Ep. 33 : Our Top Ten Closers

Ep. 33 : Our Top Ten Closers

Author: Mike Couillard February 29, 2024 Duration: 1:41:44
In our 33rd episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer perform a two-person mock draft of the top ten closers. We open with discussion on the latest roster moves and Spring Training camp news along with some updates regarding 2024 Topps Series 1 before diving deep into the upper tier of fantasy bullpen arms.

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Upcoming baseball card releases:
  • 3/15: 2023 Bowman Inception
  • 5/8: Bowman
Closers drafted in our top ten (44:07):
  1. Devin Williams
  2. Edwin Diaz
  3. Josh Hader
  4. Jhoan Duran
  5. David Bednar
  6. Pete Fairbanks
  7. Tanner Scott
  8. Evan Phillips
  9. Emmanuel Clase
  10. Ryan Helsley
Honorable Mentions: Raisel Iglesias, Andres Munoz, Camilo Doval, Craig KimbrelLongshots: Yennier Cano, Robert Stephenson, Gregory Santos

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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