The lost 2020 minor league season and A's talk w/Melissa Lockard, and Dave Dombrowski takes the reins for the Phillies

Melissa Lockard joins Eno, Britt and DVR to discuss the lost 2020 minor league season, changes to the minors, the A's Rule 5 picks, and expectations for A.J. Puk. Then, Eno, Britt & DVR examine the Nate Lowe trade, before discussing the team position-by-position WAR projections, and Dave Dombrowski's move to Philly.

Rundown

1:07 What Are Teams' Greatest Concerns Coming Out of Lost 2020?

9:05 Will Teams Promote Prospects More Aggressively Going Forward?

15:32 How To Determine Assignments for Minor Leaguers to Begin 2021

19:44 Did Some Young Prospects Benefit From Time Spent at Alternate Sites?

23:18 Blaze Tom, Dany Jiménez and the A's Decision to Select Two MLB Rule 5 Players

26:11 Expectations for A.J. Puk & Jake Diekman

32:01 The Rays Give Action and Trade Nate Lowe to Texas

40:41 Team-by-Team WAR Projections: How Many Teams Are Trying?

45:53 The Nats Need to Spend Money

50:39 Dave Dombrowski & The Phillies' Short-Term Direction

58:52 In or Out on Cheesesteaks?

Check out the story from Melissa, Britt & Eno about the lost minor league season on The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/2246205/2020/12/08/minor-league-baseball-lost-season/

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