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Finale Strategy, Triston McKenzie's Big Step Forward & the Impact of Rule Changes on Catchers

Finale Strategy, Triston McKenzie's Big Step Forward & the Impact of Rule Changes on Catchers

FromRates & Barrels


Finale Strategy, Triston McKenzie's Big Step Forward & the Impact of Rule Changes on Catchers

FromRates & Barrels

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Length:
68 minutes
Released:
Sep 26, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Eno and DVR discuss a few more difficult aspects of endgame strategy with just 10 days left to play in the 2022 fantasy baseball season. Plus, they examine the long-term outlook for Triston McKenzie on the heels of his breakout, optimism about Brandon Marsh's first full campaign in Philadelphia, and the impact of rule changes on how catchers might be valued in the long run. 

Rundown
5:12 Endgame Strategy: Protecting Ratios v. Chasing Wins and/or Strikeouts
11:56 Putting on Your Opponents' Shoes
17:25 Fighting Back Against Instincts, Late FOMO
23:22 Triston McKenzie's Long-Term Outlook
29:25 Does a Pitcher's Frame/Body Type Matter?
36:06 Are Top-End Speedsters More Desirable in H2H Leagues?
41:29 Brandon Marsh & Mickey Moniak in New Organizations
48:08 Rule Changes & Impact on Catchers

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Released:
Sep 26, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

On Mondays and Wednesdays, Eno Sarris and Derek VanRiper discuss advanced stats and fantasy baseball strategy. On Fridays, Britt Ghiroli joins Eno and DVR to discuss the biggest stories around baseball from the Hot Stove season through the final pitch in October.