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 Sto...
Kyle Tucker to the Cubs, Devin Williams to the Yankees & Moves Aplenty
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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1:06:31
Garrett Crochet to the Red Sox — Day 3 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
Producer: Brian Smith
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1:24:20
Max Fried to the Yankees! Day 2 from the Winter Meetings in Dallas
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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With: Keith Law, Philip Stringer & Mike Ferrin
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1:35:00
Dick Allen & Dave Parker to Cooperstown -- Day 1 from the Winter Meetings
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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1:13:18
Juan Soto to the Mets on a 15-Year, $765 Million Deal -- Emergency Pod!
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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