Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

Eno and DVR discuss the legacy of Rickey Henderson after he passed away at the age of 65 last week. Plus, they examine the latest round of trades and signings including Jesús Luzardo's move to the Phillies for a pair of prospects, Paul Goldschmidt's shift to the Yankees, Gleyber Torres to the Tigers, Walker Buehler to the Red Sox, Sean Manaea's return to the Mets, and first basemen on the move in a pair of deals. Rundown3:39 Remembering Rickey Henderson8:19 Jesús Luzardo Traded to the Phillies20:03 Paul Goldschmidt to the Yankees & Future HOF Case27:54 Gleyber Torres to the Tigers37:45 Walker Buehler Lands in Boston43:57 Sean Manaea Returns to the Mets49:20 Nathaniel Lowe Traded to Nats; Joc Pederson Signs with Rangers57:59 Josh Naylor Traded to D-backs; Carlos Santana Returns to Cleveland1:02:49 Can the Rays Get Eloy Jiménez Back on Track?Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss Cody Bellinger's fit with the Yankees after the Cubs moved him in a trade earlier this week, and Matt Shaw's opportunity to take over the hot corner in Chicago. Plus, Christian Walker's move to the Astros on a three-year deal, Nolan Arenado's decision to block a trade to Houston, and a barrage of one-year deal including Max Kepler (Phillies), Griffin Canning (Mets), Michael Soroka (Nationals) and Tomoyuki Sugano (Orioles). Rundown1:58 Cody Bellinger to the Yankees10:35 Matt Shaw's Opportunity in Chicago14:59 Christian Walker's Move to Houston20:10 Nolan Arenado Nixes a Trade to the Astros29:30 Max Kepler to the Phillies33:52 One-Year Deals for Griffin Canning, Michael Soroka & Tomoyuki Sugano48:40 Eno's Final Hall of Fame Ballot ChoicesFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR are back from the Winter Meetings and the big moves around baseball just keep flowing. They discuss Kyle Tucker to the Cubs in a huge trade with the Astros, Devin Williams' move to the Yankees, a swap between the A's and Rays that sent Jeffrey Springs to Sacramento, and a few other odds and ends from around the league.Rundown2:53 Kyle Tucker to the Cubs in a Massive Deal with the Astros9:56 A Closer Look at FA Needs For Contenders (fWAR by Position)21:28 A Critically Important Trade for Houston GM Dana Brown?24:24 Devin Williams Traded to the Yankees32:54 The Brewers' Shortstop Plan in 202539:38 Jeffrey Springs Traded to the A's49:22 Other News & Notes: McClanahan's Workload, Thairo Estrada to ColoradoFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR are joined by The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal to discuss Wednesday’s trade that sent Garrett Crochet to the Red Sox, the importance of a lower AAV in Max Fried’s deal with the Yankees, and an active Winter Meetings.Plus, they are joined by Esteban Navarro Garaiz of Zelus, Marlins Director of Pitching Bill Hezel, and former big leaguer Jed Lowrie to discuss each of their paths into baseball.Rundown0:00 Intro Starts13:31 Esteban Navarro Garaiz of Joins the Show34:52 Bill Hezel Joins the Show52:11 Jed Lowrie Joins the Show1:07:30 Goodbye from Dallas!Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisWith: Esteban Navarro Garaiz, Bill Hezel & Jed LowrieProducer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss an eight-year deal for Max Fried and the Yankees, and an Andrés Giménez trade involving the Guardians and Blue Jays. Plus, Keith Law joins the show to discuss Kyle Tucker as a fallback option for teams that missed on Juan Soto, Carlos Correa and Bo Bichette as targets for teams seeking a shortstop, and Keith's path into baseball. Reds International Crosschecker Philip Stringer joins the show to discuss his role and career path, and MLB Network Radio's Mike Ferrin joins the show to offer up advice for those looking to break into baseball broadcasting.18:30 Keith Law Joins the Show!Rundown43:19 Philip Stringer Joins the Show!1:01:07 Mike Ferrin Joins the ShowFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisWith: