Listen "Bullpen Breakdowns & Problems with High Fastballs"
Episode Synopsis
Eno and DVR discuss the stability (and lack thereof) in each team's closer situation, plus the changing outlook for Kyle Lewis, Keston Hiura and struggling with high fastballs, micro fantasy baseball, and more.Rundown1:23 Pickleball!5:21 Is It Too Early to Punt Saves?8:20 Stable Ninth-Inning Situations14:50 Predictable, But Not Entirely Stable Situations26:22 Picking a Direction: Do You Trust Taylor Rogers & Brad Hand?37:52 Cover Your Eyes & Ears — The Unstable Situations; Faith Restored in Kimbrel?47:15 Has Our Kyle Lewis Outlook Changed?51:12 What is the Long-Term Value of J.D. Martinez?59:48 Keston Hiura & Problems with High Fastballs67:58 Micro Fantasy Baseball?Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperE-mail: [email protected] 40% off a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsInterested in picking up a Dugout Mug? Go to dugoutmugs.com/TheAthletic and use promo code “MLB30" for 30% off your first purchase! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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