Roki Sasaki Joins the Dodgers (Oh Yeah, Tanner Scott Did Too)

Eno and DVR catch up on recent baseball news including Roki Sasaki's decision to join the Dodgers, Tanner Scott's four-year deal with the defending World Series Champions, and Kirby Yates' recent addition to the same bullpen. Plus, Anthony Santander to the Blue Jays, a big international signing for the A's as Shotaro Morii bypassed the NPB draft out of high school in Japan to join an MLB organization, and a few mailbag questions following the first week of position previews.

Rundown

2:54 Roki Sasaki Chooses the Dodgers

9:05 The Keeper/Dynasty League Outlook

17:59 Tanner Scott Signs a Four-Year Deal with the Dodgers

23:36 Joe Sheehan Highlights Baseball's Recent Parity

31:50 Anthony Santander Joins the Blue Jays; More Additions to Come?

37:38 Shotaro Morri Signs with A's

44:31 Baseball Prospectus' New Arsenal Metrics

57:43 Spencer Torkelson's Long-Term Value

1:03:53 Nolan Gorman's Playing Time Projections

1:09:32 Accidental Omission From 3B Preview: Max Muncy

1:13:40 Dr. Tim Explains Loose Bodies to Us

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