outfielder?
b.What about Jake McCarthy? There’s plus speed but no power. He also beats everything on the ground? Thoughts on McCarthy? Is he a guy you’re interested in? His ADP is 490, or the 94th outfielder off the board?
i.Can you be a Championship level team with this level of power in centerfield and right?
c.Brandon Pfaadt looked great on the biggest stage, and his ADP climbed a little. He’s still going as the 87th pitcher off the board – likely the 60th or so starter off the board. Is there value as your fifth pitcher?
i.Stat line: IP, wins, Ks, and ERA
d.The Diamondbacks won 84 games last season. Does the win total go up or down next season?
e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major)

2.Colorado Rockies
a.Nolan Jones went 20-20 with a .297 average. He’s going as the 15th outfielder off the board – pick #58. How many teams of yours will he be on? We will look at other outfielders around the same area.
i.Notes: Jones had a .401 BABIP and struck out 30% of the time. There is serious pop with an exit velocity of 90 MPH with a max of 115. There’s not a ton of launch.
b.Stat line of Ezequiel Tovar – HR, SB, RBI, and BA
c.Hunter Goodman (#624) or Brenton Doyle (#541)?
d.You have to hold your nose and pick a Rockies starter. Who’s it going to be?
e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major)

3.Los Angeles Dodgers
a.Gavin Lux stat line: AB, HR, SB and BA
b.Are the Dodgers going to battle with Chris Taylor (#429), Gavin Lux, Michael Busch (#546), and Miguel Rojas (#726) hitting at the bottom of the order? We will discuss each (not Lux) and whether they are worth drafting.
c.Walker Buhler’s stat line: IP, wins, K’s, and ERA
d.Bobby Miller is going as the #36 pitcher off the board in early NFBC Drafts. That’s a #2 starter when you factor in closers. Too high, too low, or just about right?
e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major)

4.San Diego Padres
a.Luis Campusano – AB, HR, RBI, and BA
b.Manny Machado is going as the #7 third baseman off the board. He’s been passed by Gunnar Henderson and Royce Lewis. Solid value in the fifth round, or would you pass him over?
c.Yu Darvish had a tough season, pitching to a 4.56 ERA and ending the season on the IL after having bone spurs removed from his pitching elbow. He’s fallen to the 15/16 round in 15-team drafts. Any interest?
d.2024 will mark AJ Preller’s 10th year on the job. He went in big when he first arrived. He quickly sold off almost everyone he traded for when it didn't work. He then drafted and signed high-end Latin player for a few years in what looked like a rebuild. Then, he traded away those prospects for veterans while signing high-priced free agents (Hosmer, Machado, Xander, et. al). They’ve made the playoffs twice and even got to the NLCS in 2022. However, he’s spent a fortune and needs to sell off pieces so the Padres can make payroll. How has he kept his job?
e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major)

5.San Francisco Giants
a.Marco Luciano: Stat line for 2024 – AB, HR, RBI, and BA
b.Michael Conforto’s bat speed has slowed. He used to light up statcast with his exit velos and hard-hit rates. Now, it’s below average – in the 40s for both, with an average launch angle. He’s not that old – he turns 31 in March. Could we see a bounce back in 2024, or is he just a 15- to 18-year-old home run guy with some OBP skills now?
c.Kyle Harrison: Stat line for 2024 – IP, wins, Ks, and ERA
d.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major)

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The following players are discussed:

1. Dylan Crews (OF)
2. James Wood (OF)
3. Brady House (3B)
4. Cristhian Vaquero (OF)
5. Robert Hassell (OF)
6. Cade Cavalli (RHP)
7. Yohandy Morales (3B)
8. Elijah Green (OF)
9. Jarlin Susana (RHP)
10. Travis Sykora (RHP)

The following players are discussed:

1. Andrew Painter (RHP)
2. Mick Abel (RHP)
3. Justin Crawford (OF)
4. Aidan Miller (3B)
5. Simon Muzziotti (OF)
6. Starlyn Caba (SS)
7. Devin Saltiban (OF)
8. Carlos De La Cruz (OF)
9. Gabriel Rincones (OF)
10. Griff McGarry (RHP)

