About this episode
Eno and DVR discuss Fernando Tatis Jr.’s greatness despite a violation of ridiculous unwritten rules, the ongoing pursuit of steals from the waiver wire, the Tigers’ top pitching prospects, spin rate increases, and more. Rundown 1:10 Fernando Tatis Jr. is Awesome. Unwritten Rules are Stupid. 6:05 Looking for Speed in the Wake of More Injuries 14:12 Concern About Yordan Alvarez’s Ongoing Knee Trouble 18:22 Tigers Promote Skubal, Mize & Isaac Paredes 27:02 Keeper Considerations: Alec Bohm & Casey Mize 32:51 The Importance of Timing When Trading Away Great Players 41:39 Trevor Bauer & How Pitcher Can Increase Spin Rate Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper E-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Get 40% off a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Interested in picking up a Dugout Mug? Go to dugoutmugs.com/TheAthletic and use promo code “MLB30" for 30% off your first purchase! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.