Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

The Athletic
undefined
Dec 18, 2023 • 1h 1min

Tyler Glasnow to the Dodgers, Jung Hoo Lee to the Giants & A More Crowded Reds Infield?

Eno and DVR discuss the four-player trade that sent Tyler Glasnow to the Dodgers, the subsequent four-year extension that Glasnow signed after the deal, expectations for Jung Hoo Lee in San Francisco, the surprising addition of Jeimer Candelario to the Reds' infield, and a few other recent moves including the D-backs' addition of Eduardo Rodríguez. Rundown1:04 Tyler Glasnow to the Dodgers7:53 Buying Ryan Pepiot's 2023 Skills Growth?12:34 Rays' Rotation: Would You Rather?17:10 Waiting on Walker Buehler This Draft Season?21:47 Jung Hoo Lee's Outlook with Giants29:43 Eduardo Rodríguez: Lands with Arizona35:18 Jeimer Candelario to the Reds?!44:57 Elly De La Cruz's Second-Round ADP, Are You In?52:19 Weighing Early Pitchers v. Bats55:47 Seth Lugo & Michael Wacha to the RoyalsFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow The Show on Twitter: @RatesAndBarrelse-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comCheck out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrelsGive the gift of The Athletic this Holiday Season! One-year gift subscriptions are just $19.99 at theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
undefined
Dec 13, 2023 • 45min

Working in Baseball, Pt. 2: Kyle Boddy & Lance Brozdowski

This episode is part two of a two-show series called “Working in Baseball”.At this year’s Winter Meetings in Nashville, we had an opportunity to discuss jobs in baseball with several people in different positions around the game. Whether you’re a long-time fan interested in knowing more about the inner workings of the sport, or someone who hopes to build a career in baseball, we think you’ll enjoy these conversations. On this episode, Eno sits down with Driveline Baseball founder Kyle Boddy, and Lance Brozdowski of Marquee Sports Network.Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow The Show on Twitter: @RatesAndBarrelse-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comCheck out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrelsGive the gift of The Athletic this Holiday Season! One-year gift subscriptions are just $19.99 at theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
undefined
Dec 11, 2023 • 50min

Working in Baseball, Pt. 1: Sam Fuld, Ross Fenstermaker & Sean Ahmed

This episode is part one of a two-show series called “Working in Baseball”.At this year’s Winter Meetings in Nashville, we had an opportunity to discuss jobs in baseball with several people in different positions around the game. Whether you’re a long-time fan interested in knowing more about the inner workings of the sport, or someone who hopes to build a career in baseball, we think you’ll enjoy these conversations. On this episode, Eno sits down with Phillies general manager Sam Fuld, Rangers assistant general manager Ross Fenstermaker, and Pirates Director of Research & Development Sean Ahmed. Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow The Show on Twitter: @RatesAndBarrelse-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comCheck out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrelsGive the gift of The Athletic this Holiday Season! One-year gift subscriptions are just $19.99 at theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
undefined
Dec 9, 2023 • 46min

Shohei Ohtani Agrees to Record-Shattering 10-Year, $700M Deal with the Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani is a Dodger! In an emergency podcast special, Eno and DVR discuss Ohtani’s record-shattering 10-year, $700 million deal with the Dodgers. Plus, they take another look at the now finalized trade that sent Juan Soto to the Yankees, and a swap that gives Tyler O’Neill a fresh start and a nice home park for right-handed power in Boston. Rundown0:17 Shohei Ohtani is a Dodger with a 10-year, $700M Deal10:12 Ohtani's 2024 Fantasy Outlook w/Dodgers15:09 The Juan Soto Deal Goes Final21:31 Michael King's Health and Effectiveness as Full-Season Starter25:35 What's Next for Padres?31:15 Concerns About Blake Snell's In-Start Workloads Are Overblown39:08 Tyler O'Neill Traded to the Red SoxFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comCheck out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrelsGive the gift of The Athletic this Holiday Season! One-year gift subscriptions are just $19.99 at theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
undefined
Dec 6, 2023 • 46min

A Juan Soto Deal Nears Completion, Yamamoto's Market, and the Alex Verdugo Trade w/Ken Rosenthal

Ken Rosenthal joins Eno and DVR to discuss the latest on a potential deal that will send Juan Soto to the Yankees, Yoshinobu Yamamoto's soaring price in free agency, Alex Verdugo's move to the Bronx, and the potential impact of RSN uncertainty on spending this winter. Rundown0:22 Is a Juan Soto Deal Between the Yankees and Padres Nearly Done?3:38 Did the Yankees Acquire Alex Verdugo to Keep Him, or Deal Him?4:46 Yoshinobu Yamamoto's Soaring Market7:25 Slow Market Causes, Beyond Ohtani?11:33 Erick Fedde Lands with the White Sox14:17 Fallout in Boston From the Alex Verdugo Trade17:41 Craig Kimbrel to the Orioles24:17 Other Notes From Nashville31:02 Jackson Holliday's Shot at the Opening Day RosterFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Ken on Twitter: @Ken_Rosenthale-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
undefined
Dec 5, 2023 • 46min