Fantasy Baseball Live – November 19, 2023 @ 3 pm ET

Segment 1 – News and Notes
1.The Braves trade Kyle Wright to the Royals for Jackson Kowar. Wright will miss most of the 2024 season recovering from shoulder surgery and is a long-term play for the Royals. He will be under team control for 2025 and 26. Jackson Kowar hasn’t developed.
a.Your thoughts on the trade?
2.The Marlins acquired Vidal Brujan and RHP Calvin Faucher from the Rays for IF Erick Lara and RHP Andrew Lindsey. Brujan is the name here and brings big speed. Will he get enough playing time in Miami to warrant any interest?
a.Don’t dismiss Lara. He’s a 17-year-old kid who played well in the DSL, walking nearly as much as he struck out with a little bit of speed and power.
b.Lindsey was the Marlins fifth-round pick last July and was the University of Tennessee Friday Night starter. His fastball is up to 98 with a plus slider. He did turn 24 last week and has only pitched in the Complex League. He should be watched very closely.
3.The Braves acquired Aaron Bummer from the White Sox for five players. The five players going back to the White Sox are RHP Mike Soroka, LHP Jared Shuster, MI Nicky Lopez and Braden Shewmake, and RHP Riley Gowens.
a.On the surface, it looks like a lot for Bummer, but he’s controllable for three years, and his stuff is better than you think. He’s a sinkerballer with an xSLG of .386 despite an SLG of 452. His signature pitch is his sweeper, and it’s one of the best in baseball. It’s a good arm.
b.In return, the White Sox get a lot of famous guys, but all of them have hair on them. Soroka has never stayed healthy. Jared Shuster was a top-ranked prospect until we got a look at his Statcast data. It’s not great with a below-average fastball and two solid but unspectacular secondary pitches in his cutter and change-up.
c.Braden Shewmake might be the most interesting of the bunch. He makes great contact with plus speed (27 SB in Triple-A) with a little bit of power. He can play both second and short and might get a shot at short if Colson Montgomery needs more grooming in the minor leagues.
4.The Rockies acquired Cal Quantrill from the Guardians. He was one of your sleepers last year. I’m going out on a limb and thinking…not so much for 2024.
5.A bunch of players were non-tendered over the weekend.
a.Brandon Woodruff – shoulder issues
b.Nick Senzel – Is he any good?
c.Danny Vogelbach – The Mets fans are surely pleased.


Segment 2 – Fantasy questions of the AL Central
1.Chicago White Sox
a.I think it’s safe to say that Oscar Colas did not set the world on fire in 2023. He hit .216 with a .257 OBP. He does hit the ball hard (114 max exit velo) but has never had great leverage in his swing. Of course, he’s also never walked.
i.He’s going as the 120th outfielder off the board. Pick 537. Any interest?
b.Who will you be suggesting for saves in Chicago this season?
i.How many?
c.Dylan Cease – Stat line for 2024. IP, wins, Ks, and ERA.
i.Which team does he start the 2024 season, and which does he end the season with?
d.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major)
2.Cleveland Guardians
a.The Guardians recently acquired Ramon Laureano. He doesn’t appear to be the high-contact player that like to roster, yet he is the starting right fielder. Over/Under 400 Abs.
b.Stat line for Kyle Manzardo. AB, HR, BA, RBI.
c.Bo Naylor is going as the 12th catcher off the board. He will finish the season as the _______ catcher in fantasy baseball.
d.Triston McKenzie only started four games last season and is going 90th pitcher off the board…call it 60th starter. Did you think there is sneaky value there?
e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major)
3.Detroit Tigers
a.True or False. Riley Greene will have a breakout season in 2024.
b.Javier Baez is signed for another four years and $98 million. No question…just an observation.
c.Kerry Carpenter is going as a number three outfielder (43). Early drafters must think there is more in the tank than 20 home runs. What say you?
d.Who would you rather have, Reese Olson at pick 252 or Sawyer Gibson-Long at pick 321?
e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major)
4.Kansas City Royals
a.Vinnie P. should be back in 2024. He is going as the 17th first baseman off the board. Is there value there or is there too much risk?
b.Will Eddie Olivares break my heart again? I’m thinking 15-15 with a .260 to .270 average? He did 12-11 last year in 385 Pas.
c.Cole Ragans has flown up draft list. He is the 52nd pitcher, but the 37th starting pitcher. Is he worth being your number three starter?
d.Over/Under 100 losses for the Royals.
e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Major)
5.Minnesota Twins
a.Annual Question – Over/Under 100 games for Byron Buxton. He only did that in 2017 when he played 140 games.
b.With all the talk of Carlos Correa’s injury concerns, he’s played the last three seasons basically injury-free (148 games, 136 and 135). The real question might be his eroding production. He only hit 18 home runs last season with a 46% groundball rate. He still hits the ball hard, but his launch angel continues to flatten. Over/Under 20 home runs in 2024?
c.I debated including Joe Ryan in my sleeper pitcher list, but he was one of the final cuts. I like the new splitter, the xERA of 3.53, and the much better xSLG than SLG on all his pitches. However, he is the 30th starter off the board (44th pitcher overall), and I thought that was too much.
i.What are your thoughts?
d.Give me a sleeper in the organization (Minor and/or Majors)


