Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

Melissa Lockard joins Eno, Britt and DVR to discuss the lost 2020 minor league season, changes to the minors, the A's Rule 5 picks, and expectations for A.J. Puk. Then, Eno, Britt & DVR examine the Nate Lowe trade, before discussing the team position-by-position WAR projections, and Dave Dombrowski's move to Philly.Rundown1:07 What Are Teams' Greatest Concerns Coming Out of Lost 2020?9:05 Will Teams Promote Prospects More Aggressively Going Forward?15:32 How To Determine Assignments for Minor Leaguers to Begin 202119:44 Did Some Young Prospects Benefit From Time Spent at Alternate Sites?23:18 Blaze Tom, Dany Jiménez and the A's Decision to Select Two MLB Rule 5 Players26:11 Expectations for A.J. Puk & Jake Diekman32:01 The Rays Give Action and Trade Nate Lowe to Texas40:41 Team-by-Team WAR Projections: How Many Teams Are Trying?45:53 The Nats Need to Spend Money50:39 Dave Dombrowski & The Phillies' Short-Term Direction58:52 In or Out on Cheesesteaks?Check out the story from Melissa, Britt & Eno about the lost minor league season on The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/2246205/2020/12/08/minor-league-baseball-lost-season/Follow Melissa on Twitter: @MelissaLockardFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_GhiroliFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comBuy a one-year subscription, get one free to gift to a friend: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss the Lance Lynn-Dane Dunning swap, Adam Eaton's return to the south side of Chicago, and Carlos Santana's move to Kansas City. New Mets reliever Trevor May joins the show to discuss the evolution of pitching during his time in Minnesota, his role in the new Fan Controlled Football League, sandwiches, and more!Rundown0:58 The Rangers Send Lance Lynn to the White Sox5:40 Dane Dunning in Texas9:56 Who Is The Most Valuable White Sox Starting Pitcher After Lucas Giolito?16:58 Adam Eaton Returns to the South Side20:01 Carlos Santana Heads to Kansas City23:46 Trevor May Interview Intro24:00 Changes in Pitching Development During Trevor's Time with the Twins27:10 Bullpen Workload Management & Relief Role Flexibility 33:28 Can You Throw Too Many High Fastballs?37:37 Ditching the Curveball for the Slider43:44 What Did You Learn From 2020?46:17 Trevor's Role in the New Fan Controlled Football League52:16 Sandwich Talk!55:46 Mailbag Q: Caleb Cotham in PhillyFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Trevor on Twitter: @IAmTrevorMaye-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comCheck out Fan Controlled Football (fcf.io) on Twitch -- games begin in February: https://www.twitch.tv/fcf/aboutBuy a one-year subscription to The Athletic, get a one-year subscription to gift to a friend -- FREE -- theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss Raisel Iglesias' move to Anaheim, buy-low candidates, keeper and dynasty league strategy, aging curves for late breakouts, and more. Rundown1:25 Raisel Iglesias to the Angels & Reds Bullpen Thoughts14:23 Is Tomoyuki Sugano a Good Fit in Anaheim?17:08 Gio Urshela Has a Bone Chip Removed From His Elbow22:08 What Characteristics Age Well in Young Hitters?25:01 Buying Low on Bryan Reynolds?28:15 Finding a Balanced Approach in Long-Term Leagues32:22 Targeting Rebound Candidates 40:32 Backing Up the David Dahl Love; Still Interested in Sam Hilliard?46:45 Teoscar Hernández & Aging Curves for Late Breakouts57:34 Dustin May and Betting on the Breakout69:19 Dynasty League Setup IdeasFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comBuy a one-year subscription to The Athletic, get a FREE one-year subscription to gift to a friend: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, Britt and DVR break down the moves made at this week's non-tender trade deadline including the Rockies' puzzling decision to let David Dahl go, the impact of uncertain 2021 budgets on free agency, Len Kasper's move from the Cubs to the White Sox, and more.Rundown1:23 Making Sense of Non-Tender Decisions9:52 The NL DH & Future Leverage12:07 Teams Don’t Have Budgets Yet?16:54 Agents & Teams Trying Harder to Avoid Arbitration23:23 Time to Recalibrate WAR for Relievers?27:36 Len Kasper’s Move