Ep. 60 : Second Half Breakouts

Ep. 60 : Second Half Breakouts

Author: Mike Couillard September 19, 2024 Duration: 2:08:10
In our 60th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer open by discussing the developing playoff races before diving into the latest moves and injuries impacting our player pools. Then we discuss and analyze players that have had hot second halves to determine what's going on and whether their performances are sustainable.

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Second Half Breakouts

Players discussed:
  • Lawrence Butler
  • Brent Rooker
  • Eugenio Suarez
  • Matt Wallner
  • Framber Valdez
  • Yusei Kikicuchi
  • Pete Crow-Armstrong
  • Otto Lopez
  • Sean Manaea
  • Bowden Francis
  • Tyler Holton
  • Michael Kopech
 

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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