Early Draft Season Observations as Spring Training Begins

Eno and DVR share a takeaways from the early part of draft season as spring training camps get underway, including the benefits of waiting to build a pitching staff (so far), and how looking back at some of last year's biggest rebounds can serve as a helpful reminder of the different sources of late-round value. Plus, they answer mailbag questions about past Tommy John surgeries, possible Astros regret with the Christian Walker deal after Pete Alonso's two-year deal with the Mets, and the dynasty league mindset of trading down a top-tier player to play for the future.

Rundown

5:20 What Have You Learned From Winter Drafts?

9:17 Waiting on Starting Pitching Feels Great

16:02 Looking Back at Pitching Rebounds From 2023 to 2024

19:05 Looking Back at Hitting Rebounds From 2023 to 2024

26:45 Watching on Second Catchers is Gross

35:04 Accounting for Tommy John Surgeries Further in the Past

44:03 Do the Astros Regret Their Christian Walker Deal After Pete Alonso's Two-Year Pact?

50:06 Dynasty Trading Mindset: Flipping a Current Top-Tier Player

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