Eno and DVR discuss Rafael Devers' rejection of a move to first base and answer a few mailbag questions -- including an intriguing reason the Dodgers' Stuff+ numbers may be lagging in public models -- before examining several waiver-wire options to consider ahead of the weekend.
Rundown
4:30 Rafael Devers Rejects a Move to First Base
10:56 The New Pope is a White Sox Fan, 2025 Chances?
13:15 Is Dodgers' Low Stuff+ This Season Just Being Ahead of Public Models?
20:29 Why is David Robertson Still a Free Agent?
22:38 Does Trent Grisham Have Shallow League Appeal?
36:29 A Waiver-Wire Leaderboard for This Weekend's Bats
49:39 Adjusting Age for Players Switching Roles?
53:01 Weekend Pitcher Leaderboard
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