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DJ LeMahieu stays with the Yankees, Toronto as a fit for Trevor Bauer, international free agency, and MLB's pursuit of the sticky ball

DJ LeMahieu stays with the Yankees, Toronto as a fit for Trevor Bauer, international free agency, and MLB's pursuit of the sticky ball

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball · The Athletic

January 15, 202159m 55s

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Show Notes

Eno, DVR & Britt discuss DJ LeMahieu's new deal with the Yankees, the Blue Jays' struggle to land a top free agent, the potential fit with Trevor Bauer, Theo Epstein as a consultant to Commissioner Manfred, sticky stuff, and more.


Rundown

1:02 DJ LeMahieu Stays in the Bronx with a Six-Year Deal

5:10 The Blue Jays Take Another Silver Medal

9:41 International Free Agency Opens

19:13 Is MLB Relegation a Pipe Dream?

26:05 Theo Epstein Moves Into Consulting Role for Commissioner Manfred

33:56 Considering The Double Hook Idea for the DH Rule

38:46 Learning from the NFL-Nickelodeon Simulcast

43:20 Pine Tar & The Quest for the Sticky Ball

51:04 Does Owner Wealth Matter with Respect to a Team's Payroll?


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