Encouraging news for Tatís, an extension for Ross Atkins, the A's brutal week, and Akil Baddoo's opportunity in Detroit
Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball · The Athletic
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Show Notes
Britt and DVR discuss the Fernando Tatís Jr. injury, two small early-season trades, an extension for Ross Atkins in Toronto, James Paxton's early exit, a sluggish start for the A's, and a few first-week surprises including Akil Baddoo and Mark Melancon's emergence as the Padres' closer.
Rundown
2:37 A Tatís Injury Update
9:58 Rougned Odor Goes to the Yankees
15:14 Benches Clear Again in the NL Central
20:38 Ross Atkins Gets a Five-Year Extension
27:25 James Paxton's Early Exit
33:51 It's Too Early to Panic, but the A's Have Had a Brutal Week
41:44 Akil Baddoo Getting PT on the 'Fun Bad' Tigers
45:47 Can Yermín Mercedes Keep the DH Job?
49:42 How Long Will Mark Melancon Hold the Closer Role in San Diego?
57:25 Doug Jones and Unorthodox Closer Arsenals
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