On The Wire Episode 272 — Opportunity Knocking: NL East
After a short scheduling break, Adam and Kevin continue “Opportunity Knocking” in the NL East, the division they’ve found the most fun so far. Big themes include Francisco Lindor’s sliding ADP, the Mets’ rotation rebuild, a wide-open Marlins closer job, Acuña vs. Harris in drafts, and how deep first base runs. Kevin also points out that Steamer projections, now out, value James Wood as a top-five hitter.
Welcome and Introduction 0:00-5:00
Adam and Kevin return to the series with three divisions left
New York Mets 5:00-20:00
First base is the one lineup hole; Lindor is a draft-day bargain
Players Discussed: Jorge Polanco, Jared Young, Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto, Bo Bichette, Josh Bell, Jake Bauers
Rotation needs a big signing behind McLean; Senga likely returns to the bullpen
Players Discussed: Nolan McLean, Kodai Senga, Christian Scott, Jonah Tong, Devin Williams, Tylor Megill, Sonny Gray
Miami Marlins 20:00-35:00
Fairbanks departs, leaving an open closer job
Players Discussed: Pete Fairbanks, Calvin Faucher, Kenley Jansen, Max Meyer, Sandy Alcantara, Robby Snelling
A fun lineup with value up and down the order
Players Discussed: Otto Lopez, Heriberto Hernández, Kyle Stowers, Griffin Conine, Jakob Marsee, Esteury Ruiz, Javier Sanoja
Atlanta Braves 35:00-1:00:00
Shortstop is the biggest need, with a Dubón reunion likely
Players Discussed: Mauricio Dubón, Jim Jarvis, J.P. Crawford, Jurickson Profar
Acuña vs. Harris, plus Austin Riley’s slide and deep first base
Players Discussed: Ronald Acuña Jr., Michael Harris II, Drake Baldwin, Austin Riley, Jake Burger, Christian Walker
Robert Suarez closes; Strider and Schwellenbach on limited workloads
Players Discussed: Robert Suarez, Raisel Iglesias, Didier Fuentes, Spencer Strider, Spencer Schwellenbach, Cam Caminiti, James Karinchak
Philadelphia Phillies 1:00:00-1:15:00
Bohm’s exit opens third base; Bryson Stott could slide over
Players Discussed: Alec Bohm, Bryson Stott, Otto Kemp, Teruaki Sato, Gleyber Torres, Luis Arraez, Bryce Harper
Outfield platoons, Duran closes, and the rotation is set
Players Discussed: Brandon Marsh, Justin Crawford, Felix Reyes, Jhoan Duran, Andrew Painter, Aaron Nola, Gage Wood
Washington Nationals 1:15:00-1:35:00
James Wood could be a top fantasy player; Chaparro locks in at first base
Players Discussed: James Wood, Andrés Chaparro, Yohandy Morales, CJ Abrams, Daylen Lile, Dylan Crews
Brady House’s sneaky counting stats, Cavalli’s breakout, and an open bullpen
Players Discussed: Brady House, Cade Cavalli, Jackson Kent, Parker Messick, Brad Lord, Kenley Jansen
