Eno, Britt and DVR discuss the Padres' 14-year extension with Fernando Tatis Jr., the next young star capable of getting a similar deal, teams with good (and bad) depth, and history's lack of appreciation for Ben Zobrist's 2009 season.
Rundown
4:51 Fernando Tatis Jr. Early Career Comps
9:13 A Potentially Team-Friendly Deal for the Padres
14:49 Why Tatis Staying in San Diego Isn't Bad for Baseball
18:46 Looking for the Next Long-Term Deal for a Young Star
33:17 Over/Under 3.5 Starting Pitchers with 200+ IP in 2021?
41:58 Teams In Good at Bad Poor Positions with Depth
56:39 Revisiting Ben Zobrist's Incredible 2009 Season
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