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Deadline Deals

1.The Diamondbacks acquire AJ Puk
a.The Marlins receive 1B Deyvison De Los Santos and OF Andrew Pinter

2.The Mariners acquire Randy Arozarena
a.The Rays receive OF Aiden Smith and RHP Brody Hopkins

3.The Phillies Acquire Austin Hays
a.The Orioles receive OF Cristian Pache and RHP Seranthony Dominguez

4.The Mariners acquire Yimi Garcia
a.The Blue Jays receive OF Jonatan Clase and Catcher Jacob Sharp

5.The Orioles acquire Zach Eflin
a.The Rays receive IF/OF Mac Horvath, OF Matthew Etzel, and RHP Jackson Baumeister

6.The Cubs acquire Nate Pearson
a.The Blue Jays receive OF Yohendrick Pinango and SS Josh Rivera

7.The Yankees acquire Jazz Chisholm
a.The Marlins receive C/1B Augstin Ramirez, 2B Jared Serna, and SS Abrahan Ramirez

8.The Phillies acquire Carlos Estevez
a.The Angels receive LHP Samuel Aldegheri and RHP George Klassen
b.Questions
i.Luis Garcia also got moved, who is the closer in Los Angeles?

9.The Mets acquire Jesse Winker
a.The Nationals receive RHP Tyler Stuart

10.The Padres acquire Jason Adams
a.The Rays receive RHP Dylan Lasko, Catcher J.D. Gonzalez, and OF Homer Bush Jr.

11.The Red Sox acquire Danny Jansen
a.The Blue Jays receive 3B/2B Eddinson Paulino, 3B Cutter Coffey, and RHP Gilberto Batistia

12.The Cubs acquire 3B Isaac Paredes
a.The Rays receive 3B/DH Christopher Morel, RHP Hunter Bigge, and RHP Ty Johnson
b.Questions
i.A challenge trade. Your 3B for mine. Who wins here?
ii.What are the fantasy implications

13.The Royals acquire Michael Lorenzen
a.The Rangers receive RHP Walter Pennington

14.The Cardinals acquire RHP Erick Fedde and OF Tommy Pham
a.The Dodgers receive Tommy Edman and Michael Kopech from the White Sox and Oliver Gonzalez (17 year-old DSL pitcher)
b.The White Sox receive 2B/3B Jeral Perez, 3B Alexander Albertus, and OF Miguel Vargas
c.Questions
i.We will break this done

15.The Red Sox acquire Quinn Priester
a.The Pirates receive 3B/2B Nick Yorke
b.Questions
i.Another challenge trade. Yorke is interesting. He’s just about ready. Will he get a chance in Pittsburgh this season?
ii.Do the Red Sox make Priester better?

16.The Mariners acquire Justin Turner
a.The Blue Jays receive OF RJ Schreck

17.The Guardians acquire Lane Thomas
a.The Nationals receive LHP Alex Clemmey, SS Jose Tena, and IF Rafael Ramirez
b.Questions
i.That’s a lot of talent for Lane Thomas. Your thoughts?

