Eno and DVR discuss the idea exercising more caution with high velocity starting pitchers in the future, weekend news and notes, several recent drops and difficult holds amidst early struggles, and where the money went in weekly free-agent pickups from the weekend.
Rundown
2:28 Jackie Robinson Day, 2024
8:20 Another High Velocity Starter (Bobby Miller) Heads to the IL
15:40 Will Trends Make Starters with Slightly Less Velocity (93-94 mph fastballs) More Popular?
20:28 Justin Verlander Nearing Return
31:25 Surprising Drops & Difficult Holds
43:23 A Pod Divided: Brandon Pfaadt in Shallow Leagues
56:07 Where the Money Went: Colton Cowser, Kirby Yates, Jeff Hoffman and Jose Buttó
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