https://www.spreaker.com/show/ramblin-grumpy-cats-and-a-geezerenBaseballCopyright Mark Combs Authorhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f954511224f812b595fffb4abf948c18.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/ramblin-grumpy-cats-and-a-geezerThu, 23 Jun 2022 22:14:50 +0000Mark Combs AuthorMark Combs Authorfeeds@spreaker.comThree guys, who have played fantasy baseball in the same Yahoo Head-to-Head league for several years, get together for a round table conversation on Friday nights to over-analyze the fantasy season week by week and project what may be worth watching...cleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/user/splinterinthemindseye/16-episode-16-circlin-the-drainhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/15353521Sun, 29 Jul 2018 18:34:54 +0000Mark Combs AuthorIn this episode, with the July 31st Non-Waiver Trading Deadline approaching, the Ozark Rambler and the Geezer take a look at some MLB teams that are on the cusp of something and try to determine exactly what they may be on the cusp of. What moves will...3369baseball,fantasybaseball,startingpitchers,waiverwire,waiverwirehelp,weirdsplits,yahoofantasy,yahoofantasybaseballcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/splinterinthemindseye/15-episode-15-trendy-second-half-trehttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/15301484Sat, 21 Jul 2018 15:18:15 +0000Mark Combs AuthorIn this episode the Ozark Rambler and Grumpy Cat join the Geezer in a roundtable discussion of what trends may be worth tracking in the second half of the MLB season. There's some sneaky good insight packed into this discussion that may help you grab...2719baseball,fantasybaseball,startingpitchers,waiverwire,waiverwirehelp,weirdsplits,yahoofantasy,yahoofantasybaseballcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/splinterinthemindseye/14-episode-14-if-im-not-a-all-starhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/15210014Sat, 07 Jul 2018 14:57:21 +0000Mark Combs AuthorIn this episode we're rolling through the All-Star Rosters for both leagues. Who should be there? Who may get left out? There's some surprises that we didn't even see coming. We've got some "Splits You Should Know" on Nolan Arenado that are...4298allstargame,all-stargame,baseball,fantasybaseball,nolanarenado,startingpitchers,waiverwirehelp,weirdsplits,yahoofantasy,yahoofantasybaseballcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/splinterinthemindseye/13-episode-13-old-news-new-viewshttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/15164955Sat, 30 Jun 2018 13:02:27 +0000Mark Combs AuthorIn this episode, The Geezer & The Ozark Rambler turn to the pages of history to prompt a discussion on the trends of MLB today. One of the most incredible baseball games ever played took place on July 2nd, 1963 in San Francisco between the Giants and...3256baseball,fantasybaseball,july2_1963,startingpitchers,waiverwirehelp,weirdsplits,yahoofantasy,yahoofantasybaseballcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/splinterinthemindseye/12-episode-12-two-for-one-dealshttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/15114625Sat, 23 Jun 2018 14:10:26 +0000Mark Combs AuthorIn this episode we discuss the iconic players of the league and how to trade for them. Who's available and what would it take to get them? Our "Fixin' Baseball" segment features our thoughts on the Designated Hitter, the lack of hitting from the...3512baseball,fantasybaseball,hotbats,miggyscontract,mlbcontracts,waiverwirehelp,weirdsplits,yahoofantasy,yahoofantasybaseballcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/splinterinthemindseye/11-episode-11-i-need-a-bathttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/15068180Sun, 17 Jun 2018 14:41:16 +0000Mark Combs AuthorIn this episode we discuss streaming hitters, finding a hot bat on the waiver wire to help prop up your lineup for a few days. Our "Fixin' Baseball" segment features our thoughts on "Where LeBron will land" and how Miggy's Detroit Tigers' contract...3634baseball,fantasybaseball,hotbats,miggyscontract,mlbcontracts,waiverwirehelp,weirdsplits,yahoofantasy,yahoofantasybaseballcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/splinterinthemindseye/10-baseball-show-episode-10https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15011962Sun, 10 Jun 2018 16:16:51 +0000Mark Combs AuthorIn this episode we discuss noted Baseball Superstitions and what purpose they may actually serve. Do superstitions extend into the day-to-day real-world life of people in general? Our "Fixin' Baseball" segment features Expansion, Inter-League