Ep. 86 : Assessing Hitter Hot/Cold Starts

In our 86th episode, Mike Couillard and Jeremy Brewer open by talking about major extensions, crushing injuries, and a retirement from the latest MLB news. Then we overview how to evaluate hitters early in the season to determine whether significant changes have been made to their profiles along with a few hot or cold bats out the gate.You can find us on bluesky at @cardscategories.bsky.social, @mcouill7.bsky.social, and @jbrewer17.bsky.social. Email the pod at [email protected] have Cards & Categories swag for purchase here!Sign up here to get access to all of the Razzball tools to win your 2025 fantasy leagues!Links to things discussed in the pod:Vladimir Guerrero Jr. signs monster extension with the Blue JaysJackson Merrill set to be a Padre through 2034, lands on IL with hammy injuryKristian Campbell inks eight-year extension with Red SoxChase Dollander promoted to big leagues in ColoradoReynaldo Lopez out 12 weeks after shoulder surgeryVictor Robles dislocates shoulder on amazing catch, out at least 12 weeks, could miss rest of seasonJustin Steele lands on IL with elbow tendinitisLance Lynn announces retirement2025 Bowman pre-order open on ToppsUpcoming baseball card release schedule:4/16: 2024 Panini National Treasures4/23 (maybe): 2025 Topps Tribute4/30 (maybe): 2025 Topps Heritage4/30 (maybe): 2025 Topps Chrome Black 4/30: 2025 Panini Stars & Stripes4/30: 2024 Panini Flawless5/7: 2025 Bowman5/21: 2025 Panini Donruss BaseballJune 2025: 2025 Topps Series TwoCategories Discussion (39:45)Evaluating hot/cold starts, players discussed in detail:Rafael DeversEugenio SuarezNolan ArenadoTommy EdmanWilyer AbreuBen RiceTyler SoderstromBrice TurangLuis Robert Jr.