Eno and DVR are live from the Winter Meetings in Orlando! As Day 1 comes to close, they discuss Jeff Kent's election to the Baseball Hall of Fame, and whether time will help the cases of Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens. Plus, they discuss the Rockies' decision to hire Josh Byrnes as their new GM, Nationals President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni putting his stamp on the team's rebuild, and other rumblings and rumors.

Rundown

1:08 Jeff Kent is Headed to Cooperstown

15:19 Josh Byrnes is Named Rockies' New GM

20:29 Paul Toboni is Putting His Stamp on the Nationals

25:03 Are CJ Abrams and MacKenzie Gore Really Available?

33:18 Mike Soroka Signs with the D-Backs

40:15 Pete Alonso Meets with the Red Sox & Orioles

44:41 Could Bryce Eldridge Be Available in San Francisco?

49:54 The Royals Look for Multiple Outfielders

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Winter Meetings Day 1 Recap