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Eno and DVR kick off their Starting Pitcher preview series by examining the arms in the Top-30 range of Eno's pitcher rankings, before discussing the return of in-game video for 2021, and decreased chances of the Universal DH this season.
Rundown
1:21 A DH Update and the Impact on Pitchers
5:13 Shane Bieber’s Ascent to the Elite Tier
11:18 Luis Castillo Cracks Eno’s Top 5
20:26 One More Great Year From Max Scherzer?
26:25 The Case for Framber Valdez
32:13 They Really Are Eno’s Astros Now
39:34 The Zach Plesac “Problem”
45:15 Two Young Marlins that Eno is High On
48:33 Jonathan Villar to the Mets
51:48 Follow-Up: Is There Another Level Coming from Alex Verdugo?
55:39 In-Game Video is Back!
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Eno and DVR get caught up on a busy weekend of signings and trades -- including Trevor Bauer's new deal with the Dodgers, Marcell Ozuna's return to Atlanta, and the Rangers-A's swap -- before wrapping up their preview of the 2021 outfield pool.
Rundown
2:23 Trevor Bauer to the Dodgers
12:21 Yu Darvish vs. Bauer
20:46 Marcell Ozuna return to Atlanta
28:30 A Surprising AL West Deal
39:24 The Baseball is Changing, Again!
47:33 Outfield Preview, Part 2
51:10 In On Dylan Carlson Around Pick 150?
57:26 Intriguing Cheaper Alternatives to Carlson
63:48 Joey Gallo & Punting Batting Average
69:10 Prospects on the Early 2021 Radar
75:03 How DVR's Brain Works
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Check out Eno's story with Ken Rosenthal about the latest changes to the baseball:
https://theathletic.com/2375121/2021/02/08/mlb-changes-baseball-deadening/
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Eno, Britt and DVR discuss the troubling accusations of lewd behavior by former Mets manager and current Angels pitching coach Mickey Callaway before exploring the Rockies' lack of direction under Jeff Bridich, and sharing their picks for surprising teams (good and bad) in the upcoming season.
Rundown
1:05 The Mickey Callaway Story & Another Ugly Side of Baseball Culture
8:06 A Clear Need for Institutional Changes
17:23 Colorado's Lack of Direction In the Jeff Bridich Era
22:56 Nolan Arenado's Potentially Long Stay in St. Louis
26:32 Our Final Trevor Bauer Free Agency Check
35:01 Examining the Flaws of the 2021 Mets
39:54 Teams Most Likely to Surprise & Disappoint
52:30 An Early Look at World Series Odds
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Eno and DVR discuss Kolten Wong's move to Milwaukee, Nelson Cruz staying put in Minnesota, Chris Archer's reunion with the Rays, and Sean Doolittle in the Reds' bullpen, before Part 1 of their 2021 outfield preview.
Rundown
2:22 Kolten Wong Goes to Milwaukee
7:18 Nelson Cruz Returns to Minnesota
13:55 Chris Archer’s Reunion with the Rays
19:18 Sean Doolittle Joins the Reds’ Bullpen
22:00 The Elite Outfielders
29:40 Can Christian Yelich and Cody Bellinger Return to MVP Levels?
35:38 Trust Levels with Kyle Tucker & Luis Robert
41:19 Outfield Targets In the Back of the Top 50
48:48 A Very Surprising Highly Projected Veteran Outfielder
50:33 Comfortable with Trent Grisham at Current ADP?
56:18 Expecting a Rebound From Austin Meadows?
66:43 Victor Robles, Byron Buxton & Ramon Laureano
73:51 Avoiding Lourdes Gurriel & Teoscar Hernández?
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Eno and DVR discuss the Cardinals' deal for Nolan Arenado, Eddie Rosario's move to Cleveland, and Alex Cobb's move to the Angels before breaking down the third base position for the 2021 fantasy baseball season.
Rundown
0:51 Projecting Nolan Arenado in St. Louis
15:03 Eddie Rosario Goes to Cleveland
22:17 Alex Cobb Gets Out of Baltimore
29:53 An Apology to José Ramírez
35:53 Early-Round Options: Machado, Rendon, Bregman & Devers
43:49 Strong Second-Tier Depth
53:22 Buying Alec Bohm as a Fringe Top 100 Player in 2021?
57:33 Is Josh Donaldson Undervalued?
62:53 Options Outside the Top 200
70:35 Prospects at Third Base: Torkelson & Jung
78:11 Beer of the Month Selections
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Eno and DVR discuss Joc Pederson as a Kyle Schwarber replacement, and several mailbag questions including dynasty league strategies, prospect rankings vs. fantasy prospect rankings, and more.
