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Eno and DVR discuss a trade between the Mariners and Giants that sent Robbie Ray to San Francisco with Mitch Haniger returning to Seattle with Anthony DeSclafani. Plus, Teoscar Hernández joins the loaded Dodgers' lineup, the Rays make a pair of small trades, and the Mets sign a pair of veteran free agents.
Rundown
2:12 Robbie Ray to the Giants; Mitch Haniger & Anthony DeSclafani to Mariners
11:05 Teoscar Hernández to the Dodgers
18:38 Luke Raley Also Added to the M's Outfield Mix
26:35 José Caballeros with the Rays
33:20 Andrew Kittredge to the Cardinals for Richie Palacios
39:22 Sean Manaea Signs with the Mets
44:08 Harrison Bader Also Signs with the Mets
52:04 Other News & Notes
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DVR is joined by Todd Zola of Mastersball & RotoWire to discuss the flurry of activity that took place over the past two weeks including Yoshinobu Yamamoto's decision to sign with the Dodgers, the trade that sent Chris Sale to Atlanta, Vaughn Grissom's outlook in Boston, Lucas Giolito's rebound potential in Boston, and Frankie Montas' fresh start in Cincinnati.
Rundown
1:52 Yoshinobu Yamamoto the Dodgers
11:44 Chris Sale to the Braves
17:13 Assessing Atlanta's No. 5 Starter Job Battle
20:33 Vaughn Grissom's Outlook with the Red Sox
31:53 Would You Rather: Late MI v. Grissom Edition
38:45 Lucas Giolito's Rebound Chances in Boston
43:14 Frankie Montas to the Reds
48:10 Yuki Matsui Joins the Crowded Padres Bullpen
52:08 Another Look at the Four New Padres SP Candidates
1:01:37 Mitch Garver to the Mariners; Clear Path to Regular DH Duty?
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Eno and DVR discuss Eno's annual piece looking at the best pitches of 2023 before cleaning out their rundown refrigerator for the end of the year. With new additions to the Tigers' rotation and a clean bill of healthy for Casey Mize, which starters in Detroit are they targeting this draft season? Plus, can the Rangers weather a lengthy absence from Max Scherzer with their current group of pitchers? Will Brett Baty step up and take a the bulk of the playing time at third base following Ronny Mauricio's ACL injury, and what should we expect from Henry Davis at the plate in 2024?
Rundown
1:00 Best Pitches of 2023 ($) https://theathletic.com/5146544
3:32 Casey Mize's Clean Bill of Health
7:36 Tarik Skubal's Impressive Projection and Early ADP
11:32 Kenta Maeda & Jack Flaherty Join Reese Olson, Sawyer Gipson-Long, and Matt Manning in the Rotation Picture Behind Skubal
22:29 Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Re-Ups with D-backs
28:17 Max Scherzer Undergoes Back Surgery
39:17 Ronny Mauricio Suffers a Torn ACL; Brett Baty time?
42:51 Endy Rodríguez Out for 2024; Henry Davis Back to Catcher?
49:15 The Pirates Make Several Additions
57:49 FOMO on Oneil Cruz in 2024?
1:02:54 Nick Senzel Gets a New Start in Washington
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Eno and DVR discuss the four-player trade that sent Tyler Glasnow to the Dodgers, the subsequent four-year extension that Glasnow signed after the deal, expectations for Jung Hoo Lee in San Francisco, the surprising addition of Jeimer Candelario to the Reds' infield, and a few other recent moves including the D-backs' addition of Eduardo Rodríguez.
Rundown
1:04 Tyler Glasnow to the Dodgers
7:53 Buying Ryan Pepiot's 2023 Skills Growth?
12:34 Rays' Rotation: Would You Rather?
17:10 Waiting on Walker Buehler This Draft Season?
21:47 Jung Hoo Lee's Outlook with Giants
29:43 Eduardo Rodríguez: Lands with Arizona
35:18 Jeimer Candelario to the Reds?!
44:57 Elly De La Cruz's Second-Round ADP, Are You In?
52:19 Weighing Early Pitchers v. Bats
55:47 Seth Lugo & Michael Wacha to the Royals
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This episode is part two of a two-show series called “Working in Baseball”.
