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Drew Klein (@aok_fan) and Chris Knock (@notnotcknock) play "would you rather" with some rookies who had less-than-stellar debuts in 2024 but probably shouldn't be faded just yet. 2:30 Victor Scott II or Noelvi Marte 11:10 Kyle Manzardo or Curtis Mead 17:45 Jonatan Clase or Tyler Black 22:33 Evan Carter or Parker Meadows 30:00 Ben Rice or Hunter Goo…
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Hosts Drew Klein (@aok_fan) and Chris Knock (@notnotcknock) update the JTR30, the most overlooked prospect in each organization with 12 new names. Drew invents a word, and Chris uses it twice. Timestamps: 3:20 Charles McAdoo 7:35 Cameron Weston 12:30 Cooper Kinney 15:50 Cayden Wallace 18:45 Drake Baldwin 23:15 Nestor Lorant 26:20 Rayne Doncon 32:50…
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Hosts Chris Knock (@notnotcknock) and Drew Klein (@aok_fan) are back and taking a look at some of the interesting trade deadline moves and how they may or may not impact the fantasy relevance of some prospects. Also, Drew forgets the Angels aren't the same as the Dodgers, and the RIOT song title contest continues. Players discussed: 3:20 Matthew Lu…
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Chris (@notnotcknock) and Drew (@aok_fan) each make a couple of updates to the JTR30, an overlooked prospect in each organization, and take a minute to brag about a couple of names already on the list. 2:10 Matthew Etzel 5:50 Jeremy Rodriguez 9:40 Aidan Smith 13:22 Javier Sanoja 16:15 Carter Jensen 18:25 Andres Chaparro Intro and Outro, "Scouts of …
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Episode 55: Starting Pitchers, MLB and Prospects
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Chris (@notnotcknock) and Drew (@aok_fan) discuss the TDG top ranked pitchers, overall and prospects, and talk about a few pitchers who are poised to Join the Ranks. We're not discouraged by the drop-off in participation in the RIOT contest, there's still time to find the Randomly Inserted Obscure Song Title and join the contest. Bonus point if you…
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Episode 54: Catcher and Outfield Update
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Chris (@notnotcknock) and Drew (@aok_fan) are back and looking at catchers and outfielders. Which performances will merit a rise, or fall, in our rankings, and which ones are we not yet buying. Don't forget to find the RIOT (Randomly Inserted Obscure Song Title), and I don't think this one will be playing in my local grocery store. 4:45 William Con…
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Chris (@notnotcknock) and Drew (@aok_fan) make 4 changes to the JTR30 - one overlooked prospect from each organization. And debut a new Intro and Outro, "Scouts of the Diamond" (Created with Udio). Be sure to listen to the Outro for the full song and tell us what you think! TImestamps: 1:52 Jacob Melton 2:40 Zach Cole Jr. 5:51 Zack Showalter 7:20 M…
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Episode 52: Middle Infielder Rankings at the Quarter Pole
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Drew Klein (@aok_fan) and Chris Knock (@notnotcnock) discuss movement in the ranks for second base and shortstop, looking at what may or may not be small sample sizes and share some "sneaky deeps" for each position. Let us know if you find the RIOT (Randomly Inserted Obscure Song Title). 6:15 Bryce Turang 6:58 Jordan Westburg 9:02 Colt Keith 9:54 M…
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Episode 51: A Hot Start and a Small Sample
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Drew (@aok_fan) and Chris (@notnotcknock) start our in-season review of the rankings by taking a look at first base and third base early-season performances that may be early indicators of some movement in the ranks. Don't forget to find the RIOT (randomly inserted obscure song title) for a chance at a 2025 TDG Discord membership. 10:30 MLB Firstba…
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Episode 50: Updating the JTR30 - Overlooked Prospects
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The JTR30 is our list of Overlooked Prospects from each organization. This week Drew (@aok_fan) and Chris (@notnotcknock) look at the original JTR30 from December and review the holdovers while introducing a number of new names to the list. Following that is a discussion of a few trades that were posted on the Dynasty Guru Discord. Look for this ep…
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Chris (@notnotcknock) and Drew (@aok_fan) are joined by Sam (@SamFBB1) and Ryan (@ppenyar) of Dyansty's Child for a draft of post 300 ADP players. We'll play it out as a 5X5 roto and see who can finish second to Sam's juggernaut. Highlights include Chris as the most unprepared prepared drafter, Ryan makes a solid choice, and Sam and Drew are homers…
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Episode 48: Relievers and the Rest of the Pitching Rankings
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Drew Klein (@aok_fan) and Chris Knock (@notnotcknock) talk (briefly) about relievers and then discuss some of our favorite post-100 dynasty pitchers, complete with some Would You Rathers and more Sneaky Deeps. Important announcements about the upcoming schedule and an introduction of the JTR30, a season long project that will identify and regularly…
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Episode 47: The TDG Top 300 Prospects, Decently Thick
