On The Wire

By Adam Howe, Kevin Hasting

Join Adam Howe (@EightyGrade) and Kevin Hasting (@HastingKevin) every Sunday with insights and updates on how to use your fantasy baseball FAAB before your bid deadlines hit.... more

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December 26, 2021OTW 41 - Trust The Process w/ Jeff Zimmerman and Tanner Bell
On The Wire - Adam Howe (@EightyGrade) and Kevin Hasting (@HastingKevin) are joined by Jeff Zimmerman (@jeffwzimmerman) and Tanner Bell (@smartfantasybb) to discuss their book The Process, projection analysis, and Mining the News. Jeff can be heard regularly on the Launch Angle Podcast (@LaunchAnglePod) and can be seen contributing to Rotographs, Rotowire, Baseball HQ while Tanner's work can be found over at his website SmartFantasyBaseball.com
Welcome Jeff and Tanner (2:36)
Tell us about The Process (4:20)
Team Co-management (7:08)
The Process 2022 updates (10:55)
Changing player value based on your league activity (13:31)
What is SGP (20:23)
Where does success come from? (27:46)
2021 Projection accuracy (38:20)
Projections vs ADP (42:54)
How to use projections when drafting (46:33)
Mining the News Player discussions (51:59)
Joey Bart vs MJ Melendez (53:34)
Bobby Bradley vs Max Muncy (57:31)
Could Tucupita Marcano be the Pirates' opening day 2B? (1:02:28)
Johan Camargo has a guaranteed contract (1:05:04)
Bryson Stott vs Jeremy Peña (1:08:49)
Matt Vierling vs Harold Ramirez (1:12:11)
Ryan McMahon and the Colorado infield (1:15:48)
Michael Lorenzen has a guaranteed rotation spot (1:20:08)
Josh Staumont vs Scott Barlow (1:23:16)
Handcuffing bullpen pieces (1:26:07)
Kevin's Final Word (1:28:54)
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1h 33min
December 12, 2021OTW 40 - Best On Earth w/ Dave McDonald
On The Wire - Adam Howe (@EightyGrade) and Kevin Hasting (@HastingKevin) are joined by Dave McDonald (@RunDMcD), cohost of the Friends with Fantasy Benefits fantasy baseball podcast (@FantasyBenefits) and the Rotosauraus High Stakes Heat podcast (@RotoSaurus) to discuss the world of high stakes fantasy baseball, his recent EARTH overall championship, and players going post 350 ADP that we expect to see a bump come March.
Welcome Dave (1:58)
What is "High Stakes"? (3:28)
Why draft in October/November? (11:54)
What is EARTH? (15:53)
Format influencing ADP? (27:48)
Draft/Hold vs FAAB league risk plays (35:22)
Prospects who should shoot up ADP (41:11)
Relievers who should shoot up ADP (53:22)
Free Agents who should shoot up ADP (1:04:32)
Wild Cards who should shoot up ADP (1:10:36)
Kevin's Final Word (1:17:37)
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1h 25min
November 28, 2021OTW 39 - Hitters Gunna Hit w/ Jorge Montanez
On The Wire - Adam Howe (@EightyGrade) and Kevin Hasting (@HastingKevin) are joined by Jorge Montanez (@Roto_Nino), contributor with NBC SportsEdge and Fantrax as well as the cohost of the Bases Loaded Fantasy Baseball Podcast (@BasesLoadedPod) to discuss the the hitter free agent market and what possible moves that should be considered when drafting your line up onto your fantasy team, especially in early drafts.
Welcome Jorge (3:44)
Important dates / CBA influence on signings (6:54)
Holes left behind (9:27)
Adjusting ranks based on assumptions? (13:58)
Catchers (18:33)
First base (26:03)
Second base (30:11)
Shortstop (37:52)
Third base (49:31)
Infielders (55:15)
Corner outfield (1:08:42)
Centerfield (1:20:44)
Interesting outfield situations (1:25:16)
Designated Hitter (1:29:59)
Early draft advice and observations (1:35:46)
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1h 43min
November 14, 2021OTW 38 - Permission Granted w/ Nick Pollack
On The Wire -
Adam Howe (@EightyGrade) and Kevin Hasting (@HastingKevin) are joined by Nick Pollack (@PitcherList), founder of PitcherList.com to discuss the the starting pitcher free agent market and what aspects outside of a pitchers talent and ability should be considered when drafting starters onto your fantasy team.
