Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

Eno and DVR recap their LABR auctions from the weekend and share their selections for breakouts (or sleepers, if those still exist) from each team in the AL West and NL West. Rundown4:16 Eno's AL LABR Plan17:24 DVR's NL LABR Plan33:05 Logan Gilbert's ETA; Ty France Love36:22 Is Josh Jung Primed to Take Over at Third Base?42:48 Digging Deep for Luis Rengifo47:24 Concerns About Jared Walsh's Playing Time?50:13 Don't Forget About Ka'ai (Blaze) Tom56:46 Myles Straw vs. Chas McCormick60:57 Mauricio Dubón Time in San Francisco?65:02 Time To Buy In on Brendan Rodgers?70:04 Will the Zack Greinke Deal Bear Fruit in Arizona?74:17 Are There Any Overlooked Players in San Diego?79:14 Will This Year's Kyle Tucker Come From Los Angeles?Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comPlease fill out our listener survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/athleticaudiosurveyAL LABR Results: https://www.rtsports.com/labr-al-auctionNL LABR Results: https://www.rtsports.com/labr-nl-auctionSubscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99/month to start: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, Britt & DVR discuss Jackie Bradley Jr. in Milwaukee, the Brewers' improved defense and loaded bullpen, how things are shaping up in a four-team NL Central battle, potential suitors for Jake Odorizzi, spring training things they are excited to see, and more. Rundown1:03 Jackie Bradley Jr. to Milwaukee10:55 A Four-Team Race in the NL Central14:06 Jake Odorizzi to Houston?20:26 Is Spring Training Worth the Risk?26:04 What We're Hoping to See This Spring33:59 Get Well Soon, Aaron Boone36:42 Brad Hand and the Nats' Bullpen39:58 Re-Thinking 90 Feet Between BasesFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_GhiroliFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comPlease fill out our listener survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/athleticaudiosurveySubscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99/month to start: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss Framber Valdez's finger injury, the potential impact of the delayed start of the Triple-A season, tiers for rookie pitchers, how the Padres may handle MacKenzie Gore in 2021, how to utilize auction values in a snake draft, and the role that luck may play in barrel rates. Rundown2:24 Framber Valdez's Spring Finger Injury7:33 A Delayed Start to the Triple-A Season13:52 Building Tiers for Rookie Pitchers20:25 Prospect of the Week is Back! 26:02 How Will the Padres Handle MacKenzie Gore?40:13 Using the Auction Values for Snake Drafts53:34 Are Barrels Somewhat Luck Based?Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comPlease fill out our listener survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/athleticaudiosurveySubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss the first wave of March drafts — including their hesitation to draft Shane Bieber as a mid first-round pick — how to deal with news and other information during spring training, auction strategy thoughts ahead of this weekend’s LABR auctions, platoon splits for prospects, and more. Rundown2:11 Early March Drafts Begin!4:41 Why Do We Hesitate to Draft Shane Bieber in Round 1?13:02 How Should We Handle Spring Training News?22:39 What Else Moves the Needle in March?33:49 Auction Strategy & Observations50:02 Prospect Platoon Splits & Jarred Kelenic57:27 A Failed Attempt at BriberyFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperE-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comPlease fill out our listener survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/athleticaudiosurveySubscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99/mo: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, Britt & DVR discuss the value of players being in the 'best shape of their life', Spencer Torkelson's arrival in the Weird Injury Club, and say goodbye to Kevin Mather and hello to a great group of young players on the brink of contributing in Seattle. Rundown3:19 Who Isn't In the Best Shape of His or Her Life Right Now?10:29 What Do the Numbers Say?19:51 Spencer Torkelson Joins the Weird Injury Club (We're All Members)31:02 Goodbye, Kevin Mather. Hello, Great Players En Route to Seattle42:55 Remember Four-Man Rotations?53:07 Lowering IP Floors56:23 The Original Ben Zobrist61:34 February Beer of the MonthFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_GhiroliFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperPlease