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Early Drops, Unlucky Hitters, A Gorman Breakout & Weekend Pickups
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Length:
62 minutes
Released:
Apr 18, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
DVR and Eno discuss a few sluggish early bats that have been on the radar to be dropped before examining some unlucky hitters. Plus, they break down the great start to 2023 for Nolan Gorman, the ongoing struggles of José Berrios, and the step forward for Louie Varland and several other Twins starters.
Rundown
3:14 Terrestrial v. Aerial Movers
6:57 Early-Season Drop Decisions
8:49 Jean Segura Falling Toward Waiver Wire
12:37 Chris Taylor's Ongoing Contact Woes
16:29 Trey Mancini's Slow Start in Chicago
21:24 Nick Gordon: King of the Unlucky Hitters?
26:21 Byron Buxton: Regular DH Now
31:02 Is This a Nolan Gorman Breakout?
35:47 Tyler O'Neill's Slipping Playing Time
43:52 José Berrios: Is This It?
48:33 Stuff+ on FanGraphs
54:07 Big Bids From the Weekend
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Rundown
3:14 Terrestrial v. Aerial Movers
6:57 Early-Season Drop Decisions
8:49 Jean Segura Falling Toward Waiver Wire
12:37 Chris Taylor's Ongoing Contact Woes
16:29 Trey Mancini's Slow Start in Chicago
21:24 Nick Gordon: King of the Unlucky Hitters?
26:21 Byron Buxton: Regular DH Now
31:02 Is This a Nolan Gorman Breakout?
35:47 Tyler O'Neill's Slipping Playing Time
43:52 José Berrios: Is This It?
48:33 Stuff+ on FanGraphs
54:07 Big Bids From the Weekend
Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris
Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper
e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com
Subscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels
Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Released:
Apr 18, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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