On The Wire

Adam and Kevin talk news, FAAB recommendations, and focus on the new kids making their MLB debut on opening day.

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On The Wire

Adam and Kevin break down the weekly FAAB options you might consider.

Thairo Estrada will be out 4-8 weeks with a broken wrist.
What’s the expectation for 2B in COL?

Kyle Mazardo scratched today with shoulder inflammation. How much stock were putting in his production in Cleveland prior?

Yu Darvish will start the season on the IL. Who fills the end of the SD rotation and are they worth faabing for in week 1?

Austin Wells expected to lead off for NYY vs RHP while Paul Goldschmidt may see time at the top of the line up vs LHP. What does that possibility do for the value of both these players?

Atlanta adds more OF “depth” by signing Alex Verdugo to a 1 year deal. Who does this signing impact the most in ATL? (Profar returned to ATL line up on Thursday)

ATL also brings back Craig Kimbrel on a minor-league deal. Any chance we see Kimbrel find his way back to the 9th for ATL later in the season?

So many forearm strains and elbow discomforts - Jared Jones, Drew Thorpe, Ryan Weathers, Luis Garcia (of the Astros),

Royce Lewis will start on the IL and then Brooks Lee was held from Thursday’s game with back tightness. What’s your overall thoughts on the MIN infield by the time opening day rolls around?

Week 1 FAAB budgeting

FAAB Recommendations by category

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Adam and Kevin finish up the offseason with a preview of the early 2025 regular season schedule

News and Notes

Grayson Rodriguez received a cortisone shot for right elbow inflammation; and shut down from throwing for 7-10 days.

Bobby Witt Jr. receives negative X-rays on his forearm

Same with Austin Riley (hand)

Francisco Alvarez to miss 6-8 weeks with a fractured left hand.

Tyler Stephenson headed to IL with an oblique strain; Jose Trevino leaves Friday's ST game after getting hit in the hand

Jurickson Profar (wrist) diagnosed with bone bruise; expected to be ready for Opening Day.

Ronald Acuña Jr. (knee) is expected to return in early May

Dustin May “makes a lot of sense” as fifth starter this season.

Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) to make Cactus League debut Sunday.

Hyeseong Kim to be optioned to Triple-A by the Dodgers.

"Optimistic" return date for Giancarlo Stanton (elbows, calf) is Memorial Day.

Clay Holmes will start on Opening Day for the Mets.

Gerritt Cole has TJS

Parker Meadows starting season on IL with a nerve injury

Early Season Schedule Notes

Tampa and Colorado are off Opening Day - have coverage in NFBC formats (Hopefully Cubs and Dodgers!).

14 teams play 3 games 3/28-3/30 (BAL, BOS, TB, TOR, ATH, SEA, TEX, ATL, MIA, CHC, PIT, ARI, SD, COL), just 2 for 16 teams.

The Chicago Cubs, in addition to 2 games overseas 3/18-3/19, play Opening Day and 3 games 3/28-3/30. The Dodgers have a 2-game weekend.

Min and Hou have Fri 4/4 off after 4-game 1st halves of the week.

Cin (3 v Tex, 4 @ Mil) and Mil (3 v KC, 4 v CIN) have 7 games in the first full week. Everyone else has 6. Bos, KC, Min, and Tor have 7 games week beginning 4/7.

TB plays 19 of their first 22 games in their “new” ballpark

ATH play their first games in west Sacramento starting Monday 3/31 with a 3 game series vs CHC, but end the week in COL

COL play their first two series on the road, first game in Coors not until 4/4

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Adam and Kevin look through likely 2025 20/20 club members.

News/Notes

Sean Manaea with strained right oblique.

Kyle Finnegan 1-yr deal with Nats

Nico Hoerner won't travel to Tokyo

Andrew Benintendi to miss 4-6 weeks due to fractured hand

Giancarlo Stanton (elbows) will begin season on IL

Sean Murphy to miss 4-6 weeks with cracked rib

Jose Quintana 1-year deal with the Brewers

Luis Gil's high-grade lat strain; shut down at least 6 weeks

Chase DeLauter underwent sports hernia surgery; expected to miss 8-12 weeks

Bochy: Adolis García (oblique) expected to be ready for Opening Day

Gunnar Henderson dealing with mild intercostal strain; Orioles "very hopeful" he'll be ready for Opening Day

