Fantasy Baseball Beat

The guys discuss ballpark changes and tendencies, players changing teams, and bullpen decisions.

After some behind the curtain details are discussed, four ballparks are discussed:

1. Sutter Health Park - The Athletics
   1. What can we expect offensively in the new ballpark?
   2. What were the minor-league tendencies there?
   3. Should we expect a big change?
   4. Are we in on Lawrence Butler and Brent Rooker?
2. Camden Yards - Baltimore Orioles
   1. What is the most important thing fantasy owners should know about this change?
   2. Which hitters should receive a boost?
   3. How much do we like Tyler O'Neill, Ryan Mountcastle, and Jordan Westburg?
   4. What is Mike's strategy at first base and shortstop?
3. Steinbrenner Stadium - Tampa Bay Rays
   1. What differences can we expect with this ballpark compared to Tropicana Field?
   2. Will we see more offense?
   3. Does Dave like or love Jonathan Aranda?
4. T-Mobile Park - Seattle Mariners
   1. Why is this ballpark such a difficult place to hit?
   2. Who else knew about their umbrella roof?
   3. What will your draft strategy be when assessing Mariners hitters and pitchers?

The guys look at hitters changing ballparks:

1. Jake Burger
2. Michael Conforto
3. Paul Goldschmidt
4. Gleyber Torres
5. Kyle Tucker

Mike talks about bullpens:

1. What does the Carlos Estévez signing mean for Lucas Erceg?
2. Is Andrés Muñoz an elite closer?
3. How undervalued are David Bednar and Trevor Megill?
4. Has Chris discovered a new closer that nobody else knows?

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