The New Challenge of Being Patient with Prospects & When to Worry About A Contender's Slow Start

Rates & Barrels

Eno, DVR and Britt discuss another excellent showing from Jared Jones and an impressive outing from Mason Milller in the Bronx on Monday afternoon. With teams having greater incentives to bring prospects up when they are ready, the new challenge is having a plan to change course if they struggle. Plus, is there legitimate reason to worry about the slow start of the Astros (7-16 entering play Tuesday) or the Cardinals (10-13)? And, is Blake Snell's bumpy start in San Francisco the byproduct of a late-spring signing?

Rundown

4:10 Jared Jones & Mason Miller Continue to Impress

13:50 An Ump Show in the Bronx

17:52 Jackson Holliday's Early Struggles & When to Adjust a Plan

28:45 Having Defensive Value to Fall Back On

36:53 What's Different About the 2024 Astros?

49:35 The Cardinals' Offense is Going to Wake Up (Right?)

58:01 Is Blake Snell Struggling Because of Signing Delay?

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