Rich and Tim discuss the White Sox and Guardians prospects

The following players are discussed:
1. Thomas White (LHP)
2. Noble Meyer (RHP)
3. Agustin Ramirez (C)
4. Jared Serna (2B)
5. Robby Snelling (LHP)
6. Adam Mazur  (RHP)
7. Deyvison De Los Santos (1B)
8. Dillon Head (OF)
9. Jakob Marsee (OF)
10. Javier Sanoja (OF)

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Fantasy Baseball Live – November 10, 2024 – 3 pm

Segment 1 – Where will the Free Agents sign
1.Juan Soto (OF, NYY)
a.Rich – SF
b.Tim - NYM
2.Corbin Burnes (RHP, Bal)
a.Rich – NYM
b.Tim - Det
3.Max Fried (LHP, Atl)
a.Rich – CHC
b.Tim - Bal
4.Willy Adames (SS, Mil)
a.Rich – SD
b.Tim - SF
5.Roki Sasaki (RHP, FA)
a.Rich – SD if after 1/15 or LAD is before 1/15
b.Tim - SD
6.Alex Bregman (3B, Hou)
a.Rich – NYY
b.Tim - Tor
7.Blake Snell (LHP, SF)
a.Rich – STL
b.Tim - Bos
8.Jack Flaherty (RHP, LAD)
a.Rich – Bos
b.Tim - NYM
9.Pete Alonso (1B, NYM)
a.Rich – NYY
b.Tim - Ari
10.Jurickson Profar (OF, SD)
a.Rich – LAD
b.Tim - Mia
11.Teoscar Hernandez (OF, LAD)
a.Rich – Bal
b.Tim - LAD
12.Anthony Santander (OF, Bal)
a.Rich – Sea
b.Tim - KC
13.Ha-Seong Kim (SS, SD)
a.Rich – SD
b.Tim - SD
14.Sean Manaea (LHP, NYM)
a.Rich – STL
b.Tim - Bal
15.Michael Wacha (RHP, KC)
a.Rich – KC
b.Tim - Det
16.Yusei Kikuchi (LHP, Hou)
a.Rich – Hou
b.Tim - Hou
17.Nathan Eovaldi (RHP, Tex)
a.Rich – Tex
b.Tim - Tex
18.Christian Walker (1B, AZ)
a.Rich – Cin
b.Tim - Tor
19.Gleybar Torres (2B, NYY)
a.Rich – SF
b.Tim - Sea
20.Luis Severino (RHP, NYM)
a.Rich – Det
b.Tim - LAA

Segment 2 – Fantasy Baseball Questions of the AL Central – I don’t think we get to all of them.

1.Chicago White Sox
a.Luis Roberts will play for the ________________ on Opening Day. If not the White Sox, will he be moved before the deadline?
b.Andrew Vaughn is a Top _______________ first baseman in fantasy baseball
i.Over/Under 24 home runs
c.Garrett Crochet – 2025 stats - IP, wins, Ks, ERA
d.The White Sox won 41 games and lost 121. Over/Under 50 wins in 2025
e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)

2.Cleveland Guardians
a.Kyle Manzardo is only UT eligible to start the season, but his current NFBC ADP is 355, or he’s being taken as the 31st 1B off the board. After Tyler Soderstrom. Interested?
i.Give me his ABs, HR, and BA
b.Brayan Rocchio is the 39th shortstop off the board with an ADP of 488. Is he nothing more than a waiver wire pickup, or is he a growth stock?
c.Jhonkensy Noel is being taken as a fifth outfielder. We will look at players around where he is being taken to see if we like it or not.
d.Tanner Bibee was your dark horse for CY Young in 2024. He was good, but not that good. Are you still bullish?
i.2025 stats – IP, wins, K’s, and ERA
e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)

The following players are discussed:
1. AJ Smith-Shawver (RHP)
2. Drake Baldwin (C)
3. Hurston Waldrep (RHP)
4. Jose Perdomo (SS)
5. Nacho Alvarez (3B)
6. Drue Hackenberg (RHP)
7. Cam Caminiti (LHP)
8. JR Ritchie (RHP)
9. Owen Murphy (RHP)
10. Luis Guanipa (OF)

The following players are discussed:
1. Walker Jenkins (OF)
2. Emmanuel Rodirguez (OF)
3. Zebby Matthews (RHP)
4. Luke Keaschall (2B)
5. Gabriel Gonzalez  (OF)
6. Yasser Mercedes (OF)
7. CJ Culpepper (RHP)
8. Kaelen Culpepper (SS)
9. Rubel Cespedes (3B)
10. Rayne Doncon (3B)

This is one of my favorite podcasts of the year. I hope you enjoy!

