On The Wire

By Adam Howe, Kevin HastingSports Fantasy Sports Baseball

On The Wire episodes

February 13, 2022 OTW 46 - Guess Who? w/ Matt Williams
On The Wire - Adam Howe and Kevin Hasting are joined by special guest Matt Williams to discuss situations across the league that could open up playing time for patient bench players once the lockout is over and teams are able to make rumored moves.

In addition, we discuss what assumptions are worth making when throwing darts later in the draft and everyone's Moving Targets of the week.

Players discussed: Mike Moustakas, Jeremy Peña, Tyrone Taylor, Matt Chapman, Matt Olsen, Josh Harrison, Tony Kemp, Chad Pinder, Seth Brown, Sonny Gray, Tyler Mahle, Luis Castillo, Hunter Greene, Nick Lodolo, Reiver Sanmartin, Wilson Conteras, Yan Gomes, Harold Ramirez, Jose Ramirez, Jeff McNeil, Dominic Smith, J.D. Davis, evin Newman, Yoshi Tsutsugo, O'Neill Cruz, Michael Chavis, Freedie Freeman, Orlando Arcia, Travis d'Arnaud
Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting

Guest: Matt Williams | Turn Two Podcast | Rotofanatic | The Athletic | NBC Sports Edge
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1 hr 18 min
February 06, 2022OTW 45 - Drafting By Volume w/ John Fish
On The Wire - Adam Howe (@EightyGrade) and Kevin Hasting (@HastingKevin) are joined by avid NFBC (@theNFBC) player John Fish (@PileOfDial) to discuss the ins and outs of volume drafting, transitioning between fantasy baseball formats, and managing over 40 leagues in season.
Welcome John (2:15)
Moving targets - Ian Kennedy, José Barrero, Ha-seong Kim, Jorge Mateo, Garrett Cooper (4:56)
Volume drafting (18:22)
Clarifying league types (21:34)
Adjusting your draft strategy as you go (24:22)
Should we be drafting early? (34:10)
In season management (42:06)
Diversification (48:18)
Have Not Drafted List (53:25)
Vladimir Guerreo Jr., Matt Olson, Jacob deGrom, Mike Trout, Starling Marte, Blake Treinen, Craig Kimbrel, Marcus Semien, Nicky Lopez, Cedric Mullins
Kevin's Final Words (1:27:02)
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Hosts: Adam Howe | Kevin Hasting
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1 hr 38 min
January 26, 2022OTW 44 - You Might Be Just Projecting w/ Ariel Cohen
On The Wire - Adam Howe (@EightyGrade) and Kevin Hasting (@HastingKevin) are joined by Ariel Cohen (@ATCNY) to discuss his 2022 ATC player projections. Ariel can be heard regularly hosting the Beat The Shift Podcast (@beat_shift_pod) presented by RotoFanatic as well as writing regularly for Rotographs, Rotoballer, and CBS Fantasy.
Welcome Ariel (3:28)
Moving targets (Yan Gomes, MJ Melendez, Anthony Bender, Seth Brown, Chad Green, Pierce Johnson, Tyler Wade (7:05)
What is ATC (27:35)
How closely to adhere to projections? (31:10)
Measuring risk (35:48)
Position eligibility vs production value (45:25)
Position scarcity vs production value (51:08)
Mailbag questions (57:18)
ATC vs ADP Player Battles (1:07:51)
DH - Franmil Reyes vs Nelson Cruz
OF - JD Martinez vs Giancarlo Stanton
2B - Brandon Lowe vs Jorge Polanco
1B - Ryan Mountcastle vs Josh Bell
CI - Bobby Dalbec vs Frank Schwindel
Speed: Cedric Mullins vs Adalberto Mondesi vs Myles Straw
2B - Jazz Chisholm vs Tommy Edman vs Jonathan India
Misc: Trent Grisham vs Ke'Bryan Hayes
Kevin's Final Words (1:39:40)
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1 hr 46 min
January 20, 2022 OTW 43 - Bonus Content w/ Nick Pollack
On The Wire - Adam Howe (@EightyGrade) is joined by Nick Pollack (@pitcherlist) in an impromptu discussion that ultimately revolves around the draft results of one of the On The Wire Listener Leagues (to join a future OTW League draft, shoot us a DM on Twitter (@OnTheWirePod). 12 team, 30 rounds, NFBC format, weekly FAAB. No time stamps needed for this one. Enjoy.
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1 hr 17 min
January 06, 2022OTW 42 - Strategery w/ Michael Govier
On The Wire - Adam Howe (@EightyGrade) and Kevin Hasting (@HastingKevin) are joined by Michael Govier (@mjgovier) to discuss common strategic draft practices and viabilities of each going into the 2022 season. Michael can be heard regularly on the Hey! It's Enrico Pallazzo! Fantasy Baseball Podcast (@PallazoPodcast) presented by RotoFanatic (@Roto_Fanatic), as well as the First Day Podcast and Cinema 9 Pod. Michael also contributed to the FTN Draft Guide.
Hey, we have an On The Wire Listener League! You should join. (2:21)
Welcome Michael (5:28)
Early drafting talk (11:34)
Pocket Aces vs Heavy Hitters (22:31)
Addressing Scarcity (37:18)
Punting (48:33)
All bullpen pitching staff (55:43)
Streaming (1:01:48)
Handcuffing (1:11:41)
Stars and Scrubs (1:22:15)
General Draft Strategy (1:29:19)
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1 hr 38 min
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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1 hr 33 min
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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1 hr 25 min
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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1 hr 43 min
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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1 hr 38 min
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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1 hr 25 min

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