Jesse talks shortstops, including the position's depth and why it is advisable to wait on the position in redraft and dynasty formats, how to approach Fernando Tatis Jr. this year, the values to be found in veterans outside the first five rounds (top 75), and a handful of high-upside prospects.

The positional series continues this week with one of the most robust categories, second base. This is a depth position in 2023, with no one stand out star but plenty of options at the very good and below levels. Mike Gianella and Jon Hegglund dive all the way in, giving you insights on how to parse through each tier and make the best selection for what you need.

Got a content idea for the show? Shoot us an email at [email protected] or a message at our Twitter feed @FlagsFlyBP.

Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro.

You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).

Smith and Jeffrey chat about future members of the Rays arm clock, loads of not-particularly-good infielders who can really hit, and some good infielders with bat questions.

“The $100,000 Muff” as a state of being and the tale of a shortstop who tried to play only when he felt up to it.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Casey Stengel’s Imitation of Fred Snodgrass in America*A Very Simple But Important Note About the Hazardous Nature of an Open Drawbridge*Ray Chapman vs. Charlie Hollocher*How Many Shortstops Have Hit .340?*The Phantom Stomachache*Playing Through Pain*Going Home and the Sad Finish*The Hopeful Ending*Goodbyes.

The Infinite Inning is not only about baseball but a state of mind. Steven Goldman, rotating cohosts Jesse Spector, Cliff Corcoran, and David Roth, and occasional guests discuss the game’s present, past, and future with forays outside the foul lines to the culture at large. Expect stats, anecdotes, digressions, explorations of writing and fandom, and more Casey Stengel quotations than you thought possible. Along the way, they’ll try to solve the puzzle that is the Infinite Inning: How do you find the joy in life when you can’t get anybody out?

In Episode 264, Jeffrey and Craig chat about Valentine's Day and then discuss five mostly baseball topics.

1. The Laws of the Game: The Manfred Man is permanent, plus new pitcher rules and big ol' bases.
2. Thanks We Hate It: 2023 PECOTA projections are out and no we don't hate your favorite team.
3. Whirling Dervish: The Padres lock up You Darvish into his 40s, may do the same with Manny Machado, Dick Monfort is down bad.
4. Around the Horn: A lot of contracts, contract extensions, and one weird trade.
5. Thanks I Hate It: One more weird contract, and it makes Craig mad.

Five and Dive is listener-supported, you can join our Patreon at patreon.com/fiveanddive. If you want to get in contact with the show, the e-mail address is [email protected].

Our theme tune is by Jawn Stockton. You can listen to him on Spotify and Apple Music

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Smith and Jeffrey disucss the state of the Astros system, bolstered by finally having some Day One draft picks. However it's not yet deep enough to prevent us from going on long tangents about the shapes of prospect projection.

Smith and Marc discuss what is left of the San Diego Padres system after about three years of buy now trades.

Jesse discusses the top-heavy third base position, including why you should target a 3B early in redraft formats, how the top options rival any other position, the underwhelming mid-tier options, and the up-and-coming exciting young prospects.

In Episode 396 of For All You Kids Out There, Jeffrey and Jarrett discuss the Super Bowl, the historical difficulty curve in sports, and answer your correspondence.

Don't call it a comeback, we've been here for like two days. Mike Gianella, Jon Hegglund, and Samuel Hale are back in the saddle talking all about fantasy baseball once again. It's positional series time, and this week they tackle first base with a pinch of DH mixed in. It's a position which has pretty well defined rank. Mike and Jon help guide you through all the nooks and crannies to help you succeed.

Got a content idea for the show? Shoot us an email at [email protected] or a message at our Twitter feed @FlagsFlyBP.

Flags Fly Forever is a Baseball Prospectus podcast. For more fantasy baseball information, visit baseballprospectus.com and click on "Fantasy" or visit our Twitter feed @baseballpro.

You can find Flags Fly Forever on Twitter @FlagsFlyBP. The hosts of Flags Fly Forever are Mike Gianella(@mikegianella) and Jon Hegglund(@JonHegglund). The executive producer of Flags Fly Forever is Samuel Hale(@thesamuelhale).