George Kirby Arrives, Opportunity in Minnesota and St. Louis, & Exceeding Expectations

Eno and DVR discuss the impressive debut of George Kirby, several prospects emerging to find playing time at the big-league level, players exceeding their scouting grades and expected production, bat humidors, Justin Verlander's post-surgery arsenal, and more. 

Rundown

- George Kirby's Debut; Future Expectations

- Interest in Josh Winder?

- Royce Lewis & Jose Miranda

- Can Juan Yepez Maintain an Everyday Role?

- MJ Melendez & The Royals' C-1B-DH Crowd

- A Boring Pickup in Cincinnati?

- Grit+ & Exceeding Expectations

- Bat Humidor Technology

- Justin Verlander Pre v. Post-Surgery Stuff

- Odds & Ends: Yadiel Hernandez, Michael King v. Luis Gil & Stuff+ Laggards

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