Final Draft 2023 Season Takeaways
DVR returns to join Eno and discuss their takeaways from the 2023 draft season including teams' varying processes for promotion prospects on Opening Day, a few of their most heavily-rostered players, and a few things they need to go right to have a successful season.
Rundown
3:45 Taking a Moment to Look Back at Draft Season
8:34 Was DVR's Heavy Targeting of Fringe Top-100 SPs Too Risky?
15:28 Leaning Into Mid-Tier First Basemen
20:55 Did Spring Performances in WBC Have Elevated Impact on Drafts?
23:02 Rookie Helium: Anthony Volpe & Jordan Walker
30:42 What Puts Prospects Over the Top for a Roster Spot During Spring Training?
37:39 Team Factors Are Critically Important and Tough to Read
43:32 What Needs to Go Right For You in 2023?
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