Ep. 1 : All Stars, Favorite Sets, Pitching Prospects

Ep. 1 : All Stars, Favorite Sets, Pitching Prospects

Author: Mike Couillard July 13, 2023 Duration: 1:21:53
Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer have launched a new pod, Cards & Categories, to discuss baseball from card collecting and fantasy angles! In this first episode, we cover our thoughts on the exciting 2023 All-Star Game from Seattle including the Home Run Derby and MLB Draft. Then we discuss our favorite baseball card sets of all-time and what design elements. Lastly, we close out by drafting our favorite pitching prospects remaining in the minors awaiting their first callups. You can find us on twitter at @cardscategories, @mcouill7, and @jbrewer17. You can read weekly articles from Mike and Jeremy on Razzball.com. Links to things discussed in the pod: Adolis Garcia and Randy Arozarena catches in the ASG Russell Carleton's piece on the shift (subscription required) 1993 Leaf Studio 1993 Studio #96 Ken Griffey Jr. 1993 Studio #52 Jay Buhner 1993 Upper Deck 1993 Upper Deck #56 George Brett 1993 Upper Deck #565 Kirby Puckett 1993 Upper Deck #196 Rickey Henderson 1993 Upper Deck #95 Mark Leiter 1993 Upper Deck #204 Mike Perez 1993 Upper Deck #773 Trevor Hoffman 1999 Upper Deck SP Signature Edition 2020 Topps Stadium Club Chrome 2020 Topps Stadium Club Chrome #145 Shohei Ohtani x-fractor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer have a shared obsession that branches in two fascinating directions: the strategic depths of fantasy baseball and the nostalgic, tangible world of MLB card collecting. Their Cards & Categories podcast sits right at that unique intersection, creating a space where lineup decisions and auction values are debated with the same passion as rookie card prospecting and vintage set completion. It’s a conversation built for those who find equal joy in analyzing a player’s on-base percentage and the crisp corner of a mint-condition insert. Each episode feels like pulling up a chair at a local card shop or diving into a lively fantasy league chat, blending statistical deep dives with personal stories from the hobby. You’ll hear them break down weekly player performances for fantasy relevance while also discussing the cultural and financial currents within the sports card market. This isn’t just another baseball podcast; it’s a dedicated look at how our fandom manifests, both in digital leagues and in physical collections, all through the informed and often humorous perspective of two genuine enthusiasts. Tune in for a regular dose of actionable advice, collecting trends, and the simple pleasure of talking about the game from these two distinct, yet beautifully connected, angles.
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