Eno and DVR return from their Thanksgiving break to discuss a busy final week of November that included a surprising Brandon Nimmo for Marcus Semien trade between the Mets and Rangers, Sonny Gray to the Red Sox for two pitchers, Dylan Cease's new seven-year, $210 million deal with the Blue Jays, and another move for the Orioles with the addition of Ryan Helsley.

Rundown

4:22 Mets Trade Brandon Nimmo for Marcus Semien

10:23 Nimmo's Place Among All-Time Mets

14:48 What Does Semien Have Left as a Hitter?

20:00 Sonny Gray Traded to the Red Sox for Richard Fitts & Brandon Clarke

34:30 Dylan Cease Lands a Seven-Year, $210M Deal with the Blue Jays

42:40 Ryan Helsley: Two-Year Deal with Orioles (Plus Opt-Out)

50:37 Raisel Iglesias: Back in Atlanta on One-Year Deal; Still Clear Closer?

1:01:29 ICYMI: Hader, Manaea Injury Updates; Jordan Walker "Found Something" at Driveline, Anthony Rendon is Working on a Buyout, Warren Shaffer Stays as Rockies Manager, Pirates & Marlins Looking for their Checkbooks

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Rebound Starting Pitchers, Past Big Contracts & 'The Year of the Splitter' in 2026?

Eno, DVR, and Trevor discuss several rebound candidates in the starting pitcher pool for 2026 including a potential Cy Young Award candidate in the American League who was limited by injuries in 2025. Plus, they look back at how big deals for starting pitchers have worked out throughout the past decade, and wonder if 2026 will become 'The Year of the Splitter' after the uptick in splitters we saw in the playoffs.

Rundown

4:54 Cole Ragans as a Bounce Back Ace with Health?

16:58 Aaron Nola's Unusual 2025 Absence

24:28 Zebby Matthews: Rebounding From Rough Start to Big League Career?44:13 Recent Big Contracts for Free Agent Pitchers

1:03:56 Will 2026 Be the 'Year of the Splitter?'

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Eno, DVR, and Jed discuss Tuesday's trade between the Angels and Orioles, which sent Grayson Rodriguez to Anaheim for Taylor Ward. Plus, they discuss several accepted Qualifying Offers -- including Brandon Woodruff, Trent Grisham and Gleyer Torres (Shota Imanaga accepted one too, he'll be covered on the next episode) -- a few ideas for how the Pirates can make a splash this winter, and a few potential bargain bats available in free agency.

Rundown

1:38 Grayson Rodriguez Traded to the Angels for Taylor Ward!

14:57 Brandon Woodruff Accepts Qualifying Offer

17:22 Trent Grisham & Gleyer Torres Stay Up Too

25:39 Is a 2026 Power Rebound On Tap for Gleyber Torres?

34:57 Let's Make the Pirates' Offseason an Interesting One

49:12 'Bargain' Bats We Like in Free Agency This Winter

1:03:52 Minor Moves & Notes

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