Keith Law, Philip Stringer & Mike FerrinProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR are in Dallas for Day 1 of the Winter Meetings with a trio of excellent guests! Jayson Stark of The Athletic joins the show to discuss Dick Allen & Dave Parker, who were elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by the Classic Baseball Era Non-Players Committee on Sunday. Plus, Brewers manager Pat Murphy, and Mariners Vice President/Assistant General Manager Andy McKay discuss their paths into their respective roles and the critically important role of soft skills in their positions.Rundown3:17 Jayson Stark Interview Begins35:23 Pat Murphy Interview Begins49:58 Andy McKay Interview BeginsFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisWith: Jayson Stark, Pat Murphy & Andy McKayProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR are live in Dallas for an emergency pod as Juan Soto signs a record-shattering $765 million deal to spend the next 15 years with the Mets. Plus, they examine Willy Adames' move to the Giants, Michael Conforto to the Dodgers, Tyler O'Neill to the Orioles, and Luis Severino to the A's.Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, Trevor and DVR are joined by Brent Rooker to discuss his offseason so far on the heels of a career year in 2024. Plus, they examine a few tough cases from this year's Hall of Fame ballot and 'The Golden At-Bat' -- one of the least popular ideas in baseball history (?) -- before playing another round of 'Name That Dude!'.Rundown0:47 Brent's Early Offseason Work So Far3:31 Adjustments & Areas of Improvement6:10 Daily Prep Throughout the Season9:45 Expectations for Sacramento's Park Factors12:28 Staying In the Game While DH'ing18:41 Toughest Hall of Fame Cases On This Year's Ballot25:07 Félix Hernández & Making Better Era-Adjusted Comparisons39:19 Chase Utley's Case & Surprising Low Vote Share in Year 142:31 Nobody Likes the 'Golden At-Bat' Idea (except Trevor, sort of)53:18 Name That Dude!Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.socialFollow Trevor on Bluesky: @iamtrevormay.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper, Eno Sarris & Trevor MayProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss a few of their big-picture takeaways from the hitter pool in 2024 including a heavy dose of injuries in the early rounds, Atlanta's intense high-volume approach with playing time atop their roster, oatmeal that came through, and the benefits of waiting to fill in your outfield last season. Rundown1:51 An Unusual Year For Round 1 Bats?7:58 Should the Braves Consider Load Management for Their Stars?13:58 The Quality & Depth at Third Base is Running Away From First Base18:27 Learning From Elly De La Cruz and Gunnar Henderson's 2024 Projections?27:25 Zigging When Everyone Else Zagged Early: A Tough Early-Round Pocket w/Injuries33:41 Did 'Oatmeal' Largely Pay Off For Us?40:18 Juan Soto Underperformed His xSLG!?43:30 Is DVR Tailing the Rays with Christopher Morel in 2025?48:00 Waiting In the Outfield WorkedFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR are back from the holiday to discuss Blake Snell's five-year pact with the Dodgers (and an extension for Tommy Edman), plus Frankie Montas' move to the Mets and Matthew Boyd's signing with the Cubs. Related Reading 'The book on Blake Snell doesn’t have it completely right' ($): https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5951700Rundown2:10 Blake Snell to the DodgersRelated Search on Baseball Savant looking at Starting Pitchers with the lowest percentage of pitches in the heart of the strike zone since 2022: https://bit.ly/4ivcfRR14:39 An Extension for Tommy Edman27:05 Frankie Montas to the Mets33:03 Matthew Boyd to the Cubs40:14 Potential Position Changes & Rangers Rehab UpdatesMailbag!55:46 Reds Rotation After Brady Singer Addition1:00:51 Early 2025 Catcher Thoughts1:14:22 The Blue Jays' Offseason PlansFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.