Post Winter Meetings Moves & MLB's Plan to Regulate Minor League Data and Tech

Eno, DVR, and Jed discuss Robert Suarez's move to Atlanta as the Braves rebuild their bullpen, Kenley Jansen's pursuit of 500 saves following a one-year deal with Detroit, the Royals' attempt to fix their outfield and reported interest in Jarren Duran, Jorge Polanco goes to the Mets, who might line up very well as a blockbuster partner for the Padres, Merrill Kelly stays put, and the Cardinals ink Dustin May to a one-year deal. Plus, Eno discusses his story about MLB's plans to regulate data and tech in the minor leagues. 

Rundown

4:41 Robert Suarez Gets a Three-Year Deal with Atlanta (and Mike Yastrazemski Gets Two)

12:05 How Healthy Is the Braves' Organization?

16:00 Kenley Jansen Lands with the Tigers

20:53 The Royals Get Busy: Sign Lane Thomas, Trade for Isaac Collins and Nick Mears

27:43 Interest in Jarren Duran, Can He Return to 2024 Level?

37:57 Jorge Polanco Gets a Two-Year Deal with the Mets

44:46 The Mets Line Up Very Well with the Padres

49:01 Merrill Kelly Gets Two-Year Deal with D-backs

53:13 Eno's Story About MLB Regulating Data & Tech in Minor Leagues

Link ($): https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6879487

1:04:48 Adolis Garcia Heads to Philly

1:07:00 Dustin May to the Cardinals

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