Ep. 76 : NL West Preview With Taylor Corso

Ep. 76 : NL West Preview With Taylor Corso

Author: Mike Couillard January 30, 2025 Duration: 2:22:24
In our 76th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer are joined by Taylor Corso of the Dynasty Baseball Pickups podcast and Prospects Live, to discuss the latest MLB moves and preview the NL West teams. For each team in the division, we each pick a player that for fantasy purposes we would buy, sell, and pick to click.

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Upcoming baseball card release schedule:
  • 2/12: 2024 Panini Three and Two
  • 2/15: 2025 Topps Series 1
  • TBD: 2024 Topps Heritage High Number
Categories Discussion – NL West Preview (14:40)

NFBC ADP link: https://nfc.shgn.com/adp/baseball
  • Arizona Diamondbacks
    • Buy: Alek Thomas, Brandon Pfaadt, Justin Martinez 
    • Sell: Jake McCarthy, Corbin Carroll, Josh Naylor 
    • “Prospect” Pick to Click: JD Dix, Pavin Smith, Gino Groover  
  • Colorado Rockies
    • Buy: Jordan Beck, Michael Toglia, Hunter Goodman 
    • Sell: Michael Toglia, All Pitching, Nolan Jones 
    • “Prospect” Pick to Click: Chase Dollander, Cole Carrigg, Yanquiel Fernandez 
  • Los Angeles Dodgers
    • Buy: Andy Pages, Tommy Edman
    • Sell: Hyeseong Kim, Roki Sasaki, Freddie Freeman 
    • “Prospect” Pick to Click: Joendry Vargas, Zyhir Hope, Jackson Ferris  
  • San Diego Padres
    • Buy: Xander Bogaerts, Michael King, Tirso Ornelas 
    • Sell: Jake Cronenworth, Luis Arraez, Fernando Tatis Jr. 
    • “Prospect” Pick to Click: Cobb Hightower, Leodalis De Vries, Eguy Rosario  
  • San Francisco Giants
    • Buy: Hayden Birdsong, Ryan Walker, Kyle Harrison 
    • Sell: Camilo Doval, Willy Adames
    • “Prospect” Pick to Click: Jhonny Level, Luis Matos, Hayden Birdsong 
 

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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