RotoWire Fantasy Baseball Podcast Early Drafting + Positional Thoughts w/ Mike Mager
Oct 22, 2025
Mike Mager, a two-time NFBC Auction Championship winner, shares his insights on early drafting strategies and player evaluations. He discusses the surprising depth at catcher and highlights the shallow second base pool. Mager debates the value of top-tier starting pitchers versus emerging talents and reveals his favorite early-round picks. Tuning in, listeners will discover the intricacies of positional depth, draft regrets, and the potential of young breakout pitchers like Emmet Sheehan and Jasson Dominguez.
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How A Title Was Won With Cheap Hits
- Mike Mager recapped his NFBC Auction Championship win and how his team relied on late-value pickups.
- He credited low-cost finds like Tariq Skubal, Cal Raleigh, and Geraldo Perdomo for sustaining the title run.
Three-Top Pitcher Tier Will Push Others Down
- Mager sees a clear top-three tier of starting pitchers that should be mid-first-round assets.
- He expects several other quality starters to be pushed into the second round at live events.
Weigh Paying Up For Elite Aces
- Consider paying slightly up for the top three aces if the market nudges them higher.
- But evaluate the next group carefully because mid-second round SPs may close the value gap.