Eno, DVR, and Jed discuss Robert Suarez's move to Atlanta as the Braves rebuild their bullpen, Kenley Jansen's pursuit of 500 saves following a one-year deal with Detroit, the Royals' attempt to fix their outfield and reported interest in Jarren Duran, Jorge Polanco goes to the Mets, who might line up very well as a blockbuster partner for the Padres, Merrill Kelly stays put, and the Cardinals ink Dustin May to a one-year deal. Plus, Eno discusses his story about MLB's plans to regulate data and tech in the minor leagues.

Rundown

4:41 Robert Suarez Gets a Three-Year Deal with Atlanta (and Mike Yastrazemski Gets Two)

12:05 How Healthy Is the Braves' Organization?

16:00 Kenley Jansen Lands with the Tigers

20:53 The Royals Get Busy: Sign Lane Thomas, Trade for Isaac Collins and Nick Mears

27:43 Interest in Jarren Duran, Can He Return to 2024 Level?

37:57 Jorge Polanco Gets a Two-Year Deal with the Mets

44:46 The Mets Line Up Very Well with the Padres

49:01 Merrill Kelly Gets Two-Year Deal with D-backs

53:13 Eno's Story About MLB Regulating Data & Tech in Minor Leagues

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1:04:48 Adolis Garcia Heads to Philly

1:07:00 Dustin May to the Cardinals

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Eno and DVR are back for their final day at the Winter Meetings in Orlando where Pete Alonso has landed a new five-year, $150M deal with the Orioles. Ken Rosenthal, Dennis Lin, Andrew Baggarly and Carson Cistulli join the show.

Rundown

1:05 Ken Rosenthal Joins the Show

15:15 Dennis Lin Joins Us to Sort Out the Padres' "Big Splash" Options

23:48 Andrew Baggarly Joins the Show to Discuss Tony Vitello and Other Offseason News for the Giants

38:58- Carson Cistulli Joins the Show

57:57 Other Moves, Rumors & Reports

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Eno and DVR are live from Orlando for Day 2 of the Winter Meetings. They are joined by Britt Ghiroli to talk about some of the big moves from Day 2, Levi Weaver to talk about his path in the world of baseball writing and Nick Wan, senior director of baseball analytics for the Cincinnati Reds.

Rundown:

1:10- Britt Ghiroli joins the show- Edwin Diaz to the Dodgers

5:51- Kyle Schwarber stays with the Phillies

10:20- Rpb Thomson gets an extension in Philly

12:28- Padres looking to make a splash

16:18- Latest on Gore & Abrams rumors

18:19- Levi Weaver joins the show

38:55- Nick Wan joins the show

50:03- Other rumors and chatter

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