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Preferred 2021 draft positions, keeper league strategies, Tatis v. Soto, and ditching saves completely
Preferred 2021 draft positions, keeper league strategies, Tatis v. Soto, and ditching saves completely
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Length:
84 minutes
Released:
Feb 25, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Eno and DVR discuss their preferred draft positions (KDS) based on the unique shape of the 2021 player pool, before discussing keeper and dynasty league strategies, Fernando Tatis Jr. vs. Juan Soto, possibility eliminating the saves category, and more!
Rundown
4:09 Preferred Draft Slots (KDS)
21:18 Keeper League Startup Strategy
33:06 Open Player Universe Considerations
39:59 How to Approach Keeper Leagues w/Diluted Player Pools
44:43 Tatis vs. Soto as a Keeper Dilemma
51:00 Is This the Peak in Tatis’ Keeper/Dynasty Value?
56:36 Positional Priorities in Draft Tools
60:43 When Are We Going to Ditch Saves?
63:54 Ranking For Job Security Over Skills w/Closers
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Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper
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Rundown
4:09 Preferred Draft Slots (KDS)
21:18 Keeper League Startup Strategy
33:06 Open Player Universe Considerations
39:59 How to Approach Keeper Leagues w/Diluted Player Pools
44:43 Tatis vs. Soto as a Keeper Dilemma
51:00 Is This the Peak in Tatis’ Keeper/Dynasty Value?
56:36 Positional Priorities in Draft Tools
60:43 When Are We Going to Ditch Saves?
63:54 Ranking For Job Security Over Skills w/Closers
Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris
Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper
e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com
Please fill out our listener survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/athleticaudiosurvey
Subscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99/month to start: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels
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Released:
Feb 25, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
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