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The Dynasty Guru Top 300 Prospects list is out and this week Chris (@notnotcknock) and Drew (@aok_fan) discuss who they have higher or lower than the group, and higher and lower than each other. They also introduce a Sneaky Deep (post-300) prospect to add to your watch lists. We've had our first winner of the RIOT (Randomly Inserted Obscure song Ti…
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Episode 46: Pre-Season Pitching Prospects Rankings
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Drew Klein (@aok_fan) and Chris Knock (@notnotcknock) have fun talking about the The Dynasty Guru Pitching Prospect Rankings, play a little Would You Rather, and find a Ricky Vaughn comp. Don't forget to find the Randomly Inserted Obscure Song Title for your chance to win a 2025 membership in the TDG Discord. 9:55 Top 10 Prospect Pitchers 10:30 Ric…
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Episode 45: Pre-Season Pitcher Rankings Part 1
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Drew Klein (@aok_fan) and Chris Knock (@notnotcknock) start their analysis of The Dynasty Guru's pitching rankings! This episode (our 10th together!) includes the debut of our version of Would You Rather? Once again, still time to take the lead in the Find the Randomly Inserted Obscure Song Title contest, bonus points if you find them both this wee…
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This week Drew Klein (@aok_fan) and Chris Knock (@notnotcknock) discuss the Dynasty Guru Catcher rankings, as well as other hot topics including which catchers benefit from the DH option (hint, not as many as you might think), who's in and who's out on Sal Perez and the life of a Girl Scout Cookie Captain. Let Drew know if you found the Randomly In…
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Episode 43: Pre-Season First Base Rankings
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Drew Klein (@aok_fan) and Chris Knock (@notnotcknock) discuss the Dynasty Guru first base rankings and wonder why there's no love for Rhys Hoskins among our rankers. Listen in and don't forget to find the Random Insertion of an Obscure Song Title for a chance at a free 2025 TDG discord membership. 3:28 Vlad Guerrero Jr. 6:16 Vinnie Pasquantino 9:14…
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Episode 42: Pre-season Second Base Rankings
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Chris Knock (@notnotcknock) and Drew Klein (@aok_fan) talk about The Dynasty Guru second base rankings and debut the Trade Talk segment. As always, find the Randomly Inserted Obscure Song Title and earn points towards the prize of a free membership in next year's Discord Channel. Players discussed include: 8:25 Nico Hoerner 9:03 Tommy Edmond 10:42 …
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Episode 41: Pre-Season Third Base Rankings
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This week Chris (@notnotcknock) and Drew (@aok_fan) discuss The Dynasty Guru third base rankings. Is it time for a new Number One or is J-Ram still at the top of the charts? And see if you can find this week's Randomly Inserted Obscure Song Title. 4:19 Jose Ramierz 10:45 Elly de la Cruz 12:43 Manny Machado 14:15 Royce Lewis 15:15 Noelvi Marte 17:45…
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Episode 40: Pre-Season Shortstop Rankings
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Drew (@aok_fan) and Chris (@notnotcknock) take a hard look at The Dynasty Guru's shortstop rankings. Chris thinks Bobby Witt is dreamy, and Drew thinks Khalil Watson needs a hug. Bonus points towards a free 2025 TDG Discord membership if you are among the first to find the Randomly Inserted Obscure Song Title. 3:41 CJ Abrams 4:15 Francisco Lindor 5…
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Drew (@aok_fan) and Chris (@notnotcknock) share their thoughts on the TDG 2024 outfield rankings, a top ten without Mike Trout, and how speed kills (your roster). Once again, bonus points for finding the randomly inserted obscure song title. 6:00 Ronald Acuna 6:19 Juan Soto 8:05 Mookie Betts 9:00 Yordan Alvarez 10:40 Jackson Chourio 12:00 Sal Freli…
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Episode 38: The Overlooked Prospects
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In which Drew (NL) and Chris (AL) pick one prospect from each team who may be overlooked or poised for a significant rise in the ranks, and put a 3rd round draft pick on the line. Comments on our site or to @aok_fan (Drew), @notnotcknock (Chris) or @JoinTheRanksTDG. Bonus points if you can identify the deep cut 80s song reference. 3:00 Chayce McDer…
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Episode 37: The One About FYPDs and Bluff Bags
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After Chris teaches us about Bluff Bags, he and Drew take a look at the Dynasty Guru FYPD rankingsl 9:00 Wyatt Langford 13:00 Yoshinobu Yamamoto 15:00 Max Clark 18:18 Nolan Schanuel 22:00 Rhett Lowder 28:00 Jurston Waldrep 29:45 Jung-Hoo Lee 31:40 Arjun Nimmala 33:20 Jonny Farmelo 34:00 Nazzan Zanetello 35:26 Cole Carrigg 38:45 Chase Dollander 40:5…
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Chris and Drew start their JTR adventure and discuss their 2023 teams and which players will make significant jumps in this year's rankings. 7:30 Meet the hosts 16:55 Josh Lowe 20:13 James Outman 24:19 Bryson Stott 26:05 Luis Campusano 27:30 Tarik Skubal 30:55 Pablo López 33:20 Roderick Arias 36:20 Moises Ballesteros 41:10 Robert Gasser 43:20 Caden…
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Taylor, Ross (@RossJensen12), Ryan (@ppenayr), and Sam (@SamFBB1) finally get back on the airwaves to chat big rankings changes since the offseason, play a little " Would You Rather", and close out the show with some listener questions. Thanks for listening!By Dynasty Guru