to the South Side of Chicago33:31 What Is the Ideal Play-by-Play Opportunity: Location & Medium37:02 Wander Franco Injury Follow-Up40:26 Winds of Change in the Pie RankingsFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_GhiroliFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss the non-tender deadline, Trevor May's move into the Mets' bullpen, concerns about pitcher injuries in 2021, early NFBC draft observations, and more. Rundown1:14 The Non-Tender Deadline & $/WAR8:48 Alex Kirilloff's Path to Playing Time Opens Up10:51 Trevor May Heads to the Mets12:09 2021 Pitcher Injury Concerns19:25 Changes Around the Rangers' Infield25:31 Catcher Is Still Pretty Rough30:35 Matt Moore & Other International Free Agents of Interest42:52 Early NFBC Drafts: deGrom, LeMahieu & Arenado54:08 Digging Deep: Adbert Alzolay & JT BrubakerFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic for just $1/month at theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss the Royals' addition of Mike Minor and Michael Taylor, Wander Franco's arm injury, Blake Snell trade rumors, and a few KBO players seeking opportunities in the big leagues. Rundown1:14 Smaller Thanksgiving Missteps 7:39 Mike Minor Signs with Kansas City12:54 Michael Taylor Joins a Weirdly Crowded Royals Outfield19:46 Minor League Changes & Possible Delayed 2021 Start28:37 Wander Franco Leaves Dominican Winter League with Arm Injury32:49 Finding Fits for a Blake Snell Trade39:33 KBO Players Seeking MLB Opportunities This Winter51:20 Fantasy Leagues That Didn't Play 202055:56 Severino, Sale & Thor in Keeper/Dynasty LeaguesFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic for just $1/week: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss a few ideas to fix MLB's broken hot stove as a flurry of NBA activity takes center stage, before holding their pitcher stats draft and discuss a few beer options for Thanksgiving. Rundown2:26 Can MLB Speed Up Offseason Player Movement?12:06 Some Interesting Difference in Top Salaries Between MLB and the NBA17:10 How Long Should It Take to Develop a Big League Player?23:42 The First Pick of the Pitcher Stats Draft30:15 A Newer Metric Moving Up the Board36:33 Round 2 Begins40:16 A Great Complementary Metric53:07 Final Round Selections63:43 Beer of the Week -- Thanksgiving EditionFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic for just $1/week at theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, Britt & DVR discuss Theo Epstein's future, Robinson Canó's 162-game suspension, trade rumors swirling around Nolan Arenado, and the work ahead for Kim Ng with the Marlins' current roster before holding their first annual Thanksgiving sides and appetizers draft.Rundown1:52 What’s Next for Theo Epstein?10:12 What’s Next for the Cubs?16:46 2021 Unknowns21:33 Robinson Canó’s Positive PED Test33:27 Nolan Arenado Trade Fits49:14 Kim Ng’s Path Forward with the Marlins56:40 Thanksgiving Day Sides & Apps DraftFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_GhiroliFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic for just $1/week: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss Cody Bellinger's shoulder surgery and relief for Luke Voit's 2020 foot trouble before drafting hitting stats.Rundown1:34 Cody Bellinger Undergoes Shoulder Surgery9:22 A Cure for Luke Voit's Foot Stuff14:11 A Hitting Stats Draft!18:28 DVR's First-Round Selection26:45 Eno's First-Round Selection34:32 Round 2 Begins48:07 Round 3!64:06 Matt Chapman and an Altered ApproachFollow 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 Mike Clevinger's absence for the 2021 season due to Tommy John surgery, Drew Smyly's quick move to Atlanta, injury risk for pitchers, overrating and underrating the same player simultaneously, and more. Rundown2:15 Mike Clevinger Undergoing Tommy John Surgery6:06 Drew Smyly to Atlanta for 20218:41 Reassessing Injury Risk for Pitchers in the Wake of Clevinger News?13:35 Or, Pushing Zac Gallen Up?17:49 Where to Take Young Pitchers23:44 Is He Underrated or Overrated?30:48 Joey Bart’s Surprisingly Quiet Rookie Campaign38:21 How Will Teams Handle Players Who Skipped Triple-A in 2020?50:02 Targeting Austin Riley Late Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.