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Nando & DVR are joined by Ariel Cohen (@ATCNY) to discuss the benefits of co-managing teams in a salary cap draft, a few undervalued Reds, opportunities in Oakland, Nelson Cruz's great landing spot with the Nationals, Gary Sánchez outside of New York, Luke Voit in San Diego, Zack Greinke's reunion with the Royals, and more.
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DVR and Al conclude their series of divisional previews with a focus on the National League East. They consider the fantasy impact of Matt Olson's move to Atlanta as well as the latest update on Zack Wheeler. DVR and Al also do deep dives on the Nationals' outfield, the Mets' platoon possibilities and the Marlins' bullpen situation.
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Nando, Ian & DVR discuss their experiences in NL LABR, AL LABR and the ongoing Tout Wars Draft and Hold league including auction missteps, roster build strategies, the value of making a quick trade if a roster is imbalanced, and much more. When Adalberto Mondesi falls in a draft, is he worth the risk? Can Jameson Taillon bounce back in Year 2 with the Yankees?
Draft Results:
NL LABR: https://rtsports.com/labr-nl-auction
AL LABR: https://rtsports.com/labr-al-auction
Tout Draft & Hold: https://bit.ly/ToutDH22
(Baseball came back about five minutes after we finished recording this episode. We look forward to a return to "normalcy" on our next episode.)
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DVR and Al continue their series of divisional previews, turning their attention to the American League East. They consider the fantasy appeal of Vidal Bruján and Josh Lowe, highlight fantasy options they like in the Red Sox's and Yankees' rotations, discuss their expectations for Randal Grichuk and contemplate the impact of the new dimensions at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
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Nando, Ian & DVR discuss an undervalued Frankie Montas, balancing evaluations against the tendencies of your opponents on draft day to maximize value on your roster, the uncertainty of a potential Kenley Jansen-Dodgers reunion, being selective about joining in-progress long-term leagues, and interest in Byron Buxton as a long-shot candidate to win the AL MVP award in 2022.
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DVR and Al make another stop on their series of divisional previews, this time focusing on the depth charts for each team in the National League Central. They look at some enticing fantasy options in the crowded Brewers and Reds rotations, consider some hitters to target in the Cubs' and Pirates' lineups and assess the fantasy value of Giovanny Gallegos.
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Nando, Ian & DVR discuss a few potential deep sleepers, potential draft eligibility tweaks to include Seiya Suzuki despite the ongoing lockout, giving falling prospects a pass for disappointing 2021 seasons, long-term interest in Forrest Whitley, and more.
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Nando and Al move forward with the divisional preview series by taking a close look at the American League Central. They consider the late-round appeal of Bailey Ober, Daz Cameron and Gavin Sheets and make bold predictions for Eli Morgan, Dylan Bundy, Yolbert Sanchez and several other players.
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Nando & DVR discuss an overzealous approach to starting pitchers, a few more winners in the NL DH playing time shuffle, and a few intriguing deep league flyers vying for opportunities in 2022.
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DVR and Al continue their series of divisional previews by zeroing in on the depth charts for each team in the National League West. They consider the playing time potential for Gavin Lux and Jordan Luplow, size up the closer situations in San Diego and San Francisco and look for viable fantasy pitchers in the Rockies' rotation.
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