Ep. 4 : Deadline, Deadline, Deadline

Ep. 4 : Deadline, Deadline, Deadline

Author: Mike Couillard August 3, 2023 Duration: 1:53:08
Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer have launched a pod, Cards & Categories, to discuss baseball from card collecting and fantasy angles! In our fourth episode, we open with discussion on the trade deadline results. Then we talk about how to store prospect rookie cards and ride the market waves, especially in relation to the prospects traded this deadline (18:30). Lastly, we close out by analyzing the fantasy impacts of some of the biggest deadline trades (50:36). You can find us on twitter (X) at @cardscategories, @mcouill7, and @jbrewer17. Email the pod at cardscategories@gmail.com. Subscribe and listen to the pod on Spotify and Apple. Links to things discussed in the pod: Every MLB trade completed this deadline Prospect cards discussed: Luisangel Acuna 2020 First Bowman  Edgar Quero 2022 First Bowman Jake Eder 2021 First Bowman Kyle Manzardo 2021 First Bowman Kahlil Watson 2022 First Bowman 2023 Topps Cosmic Chrome Mike Petrielo's top 23 trades Players discussed in our fantasy overview: Max Scherzer Luisangel Acuna Justin Verlander Ryan Clifford Lucas Giolito Gregory Santos Jordan Hicks Ryan Helsley Giovanny Gallegos Aaron Civale Jordan Montgomery Thomas Saggese Tekoah Roby C.J. Cron Randal Grichuk Jeimer Candelario Jake Burger Josh Rojas Paul Sewald Andres Munoz Lance Lynn Drew Rom Jack Flaherty Rich Hill Ji-Man Choi David Robertson Carlos Hernandez Scott Barlow 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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 134

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