Eno and DVR return from a brief break to discuss Roki Sasaki's decision to head to MLB for the 2025 season. Now that he's on the way, they discuss a few potential landing spots and how they're currently valuing him for early drafts. Plus, they look at Andrew Painter's return in the Arizona Fall League, Josue Briceño's MVP-winning performance in the league, and another round of November news including shoulder surgery for Zach Neto, more changes to the left field wall in Baltimore, and a temporary move to George Steinbrenner Field for the Rays in 2025.
Rundown
2:24 Roki Sasaki is Headed to MLB, Where Will He Land?
9:50 Would You Rather?: Roki Sasaki v. Other Early-Round (Top 75 overall) Starting Pitchers
21:55 Andrew Painter's Arizona Fall League Return
27:25 Josue Briceño Gets on the Deep Dynasty League Radar in the AFL
34:14 Reading the Tea Leaves: Aaron Boone's Comments on Caleb Durbin & Jasson Dominguez
39:48 Griffin Jax Being Considered for Starting Role in Minnesota
46:19 Zach Neto Undergoes Shoulder Surgery
53:49 Grayson Rodriguez: Fully Recovered From Lat Strain
56:37 Other News & Notes: Charlie Morton & The Rays' 2025 Home
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