On this week's episode, Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) is joined by FTN colleagues and NFBC overall champions Mike Mager (@bronxyankees23) and Dan Thompson (@redfoxroto). The trio discuss a variety of topics including torpedo bats, Sutter Health Park & Steinbrenner Field, early-season studs, FOMO players, bullpens, the weekend schedule and Week 3 FAAB.

First Week of Action

• Torpedo bats and sample sizes
• Dan's deep dive on the state of stolen bases
• Elly de la FOMO
• Kyle Tucker and Seiya Suzuki in Sactown
• All the Ivan Herrera
• Can't tell you enough not to overreact and rage/anger drop

Bullpens and Closers

• David Bednar will be back eventually, maybe
• What's going on in Cincy
• Can Luke Jackson hold?
• Detroit is a committee 
• How to pronounce Faucher
• FAAB you some saves this Sunday

Weekend Matchups

• FRI-SUN FTN MLB Projections
• Astros-Twins only play two
• The A's go to Coors
• Dodgers vs. Phillies Pitcherfest x3
• Braves off the schneid soon?
• Sit a red-hot Ben Rice?

Week 3 FAAB Preview

• Mager's early look at drop candidates
• Mager's surprise victory lap
• What's the deal with Jake Mangum (not Magnum)
• Value of category specialists in 12s like Jacob Wilson and Ryan Bliss

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