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The Athletic

Eno Sarris and Derek VanRiper, along with Trevor May and Britt Ghiroli, discuss advanced stats, strategy, prospects and more. From the first move of the Hot Stove season to the final pitch of the World Series, join us for year-round baseball talk.

Rates & Barrels

Eno, Trevor and DVR are joined by Brent Rooker to discuss his offseason so far on the heels of a career year in 2024. Plus, they examine a few tough cases from this year's Hall of Fame ballot and 'The Golden At-Bat' -- one of the least popular ideas in baseball history (?) -- before playing another round of 'Name That Dude!'.

Rundown
0:47 Brent's Early Offseason Work So Far
3:31 Adjustments & Areas of Improvement
6:10 Daily Prep Throughout the Season
9:45 Expectations for Sacramento's Park Factors
12:28 Staying In the Game While DH'ing
18:41 Toughest Hall of Fame Cases On This Year's Ballot
25:07 Félix Hernández & Making Better Era-Adjusted Comparisons
39:19 Chase Utley's Case & Surprising Low Vote Share in Year 1
42:31 Nobody Likes the 'Golden At-Bat' Idea (except Trevor, sort of)
53:18 Name That Dude!

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Producer: Brian Smith
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Catching Up with Brent Rooker, Hall of Fame Ballots & Baseball's Worst Idea

Eno and DVR are live in Dallas for an emergency pod as Juan Soto signs a record-shattering $765 million deal to spend the next 15 years with the Mets. Plus, they examine Willy Adames' move to the Giants, Michael Conforto to the Dodgers, Tyler O'Neill to the Orioles, and Luis Severino to the A's.

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Juan Soto to the Mets on a 15-Year, $765 Million Deal -- Emergency Pod!

Eno and DVR are in Dallas for Day 1 of the Winter Meetings with a trio of excellent guests! Jayson Stark of The Athletic joins the show to discuss Dick Allen & Dave Parker, who were elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by the Classic Baseball Era Non-Players Committee on Sunday. Plus, Brewers manager Pat Murphy, and Mariners Vice President/Assistant General Manager Andy McKay discuss their paths into their respective roles and the critically important role of soft skills in their positions.

Rundown
3:17 Jayson Stark Interview Begins
35:23 Pat Murphy Interview Begins
49:58 Andy McKay Interview Begins

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With: Jayson Stark, Pat Murphy & Andy McKay
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Dick Allen & Dave Parker to Cooperstown -- Day 1 from the Winter Meetings

Eno and DVR discuss an eight-year deal for Max Fried and the Yankees, and an Andrés Giménez trade involving the Guardians and Blue Jays. Plus, Keith Law joins the show to discuss Kyle Tucker as a fallback option for teams that missed on Juan Soto, Carlos Correa and Bo Bichette as targets for teams seeking a shortstop, and Keith's path into baseball. Reds International Crosschecker Philip Stringer joins the show to discuss his role and career path, and MLB Network Radio's Mike Ferrin joins the show to offer up advice for those looking to break into baseball broadcasting.18:30 Keith Law Joins the Show!

Rundown
43:19 Philip Stringer Joins the Show!
1:01:07 Mike Ferrin Joins the Show

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Max Fried to the Yankees! Day 2 from the Winter Meetings in Dallas

Eno and DVR are joined by The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal to discuss Wednesday’s trade that sent Garrett Crochet to the Red Sox, the importance of a lower AAV in Max Fried’s deal with the Yankees, and an active Winter Meetings.Plus, they are joined by Esteban Navarro Garaiz of Zelus, Marlins Director of Pitching Bill Hezel, and former big leaguer Jed Lowrie to discuss each of their paths into baseball.

Rundown
0:00 Intro Starts
13:31 Esteban Navarro Garaiz of Joins the Show
34:52 Bill Hezel Joins the Show
52:11 Jed Lowrie Joins the Show
1:07:30 Goodbye from Dallas!

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With: Esteban Navarro Garaiz, Bill Hezel & Jed Lowrie
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Garrett Crochet to the Red Sox — Day 3 from the Winter Meetings in Dallas

Eno and DVR are back from the Winter Meetings and the big moves around baseball just keep flowing. They discuss Kyle Tucker to the Cubs in a huge trade with the Astros, Devin Williams' move to the Yankees, a swap between the A's and Rays that sent Jeffrey Springs to Sacramento, and a few other odds and ends from around the league.

Rundown
2:53 Kyle Tucker to the Cubs in a Massive Deal with the Astros
9:56 A Closer Look at FA Needs For Contenders (fWAR by Position)
21:28 A Critically Important Trade for Houston GM Dana Brown?
24:24 Devin Williams Traded to the Yankees
32:54 The Brewers' Shortstop Plan in 2025
39:38 Jeffrey Springs Traded to the A's
49:22 Other News & Notes: McClanahan's Workload, Thairo Estrada to Colorado

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Kyle Tucker to the Cubs, Devin Williams to the Yankees & Moves Aplenty

Eno and DVR discuss Cody Bellinger's fit with the Yankees after the Cubs moved him in a trade earlier this week, and Matt Shaw's opportunity to take over the hot corner in Chicago. Plus, Christian Walker's move to the Astros on a three-year deal, Nolan Arenado's decision to block a trade to Houston, and a barrage of one-year deal including Max Kepler (Phillies), Griffin Canning (Mets), Michael Soroka (Nationals) and Tomoyuki Sugano (Orioles). 

Rundown
1:58 Cody Bellinger to the Yankees
10:35 Matt Shaw's Opportunity in Chicago
14:59 Christian Walker's Move to Houston
20:10 Nolan Arenado Nixes a Trade to the Astros
29:30 Max Kepler to the Phillies
33:52 One-Year Deals for Griffin Canning, Michael Soroka & Tomoyuki Sugano
48:40 Eno's Final Hall of Fame Ballot Choices

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Cody Bellinger is a Yankee, Nolan Arenado Blocks a Trade & Christian Walker Blasts Off to Houston

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Rundown6:30 Gerrit Cole Suitors13:45 If Nats Only Keep One, Is It Strasburg or Rendon?20:00 Pondering Zack Wheeler Offers & Fits27:07 Should the White Sox Copy the Twins?37:38 Yasmani Grandal: What Has Changed In a Year?45:43 Potential Bargains in Free Agency55:58 Prospect of the Week

 
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Fire Up the Stove!

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Rundown5:53 Pitcher List Mock Update14:00 Middle & Late-Round Speed19:52 Kris Bryant's Slide Down the Board32:39 Is Kyle Gibson Good?39:36 Optimal Dynasty League Settings49:15 Prospect of the Week58:32 Beer of the WeekFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Derek on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperMock Draft Board: clickydraft.com/draftapp/board/168639

 
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Early 2020 Mock & Optimal Dynasty League Settings

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Rundown
3:58 Discounts on Voit & Other First-Base Thoughts15:37 Most Underrated Early-Round Pick?20:59 Modifying Position Eligibility Rules32:05 Deep Dynasty League Roster Strategy44:07 Prospect of the Week55:40 Loaded Keeper Options63:52 Holding Keepers Near Auction PriceFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperShow E-Mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com

 
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Early 2020 Mock & Optimal Dynasty League Settings

Early 2020 Mock & Optimal Dynasty League Settings

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