FBB 014 - Don't Chicken Out on Ben Rice, with Michael Cecchini
The Fantasy Baseball Beat
The guys welcome Michael Cecchini to the show
Michael Cecchini joins the guys to discuss all things baseball.
Guest Introduction
Michael discusses the following topics:
- His background in fantasy baseball playing and writing
- Stabilization points for different player metrics, such as strikeout rate, walk rate, ground ball rate, fly ball rate, and more
- How much does Stuff play into figuring out which pitchers to roster
Beat Writer Roundup
The guys discuss two articles:
1. "Ben Rice 'a real hitter' out of the leadoff spot for the Yankees - by Bryan Hoch. Topics discussed:
- The start of his 2025 season
- What happens if and when Giancarlo Stanton returns
- The scouting process for Ben Rice
- His offseason regimen
- Is chicken the ultimate food?
2. "Aranda homers again, claims best OPS in baseball - by Adam Berry. Topics discussed:
- Aranda's offseason work
- The start of his 2025 season
- His underlying metrics
- Is this sustainable?
- The ballpark in Tampa Bay
Waiver Wire Adds
The guys look at one player they like for the next week, and then some for 12-team and 15-team leagues. Players discussed:
Mental Health Moment
The question of the week: What are some habits, no matter how small, that you’ve incorporated into your daily routine in an effort to maintain your wellness?
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