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Podcast: Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball
Episode: Fernando Tatis Jr. is Awesome. Unwritten Rules are Stupid.
Description: Eno and DVR discuss Fernando Tatis Jr.’s greatness despite a violation of ridiculous unwritten rules, the ongoing pursuit of steals from the waiver wire, the Tigers’ top pitching prospects, spin rate increases, and more.Rundown1:10 Fernando Tatis Jr. is Awesome. Unwritten Rules are Stupid.6:05 Looking for Speed in the Wake of More Injuries14:12 Concern About Yordan Alvarez’s Ongoing Knee Trouble18:22 Tigers Promote Skubal, Mize & Isaac Paredes27:02 Keeper Considerations: Alec Bohm & Casey Mize32:51 The Importance of Timing When Trading Away Great Players41:39 Trevor Bauer & How Pitcher Can Increase Spin Rate<...