Ep. 71 : Ottoneu Omnibus

Ep. 71 : Ottoneu Omnibus

Author: Mike Couillard December 19, 2024 Duration: 2:08:10
In our 71st episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer open by discussing the Kyle Tucker, Devin Williams, and Cody Bellinger trades along with other MLB transactional and baseball card news. Then we analyze offseason trade targets in Ottoneu (a fantasy baseball format hosted by FanGraphs) along with general strategies.

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Links to things discussed in the pod:Upcoming baseball card release schedule:
  • 12/19: Topps Triple Threads
  • 12/20: Panini Prizm
  • 12/27: Bowman’s Best
  • 1/8: 2024 Topps Archives
  • TBD: Topps Luminaries
  • TBD: Topps Black & White
Categories Discussion (56:27)

Ottoneu Omnibus
  • Ottoneu rules
  • Player archetypes discussed along with names considered:
    • 1B/OFs - Michael Toglia
    • Bullpen targets - Griffin Jax, Edwin Uceta, Jason Foley, Cade Smith
    • MI saviors - Jordan Westburg
    • OF studs - Kerry Carpenter, Trevor Larnach, Pete Crow-Armstrong
    • Aces-in-waiting - Hunter Brown, Bryce Miller
    • Converted relievers - Kris Bubic

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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