Finding Trade Fits for Position Players

It’s time to fire up the Trade Master 3000! Today, Eno, Jed, and DVR unveil their boldest trade proposals ahead of the MLB trade deadline, including one that sends a former batting champ east and another that ships a former first-round pick south. Then, it’s another round of Name! That! Dude!, as the guys put their baseball knowledge to the test. To wrap things up, Jed recaps his trip to Fanatics Fest and shares some of his favorite moments.Rundown:0:48 A Win for Eno!: Four Free Fish & Chips?!6:19 Position Player Fits11:12 Middle-Infield Communication is Key16:50 Trade Proposal: Luis Arraez to Tampa Bay21:03 Trade Proposal: CJ Abrams to the Red Sox26:42 Trade Proposal: Luis Robert Jr. to Cleveland36:07 Trade Proposal: Jorge Soler to the Brewers42:18 The League’s Struggles vs. LHP44:15 Trade Proposal: Anthony Volpe to Atlanta52:25 Name! That! Dude!56:00 Jed Gets Behind the Plate at Fanatics FestLink to the Big Board: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7448958/Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisWith: Jed LowrieEditor: Jason Potere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.