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Nando, Ian and DVR discuss a rare tough week for Nando in the wake of Yoshi Tsutsugo getting designated for assignment by the Rays, Ian's growing love for the Rangers, DVR's disdain for starting a runner at second base during extra innings, and growing concern about Gavin Lux in redraft leagues.
Rundown
1:57 The Rays DFA One of Nando's Guys
7:23 Picking Up Jose Rojas in Deep Leagues?
10:42 Getting to Know New Minor League Affiliates & Levels
14:52 Growing Love For the....Rangers?
23:40 Ian Is Working the Phones Again
26:02 Extra-Innings Rules
36:11 Concern About the Current Run Environment?
41:12 Dealing Gavin Lux Away in Redraft Leagues? Trusting Nate Lowe's Speed?
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DVR and Al discuss a solid crop of waiver-wire considerations for the weekend — including Trevor Larnach with an opportunity in Minnesota, Harrison Bader following his return from the IL, Josh Naylor’s quiet surge in Cleveland, Nate Pearson, Adbert Alozlay, Tyler Anderson, and several other pitchers to consider.
Rundown
1:00 Trevor Larnach
5:00 Harrison Bader
7:04 Kevin Pillar
9:00 Josh Naylor
12:17 Tyrone Taylor, Seth Brown & Taylor Ward
19:45 Luis Urías & Isan Diaz
24:20 Catchers
26:00 Nate Pearson
28:00 Cole Irvin
31:00 Adbert Alzolay
34:30 Tyler Anderson
39:00 Other Streamers
45:00 Two-Start Pitchers
51:00 Reliever Considerations
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DVR is joined by Scott Jenstad of RotoWire to discuss a few early storylines with the A's, his sustained success in NFBC leagues, and a few ways to improve your in-season decision-making.
Rundown
1:36 Ramon Laureano's Fast Start
4:23 Matt Olson's Reduced Strikeout Rate
11:23 What Will Frankie Montas' Next 20 Starts Look Like?
13:37 We're More Like Jesus Luzardo Than We'd Like to Admit
20:08 What Adjustments Did You Correctly Make Coming Out of 2020?
32:21 Scott's Draft-Season Hitter Mulligan
42:03 Scott's Draft-Season Pitcher Mulligan
47:24 What Factors Into Scott's Two-Start Pitcher Decisions?
52:03 Lessons Learned About Dropping Players
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Nando, Ian and DVR discuss the new Jurickson Profar, the Nats' crowded outfield once Juan Soto returns, the White Sox's lack of options following another major injury in their outfield, and the most aggressive teams on the basepaths early in 2021.
Then, artist Alex Pardee joins the show to discuss his role in Topps' Project70, his inspiration for his card designs for the series, and his shared love of the Star Wars franchise with Ian.
Rundown
6:44 Is Nando Too High on Amed Rosario?
13:54 Yadiel Hernandez is Hitting; Where Does He Play w/Juan Soto Healthy?
16:28 What Are the White Sox Going to Do?
22:58 Which Teams Are Most Aggressive on the Basepaths This Season?
35:34 Ian at the Ballpark
41:59 How Much Have the Yankees Soured on Torres & Sánchez?
56:12 Interview w/Alex Pardee
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DVR and Al discuss the waiver-wire options to consider this weekend, including Mike Tauchman with a new opportunity in San Francisco, two-start pitchers, and the ongoing mess in the Cincinnati bullpen.
Rundown
0:47 Mike Tauchman in San Francisco
3:28 Josh Rojas is Heating Up
5:37 Yonathan Daza
7:11 Nico Hoerner Continues to Hit
8:45 Sam Haggerty Racking Up PT in Seattle
10:17 Isan Díaz Gets Another Opportunity
12:13 Daniel Vogelbach as a Cheap Power Source?
14:12 Pavin Smith's Extended Look
16:03 Kyle Higashioka Time in the Bronx?
