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The thing about 2020 was...man, lets just forget it. The Cheap Seats is back and the calendar has turned to 2021. Baseball is here and so is the new fantasy baseball mock draft season. In this first episode of season 2 Joel gets back on the saddle and vents about what exactly went wrong for his team in 2020, what he's planning on doing differently, and more.  Also, the official "winner" of the 2020 "Plant Your Flag" players contest that our guests participated in is announced...spoiler alert, your faithful host is NOT top dog.  As always if you would like to participate in the action email the show at thecheapseatsfbpod@gmail.com or find us on twitter @thecheapseatsfb. Tell and friend to tell a friend to tell a friend! Oh, and please drop us a 5* apple podcast review if you listen and enjoy the show.  Music by Makaih Beats

You all ready for fantasy baseball week one? Coming to you live from the Great Divide Barrel Bar in Denver, CO, Joel rolls solo and talks SP and RP strategy, NL DH sleepers, and players currently making some moves up and down the rankings.  Joel throws down his week 1 "plant your flag players", thoughts on the Astros potentially getting plunked at the dish, and more! Listen up for a quick hitting show that answers your pressing questions leading into the 2020 season. Oh, and we have a new sponsor! Link below! https://www.alexcoburn.com/store Follow or take part in the show by email at thecheapseatsfbpod@gmail.com or on twitter @thecheapseatsfb Music by Makaih Beats Sponsors: Great Divide Brewing Company & Urgency! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

BASEBALL IS BACK! On the heels of the incredible news that baseball is returning in 2020 we are joined by Marty Tallman, lead fantasy baseball analyst for the Detroit Tigers Fansided site, to help discuss and breakdown everything you need to know about the return of America's pastime.  We also get Marty and Joel's SS rankings in the 3rd installment of The Cheap Seats fantasy baseball positional rankings. Need rankings advice for a points league? How about categories and roto? We have you covered! As always, we get the guest's "plant your flag" players for 2020 and even get some insights into the brighter(?) days ahead for the Detroit Tigers. Don't skip this episode, it will set you on your way to drafting and redrafting for the 60 game 2020 baseball season.  If you would like to participate in the action email the show at thecheapseatsfbpod@gmail.com or find us on twitter @thecheapseatsfb. Tell and friend to tell a friend to tell a friend! Music by Makaih Beats Show sponsored by Great Divide Brewing Company --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Bob Santone, two time fantasy baseball champion (that I know of!) joins the show for latest episode, the big 1-0! We break down the latest news from the MLB, including two potential fantasy stars who just aren't quite where they should be when it comes to their offseason rehab.  NEW SEGMENT ALERT!! Old faces in new places...Bob and I fill you in on some fantasy relevant players that are on new teams for the 2020 (?) season. Some players are household names, but others may have fallen through the cracks when it comes to your fantasy baseball research...potential sleepers anyone?!? Part 2: We get into The Cheap Seats Positional Rankings, this time 2B, and boy are there some differences in our rankings! Stay tuned for that. And as always, we get Bobbo's "plant your flag" players for the 2020 season. This episode is not to be missed (teaser: BOB gets fired up about Alex Bregman and Patrick Corbin!) As always, if you would like to be part of the show, email us at thecheapseatsfbpod@gmail.com or find us on twitter @thecheapseatsfb Sponsored by Great Divide Brewing Company, Denver, Colorado Music by Makaih Beats --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Well, what can we say? We were down to our final strike. We had one shot, and we made the most of it! Ellen Adair, rising superstar in the podcasting and fantasy baseball realms joins the show (I know right?!?) and boy what a show it is!  We get Ellen going on her new podcast, Take Me In to the Ballgame, her love for the Phillies, her favorite players from days past...and who they compare to in today's fantasy baseball, and MORE! Join us for the first installment of The Cheap Seats Positional Rankings, as Ellen and I debut as industry rankers and share our top 12 first basemen for 2020.  And as always, we get the wonderful guest's 10 "plant your flag" players for the upcoming season.  If you want to be a part of the show, email the pod at thecheapseatsfbpod@gmail.com or find us on twitter @thecheapseatsfb This show is brought to you by Great Divide Brewing Company, Denver, Colorado.  Music by Makaih Beats --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

