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On The Wire - Opening weekend chaos fuels the first true FAAB run of the season, with injuries, surprise playing time, and bullpen shakeups creating immediate waiver opportunities. Key targets across power, speed, and pitching are discussed, along with early-season strategy on how aggressive to be
1. Intro and News (0:00)
Opening Day scheduling frustrations and early-season quirks
Playing time shifts: Garrett Mitchell, Jake Bauers, Sal Frelick, David Hamilton
Tommy Pham signs with Mets (minor league deal)
2. Power Categories (HR, RBI) (20:00)
Rhys Hoskins – everyday role in Cleveland, undervalued power
Miguel Andujar – steady playing time in San Diego
Mark Vientos – platoon-dependent value
Matt Wallner – power upside if playing time stabilizes
3. Speed Categories (R, SB) (32:00)
David Hamilton – elite SB upside with newfound playing time
Jake McCarthy – everyday leadoff vs RHP
Jake Meyers – underrated speed contributor
Nasim Nuñez – deep league SB target
4. Opportunity (AB, AVG) (45:00)
Schedule notes: AZ, ATL, NYM, SF with 7-game weeks
Casey Schmitt – everyday role + multi-position eligibility
Nathan Lukes – hitting near top of TOR lineup vs RHP
Joey Loperfido – emerging playing time in Houston
5. Pitching Volume (W, K) (58:00)
Two-start targets:
Chris Bassitt
Zach Eflin
Davis Martin
Justin Verlander (widely available in 12s)
Taijuan Walker (risky Coors start)
6. Pitching Ratios (ERA, WHIP) (1:10:00)
Reliever targets for ratio + strikeout boost:
Erik Sabrowski – elite stuff, improving control
Prioritize multi-inning relievers
7. Closers (Saves) (1:18:00)
Philly bullpen uncertainty: Jordan Romano vs alternatives
8. Wild Card (Stashes) (1:25:00)
Bryce Eldridge – potential early call-up
Dylan Crews – stash if dropped
Alex Freeland – short-term upside with path to more
9. Closing Comments (1:28:00)
Stay patient—don’t overreact to small samples
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On The Wire - Opening weekend chaos fuels the first true FAAB run of the season, with injuries, surprise playing time, and bullpen shakeups creating immediate waiver opportunities. Key targets across power, speed, and pitching are discussed, along with early-season strategy on how aggressive to be
1. Intro and News (0:00)
Opening Day scheduling frustrations and early-season quirks
Playing time shifts: Garrett Mitchell, Jake Bauers, Sal Frelick, David Hamilton
Tommy Pham signs with Mets (minor league deal)
2. Power Categories (HR, RBI) (20:00)
Rhys Hoskins – everyday role in Cleveland, undervalued power
Miguel Andujar – steady playing time in San Diego
Mark Vientos – platoon-dependent value
Matt Wallner – power upside if playing time stabilizes
3. Speed Categories (R, SB) (32:00)
David Hamilton – elite SB upside with newfound playing time
Jake McCarthy – everyday leadoff vs RHP
Jake Meyers – underrated speed contributor
Nasim Nuñez – deep league SB target
4. Opportunity (AB, AVG) (45:00)
Schedule notes: AZ, ATL, NYM, SF with 7-game weeks
Casey Schmitt – everyday role + multi-position eligibility
Nathan Lukes – hitting near top of TOR lineup vs RHP
Joey Loperfido – emerging playing time in Houston
5. Pitching Volume (W, K) (58:00)
Two-start targets:
Chris Bassitt
Zach Eflin
Davis Martin
Justin Verlander (widely available in 12s)
Taijuan Walker (risky Coors start)
6. Pitching Ratios (ERA, WHIP) (1:10:00)
Reliever targets for ratio + strikeout boost:
Erik Sabrowski – elite stuff, improving control
Prioritize multi-inning relievers
7. Closers (Saves) (1:18:00)
Philly bullpen uncertainty: Jordan Romano vs alternatives
8. Wild Card (Stashes) (1:25:00)
Bryce Eldridge – potential early call-up
Dylan Crews – stash if dropped
Alex Freeland – short-term upside with path to more
9. Closing Comments (1:28:00)
Stay patient—don’t overreact to small samples
Join Our Discord & Support The Show: PL+ | PL Pro - Get 15% off Yearly with code PODCAST
Proud member of the Pitcher List Fantasy Baseball Podcast Network
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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