In this episode we continue the annual fan favorite episode of breaking down the math of an optimized Braves lineup. There is a lot more to it than just the old school approach. You can break it down analytically to produce the most runs. We explore the mathematical optimization, and Sam's optimal lineup. 

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In this episode we welcome back listeners by breaking down the Freddie Freeman negotiations, Matt Olson trade, and how they stack up statistically. You do not want to miss this!

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In this bonus episode, Mike Anastasia of the Invaders Sports network, who happens to be a Phillies fan, joins the show as we do a mashup of both Braves Dugout and Invaders Sports to talk about rule changes, lockout, free agents as more.

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Tanner Jones is one of THE biggest influencers in the baseball card community. He is also one of the kindest and smartest people in the hobby as well. He has written for Beckett, he has his own book "Confessions Of A Baseball Card Addict", he has his own podcast of the same name, and is all over social media

An added bonus is that he is an Astros fan, so we dig into the World Series from an Astros fan's perspective. You do not want to miss this episode. You will have a new hobby by the end of this if you have not been a part of the baseball card community. Even if you are not, you will love the knowledge and passion Tanner brings.

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Chris Dial, Defense expert joins the show. Chris serves as a SABR Defensive Committee member, that is charged with compiling the SABR Defensive Index (SDI) rankings for the Rawlings Gold Glove awards! He is the creator of the defensive metric Runs Effectively Defended (RED), and is a formally part of the SABR board of directors. You do not want to miss the knowledge and history in this interview!

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Words cannot describe the excited from the Braves winning the World Series. There were many changes, decisions and statistics that went into this win. Let's dig into them!

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One of the smartest people I know joins the show today to debate who should win the NL and AL MVP awards. Totally unscripted. It was a blast, and I am sure you will leave this episode feeling like you learned something. You don't want to miss this one!

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With the Playoffs still in flux, and an upcoming interview about the MVP conversation, what better time to get to know the host? Here we are almost 70 episodes in, and it came to realization that many of you do not know much about Sam. Podcasting is a journey, how can we be part of the journey without knowing the host? I hope you enjoy!

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In this episode, we talk about the host's favorite players and how they stack up! It was a fun one. Thanks for listening!

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