Welcome Nick (2:45)
What influences "The List" (7:33)
Don't chase wins...but (14:58)
Contract considerations (17:29)
Coaching considerations (19:08)
SP Free Agents (21:05)
Aces (Gausman, Ray, Kershaw, Scherzer, Rodon) (22:14)
Returning from injury (Verlander, Syndergaard, Archer) (44:41)
Elder Statesmen (Greinke, Kluber, Happ, Lester, Hill, Cueto) (51:05)
Looking to get paid (Stroman, Matz, Wood) (57:20)
Can a new team save them? (Heaney, Bundy, Jon Gray) (1:02:09)
Talked about the best, now let's try the rest (1:07:39)
Teams looking to make moves (1:23:39)
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1h 38min
October 31, 2021OTW 37 - Rookie Monsters w/ Eric Cross
On The Wire - Adam Howe (@EightyGrade) and Kevin Hasting (@HastingKevin) are joined by Eric Cross (@EricCross04) of Fantrax to discuss the impact prospects could make on their 2022 MLB teams, including those who seem primed to break camp with their major league squad and a few who we expect to start the season in the minors despite already getting a taste of the big leagues.
Welcome Eric (3:11)
Arizona Fall League insights (6:02)
Do projections influence prospect rankings (15:39)
How will new CBA effect prospect status (19:54)
Predicting prospects who could make opening day roster (22:45)
AL East / Concerns in role & playing time (24:19)
AL Central / Can multiple Royals break camp? (28:55)
AL West / Trusting pitching prospects? (33:30)
AL Pitching prospects (36:51)
NL West / Can you trust the Dodgers with prospects? (43:28)
NL Central / Is Hunter Greene ready? (47:17)
NL West / Any openings in the Atlanta outfield? (51:02)
NL honorable mentions / Impact of NL DH on prospect opportunity (54:39)
Will we see Makenzie Gore or Forest Whitley ever again? (58:13)
Despite already cracking the majors, who's starting 2022 in AAA (1:02:27)
2022 Rookie of the Year predictions (1:13:16)
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1h 25min
October 17, 2021OTW 36 - I Am Not A Doctor w/ Derek Rhoads
On The Wire - Adam Howe (@EightyGrade) and Kevin Hasting (@HastingKevin) are joined by Derek Rhoads (@jag_fantasy and @drhoa3), contributor specializing in injury data and visualization at Baseball Prospectus to talk injury trends, concerns, and strategy. Kevin and Derek also spend the end of the episode breaking down some observations they made after completing their first 2022 Best Ball draft.
Welcome Derek (2:31)
Do hand injuries actually sap power? (5:43)
Which teams handle injuries best/worst? (9:34)
The dreaded oblique (16:37)
How much risk is too much risk? (25:47)
Ken Giles vs Trevor Rosenthal (32:33)
Zac Gallen vs Jacob deGrom (36:50)
Stephen Strasburg vs Justin Verlander vs Mike Soroka (39:28)
Will Alex Kiriloff be a constant injury risk? (43:20)
What role does PED's play in injury concerns? (43:20)
Mike Trout vs Fernando Tatis Jr vs Ronald Acuna Jr (47:51)
Best Ball draft take-a-ways (54:34)
What will change in March drafts compared to now? (1:02:56)
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1h 13min
October 10, 2021OTW 35 - A 2021 Clip Show
On The Wire - Adam Howe (@EightyGrade) and Kevin Hasting (@HastingKevin) wanted to show their appreciation to all those who listened and to all those who took the time throughout the season to be a guest on the show. So, we present to you, a 2021 clip show of a few of the guest interviews and interactions we've had from throughout the 2021 season.
