The Fantasy Baseball Beat

The guys welcome Michael Cecchini to the show

Michael Cecchini joins the guys to discuss all things baseball.

Guest Introduction

Michael discusses the following topics:

• His background in fantasy baseball playing and writing
• Stabilization points for different player metrics, such as strikeout rate, walk rate, ground ball rate, fly ball rate, and more
• How much does Stuff play into figuring out which pitchers to roster

Beat Writer Roundup

The guys discuss two articles:

1. "Ben Rice 'a real hitter' out of the leadoff spot for the Yankees - by Bryan Hoch. Topics discussed:

• The start of his 2025 season
• What happens if and when Giancarlo Stanton returns
• The scouting process for Ben Rice
• His offseason regimen
• Is chicken the ultimate food?

2. "Aranda homers again, claims best OPS in baseball - by Adam Berry. Topics discussed:

• Aranda's offseason work
• The start of his 2025 season
• His underlying metrics
• Is this sustainable?
• The ballpark in Tampa Bay

Waiver Wire Adds

The guys look at one player they like for the next week, and then some for 12-team and 15-team leagues. Players discussed:

• Sean Murphy
• Harrison Bader
• Joc Pederson
• J.T. Ginn
• Ryan Gusto

Mental Health Moment

The question of the week: What are some habits, no matter how small, that you’ve incorporated into your daily routine in an effort to maintain your wellness? 

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