Cole & Judge Injuries, Mixed LABR Draft Strategies and Projections Pushback w/Mike Gianella
DVR is joined by Mike Gianella of Baseball Prospectus to discuss a busy weekend of news and notes including MRIs for Gerrit Cole and Aaron Judge (among others), an 80-game PED suspension for Noelvi Marte, and more. Plus, they discuss their strategies from the 15-team Mixed LABR draft in which Mike built a roster around a power-heavy base and DVR opted for a 'Pocket Aces' build.
Rundown
2:06 Gerrit Cole: Has MRI on Elbow; Likely to Miss Opening Day
3:40 Aaron Judge: MRI on Abdomen; Timetable Unclear
5:02 Noelvi Marte: Suspended 80 Games for Positive PED Test
8:48 Edward Cabrera: MRI Reveals Shoulder Impingement; Targeting Late-Round Marlins Starting Pitchers?
13:14 Sonny Gray: Progressing From Hamstring Injury
15:10 Devin Williams: Visiting with Spine Specialist
21:16 Jordan Lawlar: Optioned to Reno; Stashing Prospects in Redraft Leagues
29:04 Mixed LABR Draft Apporaches (Full Draft Board: https://rtsports.com/labr-mixed-draft) | Building From a Late-Round Position
42:46 When Do You Disagree with Projections?
55:42 Experiences with Pocket Aces
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