Segment 1 – Tim is at the Arizona Fall League
1.How many games did you see?

2.Give me three players that really impressed you during the week.

3.Is there a player that made you go…”He’s not for me?”

4.Any player that piqued your interest as a late-round gamble for 2025 Drafts?

5.What was your best meal?

6.Who was the best player you saw?

7.Was there any player that you wanted to see but didn’t?

8.Did you see any pitcher that intrigued you?

9.Was there anything notable at the HQ event?

10.How did your draft go?

Segment 2 – World Series Wrap-up
1.The Dodgers win in five. Surprised?

2.What happened in the fifth inning of game 5? Did the Yankees just lose focus?

3.With the return of all the Dodgers’ pitchers, will they be the heavy WS favorite entering the season?

4.Where will Juan Soto sign? Will he break Ohtani’s contract – the net present value of 465ish?

The following players are discussed:
1. Jac Caglianone (1B)
2. Blake Mitchell (C)
3. Gavin Cross (OF)
4. Carter Jensen (C)
5. Austin Charles (SS)
6. Ben Kudrna (RHP)
7. Blake Wolters (RHP)
8. Ramon Ramirez (DH)
9. Yandel Ricardo (SS)
10. Peyton Wilson (2B)

The following players are discussed:
1. Max Clark (OF)
2. Jackson Jobe (RHP)
3. Kevin McGonigle (SS)
4. Jace Jung (2B)
5. Bryce Rainer (SS)
6. Jaden Hamm (RHP)
7. Thayron Liranzo (C)
8. Josue Briceno (C)
9. Max Anderson (2B)
10. Ty Madden (RHP)

Tim intereviews Rich about the Brewers, Pirates and Cardinals.

Fantasy Baseball Live! – October 27, 2024

Segment 1 – World Series Talk
1.The Dodgers take a 2-0 lead after two great games, particularly game 1.
2.Shohei Ohtani hurt his shoulder sliding into second base. The early word is he’ll be ok, but we’ve heard that story before.
3.What must the Yankees do to get back in the series?
4.Predictions.

Segment 2 – Fantasy Questions of the NL Central

1.Milwaukee Brewers
a.Stat line for Jackson Chourio – BA, HR, and SB
b.Does Tyler Black get more than 200 ABs in 2025?
c.Assuming health, Rhys Hoskins will be the full-time first baseman for the Brewers in September?
d.Tobias Meyers doesn’t throw hard (92.9 MPH FB), and only his change-up misses bats. However, he only throws the pitch 11% of the time. His ERA was 3.00 but his xERA is 4.11. I’m avoiding if I have to pay anything for him. What say you?
e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)

2.Pittsburgh Pirates
a.Oneil Cruz went 20-20 last season. Actually, 21 home runs and 22 stolen bases. Have you become a believer?
b.It’s early, but RosterResouce is showing Nick Gonzalez getting full-time at-bats. Does this stick?
c.Who would you rather roster for 2025 - Joey Bart or Henry Davis?
d.Mitch Keller did not live up to his draft status last season after a solid 2023. Is he on your radar for 2025? If so, where do you grab him?
e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)

3.St. Louis Cardinals
a.Stat line for Jordan Walker – AB, HR, SB, and BA
b.Is Maysn Winn a growth stock for 2024?
i.Baseballsavant shows poor exit velos, good speed, and an xBA of .259. He is only 22 years old.
c.True or False. The Cardinals will bring back Paul Goldschmidt. If yes, for how many years? He turned 37 last month, but it is the Cardinals.
d.Does Erick Fedde excite you for 2025 like he did last season? If so, how do you see him at the draft table. He’s a top ____________ starting pitcher.
e.Give me a sleeper in the organization (minor or majors)

4.Predictions on NL Central
a.Who wins the division and who will compete for a wildcard spot