Early Winter Meetings Update, Jarred Kelenic to Atlanta & Jackson Chourio's Deal

Eno, DVR and Britt discuss the reason for the slow start to moves during the Winter Meetings before digging into the surprising five-player swap that sent Jarred Kelenic to Atlanta on Sunday night. Are the Mariners' positioning themselves for a big move as a result of their recent cost-cutting? Plus, Jackson Chourio's record-setting contract for a player with zero MLB service time, a full-time move to second base for Mookie Betts in 2024, and a role change on tap for Mason Miller. Rundown1:12 What Is Holding Things Up in Nashville?9:32 Jarred Kelenic to Atlanta in a Five-Player Swap19:47 Jackson Chourio's Record-Breaking Deal with the Brewers25:56 Can the Padres 'Win' the Juan Soto Trade?33:40 Other Nashville TidbitsFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_GhiroliFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comGive the gift of The Athletic this Holiday Season! One-year gift subscriptions are just $19.99 at theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
undefined
Nov 27, 2023 • 1h 11min

Sonny Gray to the Cards, Kenta Maeda to the Tigers & the Mariners Deal with the D-backs

Eno and DVR discuss Sonny Gray's move to the NL Central to head up the Cardinals' rotation, Kenta Maeda's shift to Detroit, and a swap between the D-backs and Mariners that opens up a few different paths for Jerry DiPoto, while Arizona adds thump at the hot corner with Eugenio Suárez. Rundown6:05 Sonny Gray to St. Louis13:13 Gray v. Hunter Greene in Early Drafts?17:23 Kenta Maeda to Detroit23:45 Opportunity for Rotation Competition in Minnesota?29:47 M's-D-backs Trade36:29 Choosing From an Oatmealy Corner-Infield Trio39:30 Strikeout Park Factors45:33 Why Do We Love Seattle's Pitchers?48:45 A Question About Fastball Shape56:50 Shota Imanaga: Making Sense of WBC Stuff+ Numbers; Outlook as SP1:03:45 Chris Sale, Carlos Rodón and Low IP ProjectionsFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrelsHoliday Special through 11/27/23! Subscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsLinks from this EpisodeAlex Chamberlain's Pitch Leaderboard: https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/chamb117/viz/PitchLeaderboardv5/DashboardCheck out this offer from our sponsor:Get 20% OFF with our code RATES at calderalab.com/RATES to unlock your youthful glow with Caldera + Lab! #teamcaldera Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
undefined
Nov 20, 2023 • 1h 4min

Aaron Nola Stays in Philly & November Non-Tender News

Eno and DVR discuss Aaron Nola's new deal to remain in Philadelphia, Lance Lynn's return to the Cardinals on a one-year pact, the posting of Yoshinobu Yamamoto ahead of his highly-anticipated foray into free agency, and the fallout from a non-tender deadline that led to a flurry of activity plus the potential end of Brandon Woodruff's time in Milwaukee. Rundown1:29 Aaron Nola Gets a New Seven-Year Deal to Stay in Philly9:31 Lance Lynn (Back) to the Cardinals13:43 Other Potential One-Year Deals for Free Agent Starting Pitchers18:46 Reynaldo López: Stretching Out as Starter in Atlanta?30:29 Yoshinobu Yamamoto: $200 Million Deal Coming?39:22 Brandon Woodruff Non-Tendered by Brewers43:05 Injured Pitchers to Target?51:57 Other Movement Around the Non-Tender DeadlineFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrelsHoliday Special through 11/27/23! Subscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsCheck out this offer from our sponsor:Get 20% OFF with our code RATES at calderalab.com/RATES to unlock your youthful glow with Caldera + Lab! #teamcaldera Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
undefined
Nov 6, 2023 • 1h 14min

Live from First Pitch Arizona & Catching Up with Kyle Manzardo

Eno, DVR & The Welsh are LIVE from First Pitch Arizona discussing a few interesting ideas that bubbled up during the conference, how they are trying to build roster foundations in 2024, and potentially undervalued pitchers for the first leg of draft season.Plus, Kyle Manzardo of the Cleveland Guardians joins the show to discuss his approach, changes following his midseason trade to Cleveland, and his combination of contact and power as he's moved through the minors. Finally, Eno, DVR & Welsh discuss the AFL Stuff+ Report and prospects that have stood out to Welsh in live looks this spring. Rundown5:28 Who Is the Best Pitcher in the World, Right Now?9:32 Changes to Prioritizing Aces in 2024?13:52 Looking at Total Pitches v. Innings Pitched18:35 An Eno Board: Above Average Stuff, Below Average ERA in 202331:57 Kyle Manzardo Joins the Show!56:37 Changing a Teams' Plans During the Spring60:15 Arizona Fall League Stuff+ Report66:57 Other Standout Prospects This FallSubscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsSubscribe to The Athletic for just $1.99/mo for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
undefined
Oct 31, 2023 • 1h 5min

Making Sense of Disappointing Hitters From 2023

Eno and DVR discuss several disappointing hitters from the 2023 season with an eye toward their rebound potential and long-term outlook. Rundown4:17 Carlos Correa: Did Injuries Sap Overall Performance?13:58 Daulton Varsho: Going Too Far with Pull-Heavy, Flyball Approach?28:02 MJ Melendez: Is More Power on the Way?32:47 Eloy Jiménez: Will He Hit Enough Without OF-Eligibility in Some Leagues?39:04 Trevor Story: Optimism in Underlying Numbers Post-Injury?47:32 Paul Goldschmidt: It's All Relative54:01 Cedric Mullins: Is 2021 or 2022 Still in Reach?Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsSubscribe to The Athletic for just $1.99/mo for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsCheck this offer from our sponsor:Caldera Lab: Get 20% OFF with code RATES at calderalab.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app