Eno and DVR discuss several starting pitcher rankings issues -- including reduced expectations for Max Scherzer, Z-Contact% surprises, Aaron Nola's move back into fantasy ace status -- and the impact of groupthink on rankings.

Rundown

1:36 Max Scherzer & Aging Aces

7:36 2020 Trevor Bauer is Baseline Trevor Bauer Now

10:44 The Influence of Groupthink On Rankings

14:35 Kenta Maeda: Top-15 Starting Pitcher

17:59 Aaron Nola: An Ace Again?

22:24 Other Top-End Starting Pitcher Risers

27:23 Z-Contact% Surprises

31:43 What Can Kevin Gausman Bring?

38:53 When Can Two-Pitch Starters Be Successful?

42:47 Command First Innings-Eaters

48:27 Ian Anderson & Effective Changeups

54:14 The Prospects Who Didn't Pitch in 2020

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