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Spring Training Winners & Losers! - CBS Sports Network (3/25 Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

Mar 25, 2025
The hosts dive into spring training to spotlight winners like Cam Smith and Christian Yelich, while analyzing unfortunate outcomes for players like Shane McClanahan. They discuss key waiver wire options for those affected by recent injuries and evaluate players they've drafted most. Insights include emerging prospects like Gavin Williams and Jackson Jobe, alongside strategic player valuations. The episode wraps up with bold predictions for awards and the World Series, ensuring listeners are primed for the upcoming fantasy season.
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Quick takeaways

  • Gavin Williams has transformed his fastball mechanics, positioning him as a potential dark horse for the Cy Young Award this season.
  • Cam Smith's impressive spring performance and roster inclusion highlight him as a frontrunner for AL Rookie of the Year amidst significant team confidence.

Deep dives

Spring Training Winners

Gavin Williams of the Cleveland Guardians emerged as a standout during spring training, showcasing a significant improvement in his fastball due to a return to his old mechanics, which enhanced his induced vertical break. This adjustment made his fastball an elite pitch, demonstrated by his performances where he achieved double-digit swinging strikes. His potential growth has led many to consider him a dark horse candidate for the Cy Young Award in the upcoming season. With an ADP around 170, he is gaining attention as a player poised for a breakout season.

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