Finale Strategy, Triston McKenzie's Big Step Forward & the Impact of Rule Changes on Catchers

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

Eno and DVR discuss a few more difficult aspects of endgame strategy with just 10 days left to play in the 2022 fantasy baseball season. Plus, they examine the long-term outlook for Triston McKenzie on the heels of his breakout, optimism about Brandon Marsh's first full campaign in Philadelphia, and the impact of rule changes on how catchers might be valued in the long run. 


Rundown

5:12 Endgame Strategy: Protecting Ratios v. Chasing Wins and/or Strikeouts

11:56 Putting on Your Opponents' Shoes

17:25 Fighting Back Against Instincts, Late FOMO

23:22 Triston McKenzie's Long-Term Outlook

29:25 Does a Pitcher's Frame/Body Type Matter?

36:06 Are Top-End Speedsters More Desirable in H2H Leagues?

41:29 Brandon Marsh & Mickey Moniak in New Organizations

48:08 Rule Changes & Impact on Catchers


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2022-09-26 63 min

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