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Episode 106

This Podcast is Written in Pencil

Eno and DVR discuss the latest developments that have nudged MLB closer to a 2020 season, the various implications of a shortened season, peak age for pitchers and how to spot those who might age better than most, and more!

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball · The Athletic

June 23, 20201h 13m

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Show Notes

Rundown
0:50 There's Still So Much to Figure Out
5:19 The Universal DH is a Small Win for Players
9:12 What Do the Players Have to Give?
13:07 The Difficulty of Projecting Timetables to Start
18:20 The Fantasy Strategy Adjustments to Consider (So Far)
23:35 How Stretched Out Will Starters Be?
27:18 Adjusting Wins for 2020 Season
34:22 Judging Performance in a 60-Game Season
38:46 Injury Risk & Limited Info While Ramping Up
50:27 Peak Age for Pitchers
59:18 Listener Idea: A Lemonade League

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