17:47 Daulton Varsho's Lack of Playing Time
19:50 Two-Start Pitchers
32:45 One-Start Pitchers
42:51 Relief Pitchers
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DVR is joined by The Athletic's Will Sammon to discuss the dominance of Corbin Burnes, the Brewers' recent success in pitching development, April surprises, and the toughest early decisions to make in April while managing a fantasy baseball roster.
Rundown
0:50 Digging into Corbin Burnes’ Transformation
10:28 Brandon Woodruff is Also Shoving
14:38 Freddy Peralta’s Adjustments
19:27 Is Devin Williams Starting to Regain His 2020 Form?
23:19 Christian Yelich Update
25:35 Keston Hiura’s Struggles
29:23 The Lack of Secondary Contributors
33:07 Omar Narváez’s Resurgence
37:44 Who Has Surprised Will the Most This Season?
43:59 What Early Decisions are the Most Challenging to Make?
51:13 Has April Answered Our Questions About How Teams Would Respond to 2020?
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Nando, Ian and DVR discuss early-season deals, Matt Harvey's surprisingly good start against the Yankees, another UTR streaming attempt gone wrong, Josh Staumont's ascent in the Royals' bullpen, and several deep-league targets, courtesy of Ian.
Rundown
6:03 Making Early-Season Trades
14:04 Is Adolis Garcia Viable in Shallow Mixed Leagues?
18:42 Matt Harvey 2.0
21:17 DVR Gets Gomber'd
25:29 Rich Hill’s Rebound Against the A’s
34:06 Is Josh Staumont Taking Over the KC Bullpen?
36:23 Re-Thinking Early Pitching
49:47 Sam Haggerty & Ian’s UTR Players
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DVR is joined by Frank Stampfl, from CBS Fantasy, to discuss weekend waiver-wire targets including Ryan Weathers, Deivi Garcia, Luis Patiño, and Alex Kirilloff.
Rundown
1:03 Borderline Two-Start Pitchers: Gomber v. DeSclafani v. Richards
6:04 Interest in Deivi Garcia?
8:20 Spencer Turnbull
10:25 Adrian Houser
12:00 Is Rich Hill a Drop?
15:59 Targeting Ryan Weathers
20:14 Luis Patiño's Opportunity in Tampa Bay
23:15 Drew Smyly in Shallow Mixers?
26:59 Comfortable Streaming Alex Cobb?
28:57 Luke Weaver & Taylor Widener
35:10 Speculating in Anaheim, Toronto, Kansas City or Cincinnati
43:14 Alex Kirilloff Expectations & Bid Range
47:19 Another Look at Adolis Garcia
50:32 Other Bats to Consider
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DVR is joined by Todd Zola of Mastersball, RotoWire and ESPN Fantasy to discuss their previous missteps with stabilization points, the limitations of max exit velocity, draft-day mulligans, and what matters when considering pitching matchups early in the season.
Rundown
2:56 How Did Todd Account for 2020 In His 2021 Projections?
6:04 Re-Evaluating Stabilization Points
13:14 Draft Skills, Not Roles, But….
16:01 The Limitations of Max Exit Velocity
26:00 Todd Brings Up Victor Robles to Appease DVR
32:02 When Might Exit Velocity on Flyballs/Line Drives Matter?
37:14 Draft-Day Mulligans
46:47 What Matters with Pitching Matchups This Early?
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Nando, Ian and DVR discuss Adolis García's opportunity in Texas, concerns about Leody Taveras, Joe Ross' meltdown against the Cardinals, their growing trust in Nathan Eovaldi, the Yankees' poor start, and a big deal gone awry
Rundown
2:14 Buying Into Adolis García?
9:35 Is Dane Danning More than Interesting?
15:37 Albert Pujols’ Swan Song?
23:36 Nando's Ha-seong Kim Interest Despite Tatis' Return
27:26 Joe Ross Ruins Ian’s Week
36:27 Trusting Nathan Eovaldi?
42:05 Absorbing the Yankees' Poor Start
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