Ep. 73 : Player Rater Surprises

Ep. 73 : Player Rater Surprises

Author: Mike Couillard January 9, 2025 Duration: 1:47:54
In our 73rd episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer open by bantering about the latest and greatest MLB moves and baseball card news. Then we examine the Razzball 2025 Player Rater projections for players with the largest value swings from 2024 and analyze accordingly.

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Links to things discussed in the pod:
Upcoming baseball card release schedule:
  • 1/8: 2024 Topps Archives
  • 1/15: 2024 Bowman’s Best
  • 1/17: 2024 Bowman Draft Sapphire
  • TBD: Topps Black & White
  • TBD: Topps Definitive
Categories Discussion (45:54)

Razzball 2025 Preseason Player Rater (15-team 5x5 Roto)
Razzball 2024 Final Player Rater (15-team, 5x5 Roto)

Players discussed:
  • Gainers:
    • Julio Rodriguez
    • Austin Riley
    • Garrett Crochet
    • Joe Ryan
    • David Bednar
    • Jhoan Duran
  • Losers:
    • Shohei Ohtani & Aaron Judge
    • Jurickson Profar
    • Willy Adames
    • Brent Rooker
    • Marcell Ozuna
    • Seth Lugo
    • Ronel Blanco
    • Tobias Myers
    • Luis Gil

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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