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Episode 34: Gonsolin Fulfilling His Des-Tony
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Joe and Taylor invite Drew (@aok_fan) onto the show to chat about their early picks for MVP and Cy Young and run through a laundry list of excellent listener questions. Thanks for the submissions! As always, be nice to yourself, be good to each other, and go get some cake. See you next week.By Dynasty Guru
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Episode 33: Some Top-500 Accountability
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Joe and Taylor reunite to discuss players they got really right and really wrong on their February Top-500 OBP list. Plus, listener questions!By Dynasty Guru
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Episode 32: Hot, Cold, and "Would You Rather"
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Brian Shanks (@brian59044) joins the pod to talk hot and cold starts, play a little "Would You Rather", and finish it off with listener questions.By Dynasty Guru
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Episode 31: 2022 Points League Sleeper Draft
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Chris Knock (@notnotcknock) joins the pod today for the annual Points League Sleeper Draft! The guys lay it all out on the line to defeat Taylor this year, so let us know what you think! As always, be nice to yourself, be good to each other, and go get some cake. See you next week.By Dynasty Guru
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Episode 30: TGFBI, JTR Startup, and Some Top-500 OBP Action
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@TCasesLoaded and @joegarino reunite to discuss TGFBI, the new JTR Points League, and some Top-500 guys they don't see eye to eye on. Plus some really good listener q's! As always, be nice to yourself, be good to each other, and go get some cake. See you next week.By Dynasty Guru
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Episode 29: 2022 Starting Pitcher Dyno Ranks
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Taylor (@TCasesLoaded) and Joe (@joegarino) invite stud Guru Bob Osgood (@BobOsgood15) on to the pod to discuss TDG's starting pitcher consensus rankings for 2022. Takeaways. Hot takes. Jumpers. Risks. #TGFBI talk. And much more! As always, be nice to yourself, be good to each other, and go get some cake. See you next week.…
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Episode 28: 2022 Outfield Dyno Ranks
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Taylor (@TCasesLoaded) and Joe (@joegarino) invite the two more Gurus on the pod this week, Ross Jensen (@RossJensen12) and Ken Balderston (@KenInToronto), to discuss TDG's consensus outfielder rankings for 2022. As usual, they talk takeaways from the consensus rankings, any hot takes that showed up in the individual rankings, and risky top-15 play…
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Episode 27: 2022 Shortstop Dyno Ranks
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Taylor (@TCasesLoaded) and Joe (@joegarino) invite the incomparable Shelly Verougstraete (@ShellyV_643) and Keaton DeRocher (@TheSpokenKeats) onto the pod to discuss TDG's consensus shortstop rankings heading into 2022. As usual, the vets talk takeaways from the consensus rankings, any hot takes that showed up in the individual rankings, and risky …
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Episode 26: 2022 Third Base Dyno Ranks
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Taylor (@TCasesLoaded) and Joe (@joegarino) invite Shawn Losier (@ILoveShawn5000) on to the pod to discuss TDG's consensus third basemen rankings heading into 2022. They talk takeaways from the consensus rankings, the state of the position over the next few years, any hot takes that showed up in the individual rankings, and risky top-15 players.…
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Taylor (@TCasesLoaded) and Joe (@joegarino) invite Baseball Savant, Aaron Cumming (@SABRtoothTigers) on to the pod to discuss TDG's consensus second basemen rankings heading into 2022.By Dynasty Guru
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Episode 24: 2022 First Base Dyno Ranks
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Taylor (@TCasesLoaded) and Joe (@joegarino) invite another new TDG writer, Sam Wirsching (@SamFBB1) on to the pod to discuss TDG's consensus first basemen rankings heading into 2022.By Dynasty Guru
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Episode 23: Catcher Musings and Candy Bars
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Taylor (@TCasesLoaded) and Joe (@joegarino) invite new TDG writer, Jared Perkins (@JaredCP1) on to the pod to discuss where some big free agents might end up this offseason, early catcher rankings, and a plethora of excellent listener questions!By Dynasty Guru
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Taylor (@TCasesLoaded) and Joe (@joegarino) reunite to discuss their fantasy MVP's, how they did in their leagues, the best thing in baseball last season, and even more trade targets for the offseason!By Dynasty Guru
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Taylor (@TCasesLoaded) is back from hiatus and is extremely excited to invite Kyle Brown (of "Nick Madrigal Hype Man" fame) out of semi-retirement and onto the first show of the offseason. The gents discuss what worked and what didn't this fantasy season, do some way-too-early player rankings, and even drop their top offseason trade targets. Plus a…
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Episode 20: Baseball With Pat Ellington, Jr.