Yancy Eaton talks about drafting in 50-round leagues (3:50)
Justin Mason and Danielle Salinger talk about drafting early and slowly (6:28)
Scott Chu talks about the benefits of playing DFS (17:19)
Todd Zola talks about playing in AL/NL - only leagues (25:31)
Tim McLeod talks about FAAB management (34:52)
Toby G talks FAAB strategy (45:45)
Micah Henry talks FAAB strategy (59:49)
Zack Waxman talks budgeting FAAB (1:06:10)
Alexander Chase talks about hot streaks (1:22:29)
Steve Gesuele talks in-season research (1:26:45)
Lucas Biery talks managing multiple FAAB leagues (1:37:11)
Vlad Sedler talks about making adjustments in season (1:48:36)
Paul Sporer talks about dealing with in season success (1:57:14)
Lou Landers talks about staying focused (2:10:35)
KC Bubba talks about category maintenance (2:13:29)
Lauren Auerbach talks about balancing multiple fantasy sports (2:19:33)
Derek VanRiper talks about 2021 lessons learned (2:31:36)
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2h 42min
September 26, 2021OTW 34 - Can't Take It With You w/ Derek VanRiper
On The Wire - Adam Howe (@EightyGrade) and Kevin Hasting (@HastingKevin) are joined by Derek VanRiper (@derekvanriper), writer and executive podcast producer at the Athletic to break down the final FAAB period of the 2021 season, as well to talk about some lessons learned, or relearned when it comes to FAAB decisions and how it will effect how we make decisions next season.
Welcome DVR (1:40)
San Diego catcher change (4:56)
Cardinals' devil magic (6:20)
Yankees' rotation help (7:52)
Joe Ryan away from the team (10:03)
Replacing DJ LeMahieu (11:50)
Concerned about stars sitting down the stretch? (13:42)
FAAB lessons from the 2021 season (17:46)
FAAB Suggestions....
Power (29:39)
Speed (32:27)
Opportunity and Schedule Notes (34:15)
Wins and K’s (39:39)
Ratios (42:56)
Saves (47:51)
Wild Cards (51:06)
Kevin's Parting Words (54:03)
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59min
September 19, 2021OTW 33 - Check Please w/ Todd Whitestone
On The Wire - Adam Howe (@EightyGrade) and Kevin Hasting (@HastingKevin) are joined by Todd Whitestone (@telestar7), writer with SP Streamer and podcaster with Pull Hitter Podcast, to break down this week’s FAAB period, as well to talk about the trends he's noticed as he broke down every FAAB result from the NFBC Main Event leagues throughout the season.
Welcome Todd (1:53)
Royals' missing rotation pieces (4:13)
Where is Bobby Witt? (6:10)
Angels in the outfield (8:04)
Brantley out for a bit (9:37)
New Giants' closer (11:55)
Breaking news: Kevin Kiermaier to the IL (13:32)
Twins' outfield fill ins (16:14)
Everyone to the IL in Cincy (17:19)
Mets actually get a player back from the IL (19:56)
Todd's 2021 FAAB Trends (22:18)
How to identify the categories to attack down the stretch (39:27)
FAAB Suggestions....
Power (48:44)
Speed (55:04)
Opportunity and Schedule Notes (1:01:18)
Wins and K’s (1:07:18)
Future 2-Start Pitchers (1:11:33)
Ratios (1:17:22)
Saves (1:18:17)
Wild Cards (1:20:58)
Kevin's Parting Words (1:25:26)
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1h 34min
September 12, 2021OTW 32 - Therapy Session w/ Jon Metzelaar
On The Wire -
Adam Howe (@EightyGrade) and Kevin Hasting (@HastingKevin) are joined by Jonathan Metzelaar (@jonmetzelaar), author of the weekly Hitter List at Pitcher List, to break down this week’s FAAB period, as well to talk about the process Jon takes to rank the best 150 hitters each week and how his ranks should be used throughout the season and beyond.
Welcome Jon (1:36)
Miami has a new first baseman (3:26)
Beer and a shot (5:34)
Is Ross Stripling viable? (7:56)
Filling Franco's void (11:20)
Tampa's rotation vacancy (13:52)
Nick Anderson almost back (16:53)
Weekly Minnesota pitching injury report (18:43)
Chris Sale to the Covid IL (20:09)
Cutting ties with IL stashes (22:06)
The process of ranking hitters through the season (24:45)
FAAB Suggestions....
Power (35:58)
Speed (42:51)
Opportunity and Schedule Notes (49:43)
Wins and K’s (57:16)
Future 2-Start Pitchers (1:04:10)
Ratios (1:09:00)
Saves (1:12:11)
Wild Cards (1:19:32)
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1h 31min

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