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Spring Job Battles of Interest, Part 2

Spring Job Battles of Interest, Part 2

Update: 2025-03-05
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Eno and DVR discuss several spring battles for rotation spots, including the potential for a 'secret' six-man rotation in Tampa Bay, Casey Mize's bid to stick in the rotation for the Tigers, Ben Brown's chances of breaking camp as a starter for the Cubs, Year 2 enthusiasm for Jordan Hicks as a potential sleeper in San Francisco, and much more.


Rundown

0:00 Intro Starts

1:48 A Secret Six-Man Rotation Coming in Tampa Bay?

12:03 Watching Kenta Maeda & Casey Mize Closely This Spring

20:30 Competition for the Final Spots in the Twins' Rotation

31:04 Will Ben Brown Break Into the Cubs' Fifth Starter Spot?

36:30 Let's Make the Dodgers Sign Another Pitcher!

44:37 A Sleeper (or Two) in San Francisco?

54:46 Odds & Ends: The White Sox, Angels, Braves & Padres


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Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris

Producer: Brian Smith

Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper

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Spring Job Battles of Interest, Part 2

Spring Job Battles of Interest, Part 2

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