2025 Sleepers, Breakouts & Busts 1.0! (1/31 Fantasy Baseball Podcast)

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Jan 31, 2025

The hosts dive into their top sleeper picks, including Kristian Campbell and the overlooked Bo Bichette. They discuss breakout candidates like Dylan Crews and Bailey Ober, while analyzing potential busts such as Jacob deGrom. Insights into pitchers like Nick Lodolo and Blake Snell reveal both promise and concern. The banter is lively as they evaluate rising stars and those to avoid, helping listeners strategize for their fantasy drafts with humor and expertise.

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ADVICE

Target Nick Lodolo

Target Nick Lodolo late as a high-upside pitcher.
His early 2024 success suggests his true talent.

ADVICE

Paredes to Astros

Isaac Paredes is an excellent value pick after being traded to the Astros.
The Crawford boxes in Houston perfectly suit his right-handed power.

INSIGHT

Arrighetti Undervalued

Spencer Arrighetti is undervalued due to a few poor starts overshadowing his overall strong performance.
He has excellent swing-and-miss stuff, making him a potential steal.

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Who is Chris' favorite sleeper (3:23)? ... Who is Scott's favorite breakout (6:18)? ... Which bust is Frank avoiding most (9:00)? ... Let's reveal our Sleepers 1.0, starting with Kristian Campbell (15:29). ... People are sleeping on Bo Bichette (18:14). ... Nick Lodolo was great before he got hurt (23:15). ... Isaac Paredes should be great in Houston (25:42). ... Why isn't there more excitement for Spencer Arrighetti (29:44)? ... Why is Scott targeting Ryan Mountcastle and Michael Conforto (33:16)? ... Who are Frank's sleepers (38:35)? ... Let's move into Breakouts 1.0 (41:53). ... Is Lawrence Butler a breakout or bust (44:10)? ... Dylan Crews has a clear opportunity (50:48). ... Bailey Ober should take the next step (52:30). ... Why is Chris in on Grayson Rodriguez and Bryan Woo (55:26)? ... Scott will never quit Jonathan Aranda (58:22). ... Who are Frank's breakouts (1:00:15)? ... Lastly, we get into our Busts 1.0 (1:03:30). ... Jacob deGrom is way overvalued (1:05:43). ... There are questions with Pete Crow-Armstrong (1:08:21). ... Mark Vientos struck out a lot last season (1:12:20). ... Why is Chris off Blake Snell and Roki Sasaki (1:14:30)? ... Who are the rest of Scott's busts (1:20:20)?

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