18.The Astros acquire Yusei Kikuchi
a.The Blue Jays receive RHP Jake Bloss, OF/1B Joey Loperfido and IF Will Wagner
b.Questions
i.This appears to be one of the biggest overpays of the deadline. Kikuchi is a two-month rental and is not very good.
ii.Finally though, Pedro Leon gets the call!!!!

19.The Pirates acquire Jalen Beeks
a.The Rockies receive LHP Luis Peralta

20.The Brewers acquire Frankie Montas
a.The Reds receive OF Joey Wiemer and RHP Jakob Junis

21.The Braves acquire Jorge Soler
a.The Giants receive LHP Tyler Matzek and 3B Sabin Ceballos
b.Questions
i.Will the magic return for Soler and the Braves

22.The Yankees acquire Mark Leiter Jr.
a.The Cubs receive 3B/SS Ben Cowels and RHP Jack Neely

23.The Orioles acquire LHP Trevor Rogers
a.The Marlins receive 2B Connor Norby and OF Kyle Stowers
b.Questions
i.Rogers and Efrin. Is it enough for the Orioles?
ii.Does Norby become a start?
iii.Jackson Holliday gets the call!

24.The Diamondbacks acquire Josh Bell
a.The Marlins receive XXX

25.The Royals acquire RHP Lucas Erceg
a.The A’s receive RHP Mason Barnett, RHP Will Klein, and OF Jared Dickey
b.Questions
i.Who’s the closer in Oakland while Mason Miller is on the IL?

26.The Rangers acquire Andrew Chafin
a.The Tigers receive XXX

27.The Royals acquire Paul DeJong
a.The White Sox receive RHP Jarold Rosado

28.The Mets acquire RHP Paul Blackburn
a.The A’s are receiving RHP Kade Morris

29.The Padres acquire LHP Tanner Scott
a.The Marlins receive RHP Adam Mazur, LHP Robby Snelling, OF Graham Pauley, and IF Jay Beshears
b.Questions
i.Another big ovepay here. Or at least it feels that way

30.The Pirates acquire Bryan De La Cruz
a.The Marlins receive RHP Jun-Seok Shim and C/3B Garret Forrester

31.The Pirates acquire Isiah Kiner-Falefa
a.The Blue Jays receive 3B/OF Charles McAdoo

32.The Orioles acquire Eloy Jimenez
a.The White Sox receive Trey McGough
b.Questions
i.I didn’t see this one coming. What’s the thinking here?

33.The Rays acquire Dylan Carlson
a.The Cardinals receive Shawn Armstrong
b.Questions
i.What year does Dylan Carlson become an All-Star?

34.The Orioles acquire Gregory Soto
a.The Phillies receive RHP Seth Johson and RHP Moises Chace

35.The Red Sox acquire Luis Garcia
a.The Angels receive OF/3B Matthew Lugo, 1B Nick Kavadas, RHP Ryan Zeferjhan, and RHP Yerferson Vargas

36.The Dodgers acquire Jack Flaherty
a.The Tigers receive C Thayron Liranzo and SS Trey Sweeney
b.Questions:
i.Did you like this deal?
ii.Give me the stating six for the Dodgers?
iii.Do you think the Tigers would have the courage to DFA Javier Baez and start Trey Sweeney?

The following players are disucssed:

1. Jett Williams (OF)
2. Drew Gilbert (OF)
3. Luisangel Acuna (2B)
4. Ronny Mauricio (SS)
5. Alex Ramirez (OF)
6. Kevin Parada (C)
7. Ryan Clifford (OF)
8. Colin Houck (SS)
9. Christian Scott (RHP)
10. Brandon Sproat (RHP)

The following players are discussed:

1. Noble Meyer (RHP)
2. Xavier Edwards (2B)
3. Max Meyer (RHP)
4. Yiddi Cappe (SS)
5. Thomas White (LHP)
6. Victor Mesa Jr. (OF)
7. Jacob Berry (1B)
8. Dax Fulton (LHP)
9. Ian Lewis (2B)
10. Pat Monteverde (LHP)

Rich and Tim break down the Tigers, Royals, and Twins farm system.