fill out our listener survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/athleticaudiosurveySubscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99/month to start: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss their preferred draft positions (KDS) based on the unique shape of the 2021 player pool, before discussing keeper and dynasty league strategies, Fernando Tatis Jr. vs. Juan Soto, possibility eliminating the saves category, and more!Rundown4:09 Preferred Draft Slots (KDS)21:18 Keeper League Startup Strategy33:06 Open Player Universe Considerations39:59 How to Approach Keeper Leagues w/Diluted Player Pools44:43 Tatis vs. Soto as a Keeper Dilemma51:00 Is This the Peak in Tatis’ Keeper/Dynasty Value?56:36 Positional Priorities in Draft Tools60:43 When Are We Going to Ditch Saves?63:54 Ranking For Job Security Over Skills w/ClosersFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comPlease fill out our listener survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/athleticaudiosurveySubscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99/month to start: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR finally take the plunge into the pool of relievers as they wrap up their 2021 positional preview series.Rundown3:30 How Many Elite Closers Are There?10:15 Is it Necessary to Pay Up for a Top Option?15:20 Second-Tier Closer Targets29:03 Third-Tier Closers35:04 Minnesota's Unsettled Ninth Inning41:36 Taking Shots in San Diego & St. Louis54:07 Any Interest in Jake McGee as San Francisco's Closer?73:09 SPaRPs and Bulk Relievers of InterestFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comPlease fill out our listener survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/athleticaudiosurveySubscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99/month to start: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Rundown4:51 Fernando Tatis Jr. Early Career Comps9:13 A Potentially Team-Friendly Deal for the Padres14:49 Why Tatis Staying in San Diego Isn't Bad for Baseball18:46 Looking for the Next Long-Term Deal for a Young Star33:17 Over/Under 3.5 Starting Pitchers with 200+ IP in 2021?41:58 Teams In Good at Bad Poor Positions with Depth56:39 Revisiting Ben Zobrist's Incredible 2009 SeasonFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_GhiroliFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comPlease consider taking a few minutes to follow out our Listener Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/athleticaudiosurveySubscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99/month at theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR move on to Part 3 of their Starting Pitcher Preview and focus on their favorite late-round pitching sleepers, before discussing several of your late-round targets and pitchers of interest. Rundown2:59 What’s Next for Tarik Skubal?11:26 Banking on a Rebound From Josh Lindblom15:44 Which Luke Weaver Will Show Up in 2021?18:49 Should We Have Interest In J.T. Brubaker?24:26 Current Interest in Cal Quantrill30:10 Late Late Options36:59 Tejay Antone's Improvement in the Cincinnati System39:56 Is There Another Level For Justus Sheffield?43:52 Looking for the Next Kevin Gausman in San Francisco52:02 Any Interest Elieser Hernández?56:25 Pocket Aces — Yay or Nay?64:12 Quality of Stuff vs. Command Late69:36 Brailyn Marquez's Path to the Cubs' Rotation71:16 Best-Case Scenario for Severino, Syndergaard & Sale83:30 Spring News UpdatesFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99/month to start: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR continue their starting pitcher preview series before discussing a busy weekend of news including the signings of Justin Turner, James Paxton and Rich Hill. Rundown2:36 Targeting Mike Soroka5:58 Is Tyler Mahle’s 2020 Skills Growth Sustainable?14:26 Are The Strike-Throwers Underrated?20:15 Stephen Strasburg & Injury Risk29:59 Spencer Turnbull is One of “Eno’s Guys”35:29 Expectations for Brandon Woodruff and Corbin Burnes44:40 James Paxton Returns to Seattle49:29 Rich Hill Heads to Tampa Bay54:58 Jake Arrieta’s Reunion with the Cubs59:36 Justin Turner Stays in LA65:32 Asdrúbal Cabrera in Arizona68:05 Have We Seen Nomar Mazara’s Best Season Yet?74:06 C.J. Cron Goes to ColoradoFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperE-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99/month to start: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.