At this year’s Winter Meetings in Nashville, we had an opportunity to discuss jobs in baseball with several people in different positions around the game. Whether you’re a long-time fan interested in knowing more about the inner workings of the sport, or someone who hopes to build a career in baseball, we think you’ll enjoy these conversations.
On this episode, Eno sits down with Driveline Baseball founder Kyle Boddy, and Lance Brozdowski of Marquee Sports Network.
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This episode is part one of a two-show series called “Working in Baseball”.
At this year’s Winter Meetings in Nashville, we had an opportunity to discuss jobs in baseball with several people in different positions around the game. Whether you’re a long-time fan interested in knowing more about the inner workings of the sport, or someone who hopes to build a career in baseball, we think you’ll enjoy these conversations.
On this episode, Eno sits down with Phillies general manager Sam Fuld, Rangers assistant general manager Ross Fenstermaker, and Pirates Director of Research & Development Sean Ahmed.
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Shohei Ohtani is a Dodger! In an emergency podcast special, Eno and DVR discuss Ohtani’s record-shattering 10-year, $700 million deal with the Dodgers. Plus, they take another look at the now finalized trade that sent Juan Soto to the Yankees, and a swap that gives Tyler O’Neill a fresh start and a nice home park for right-handed power in Boston.
Rundown
0:17 Shohei Ohtani is a Dodger with a 10-year, $700M Deal
10:12 Ohtani's 2024 Fantasy Outlook w/Dodgers
15:09 The Juan Soto Deal Goes Final
21:31 Michael King's Health and Effectiveness as Full-Season Starter
25:35 What's Next for Padres?
31:15 Concerns About Blake Snell's In-Start Workloads Are Overblown
39:08 Tyler O'Neill Traded to the Red Sox
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Ken Rosenthal joins Eno and DVR to discuss the latest on a potential deal that will send Juan Soto to the Yankees, Yoshinobu Yamamoto's soaring price in free agency, Alex Verdugo's move to the Bronx, and the potential impact of RSN uncertainty on spending this winter.
Rundown
0:22 Is a Juan Soto Deal Between the Yankees and Padres Nearly Done?
3:38 Did the Yankees Acquire Alex Verdugo to Keep Him, or Deal Him?
4:46 Yoshinobu Yamamoto's Soaring Market
7:25 Slow Market Causes, Beyond Ohtani?
11:33 Erick Fedde Lands with the White Sox
14:17 Fallout in Boston From the Alex Verdugo Trade
17:41 Craig Kimbrel to the Orioles
24:17 Other Notes From Nashville
31:02 Jackson Holliday's Shot at the Opening Day Roster
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Eno, DVR and Britt discuss the reason for the slow start to moves during the Winter Meetings before digging into the surprising five-player swap that sent Jarred Kelenic to Atlanta on Sunday night. Are the Mariners' positioning themselves for a big move as a result of their recent cost-cutting? Plus, Jackson Chourio's record-setting contract for a player with zero MLB service time, a full-time move to second base for Mookie Betts in 2024, and a role change on tap for Mason Miller.
Rundown
1:12 What Is Holding Things Up in Nashville?
9:32 Jarred Kelenic to Atlanta in a Five-Player Swap
19:47 Jackson Chourio's Record-Breaking Deal with the Brewers
25:56 Can the Padres 'Win' the Juan Soto Trade?
33:40 Other Nashville Tidbits
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Eno and DVR discuss Sonny Gray's move to the NL Central to head up the Cardinals' rotation, Kenta Maeda's shift to Detroit, and a swap between the D-backs and Mariners that opens up a few different paths for Jerry DiPoto, while Arizona adds thump at the hot corner with Eugenio Suárez.
Rundown
6:05 Sonny Gray to St. Louis
13:13 Gray v. Hunter Greene in Early Drafts?
17:23 Kenta Maeda to Detroit
23:45 Opportunity for Rotation Competition in Minnesota?
29:47 M's-D-backs Trade
36:29 Choosing From an Oatmealy Corner-Infield Trio
39:30 Strikeout Park Factors
45:33 Why Do We Love Seattle's Pitchers?
48:45 A Question About Fastball Shape
56:50 Shota Imanaga: Making Sense of WBC Stuff+ Numbers; Outlook as SP
1:03:45 Chris Sale, Carlos Rodón and Low IP Projections
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