In our nineteenth episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer open by examining Jason Benetti joining the Tigers and analyzing the Reddit marble simulation. Then we discuss the release of 2023 Topps Chrome Update and the related Pro Debut patch cards (20:14). Lastly, we review the MLB Trade Rumors’ Top 25 trade candidates to pick six players that could be moved this offseason and how that affects their fantasy values (46:00).

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Links to things discussed in the pod:

• MLB offseason calendar
• Reddit marble simulation
  • Jeremy's pick: Oakland A's
  • Mike's pick: Miami Marlins
• Cards & Categories merchandise store
• AL Cy Young voting totals
• NL Cy Young voting totals

Cards Discussion:

• 2023 Topps Chrome Update checklist and details
• Report/background on the Pro Debut patches
• Redemption process for Pro Debut patch cards
• Cost per hit of Pro Debut patch cards
• Pic of the Anthony Volpe Pro Debut patch card
• Link to listing of lava refractor cards currently on eBay

Upcoming baseball card releases:

• 11/15: Topps Chrome Update
• 11/22: Topps Museum
• 12/6: Panini National Treasures
• 12/6: Topps Inception
• 12/12: Bowman Draft
• 12/16: Topps Japan Edition
• 5/8/24: Bowman

Categories Discussion:

• MLB Trade Rumors Top 25 offseason trade candidates
• 2024 NFBC draft data (change filter to start on 10/1/23)
• Players analyzed:
  • Juan Soto
  • Corbin Burnes
  • Dylan Cease
  • Shane Bieber
  • Jonathan India
  • Gleyber Torres