Eno, Britt & DVR discuss the value of players being in the 'best shape of their life', Spencer Torkelson's arrival in the Weird Injury Club, and say goodbye to Kevin Mather and hello to a great group of young players on the brink of contributing in Seattle.
Rundown
3:19 Who Isn't In the Best Shape of His or Her Life Right Now?
10:29 What Do the Numbers Say?
19:51 Spencer Torkelson Joins the Weird Injury Club (We're All Members)
31:02 Goodbye, Kevin Mather. Hello, Great Players En Route to Seattle
42:55 Remember Four-Man Rotations?
53:07 Lowering IP Floors
56:23 The Original Ben Zobrist
61:34 February Beer of the Month
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