2020 Catcher-First Base Preview

Feb 7, 2020

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Welcome to The Fantasy Six Pack Hour Podcast. Joe Bond and A.J. Applegarth will be your hosts. This week they dive into the 2020 Catcher & First Base Previews to get you ready for the upcoming Fantasy Baseball season.

They welcome Fantasy Six Pack writer, Dave Eddy, on the show to help them analyze the two positions. If you don't already make sure you follow him on Twitter @CorporalEddy.

Beers of the Week

Joe and A.J. begin each show by letting you know what they are drinking. Feel free to share with them your favorites or your thoughts on our choices on Twitter @F6P_Joe and @AppleGarthAlgar.

Joe: Oliver Brewing Co. 206 IPA
A.J.: Brewery Ommegang Dubbel Merlau

2020 Catcher Preview

Draft Strategy

The guys go over their draft strategy for attacking the catcher position in drafts this season. They break it down by differences between single and two-catcher leagues as well.

Hot Topics/Questions

Dave helps them answer the hottest topics regarding the catcher position including:

- Is taking J.T. Realmuto or Gary Sanchez at their current ADP worth it?
- Thoughts about Salvador Perez coming off a season-ending injury in 2019, Mitch Garver who had a breakout and Wilson Ramos/Yadier Molina who are the older catchers in the league?
- Do you trust any of the "free" catchers right now Omar Navarrez, Sean Murphy, Travis d'Arnaud

Under-Rated/Over-Rated

They each give one under-rated and over-rated Catcher according to the current ADP.

2020 First Base Preview

Draft Strategy

The guys go over their draft strategy for attacking the first base position in drafts this season.

Hot Topics/Questions

Dave helps them answer the hottest topics regarding the first base position including:

- Can Cody Bellinger repeat his monster 2019 or will we get the 2017 or even 2018 version?
- Pete Alonso worth a 3rd round or in some league 2nd round pick or do we worry about the dreaded Sophomore slump?
- Josh Bell had his best season by far last year, was it a fluke?
- Is Paul Goldschmidt past his prime?

Under-Rated/Over-Rated

They each give one under-rated and over-rated First Baseman according to the current ADP.

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