Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox - Yesterday's Recap

Welcome to the September 18th edition of Daily Slivers of the Fantasy Soapbox.

Discussing baseball is as fun as the game itself. It has a way of bringing people together to share different opinions about the sport we all love. A similar action can be done with fantasy baseball where we not only discuss topics but also look to improve our teams as well as the teams of our fellow fantasy baseball enthusiasts. Everyone has their own perspectives which are not to be cast off as frivolous. They should be used as a method of expanding our own knowledge.

In this article, I review the previous day's boxscores and provide my opinion on a variety of topics. Some will be random, some will be fun, and some will be stat-driven. It's a soapbox so I may rant from time to time as well. So without any further delay, below are my thoughts on September 17th games. Enjoy them. You can even respond with your own thoughts on Twitter @EllisCan2.

Daily Musings

• The Bryce Harper (10) Space Exploration program had its first two launches. The first was a 433-ft success. The second launched 445-ft thanks to extra boosters (113.6 mph exit velo).
• Sweet Nathan Eovaldi. Potential to repeat it vs BAL next.
• The team with the fewest SB in MLB = Twins (11). Remember that when you consider SB options in 2021. **Byron Buxton taking notes for future defiance**
• Rafael Devers sends his 11th serenade across the divide. Don’t chase after it. Let it come to you.
• How much passion do you have to get ejected during a home run trot? Josh Donaldson (five).
• The bank is laughing with us, Jose Abreu (17 long-distance deposits).
• Blake Snell stayed healthy. Four wins. 21.7% K-BB
• On FIRE!!! Buxton’s seven taters in nine games is a message. “Speed is a side dish; Power is the main course."
• Anthony Rendon remains steady & unexciting. Perfect. Ninth HR.
• Canning made it through season without surgery. I’m impressed. 5 IP, 1 ER, 7 K.
• Dean Kremer might be the next hot thing. Keep an eye on the 90 mph avg exit velo, 13% BB , and 9% SwingStrike rates.
• Are the Rays the only thing keeping Mike Brosseau (5 HR, 2 SB, .314 AVG) from steady playing time? Or is it the 30% K rate?
• Willy Adames (sixth HR) is almost ready to dominate with his 96 mph exit velo (LD/FB) that ranks 27th. He just needs to improve his plate discipline.
• Steven Brault with two-hit CG, 8 K vs STL?! Beast-Mode Activated!!!
• Don’t scoff at it now. Josh Bell is hitting .340 with three homers in the last 15 games.
• Aaron Nola didn’t eat his king cake before his start. 5.1 IP, 5 ER, 5 BB, 7 K.
• No, Brandon Nimmo is not a one-trick pony. His eight HR compliments his OBP (.403).
• In 2021, how eager will you draft 30 HR & .240 AVG? The Pete Alonso decisions begin.
• Andres Gimenez. Only one SB in 21 games? This is not the way. Take the restrictor plates off.
• That taste is not the Toxic Waste candy. It is 1.6 IP, 6 ER from Seth Lugo.
• Luke Voit is amused by the simplicity of this game. 20 HR & counting.
• Ladies & Gentlemen, if you will, look right here. **FLASH** "Gary Sanchez has two HR, .250 AVG over the last seven games. He is a great catcher." Believe it?
• Lourdes Gurriel Jr. makes a last-ditch effort to be your Valentine in 2021. 10 HR, .308 AVG.
• Jose Ramirez doubles your enjoyment. 13 HR & 10 SB. Will he still be as valuable when (if) Francisco Lindor isn’t on the team?
• Has Willi Castro caught your eye yet? I know, all your spots are full.
• Shane Bieber (eight wins) is an artist. From common street painter to fine galleries. Everyone should just marvel at his masterpieces.
• I know, I know. You wanted Casey Mize to come up & dominate. This game ain’t easy.
• Rangers giving away free prizes. Framber Valdez. Gets his (6.1 IP, 1 ER, 11 K)
• The glove-less one, Kyle Tucker, sends an apology (ninth long ball.) for his .253 AVG.
• Edwin Rios with fifth non-stop train around the bases. You stop it, this instant. No more giving people ideas of drafting you earlier in 2021. Yes, I’m being selfish.
• Trevor Story puts it in your face and you still won’t listen. You’ll be able to KDS for pick seven and still get him. Freebies.
• Corey Seager (85) hunting down Fernando Tatis Jr. (92) down for the top spot in 95+ mph hits.

• Endgame
• Aroldis Chapman (three)
• Brooks Raley (one)
• Alex Colome (12)
• Matt Barnes (eight)
• Sam Selman (one)

• Friday is here. You got a reprieve to watch the magic of Joe Burrow last night. Back to baseball. A little over a week left. Talk to people now to help fix yourself for 2021. Don't be afraid. Get answers. Fix weaknesses. Prep for next season begins now.
• (No Fear, Just Fantasy)

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