Eno, DVR, and Jed discuss baseball's annual celebration of Jackie Robinson Day, before examining the Cubs' decision to demote Matt Shaw at Triple-A, the challenge of balancing present needs with long-term player development, and expectations for a trio of fast-starting starting hitters - including Ben Rice, Spencer Torkelson, and Tyler Soderstrom.

Rundown

1:44 Baseball Celebrates Jackie Robinson Day

5:53 Matt Shaw Optioned to Triple-A

10:10 An Unusually Closed Stance & Foot Position

16:52 What Is Fixable at MLB Level, What Requires a Demotion?

22:00 Cam Smith & Aggressive Timetables

31:05 Player Development Is Not Linear: Ben Rice v. Tyler Soderstrom v. Spencer Torkelson

49:05 Best Bet for Long-Term Success?

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