Buy-High Hitters, Paying the Steals Tax & Describing the Number 8

Eno and DVR discuss several potential 'Buy High' hitters, on the heels of very strong performances through the first two-and-a-half months of the season. Will C.J. Cron stay in Colorado beyond the trade deadline? Should you believe in Tommy Edman's step forward? Is Dansby Swanson likely to continue stealing bases at his current clip?

Rundown

-- Anthony Rizzo and Yankees Barrel Rate Risers

-- C.J. Cron: Top-10 Player (So Far) in 2022

-- Did DVR Whiff on Adolis García?

-- Tommy Edman, 2.0?

-- Dansby Swanson: 20+ Steals Coming?

-- Other 'Buy-High' Bats to Consider

-- Paying the Steals Tax?

-- Will Smith is Underperforming his xStats

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