Cody Bellinger Goes Back to the Cubs, Spring Games Begin, & Working Backward for Draft Strategy
Eno and DVR discuss Cody Bellinger's return to the Cubs on a short contract with multiple opt-outs, the start of TGFBI, a busy first weekend of spring action that featured a lot of new pitches, and a lot of information about velocity and iVB changes. Plus, they dig into the importance of working backwards when building out draft-day roster construction plans.
Rundown
5:32 Cody Bellinger Re-Signs with the Cubs
17:37 A Live First-Round Pick from Eno’s TGFBI Draft
22:56 Two (!) New Pitches for Hunter Greene
28:02 Cole Ragans’ Improved Fastball Ride in Spring Debut
34:02 Carlos Rodón Has a New Cutter
39:55 Quick Thoughts on Strikeout Park Factors
46:03 Draft Strategy: Working Backwards, or At Least From the Middle
57:15 Looking for Late Power, Without Sacrificing Average
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