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Nando, Ian & DVR examine a few potential winners with the expected return of the DH to the National League before discussing the challenge of Daulton’s Varsho’s 2022 ADP, Alek Manoah’s Year 2 expectations, Tarik Skubal, and more.
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DVR and Al kick off a series of divisional previews by breaking down the depth charts for each team in the American League West. Topics of interest include hitters who could gain a surprisingly prominent role for the A's, the depth and quality of the Angels' rotation and the Astros' shortstop situation.
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Nando, Ian & DVR discuss Cavan Biggio as a rebound candidate, their concerns about Shane Bieber — short and long-term — how to leverage improperly valued young pitching in most leagues, Robbie Grossman’s chances of sustaining his 2021 performance, and more.
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DVR and Al discuss some of the unique challenges on the table in 2022 fantasy baseball drafts including the still unhelpful 2020 data points and lost minor league season, the uncertainty on current pending free agents and currently rehabbing players in the midst of the lockout, early-round picks with very questionable health, and the growing trend of closer-by-committee.
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Nando, Ian & DVR discuss Nando's approach to The Athletic's MLB Mega Draft before examining the short and long-term value of Jazz Chisholm Jr., their varying interest in Jo Adell, and how they try to close the gap on dominant managers in the leagues.
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Nando, Ian & DVR discuss a few of their late-round darts from a recent draft-and-hold league, the risk v. reward of targeting Stephen Strasburg now compared to waiting until a potentially healthy spring training, and becoming more excited about Orioles pitchers with the adjustments that are being made to Camden Yards.
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Nando, Ian & DVR recently joined a 12-team, 50-round draft-and-hold league with a slow draft (it's still going on). Using that framework, they outline the strategies they used for their roster foundations and some of their thought process as the draft played out with several round-by-round decisions.
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Nando, Ian and DVR discuss a few early draft season observations -- Ian's blockbuster trade thanks to a long car ride -- the XFL auction, pre-lockout activity including Thor in Anaheim, Andrew Heaney's fresh start with the Dodgers, and the Rangers' aggressive approach. Plus, Clint Frazier's move to Chicago, a divided group of hosts about Robbie Ray's 2022 outlook, and Eloy Jiménez v. Nick Castellanos as an early-round power bat toss-up.
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Nando, Ian and DVR discuss an easy fix to issues with balls and strikes, and several takeaways from a very early 2022 draft that DVR was a part of in tandem with Todd Zola.
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Nando, Ian and DVR discuss the end of the 2021 fantasy baseball season and check in on a few old wagers from the past year, as they prepare to turn the page and begin the process of getting ready for 2022.
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