Play,...4296baseball,fantasybaseball,mlballstargame,mlbexpansion,ocd,superstitions,weirdsplits,yahoofantasy,yahoofantasybaseballcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/splinterinthemindseye/09-baseball-show-episode-9-mixhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/14959177Sun, 03 Jun 2018 13:47:32 +0000Mark Combs AuthorThe MLB Non-Waiver Trade Deadline is quickly approaching. Teams will be trying to assess whether they are contenders in 2018 or retooling for 2019 and beyond. It's time for players in fantasy leagues to begin doing that same thing. Are you contending?...4087baseball,fantasybaseball,yahoofantasycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/splinterinthemindseye/08-baseball-show-episode-8-mixhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/14906889Mon, 28 May 2018 12:12:46 +0000Mark Combs AuthorOne-Third of the 2018 Baseball Season is in the books. Can we make reasonable decisions based on the overall data that we have at this point? In this episode, the Grumpy Cat and the Geezer discuss the options on some notable players in the midst of...2672baseball,fantasybaseball,fantasybaseballtrades,mlbtalk,waiverwire,waiverwiremoves,yahoofantasycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/splinterinthemindseye/07-baseball-show-episode-oz-mixhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/14777594Sat, 12 May 2018 15:55:41 +0000Mark Combs AuthorThe Ozark Rambler and the Grumpy Cat are touring the Holy Land this week, so I reached out to Mike Oz of Yahoo Sports and asked him to join me for a conversation about memories that Baseball Card bring to life whenever we crack the seal on a pack from...2260baseballcards,fantasybaseball,yahoofantasy,yahoosportscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/splinterinthemindseye/06-baseball-show-episode-6-mixhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/14718213Sun, 06 May 2018 12:18:01 +0000Mark Combs AuthorIn this episode, the Grumpy Cat and the Geezer discuss some of the surprises that emerged during the first month of the 2018 MLB Season. The Braves, The Dodgers, The Twins, The Yankees & The Astros all come up in discussion. How will it play out? What...2678cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/splinterinthemindseye/05-baseball-show-episode-5-mixhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/14656359Sat, 28 Apr 2018 17:25:32 +0000Mark Combs AuthorIn this episode, we're looking at players over the course of the first month of the season. Who has stood out as being a huge value to the roster? Who's underachieving to this point? Who may have started slow, but could be expected to turn it around,...2878baseball,baseballtalk,fantasybaseball,yahoofantasycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/splinterinthemindseye/04-baseball-show-episode-4-mixhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/14593699Sat, 21 Apr 2018 12:46:47 +0000Mark Combs AuthorIn this episode, we're managing your roster from day to day and building it for a successful playoff run. How do pitching match ups, hot hitters, rain outs, days off, and recently appearing waiver wire gems impact your decision making process in the...2268baseball,fantasybaseball,fantasyplayoffs,mlb,rostermanagement,waiverwire,yahoofantasycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/splinterinthemindseye/03-baseball-show-episode-3-mixhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/14537829Sat, 14 Apr 2018 12:29:32 +0000Mark Combs AuthorIn this episode, we're taking a closer look at the actual game on the field. The suits and executives seem to be concerned about "Pace of Play" issues. What's the real source of the problem and how can it be fixed. We also talk about how playing...2893ballsandstrikes,baseball,baseballreplay,fantasybaseball,mlb,mlb_replay,mlb_umpires,paceofplay,yahoofantasycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/splinterinthemindseye/02-baseball-show-episode-2-mixhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/14479539Sat, 07 Apr 2018 12:51:40 +0000Mark Combs AuthorIn this episode, we discuss waiver wire strategies. We look at the art of "streaming" starting pitchers and how relievers can enhance your over pitching production in key categories. We also talk about position players. When do you cut someone and...2286baseball,fantasybaseball,mlb,yahoofantasybaseballcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/splinterinthemindseye/01-baseball-show-episode-1-mixhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/14429196Sat, 31 Mar 2018 11:31:13 +0000Mark Combs AuthorIn this first episode of the season, the group looks back at the league draft from the previous week. What were the strategies? What were the values? When did the scrambling start? What players went too early?2063baseball,fantasybaseball,yahoofantasybaseballcleanfull