Eno, DVR, and Trevor discuss José Ramírez's extension with the Guardians, that should keep him in Cleveland for the rest of his career and wonder if the Guardians will be able to draft, develop and find enough core pieces around Ramírez to bring World Series to Cleveland in the next seven years. Plus, they discuss Harrison Bader to the Giants, Seranthony Domíngez's chance to close with the White Sox, how zone contact rates can be misleading for hitters, and a few moves they would like to see as the offseason winds down.
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Rundown
6:42 José Ramírez Gets a New Deal with the Guardians; Will They Win a World Series in the Next Seven Years?
15:23 Harrison Bader to the Giants
18:31 Seranthony Domínguez: A Chance to Close with the White Sox
25:06 Low Zone Contact% Leaders & Trading Whiffs for Damage
37:08 Did Mark Vientos Make the Opposite Tradeoff?
43:50 A Few Moves We Would Like to See Before the Offseason Ends
56:35 Buying a Zac Gallen Rebound in 2025?
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