Building Blocks & Backup Plans
Eno and DVR discuss Lawrence Butler's seven-year extension with the A's, and a few potential comps for him as he approaches his peak. Plus, they share a few lessons learned from The Great Fantasy Baseball Invitational, where waiting too long to address the middle-infield spots may prove costly, and answer a few draft-related mailbag questions.
Rundown
2:19 Lawrence Butler's Seven-Year Extension with the A's
11:42 Awaiting Details On Grayson Rodriguez's Triceps Soreness
14:45 Christian Walker Sent for MRI (Oblique)
21:35 Making Sense of Spring Velocity Drops & Cutting Through Noise
26:25 Lessons Learned From TGFBI
34:28 Becoming More Flexible Throughout a Draft
46:47 Who Will Be This Year's Jack Flaherty?
51:12 Strategy Beyond Pick 100
56:02 Drake Baldwin & Dynasty League Catcher Thoughts
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Producer Brian Smith
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