Pocket Aces, With Derek VanRiper

A popular draft strategy in snake draft leagues is to go with "Pocket Aces," i.e. drafting elite starting pitchers with your first two picks. Derek VanRiper did so in the LABR Mixed Draft League, beginning his draft with Spencer Strider and Corbin Burnes. He and Jeff Erickson talk about the nuances, strengths and weaknesses of the strategy.---00:00 - News & Notes01:00 - Bello extension, Red Sox rotation08:00 - Rodon velocity down, gets hit hard12:00 - Michael King, Johnny Brito, Will Warren17:00 - TB/CLE/LAD pitching development20:00 - DL Hall25:00 - Pocket Aces - Defined, Reason for Going that route26:00 - Who qualifies as an "ace" for such purposes?34:45 - How to follow it up43:00 - When do you next go into the SP pool?45:00 - Applied - DVR’s LABR draft, Jeff’s TGFBI draft1:01:00 - Draft position matter?---Fantrax Promotional CopySign up for Fantrax FREE today and you’ll be entered to win an Official MLB signed jersey from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Simply visit this link to sign up today. Hyperlink: https://www.fantrax.com/rotowire Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Get the latest fantasy sports insights, expert analysis, and premium tools at RotoWire.com—enter promo code PODCAST at checkout to receive 15% off any product.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.