Eno and DVR get ready for a busy weekend of drafts with a quick spin through spring news and notes, before discussing ideal roster builds, when to target an ace, how to approach closers, which positions thin out quickly, a few prospects worth considering as late-round stashes in redraft leagues as they await an opportunity at the big-league level.

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Rundown

2:46 Spring News Updates

13:51 Any Grapefruit or Cactus League Performances You're Worried About?

23:53 Early-Rounders You Are Side-Stepping at ADP

33:04 When to Draft an Ace

40:14 Closer Approach in First 150 Picks

49:19 Position Depth: Where Can You Wait, Where Are You Spending Early?

1:04:06 Depth Starters of Interest

1:08:20 Injured Players or Prospects Worth Stashing in Redraft?

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