Mike Mager, FTN Fantasy Baseball analyst and reigning NFBC Auction Champ, shares expert insights on starting pitchers. They discuss recent signings like Christian Walker and Max Kepler, diving into the top 30 pitchers by ADP. Mager highlights the potential of Paul Skenes versus Tarik Skubal and debates Zack Wheeler against Logan Gilbert. Additionally, they analyze Jacob deGrom's injury concerns and the undervalued talents poised for breakout seasons. This conversation is packed with strategies to maximize fantasy baseball performance.
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Vlad Sedler is joined by FTN Fantasy Baseball analyst and reigning NFBC Auction Champ, Mike Mager. Vlad and Mike discuss the recent signings of Christian Walker and Max Kepler and dive into the starting pitcher player pool, reviewing the top 30 via NFBC ADP.
Episode Overview
Mike's Auction Primer preview
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Christian Walker, Astros
Max Kepler, Phillies
Gio Urshela, Athletics
Hoby Milner, Rangers and the likelihood of signing Kirby Yates
Sandoval (BOS), Soroka (WAS), Canning (NYM) - no, thank you
Early Player Pool Thoughts - Top 30 Starting Pitchers
Comparing Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal
Zack Wheeler vs. Logan Gilbert
The X-Factor, Jacob deGrom
Garrett Crochet helium
Overall FILTH arsenal grades
Expectations for Snell, Yamamoto, Glasnow
Old Reliable, Corbin Burnes
Dylan Cease vs. Cole Ragans
The 3 Twins - Lopez, Ryan, Ober
Sasaki, Schwelly and the rest of the top 30
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