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EPISODE · Jan 29, 2026 · 1H 7M

A José Ramírez Extension & Taking Shots at the Expense of Contact

from Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

Eno, DVR, and Trevor discuss José Ramírez's extension with the Guardians, that should keep him in Cleveland for the rest of his career and wonder if the Guardians will be able to draft, develop and find enough core pieces around Ramírez to bring World Series to Cleveland in the next seven years. Plus, they discuss Harrison Bader to the Giants, Seranthony Domíngez's chance to close with the White Sox, how zone contact rates can be misleading for hitters, and a few moves they would like to see as the offseason winds down. We want to hear from you about your podcast viewing and listening habits. Answer this quick survey and three lucky entries will win $/£100 worth of Amazon vouchers. Thank You! (http://theathletic.com/survey26)Rundown6:42 José Ramírez Gets a New Deal with the Guardians; Will They Win a World Series in the Next Seven Years?15:23 Harrison Bader to the Giants18:31 Seranthony Domínguez: A Chance to Close with the White Sox25:06 Low Zone Contact% Leaders & Trading Whiffs for Damage37:08 Did Mark Vientos Make the Opposite Tradeoff?43:50 A Few Moves We Would Like to See Before the Offseason Ends56:35 Buying a Zac Gallen Rebound in 2025?Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Trevor on Bluesky: @iamtrevormay.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisWith: Trevor MayEditor: Jason Potere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, DVR, and Trevor discuss José Ramírez's extension with the Guardians, that should keep him in Cleveland for the rest of his career and wonder if the Guardians will be able to draft, develop and find enough core pieces around Ramírez to bring World Series to Cleveland in the next seven years. Plus, they discuss Harrison Bader to the Giants, Seranthony Domíngez's chance to close with the White Sox, how zone contact rates can be misleading for hitters, and a few moves they would like to see as the offseason winds down. We want to hear from you about your podcast viewing and listening habits. Answer this quick survey and three lucky entries will win $/£100 worth of Amazon vouchers. Thank You! (http://theathletic.com/survey26)Rundown6:42 José Ramírez Gets a New Deal with the Guardians; Will They Win a World Series in the Next Seven Years?15:23 Harrison Bader to the Giants18:31 Seranthony Domínguez: A Chance to Close with the White Sox25:06 Low Zone Contact% Leaders & Trading Whiffs for Damage37:08 Did Mark Vientos Make the Opposite Tradeoff?43:50 A Few Moves We Would Like to See Before the Offseason Ends56:35 Buying a Zac Gallen Rebound in 2025?Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Trevor on Bluesky: @iamtrevormay.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisWith: Trevor MayEditor: Jason Potere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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