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An attempt to fix MLB's broken hot stove and a pitcher stats draft

An attempt to fix MLB's broken hot stove and a pitcher stats draft

FromRates & Barrels


An attempt to fix MLB's broken hot stove and a pitcher stats draft

FromRates & Barrels

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Length:
74 minutes
Released:
Nov 24, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

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. 

Rundown
2:26 Can MLB Speed Up Offseason Player Movement?
12:06 Some Interesting Difference in Top Salaries Between MLB and the NBA
17:10 How Long Should It Take to Develop a Big League Player?
23:42 The First Pick of the Pitcher Stats Draft
30:15 A Newer Metric Moving Up the Board
36:33 Round 2 Begins
40:16 A Great Complementary Metric
53:07 Final Round Selections
63:43 Beer of the Week -- Thanksgiving Edition

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Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper
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Released:
Nov 24, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

On Mondays and Wednesdays, Eno Sarris and Derek VanRiper discuss advanced stats and fantasy baseball strategy. On Fridays, Britt Ghiroli joins Eno and DVR to discuss the biggest stories around baseball from the Hot Stove season through the final pitch in October.