Ep. 37 : Opening Day And Three Topps Releases

Ep. 37 : Opening Day And Three Topps Releases

Author: Mike Couillard March 28, 2024 Duration: 1:37:14
In our 37th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer open with discussion of the latest moves and news including J.D. Martinez and Jordan Montgomery finally finding homes. Then we dive into our 2024 season predictions before highlighting a big release day for Topps with a trio of new sets.

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Links to things discussed in the pod:
Categories Discussion 
Our Picks:
  • NL ROY: Yoshinobu Yamamoto (Jeremy), Jackson Merrill (Mike)
  • AL ROY: Wyatt Langford (J), Evan Carter (M)
  • NL Cy Young: Spencer Strider (both)
  • AL Cy Young: Shane Bieber (J), George Kirby (M)
  • NL MVP: Mookie Betts (J), Ronald Acuna Jr. (M)
  • AL MVP: Adley Rutschman (J), Bobby Witt Jr. (M)
Cards Discussion (59:32)

Sets discussed:
Upcoming baseball card releases:
  • 3/27: 2024 Topps Big League
  • 3/27: 2024 Topps Tribute
  • 3/27: 2023 Topps Transcendent
  • 4/10: 2024 Topps Heritage
  • 5/8: Bowman

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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