Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss a few spring news items including ongoing shoulder woes for Rafael Devers, tennis elbow in both arms for Giancarlo Stanton, and a slimmed down Eloy Jiménez at Rays camp. Plus, they discuss factors that teams should consider when deciding to platoon a player and wonder if Kerry Carpenter might see an expanded role in 2025. They also bring the first installment of 'Level Up' giving a new pitch a handful of pitches that could use a boost in their arsenals, and the first 'Name! That! Dude!' of 2025.
Rundown
0:53 Are You In the Best Shape of Your Life?
2:33 Rafael Devers: Still Dealing With Shoulder Soreness?
11:59 Giancarlo Stanton: Tennis Elbow in Both Arms?!
18:40 Eloy Jiménez: Down 25-30 Pounds; Primed for Rebound with Rays?
27:23 Factors to Consider When Platooning a Player
35:46 Level Up! What New Pitch(es) Are You Handing Out This Spring?
59:46 Name! That! Dude!
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