Benched with Bubba EP 643 - 2024 St Louis Cardinals Team Preview with Matt Thompson
Jan 30, 2024
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Matt Thompson, Fantasy baseball expert, joins Bubba on this episode. They discuss the St. Louis Cardinals team preview for the 2024 Fantasy Baseball season. Players like Paul Goldschmidt, Nolan Arenado, and Sonny Gray are analyzed. Also, they discuss the potential of Miles Mecalice as a fantasy baseball option.
Sonny Gray brings reliability to the Cardinals' rotation with his ability to eat innings and consistently deliver quality starts.
Miles Mikolas may not be a priority target in shallow leagues due to his low strikeout numbers, but his innings-eating ability makes him a viable option in deeper formats.
The additions of Sonny Gray, Miles Mikolas, and Lance Lynn elevate the Cardinals rotation's reliability and durability, offering stability rather than elite performances for fantasy managers.
Deep dives
Sonny Gray provides stability to the rotation
Sonny Gray brings reliability to the Cardinals' rotation with his ability to eat innings and post solid numbers. While he may not be a fantasy ace, he can be a dependable SP2 option who consistently delivers quality starts.
Miles Mikolas offers durability but lacks strikeouts
Miles Mikolas is known for his durability, having pitched over 200 innings in past seasons. However, he struggles to accumulate strikeouts, which can impact his fantasy value. While he may not be a priority target in shallow leagues, his innings-eating ability can make him a viable option in deeper formats.
Lance Lynn brings strikeouts but suffers in ERA and WHIP
Lance Lynn's strikeout numbers make him an appealing option in fantasy, but his ERA and WHIP can be a concern. While he may not be a top-tier starter, he can be a valuable SP2 or SP3 option who can contribute in the strikeout category.
The Cardinals rotation raises its floor but has limited upside
The additions of Sonny Gray, Miles Mikolas, and Lance Lynn elevate the Cardinals rotation's reliability and durability. However, the lack of high-end talent and strikeout potential limits the rotation's overall upside. These pitchers offer stability rather than elite performances, making them decent options for fantasy managers looking for reliable innings and moderate contributions in various categories.
Potential Power and Speed from Neutbar
Neutbar has the potential to provide double-digit home runs and steals, although the question remains whether he can reach the mid-teens in both categories. While he may be overhyped, Neutbar is considered a solid player in real life, although his fantasy upside may not be as high as some believe. His ground ball tendencies may cap his power potential, but if he can consistently elevate the ball, there is still power potential with him.
Tommy Edman's Versatility and Injury Concerns
Tommy Edman is valuable as he is eligible in multiple positions. He has shown a consistent ability to put the ball in play and has a good chance of stealing bases. However, concerns arise with regards to his injury history and the potential disruption to his routine. Despite this, if he plays every day in center field, it would be considered a plus for the team.
Welcome back to another episode of Benched with Bubba. On BwB EP 643, Bubba will be joined by Matt Thompson (@mdthomp_PLive). They will preview the St. Louis Cardinals for the 2024 Fantasy Baseball season.
Some Players Discussed-
Paul Goldschmidt
Nolan Arenado
Willson Contreras
Jordan Walker
Nolan Gorman
Sonny Gray
Many More
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