What do you get when you bring together old school scouting with new age analytics? One heck of a podcast episode! After 8 days and one recovered file later, Toby G from the BatFlip Crazy podcast joins the show and sheds some light on the always intimidating "advanced stat". If you have ever thought about dipping your toes into the world of advanced analytics, this is the show for you. Which stats are the most crucial? Where do you go to find the right stats for your team and your league format? And what does all that mean for 2020? Toby answers all of these questions and more.  Oh yeah, we also get Toby's "plant your flag" players and even discuss a brand new stat...xERA! This episode of The Cheap Seats is brought to you by Great Divide Brewing Company, Denver's premier craft brewery since 1994.  For anything regarding the show, sponsorships, and more...reach us at thecheapseatsfbpod@gmail.com or on twitter @thecheapseatsfb --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Daniel Murphy (not THAT Daniel Murphy) is a busy man, but he took time out of his day to join us for Episode 7 of The Cheap Seats! Dan talks his lifelong love of the Cubs, his time spent working for the Colorado Rockies, and of course...fantasy baseball! We get Dan to weigh in on 2020 drafts and what he may be doing differently for the upcoming season. We address the possibility of the universal DH in the upcoming season as well as players primed to breakout and bust.  We cover it all on this episode. Don't believe us...Jock Jams powerhouse Technotronic even gets a shoutout! As always, if you want to be a part of the show, HIT US UP at thecheapseatsfbpod@gmail.com or @thecheapseatsfb on twitter.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 6 brings a person touch. We welcome in Jeff Herr (@TheJeffReport), longtime friend...17 years now, former podcast host, and Kansas City Royals uber fan. Jeff regales the show with stories of his past podcasting days, his favorite Royals moments, his most villainous players, and more.  Of course we also get Jeff to give us his "plant your flag" players, 5 players he loves and 5 he is avoiding for the 2020 season. We laugh, we reminisce, and we find out the importance of the Led Zeppelin song "Gallows Pole".  Thank you for joining us for another episode of The Cheap Seats: an .avg Joe's fantasy baseball podcast. As always, if you want to be a part of the magic, send us an email at thecheapseatsfbpod@gmail.com or find us on twitter @thecheapseatsfb or @joely_the_great. Be well.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

With the first pick of the FIRST LIVE THE CHEAP SEATS MOCK DRAFT...well it has to be Mike Trout, doesn't it? Find out for yourself. Special guests Matty Hogue (perennial fantasy baseball runner up) and Dan Stencel (original league champion) join me, your host Joel Massey, for a live Mock Draft, as we discuss draft strategies, the importance of pitching, the struggle of waiting on drafting OF, and of course...their "plant your flag players" for 2020! Want to weigh in on the draft, something else on your mind, or simply want to be on the show? Hit us up on twitter @thecheapseatsfb or @joely_the_great  You can also email the show at thecheapseatsfbpod@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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On the 4th episode, we are honored and humbled to welcome in Nate Davis. Nate is a local, Denver, fantasy baseball legend, and getting his interview is extremely special for us. This guy is the at the top of the game. Listen to this man. Among other things, Nate drops some of his 2020 insight and strategies...throws us a bone by giving up some of his favorite advanced stats...and of course, gives us his 10 "plant your flag" players that he loves and hates for the 2020 season.  Love the show? Want to hear about any certain topics? Let me know. Hit us up by emailing the show at thecheapseatsfbpod@gmail.com or find us on twitter @thecheapseatsfb or @joely_the_great --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On today's podcast we bring in Aaron Johnson! Aaron is not only in one of my home fantasy baseball leagues but he is also in a baseball sim league (so he actually has a 2020 league going on, lucky!) AND participates in OOTP (Out of the Park) Baseball. We pick his brain about those types of leagues, get his 5 players he loves and 5 he hates, and even throw him an impromptu lightning round of questions.  Email the show at thecheapseatsfbpod@gmail.com Pepper our twitter @thecheapseatsfb --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 2 is in the books! Joining us for the second installment of our stay at home interview series is Dan Graves! Dan, a fantasy baseball stalwart and commissioner of the Obviously You're Not A Golfer fantasy baseball league, shares his thoughts on potential 2020 MLB season scenarios, his fantasy baseball format preferences, most cherished baseball moments, and of course...his 10 "plant your flag" players for the 2020 season! If you miss baseball and need a fix, grab a cup of coffee and join us in the cheap seats. Follow our family on twitter: @thecheapseatsfb, @joely_the_great Email the show at thecheapseatsfbpod@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Cheap Seats: an .avg Joe's fantasy baseball podcast, hosted by Joel Massey. Today we begin our 2020 fantasy baseball season by hosting our friend Matt Marcheselli in the first installment of our stay-at-home series of interviews. Check out our thoughts on the potential scenarios for the 2020 season, Joel's home league 12-team H2H points roster, and our 10 "plant your flag" players...5 we love and 5 we hate going into this season.  If you miss baseball and need a fix, grab a cup of coffee and join us in the cheap seats.  Follow our family on twitter: @thecheapseatsfb, @joely_the_great Email the show at thecheapseatsfbpod@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app