Eno, DVR & Britt discuss DJ LeMahieu's new deal with the Yankees, the Blue Jays' struggle to land a top free agent, the potential fit with Trevor Bauer, Theo Epstein as a consultant to Commissioner Manfred, sticky stuff, and more.
Rundown
1:02 DJ LeMahieu Stays in the Bronx with a Six-Year Deal
5:10 The Blue Jays Take Another Silver Medal
9:41 International Free Agency Opens
19:13 Is MLB Relegation a Pipe Dream?
26:05 Theo Epstein Moves Into Consulting Role for Commissioner Manfred
33:56 Considering The Double Hook Idea for the DH Rule
38:46 Learning from the NFL-Nickelodeon Simulcast
43:20 Pine Tar & The Quest for the Sticky Ball
51:04 Does Owner Wealth Matter with Respect to a Team's Payroll?
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