Ep. 81 : AL West Preview With Sam Wirsching

Ep. 81 : AL West Preview With Sam Wirsching

Author: Mike Couillard February 28, 2025 Duration: 2:05:54
In our 81st episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer are joined by Sam Wirsching of the Pallazzo Podcast and The Dynasty Guru to preview the AL 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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Categories Discussion – AL West Preview (12:20)

NFBC Draft Position link: https://nfc.shgn.com/adp/baseball
  • Houston Astros
    • Buy: Isaac Paredes, Hunter Brown, Framber Valdez
    • Sell: Christian Walker, Ronel Blanco, Josh Hader
    • “Prospect” Pick to Click: Cam Smith, Luis Encarnacion, Brice Matthews
  • Los Angeles Angels
    • Buy: Mike Trout, Kenley Jansen
    • Sell: Pitching staff (minus Yusei Kikuchi), Jo Adell, Logan O’Hoppe
    • “Prospect” Pick to Click: Christian Moore, Chris Cortez
  • Sacramento Athletics
    • Buy: JJ Bleday, Brent Rooker
    • Sell: Zack Gelof, All Pitchers, Jeffrey Springs
    • “Prospect” Pick to Click: Nick Kurtz, Colby Thomas, Mason Barnett
  • Seattle Mariners
    • Buy: Victor Robles, Matt Brash, Bryce Miller
    • Sell: Bryce Miller, JP Crawford, Luis Castillo
    • “Prospect” Pick to Click: Cole Young, Ryan Bliss, Logan Evans
  • Texas Rangers
    • Buy: Adolis Garcia, Josh Jung, Nathan Eovaldi
    • Sell: Marcus Semien, Josh Jung, Wyatt Langford
    • “Prospect” Pick to Click: Kumar Rocker, Malcolm Moore

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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