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Joe (@JoeGarino) and Taylor (@TCasesLoaded) invite Pat Ellington Jr. (@tangible_uno) on to the show, where the guys talk about one good thing in baseball from the last week, the best player in baseball, and then highlight some overlooked minor leaguers before closing out the show with some questions for Pat. Was a great episode, and we appreciate y…
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Episode 19: Stretch Run Philosophy and Some Listener Q's
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Joe (@JoeGarino) and Taylor (@TCasesLoaded) join up to talk about things we loved seeing in baseball last week, some dudes to consider for the stretch run, and answer some listener questions. Okay fine....it was mostly listener questions. Thanks to everyone who sent in a Q!By Dynasty Guru
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Episode 18: Talking Top-500 and Second-Half Breakouts
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Joe (@JoeGarino) and Taylor (@TCasesLoaded) invite Taylor's younger brother Grif onto a marathon episode to talk about the last week in fantasy baseball, risers and fallers in the recently released Top-500 OBP-league rankings, and players we think are about to go off in the second half. Tune in and send us a 5-star review if you can! Intro and Outr…
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Episode 17: Trade Talks and The Extreme Rankings Shift
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Taylor (@TCasesLoaded) and Joe (@joegarino) are back to talk news and players who have earned (for better or worse) extreme rankings shifts as we approach the halfway mark of 2021.By Dynasty Guru
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Episode 15: Umps Make Me Blue Sometimes
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Taylor (@TCasesLoaded) and Joe (@JoeGarino) chat news, notes, and injuries from last week, vent a little about umps and new rules, and then discuss some players they don't see eye to eye on in their ever-evolving top-500 OBP rankings on the latest episode of Join The Ranks.By Dynasty Guru
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Episode 14: Who's Hot and Quick Top-500 OBP Discussion
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Taylor (@TCasesLoaded) and Joe (@JoeGarino) finally get back on a pod together to discuss the first few weeks of baseball and quickly chat about some risers in their upcoming Top-500 Dynasty Rankings for OBP Leagues. Intro and Outro: One Fine Day by Keep Calm and Podcast On (Podcast.co)By Dynasty Guru
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Episode 13: Breakouts and A Tight Package
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Taylor (@TCasesLoaded) and Kyle (@CavghtLooking) discuss some relevant news and notes from the first four days of the season, some exciting roster moves, breakout candidates for the 2021 season, and some last-minute thoughts for your dynasty teams. Intro and Outro: One Fine Day by Keep Calm and Podcast On (Podcast.co)…
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Taylor (@TCasesLoaded) and Joe (@JoeGarino) get together to do a quick 2021 Sleeper Draft on the latest episode of Join The Ranks. Have a draft with them coming up? If so, this is the one to check out! Intro and Outro: One Fine Day by Keep Calm and Podcast On (Podcast.co)By Dynasty Guru
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Episode 11: 2021 FYPD Rankings with Ken Balderston
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Taylor and Joe invite Guru Ken Balderston onto the pod to discuss his recent 2021 FYPD Rankings. As usual, they throw out some general takeaways, hot takes, jumpers, risky players, highlight both some players ranked outside the top-50 as well as some players to draft if you are in "Win-Now" mode. Intro and Outro: One Fine Day by Keep Calm and Podca…
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Episode 10: Outfield Dyno Ranks with Patrick Magnus
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Taylor and Joe invite Patrick Magnus, TDG Veteran and creator of the new podcast, You Can Dynasty Baseball, onto the pod to discuss TDG's consensus dynasty outfield rankings. Intro and Outro: One Fine Day by Keep Calm and Podcast On (Podcast.co)By Dynasty Guru
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Episode 9: More Top-500 Rankings Talk with Keaton and Shelly
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Taylor and Joe invite Keaton DeRocher (@TheSpokenKeats) and Shelly Verougstraete (@ShellyV_643) back on the pod to discuss their recently dropped 2021 Top-500 rankings. They review some of the general processes involved with compiling such a list, some interesting players in the back half, and also a few who just didn't make the cut. It was a fun o…
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