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Jeff Erickson, Clay Link, James Anderson, Scott Jenstad, Todd Zola, Fred Zinkie, Erik Halterman and Ryan Boyer cover fantasy baseball year round, including draft prep, strategy and much more!
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Mar 30, 2022 • 1h 10min
Fred Zinkie's Draft Tips
Fred Zinkie shares all of his critical pre-draft tips with Jeff Erickson as the two of them prepare for Yahoo Friends & Family Draft loaded with experts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 28, 2022 • 1h 29min
NFBC Main Event Las Vegas Recap / Player Talk & Draft Strategy
Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad recap all the news over the weekend and then dive into their NFBC Main Event drafts, with a focus on player breakdowns and draft strategy. Follow us on Twitter: @Jeff_Erickson I @ScottJenstad I @RotoWire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 26, 2022 • 43min
If You Can’t Win the Medal, Win the Party with Richard Jefferson I Gold Medal Loser
Olympian and former NBA star, Richard Jefferson, talks about the last time he and LoLo surprisingly hung out together and you don’t want to miss Richard’s explanation on the prank he played on former teammate, LeBron James. Plus, Richard talks wine and why he (and others) became wine connoisseurs.Listen to more episodes of Gold Medal Loser here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 25, 2022 • 1h 9min
Tout Wars H2H Points Review (2022)
Clay Link (@claywlink) and Todd Zola (@ToddZola) of RotoWire shift their focus from roto to points for the majority of the show today as they review Clay's draft in Sunday's Tout Wars head-to-head points auction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 23, 2022 • 1h 19min
Prospect Mailbag! (2022)
Top 50 Prospects ArticleHighlander (Constitution)PSA about the 2022 DraftJohnny Sauce: Is Ryan Pepiot good?Stephen Gerber: In complete rebuild, looking to convert Corbin Burnes into future assets. What should I look for?He also wants to know how to find a committed dynasty league.Kazimir: Has your opinion changed at all RE: MacKenzie Gore?David Nvidahl: How much do I like Kristian Robinson now?Zaddy Guerrero: Who’s the Andre 3000 of prospects (favorite prospect named Jackson) Who’s the Big Boi of prospects (you like the way they move)Chris with Baseball Pods: Any A’s prospect SP’s you think might be 15-team mixed fantasy relevant?Also, thoughts on Junior Caminero?John Witvoet: Does Josh Lowe make the Rays out of spring training? What are realistic expectations for him?Toolsy: Are you buying low on Royce Lewis once he shows he is healthy? Where will he play?Colin Campbell: Luis Matos vs. Michael Harris – highest long-term ceiling? Could either guy be the No. 1 overall prospect?Chad: How is Anthony Volpe affected by the Yankees trading for IKF? How does Volpe’ hit tool compare to other high-profile guys like Franco/Kelenic. Mark Gannon: How would you rank Riley Green, Jarred Kelenic, Brennen Davis, CJ Abrams, Jo Adell, Brandon Marsh over the next 2-3 years? He can keep any/all of them in a 16-team league for the same cost.Dan: Any prospect values moving significantly due to ST performance or usage?Do you expect Steven Kwan to break camp with CLE, what’s your outlook for his 2022 performance?Artur: You and Clay Link were all over Freddy Peralta and Trevor Rogers last season, what later round SPs are you targeting?Mike Genre: After a few spring HRs, is now the best time to move Adell?John Hollingshead: In dynasty, do you usually recommend using prospects as trade chips or waiting on them to develop?Sully: With all the Cubs’ OF acquisitions, is Brennen Davis still worth consideration in a keeper league/ what’s his ETA?Brian Davino: Any thoughts on Pedro Leon now that Correa is gone?Matt Young: Off the radar prospect you think is worth going after in drafts or auction for a buck or 2 that could go for 10 or more next year?Banksy: Would you drop Sixto Sanchez in a dynasty points league to pick up MJ Melendez, Kevin Alcantara, Brayan Rocchio, or Henry Davis?The Ulysses Sect: Is Adam Frazier in a timeshare at 2B? With a loaded lineup, could he be a top 6 or 7 2B?Who gets the call first out of Max Meyer, George Kirby, Triston Casas, Nick Gonzales?Zach Lambros: Thoughts on Drew Rom and Louie Varland, any upside? ETA?Joe McHugh: Can you talk a little about your process for determining if/when/how a player in the 400-600 range or later should be moved way up?Dan: Which Royals 1B do we see first out of Vinnie Pasquantino and Nick Pratto?John Dobbs: Jesus Sanchez playing time concerns?Could Keston Hirua beat out Tellez?Do Miguel Vargas, Michael Busch and Gavin Lux need to get traded?Tommy Romero, SP or bullpen guy?Yukon Jack: Thoughts on Colton Cowser and Coby Mayo? ETA?Michael Parnell: Which prospect in the back half of the top 400 has the best chance to surprise this summer, either by getting to the big leagues or leaping into the top 100?Tomorrow’s Baseball Today: Invest in Daniel Espino long-term or cash him out?ChzBeef: Are you going to put out a surprising MiLB assignments column this year?JH Schroeder: What makes you buy (or not buy) a guy that puts up big numbers but is old for the level?Howard Sider: Of the Mets top position prospects (Baty, Alvarez, Vientos, Mauricio, Lee) which one is most likely to get time with the club this year and what type of impact can we expect? Long-term, do you prefer Baty or Vientos? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 23, 2022 • 1h 21min
Tout Wars Review, Pitcher Injuries
Fred Zinkie reviews Jeff Erickson's AL Tout Wars draft, tells him what to do in the NFBC Main Event (well, advises), and the two break down much of the latest news, including injuries to Luis Castillo and Shane Baz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 21, 2022 • 1h 27min
2022 Pitcher Targets & Fades / Correa, Story & Jansen signings
Jeff Erickson and Scott Jenstad discuss the latest round of big names finding their new homes for 2022 and then talk about their targets and fades among starting and relief pitchers. Follow us on Twitter: @Jeff_Erickson I @ScottJenstad I @RotoWire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 18, 2022 • 56min
News + Beat Todd Zola Recap
Clay Link (@claywlink) and Todd Zola (@ToddZola) of RotoWire touch on some of the latest news from around the game before diving into Todd's "Beat Todd Zola" draft from Thursday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 17, 2022 • 57min
SCARF-cast
Kev Mahserejian, Seth Klein, Sam Wirsching and Ian Swirka join Jeff Erickson to review the recent SCARF draft completed on March 13 (before the Fernando Tatis Jr. injury) and review a few of the copious news items of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Mar 16, 2022 • 49min
Prospects on the Move (2022)
Prospects On The MoveBrandon Williamson, Jake Fraley, Justin Dunn to the Reds for Jesse Winker and Eugenio Suarez.Chase Petty traded to the Reds for Sonny Gray.Gunnar Hoglund, Kevin Smith, Zach Logue to Oakland for Matt Chapman.Shea Langeliers, Cristian Pache, Ryan Cusick, Joey Estes to Oakland for Matt Olson.J.T. Ginn and Adam Oller to Oakland for Chris Bassitt.Quick HittersAdley Rutschman shut down with triceps strainHow does new CBA affect service time manipulation, if at all?Twins clear space for Jose Miranda.Don’t overrate the “DL Hall could move quickly” newsSixto Sanchez, Emerson Hancock continue to trend downGet in the Beat James Anderson and Beat Clay Link leagues Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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