#fantasyanalysis

@richwp361.bsky.social

1 month ago

2292 - Third Base Preview Segment 1 – News and Notes 1.    The Dodgers made a splash by signing Kyle Tucker to the largest AAV in history – 4 years and $240 million with opt-outs after 2027 and 2028.8. a.    A lot of people are upset about the dominance of the Dodgers.  “They are ruining baseball!”  What say you? b.    Were you surprised that Tucker signed a shorter deal but for more money? c.    The odd thing is that he’s not even the best player on the team, maybe not even the top 3 players on the team. d.    I don’t see any playing time loss for anyone with the exception of a potential delay in the arrival of Josue DePaula or Zyhir Hope.  Do you see anything? 2.    The Mets were spurned by Tucker and pivoted to Bo Bichette, signing him to a massive three-year, $126 million deal with a unique opt-out clause.  He can opt out after each year, and if he does, the Mets have to pay him a $5 million bonus.  a.    $42 million a year for Bichette?  Thoughts on the signing? b.    He’ll likely play third base.  Who sits out of Baty or Vientos? c.    Also, I think Jett Williams needs to learn the outfield, plus, with the Mets not getting Tucker, Benge is still safe – for now.  Thoughts? 3.    A small but interesting, three-way trade was pulled off by the Angles, Rays and Reds.  The Rays sent Josh Lowe to the Angels and Gavin Lux to the Rays, with the Reds acting as the intermediary. The Angels shipped RHP Chris Clark to Tampa Bay and LHP Brock Burke to Cincinnati. a.    Who’s value goes up more?  Lowe, Lux, or neither? b.    Does this open a chance for Jacob Melton in Tampa? c.    Will Lux ever be more than an afterthought? Segment 2 – Third Base Rankings for the 2026 Season 1.    How are you approaching this position for your upcoming drafts? 2.    We will break down the top 15 to 20 in detail.  Then, go through 20 to 30 in less detail.  We will end by jumping around the remaining ranked players. 3.    Which player not in the Top 10 has a chance to emerge there next season? 4.    Which Top 10 player will not be there next season? 5.    Give me a couple of sleepers 6.    Give me one, maybe two guys you are just going to avoid drafting?

📣 New Podcast! "2292 - Third Base Preview" on @Spreaker #baseball #fantasyanalysis #fantasybaseball #prospectanalysis

3PC: Past Present Pop Culture

@3pculture.bsky.social

2 months ago

Stephen King's The Stand: America's Modern Fantasy Epic YouTube video by 3PC

🆕🆕 Stephen King's The Stand: America's Modern Fantasy Epic
#TheStand #StephenKing #StephenKingUniverse #ModernFantasy #EpicFantasy #AmericanMyth #PostApocalyptic #bookX #RandallFlagg #DarkMan #FantasyAnalysis #BookEssay #LiteraryAnalysis #books #reading
youtu.be/qM2_HXk1_rI

The RPG Gazette

@therpggazette.bsky.social

4 months ago

Martial vs Magic from a Philosophical Perspective There is an ongoing disagreement in Dungeons & Dragons that simply will not die. It is older than "edition wars," older than OSR vs. NuSchool arguments, older than reddit threads, tweets, or theoretical videos debating the ills and praises of the Vancian Magic System. It was happening when people were writing essays about Gygax in zines, when convention tables were arguing over whether a longsword could block lightning bolt, and when "game balance" had not yet become a phrase, but rather was a gut feeling.

New article on RPG Gazette: Martial vs Magic in D&D was never about mechanics. It is about philosophy, fantasy identity, and what power actually means. Why the flamewar never dies, and why that tension is the soul of the game.

#ttrpg #dnd #osr #martialvsmagic #fantasyanalysis

Jenna Costa Deedy

@jennacostadeedy.bsky.social

8 months ago

Reading Between the Courts: A Cultural Lens on ACOTAR’s Magical Realms Why the Courts in Sarah J. Maas’ A Court of Thorns and Roses Reflect Global Cultures Beyond the Text.

Just dropped a new piece on Vocal 👀✨
What if the ACOTAR courts reflect real-world cultures & trauma?
From Spring to Night Court, there’s more beneath the magic than meets the eye.

🔗 vocal.media/bookclub/rea...

#ACOTAR #SJM #BookThreads #FantasyAnalysis #BookTok #BookCommunity #SarahJMaas

Dan Mader

@danmaderff.bsky.social

9 months ago

Why You Should HOLD Justin Fields in Fantasy Now! #shorts #fantasyfootball #JustinFields #NFL #holdstrategy #fantasyQB #rushingQB #NFLJets #QBrankings #fantasyanalysis #top12QB #footballstrategy

Watch the full video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJh1...

Listen: spreaker.onelink.me/A4NZ/u8avi1wz

Dan Mader

@danmaderff.bsky.social

11 months ago

Adam Thielen... But Faster? 🚀 #shorts #fantasyfootball #AdamThielen #widereceiver #NFL #footballspeed #fantasyanalysis #JaydenHiggins #footballtalk #WRskills #footballcomparison

Watch the full video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uta-...

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Jaime Rodriguez

@jaimewritesfantasy.bsky.social

1 year ago

The Shadow of Muad'Dib: What Paul Atreides Teaches Us About Strongman Politics and the Rise of AI How Dune’s Messianic Hero Reveals the Perils of Authoritarian Power and Artificial Intelligence

My latest Substack article is live! The Shadow of Muad’Dib: What Paul Atreides Teaches Us About Power and Resistance.

Dive into the complexity of Paul’s journey and what it means for fantasy heroes. Read it here: open.substack.com/pub/forgingl...

#Dune #FantasyAnalysis #ForgingLegends