Rundown
3:39 Joc Pederson in Chicago
10:22 Dynasty League Auction Values & Approach
18:46 New to Dynasty Leagues: Tools & Sources to Utilize
23:55 Julio Rodriguez, Cristian Pache & Prospect Rankings v. Fantasy Prospect Rankings
27:50 12-Team Strategy vs. 15-Team Strategy
32:41 Dismissing Yelich’s Poor 2020, Accepting Bauer’s Great 2020?
39:17 Making Sense of the Angels’ Starting Rotation
44:40 Andres Giménez in Keeper Leagues
46:56 Jake Cronenworth’s 2021 Outlook
51:01 The Orlando Arcia Slander Will Not Stand
55:55 Eno’s Scouting Report on Rays Pitcher Joe Ryan
66:16 Kohei Arihara & Normal 2020 Workloads
70:51 Jo Adell vs. Byron Buxton in Keeper Situations
74:16 Root Beers of Interest
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Eno and DVR discuss J.T. Realmuto's return to the Phillies before breaking down the shortstop position for the 2021 fantasy baseball season.
Rundown
1:50 J.T. Realmuto Re-Ups with Philadelphia
8:45 Wilson Ramos in Detroit
10:59 Fernando Tatis Jr.'s Case for No. 1 Overall
15:58 Continued Love for Trea Turner
18:59 Trevor Story & Value Outside of Colorado
27:24 Francisco Lindor as a Met
30:12 Bo Bichette and Concerns About Toronto Steals Sources
34:54 Adalberto Mondesi Thoughts, Vol. 3
40:37: Xander Bogaerts, Corey Seager & Tim Anderson
47:22: Gleyber Torres & Javier Baez Rebounds?
53:36 Is Carlos Correa Undervalued Outside the Top 100?
55:48 Marcus Semien in Toronto
59:30 Late Options & Playing Time Concerns
70:06 Prospects On the Brink
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Eno & DVR discuss the possible hurdles to spring training in Arizona, the trade of Jameson Taillon to the Yankees, Brad Hand's new opportunity in D.C., and a handful of moves for the Red Sox -- including the addition of Garrett Richards -- before previewing the second base position for the 2021 fantasy baseball season.
Rundown
2:21 Spring Training in Arizona in Question
8:41 Jameson Taillon in the Bronx
13:07 A Look at the Pirates' Haul in the Taillon Deal
22:12 Brad Hand Goes to Washington
25:34 The Red Sox Add Garrett Richards, Enrique Hernandez & Adam Ottavino
35:52 Second Base Preview: No First-Rounders. but Love for Albies
41:55 Mike Moustakas: Old, Boring & Undervalued?
45:30 Cavan Biggio vs. Keston Hiura vs. Brandon Lowe
50:17 Is Jeff McNeil as Similar to DJ LeMahieu as Projections Suggest?
56:24 Do You Trust Dylan Moore in 2021?
61:55 Will Tommy Edman Ever Match His 2019 Debut?
69:01 Buying In (Again) on Gavin Lux
75:16 Options Outside the Top 300 Overall
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Eno, Britt, DVR discuss the legacy of Hank Aaron before considering the next steps for the Blue Jays, J.T. Realmuto as a possible fit in Atlanta, Eno's recent article about seam-shifted wake, and fatigue with the Hall of Fame voting process.
Rundown
1:18 Hank Aaron's Legacy
10:17 What's Next for the Blue Jays?
18:33 Trevor Bauer and Starting Every Fourth Day
29:34 Assessing Atlanta's Interest in J.T. Realmuto
33:46 Is the Universal DH Situation Holding Up a Marcell Ozuna Deal?
36:19 Eno's Latest Article: Seam-Shifted Wake
43:58 The History of the Baseball
50:31 Hall of Fame Voting Fatigue
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Eno and DVR discuss the Blue Jays' addition of George Springer and Kirby Yates before breaking down the 2021 first base pool.
Rundown
1:00 Sorting Out the Blue Jays’ Updated Lineup & Depth Chart
6:46 Is Kirby Yates Top-10 Closer Again?
10:09 George Springer’s Updated Projection From The BAT X
18:33 Freddie Freeman in the First Round & Opportunity Cost
26:23 DJ LeMahieu & Jose Abreu At Increased Price
34:00 Vlad Jr., Luke Voit & Pete Alonso
38:03 Looking for Red Flags: Olson, Muncy, Rizzo & Goldy
48:14 Joey Votto and the “Last Acceptable First Basemen”
53:44 Buying In On a Josh Bell Rebound?
59:50 Prospects & Deep League Options
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