Shane Bieber doubts, processing spring training news and auction strategy thoughts

Eno and DVR discuss the first wave of March drafts — including their hesitation to draft Shane Bieber as a mid first-round pick — how to deal with news and other information during spring training, auction strategy thoughts ahead of this weekend’s LABR auctions, platoon splits for prospects, and more. Rundown 2:11 Early March Drafts Begin! 4:41 Why Do We Hesitate to Draft Shane Bieber in Round 1? 13:02 How Should We Handle Spring Training News? 22:39 What Else Moves the Needle in March? 33:49 Auction Strategy & Observations 50:02 Prospect Platoon Splits & Jarred Kelenic 57:27 A Failed Attempt at Bribery Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper E-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Please fill out our listener survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/athleticaudiosurvey Subscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99/mo: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.