Christian Walker avoids oblique strain; will be eased back into play

George Kirby shut down from throwing due to shoulder inflammation

Grayson Rodriguez (elbow) won't be ready for Opening Day

PLV Projections of 20/20
Witt Jr., Bobby
De La Cruz, Elly
Tucker, Kyle
Carroll, Corbin
Tatis Jr., Fernando
Lindor, Francisco
Chisholm Jr., Jazz
Turner, Trea
Cruz, Oneil
Harris II, Michael
Arozarena, Randy
Mullins, Cedric
Gelof, Zack

Possible club members past round 10

Round 10-12 – Yelich, Christian (110), Lewis, Royce (119), Happ, Ian (130), Bichette, Bo (128),
Tovar, Ezequiel (132), Volpe, Anthony (146)
Round 13-15 – Lowe, Josh (148), Bogaerts, Xander (156), Stott, Bryson (167), Thomas, Lane (180),
Round 16-18 – Swanson, Dansby (185), O'Neill, Tyler (188), Edman, Tommy (190), Hoerner, Nico (202), Buxton, Byron (212), Meadows, Parker (213),
Round 19-21 – Torres, Gleyber (238), Springer, George (246),
Round 22-24 – Friedl, TJ (259), Carter, Evan (283)
Round 25-27 – Jo Adell (302, 247-348, 30/30), Thairo Estrada (304, 251-352, 29/30 OC drafts past 2 weeks), Luke Raley (320, 251-355, 27/30)
Round 28-30 – Wilyer Abreau (338, 275-359, 21/30), Brandon Marsh (341, 278-352, 17/30), Kim, Ha-Seong (347), Dylan Moore (353, 312-356, 10/30), Jordan Lawlar (353, 300-350, 7/30), Hayes, Ke'Bryan (359)

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Adam and Kevin continue their 2025 draft preview episodes, this time focusing on Wild Cards to draft and watch during the season.

News and Notes
CHC sign Justin Turner; DFA Alexander Canario
Brendan Rodgers signs 1 year deal with HOU
Andrew Heaney signs with PIT
Nick Pivetta signs 4 year deal with SD
Lucas Sims spotted in WAS camp
John Means signs with CLE
Ryan Yarbrough signs minor league deal with TOR
Mike Trout officially mentions he will move to RF

Drafting Darts vs Stashes

ASK - 2025 rookie edition
Catcher
Samuel Basallo (BAL)
Dalton Rushing (LAD
Edgar Quero (CWS)

Corner Infield
Bryce Eldridge (SF)
Matt Shaw (CHC)
Coby Mayo (BAL)

Middle Infield
Kristian Campbell (BOS)
Adael Amador (COL)
Caleb Durbin (MIL)

Outfield
Roman Anthony (BOS)
Chase DeLauter (CLE)
Dylan Crews (WAS)

SP
Bubba Chandler (PIT)
Andrew Painter (PHI)
Noah Schultz (CWS)

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Adam and Kevin continue their 2025 draft preview episodes, this time focusing on Saves, and only Saves

News and Notes

Clayton Kershaw back to Dodgers

Ty France 1-year deal with Twins

Michael A Taylor to White Sox

Alex Bregman to Red Sox….to play 2B

Kenley Jansen to Angels

Scott Barlow gets $2.5M from the Reds

Drafting Saves

Back up bullpen mini draft

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Adam and Kevin continue their 2025 draft preview episodes, this time focusing on Opportunity categories (AVG, PA, AB)

News and Notes...

Pete Alonso is back with Mets for 2 more years

Trey Mancini signs minor league deal with ARI
Randal Grichuk resigns with ARI

Yoán Moncada signs 1 year deal with LAA

Ramón Laureano signs with BAL

Tommy Pham signs 1 year deal with PIT

Harrison Bader signs 1 year deal with MIN

Jack Flaherty signs 2 year deal with DET

KC signs Carlos Estévez.

Ryan Brasier was DFA’d by LAD, and traded to CHC (can he take closing opportunities from Ryan Pressly?)

Trade: Tampa Bay gets Alex Faedo from DET; sends minor league catcher Enderson Delgado and cash to DET

Opportunity Preview - Focused on Batting Average and Plate Appearances / At Bats

Late-round AVG and potential PA/AB choices (post ADP 300).

C
Alejandro Kirk
Patrick Bailey

CI
Andrew Vaughn
Ryan O’Hearn

MI
Thairo Estrada
Hyeseong Kim

OF
Matt Vierling
Sal Frelick
Matt Wallner

Multi-Position
Ernie Clement
Spencer Horwitz

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On The Wire

Adam and Kevin celebrate the 200th episode of On The Wire, live from PitchCon. With special guest Todd Whitestone.

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