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Paul and Nick rendezvous by the fire to discuss some of their biggest ranking splits including the man who started it all: Luis Castillo. <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1033-fireside-chat-sp-split-rankings/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin discuss some Spring news including the Pittsburgh closer role and then dive into their Main Event draft from Saturday! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1032-main-event-review/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul finishes the positional previews by running through every team's closer situation... except Boston's, which he forgot, but then wrote about in the body of this post! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1031-relief-pitcher-preview/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin preview the starting pitcher pool and make some severe ranking changes on the fly. Will Aaron Nola's ERA rebound? Is Alek Manoah more worrisome than we realize? <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1030-starting-pitcher-preview/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin cover the outfield in a mega Sunday episode! Find out why Justin won't draft Aaron Judge and why Paul thinks Akil Baddoo can build on his solid rookie campaign. <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1029-outfield-preview/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin cover another flurry of moves including Chapman, Freeman, Schwarber, Bryant, and much more!! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1028-another-transaction-bonanza/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin discuss the hit Winker takes in Seattle, Cruz's upside in Washington, Olson in Atlanta, and more before finishing up their 3B preview <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1026-2022-third-base-preview-pt-2/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Justin Mason and Jason Collette get you up to date with all the recent MLB moves! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1026-hot-stove/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin have actual moves to discuss as Rodon & Kershaw have signed!! Then they start their tour around the hot corner, one of the thinner positions this year. <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1025-2022-third-base-preview-pt-1/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin cover some news regarding Kim's departure, an interesting Freeman offer, and more. Then, they finish up the shortstop preview focusing on prospects and up-and-comers! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1024-2022-shortstop-preview-pt-2/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Chris Torres of Torre Takes joins Justin Mason and Jason Collette to discuss some big differences in ADP in TGFBI! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1023-adp-disparity-ft-chris-torres/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin jump into the early tiers of shortstops - Can Lindor rebound? Are they buying the Wander hype? Will TEX hamper Semien/Seager? That and more in part 1 of SS! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1022-2022-shortstop-preview-pt-1/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin hit the keystone as they continue their position previews <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1021-2022-second-base-preview/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Jenny Butler of Fantrax and RotoBaller joins Justin Mason and Jason Collette to discuss stolen base options! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1020-need-for-speed-ft-jenny-butler/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin get into their 1B season breakdown and realize how much they both like the position's depth <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1019-2022-first-base-preview/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin dive into the 2 position on the diamond on Tuesday, 2/22/22! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1018-2022-catcher-preview/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul is joined by Glenn Colton of the Colton & The Wolfman fantasy tag team and SiriusXM Show by the same name to discuss their strategies and keys to a success fantasy partnership. <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1017-getting-smart-with-glenn-colton/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Laurean Auerbach of SP Streamer and Fantrax joins Justin Mason and Jason Collette to discuss draft strategies! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1016-draft-strategies-ft-lauren-auerbach/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin go over a couple fades at every position <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1015-fades-at-every-position/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin dive deep into the ADP to find some gems after pick-400 <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1014-gold-diggin-gems-after-pick-400/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Michael Simione of SP Streamer joins Justin Mason and Jason Collette to answer listener questions! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1013-qa-ft-michael-simione/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin tour the NL for the candidates that benefit most from the DH coming back <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1012-players-who-benefit-from-the-nl-dh/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin look for some potential breakout pitchers in the mid rounds of winter drafts <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1011-sps-who-could-make-the-leap/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Nick are by the fireside once again with Jake Ciely joining them to discuss some favorites. This episode was broadcast live at PitchCon on Twitch. <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1007-live-from-pitchcon-fireside-chat-w-nick-pollack-jake-ciely/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Marty Tallman of Triple Play Fantasy joins Justin Mason and Jason Collette to discuss some late targets for speed, average, starting pitching, and relievers for 10, 12, and 15 team leagues! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1010-late-targets-ft-marty-tallman/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin highlight 8 hitters capable of taking a major step forward in 2022 <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1009-8-players-who-could-make-the-leap-in-2022/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin flip the script on their last pod by looking at players The BAT X is down on relative to their market value <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1008-potential-fades-via-the-batx/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Carlos Marcano of Pitcher List joins Justin Mason and Jason Collette to discuss some outfielder at similar ADPs! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1006-would-you-rather-outfielder-edition-ft-carlos-marcano/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin review the recently released BAT X projections for some potential gems relative to ADP and Steamer <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1005-potential-gems-via-the-batx/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Justin Mason and Jason Collette are joined by Corbin Young of Fantrax to discuss some starting pitchers at roughly the same ADPs. <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1004-would-you-rather-ft-corbin-young/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin compare Fall ADP (Oct-Dec) to January and highlight some of the biggest risers and fallers <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1003-adp-movers-and-shakers/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin use the Steamer600 projections to highlight some potential hitting gems if they find that kind of playing time <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1002-potential-gems-with-steamer600-projections/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Justin Mason and Jason Collette are joined by Greg Jewett of Reliever Recon and The Athletic to discuss closing situations that are driving up prices in drafts! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1001-reliever-recon-ft-greg-jewett/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin are joined by Jason, Eno, and Nick for a fun-filled 1000th episode!! Pablo Lopez v. Yu Darvish, Who is Next Year's Cedric Mullins, a rousing game of Reliever or Congressman plus much, much more! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-1000-1000th-episode-extravaganza-ft-eno-sarris-nick-pollack-and-jason-collette/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin tour each offensive position looking for potential bargains via the Steamer Projections <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-999-shopping-for-bargains-with-steamer/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin discuss a group of SPs where Justin's ranking is higher than Paul's including Bassitt, Baz, Gibson, and others! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-998-sp-debates-pt-2/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin debate through several SP rankings where Paul is higher including Aaron Ashby, Tylor Megill, Max Fried, and more! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-997-sp-debates-pt-1/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin dive into 1B where the lack of star talent is balanced out by some depth <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-996-first-base-debates/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin are joined by Jason Collette to talk through the interesting nature of the hot corner rankings <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-995-third-base-debates/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin debate through the star-studded SS rankings <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-994-shortstop-debates/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin continue the ranking debates with a look at 2B including Baez, Marte, Frazier, and a big debate about Brendan Rodgers <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-993-second-base-debates/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin finish the OF debates by discussing a group of guys Justin has unranked in his top 100 at the position <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-992-outfield-debates-pt-3-the-unranked/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin jump back into the OF and debate some of Justin's rankings including Harrison Bader, Andrew Benintendi, Julio Rodriguez, and more! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-991-outfield-debates-pt-2/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin covered another round of offseason moves ahead of the lockout <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-990-more-moves-before-the-lockout/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin discuss the fantasy implications of the many moves teams have made prior to December 2nd's lockout <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-989-pre-lockout-free-agent-bonanza/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin discuss the latest news including Verlander, DeSclafani, Alcantara, and more before diving into OF discussions with O'Neill, Rosario, Baddoo, and others. <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-988-outfield-debates-pt-1/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin discuss the early moves on the mound before diving back into Justin's rankings and debating the likes of Mondesi, Lopez, Bryant, and more! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-987-e-rod-and-thor-sign-more-of-justins-ranks/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Heaney signs, OAK/CIN tearing it down, diving into Justin's rankings, and more! <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-986-heaney-to-lad-exploring-justins-rankings-c-1b/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul, Justin, and Jason are live from First Pitch Arizona with a live show! They discuss the event, key takeaways from the drafts, and prospects they learned more about while in AZ. <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-985-live-from-first-pitch-arizona/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>

Paul and Justin discuss the Jorge Soler/COVID news before diving into a group of breakout hitters <p><a href="https://fantasy.fangraphs.com/the-sleeper-and-the-bust-episode-984-breakout-breakdown-hitters/" rel="nofollow">Source</a></p>