Miscellaneous
3-12-2021 Passed Ball Show. John opens up this show talking about the Nolan Ryan trade from the New York Mets to the California Angels. Hindsight says the trade was one of the worst in the history of the Mets franchise, but is it that easy to assume Ryan would have been great for the Mets. Imagine a 1970’s starting rotation of Tom Seaver, Jerry Koosman, and Ryan? After the trade to the Angels, his walk rate went down two walks per nine innings pitched and he proceeded to give up the fewest hits per nine innings pitched in baseball history, signs he never showed for the Mets. John then talks about the first two times a player (or players) were granted free agency in Major League Baseball. Looking back, John explains why the Catfish Hunter and Andy Messersmith contracts did not work out. Finally, John provides some insight when it comes to what to expect for the upcoming fantasy baseball season. He talks about how the game has changed, gives his top twenty players he would take, then gives his top sleeper or keeper eligible picks. Stay tuned for the sleeper/ keeper eligible players to stay away from, some insight on Shohei Ohtani, and some other players that may be undervalued on the next PBS which is scheduled for Thursday March 18th.