Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

Eno, Britt & DVR discuss the surprising three-team deal that sent Andrew Benintendi to Kansas City, a frugal winter in Boston, the release of the PECOTA projections, home run derby leagues, and Juan Soto’s ridiculous ceiling. Rundown3:06 Andrew Benintendi in Kansas City10:20 A Frugal Winter in Boston17:19 Cubs Over White Sox in 2021?28:31 Other Interesting PECOTA Projections37:10 Home Run Derby League 42:55 Pitchers Most Likely to Benefit w/New 2021 Baseball48:14 Juan Soto’s Ridiculous Ceiling59:47 Thank You — For the Hardware!Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_GhiroliFollow 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 kick off their Starting Pitcher preview series by examining the arms in the Top-30 range of Eno's pitcher rankings, before discussing the return of in-game video for 2021, and decreased chances of the Universal DH this season. Rundown1:21 A DH Update and the Impact on Pitchers5:13 Shane Bieber’s Ascent to the Elite Tier11:18 Luis Castillo Cracks Eno’s Top 520:26 One More Great Year From Max Scherzer?26:25 The Case for Framber Valdez32:13 They Really Are Eno’s Astros Now39:34 The Zach Plesac “Problem”45:15 Two Young Marlins that Eno is High On48:33 Jonathan Villar to the Mets51:48 Follow-Up: Is There Another Level Coming from Alex Verdugo?55:39 In-Game Video is Back!Follow 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 get caught up on a busy weekend of signings and trades -- including Trevor Bauer's new deal with the Dodgers, Marcell Ozuna's return to Atlanta, and the Rangers-A's swap -- before wrapping up their preview of the 2021 outfield pool. Rundown2:23 Trevor Bauer to the Dodgers12:21 Yu Darvish vs. Bauer20:46 Marcell Ozuna return to Atlanta28:30 A Surprising AL West Deal39:24 The Baseball is Changing, Again!47:33 Outfield Preview, Part 251:10 In On Dylan Carlson Around Pick 150?57:26 Intriguing Cheaper Alternatives to Carlson63:48 Joey Gallo & Punting Batting Average69:10 Prospects on the Early 2021 Radar75:03 How DVR's Brain WorksFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperSubscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99/month to start: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsCheck out Eno's story with Ken Rosenthal about the latest changes to the baseball:https://theathletic.com/2375121/2021/02/08/mlb-changes-baseball-deadening/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, Britt and DVR discuss the troubling accusations of lewd behavior by former Mets manager and current Angels pitching coach Mickey Callaway before exploring the Rockies' lack of direction under Jeff Bridich, and sharing their picks for surprising teams (good and bad) in the upcoming season.Rundown1:05 The Mickey Callaway Story & Another Ugly Side of Baseball Culture8:06 A Clear Need for Institutional Changes17:23 Colorado's Lack of Direction In the Jeff Bridich Era22:56 Nolan Arenado's Potentially Long Stay in St. Louis26:32 Our Final Trevor Bauer Free Agency Check35:01 Examining the Flaws of the 2021 Mets39:54 Teams Most Likely to Surprise & Disappoint52:30 An Early Look at World Series OddsFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_GhiroliFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99/month: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss Kolten Wong's move to Milwaukee, Nelson Cruz staying put in Minnesota, Chris Archer's reunion with the Rays, and Sean Doolittle in the Reds' bullpen, before Part 1 of their 2021 outfield preview. Rundown2:22 Kolten Wong Goes to Milwaukee7:18 Nelson Cruz Returns to Minnesota13:55 Chris Archer’s Reunion with the Rays19:18 Sean Doolittle Joins the Reds’ Bullpen22:00 The Elite Outfielders29:40 Can Christian Yelich and Cody Bellinger Return to MVP Levels?35:38 Trust Levels with Kyle Tucker & Luis Robert41:19 Outfield Targets In the Back of the Top 5048:48 A Very Surprising Highly Projected Veteran Outfielder50:33 Comfortable with Trent Grisham at Current ADP?56:18 Expecting a Rebound From Austin Meadows?66:43 Victor Robles, Byron Buxton & Ramon Laureano73:51 Avoiding Lourdes Gurriel & Teoscar Hernández?Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperE-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99/month: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss the Cardinals' deal for Nolan Arenado, Eddie Rosario's move to Cleveland, and Alex Cobb's move to the Angels before breaking down the third base position for the 2021 fantasy baseball season.Rundown0:51 Projecting Nolan Arenado in St. Louis15:03 Eddie Rosario Goes to Cleveland22:17 Alex Cobb Gets Out of Baltimore29:53 An Apology to José Ramírez35:53 Early-Round Options: Machado, Rendon, Bregman & Devers43:49 Strong Second-Tier Depth53:22 Buying Alec Bohm as a Fringe Top 100 Player in 2021?57:33 Is Josh Donaldson Undervalued?62:53 Options Outside the Top 20070:35 Prospects at Third Base: Torkelson & Jung78:11 Beer of the Month SelectionsFollow 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 discuss Joc Pederson as a Kyle Schwarber replacement, and several mailbag questions including dynasty league strategies, prospect rankings vs. fantasy prospect rankings, and more. Rundown3:39 Joc Pederson in Chicago10:22 Dynasty League Auction Values & Approach18:46 New to Dynasty Leagues: Tools & Sources to Utilize23:55 Julio Rodriguez, Cristian Pache & Prospect Rankings v. Fantasy Prospect Rankings27:50 12-Team Strategy vs. 15-Team Strategy32:41 Dismissing Yelich’s Poor 2020, Accepting Bauer’s Great 2020?39:17 Making Sense of the Angels’ Starting Rotation44:40 Andres Giménez in Keeper Leagues46:56 Jake Cronenworth’s 2021 Outlook51:01 The Orlando Arcia Slander Will Not Stand55:55 Eno’s Scouting Report on Rays Pitcher Joe Ryan66:16 Kohei Arihara & Normal 2020 Workloads70:51 Jo Adell vs. Byron Buxton in Keeper Situations74:16 Root Beers of InterestFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss J.T. Realmuto's return to the Phillies before breaking down the shortstop position for the 2021 fantasy baseball season. Rundown1:50 J.T. Realmuto Re-Ups with Philadelphia8:45 Wilson Ramos in Detroit10:59 Fernando Tatis Jr.'s Case for No. 1 Overall15:58 Continued Love for Trea Turner18:59 Trevor Story & Value Outside of Colorado27:24 Francisco Lindor as a Met30:12 Bo Bichette and Concerns About Toronto Steals Sources34:54 Adalberto Mondesi Thoughts, Vol. 340:37: Xander Bogaerts, Corey Seager & Tim Anderson47:22: Gleyber Torres & Javier Baez Rebounds?53:36 Is Carlos Correa Undervalued Outside the Top 100?55:48 Marcus Semien in Toronto59:30 Late Options & Playing Time Concerns70:06 Prospects On the BrinkFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno & DVR discuss the possible hurdles to spring training in Arizona, the trade of Jameson Taillon to the Yankees, Brad Hand's new opportunity in D.C., and a handful of moves for the Red Sox -- including the addition of Garrett Richards -- before previewing the second base position for the 2021 fantasy baseball season. Rundown2:21 Spring Training in Arizona in Question8:41 Jameson Taillon in the Bronx13:07 A Look at the Pirates' Haul in the Taillon Deal22:12 Brad Hand Goes to Washington25:34 The Red Sox Add Garrett Richards, Enrique Hernandez & Adam Ottavino35:52 Second Base Preview: No First-Rounders. but Love for Albies41:55 Mike Moustakas: Old, Boring & Undervalued?45:30 Cavan Biggio vs. Keston Hiura vs. Brandon Lowe50:17 Is Jeff McNeil as Similar to DJ LeMahieu as Projections Suggest?56:24 Do You Trust Dylan Moore in 2021?61:55 Will Tommy Edman Ever Match His 2019 Debut?69:01 Buying In (Again) on Gavin Lux75:16 Options Outside the Top 300 OverallFollow 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, Britt, DVR discuss the legacy of Hank Aaron before considering the next steps for the Blue Jays, J.T. Realmuto as a possible fit in Atlanta, Eno's recent article about seam-shifted wake, and fatigue with the Hall of Fame voting process.Rundown1:18 Hank Aaron's Legacy10:17 What's Next for the Blue Jays?18:33 Trevor Bauer and Starting Every Fourth Day29:34 Assessing Atlanta's Interest in J.T. Realmuto33:46 Is the Universal DH Situation Holding Up a Marcell Ozuna Deal?36:19 Eno's Latest Article: Seam-Shifted Wake43:58 The History of the Baseball50:31 Hall of Fame Voting FatigueFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_GhiroliFollow 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.