George Kirby Arrives, Opportunity in Minnesota and St. Louis, & Exceeding Expectations

Eno and DVR discuss the impressive debut of George Kirby, several prospects emerging to find playing time at the big-league level, players exceeding their scouting grades and expected production, bat humidors, Justin Verlander's post-surgery arsenal, and more. Rundown- George Kirby's Debut; Future Expectations- Interest in Josh Winder?- Royce Lewis & Jose Miranda- Can Juan Yepez Maintain an Everyday Role?- MJ Melendez & The Royals' C-1B-DH Crowd- A Boring Pickup in Cincinnati?- Grit+ & Exceeding Expectations- Bat Humidor Technology- Justin Verlander Pre v. Post-Surgery Stuff- Odds & Ends: Yadiel Hernandez, Michael King v. Luis Gil & Stuff+ LaggardsFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: [email protected] to The Athletic at $1/month for the first six months: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsWatch the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.