The lost 2020 minor league season and A's talk w/Melissa Lockard, and Dave Dombrowski takes the reins for the Phillies

Melissa Lockard joins Eno, Britt and DVR to discuss the lost 2020 minor league season, changes to the minors, the A's Rule 5 picks, and expectations for A.J. Puk. Then, Eno, Britt & DVR examine the Nate Lowe trade, before discussing the team position-by-position WAR projections, and Dave Dombrowski's move to Philly.Rundown1:07 What Are Teams' Greatest Concerns Coming Out of Lost 2020?9:05 Will Teams Promote Prospects More Aggressively Going Forward?15:32 How To Determine Assignments for Minor Leaguers to Begin 202119:44 Did Some Young Prospects Benefit From Time Spent at Alternate Sites?23:18 Blaze Tom, Dany Jiménez and the A's Decision to Select Two MLB Rule 5 Players26:11 Expectations for A.J. Puk & Jake Diekman32:01 The Rays Give Action and Trade Nate Lowe to Texas40:41 Team-by-Team WAR Projections: How Many Teams Are Trying?45:53 The Nats Need to Spend Money50:39 Dave Dombrowski & The Phillies' Short-Term Direction58:52 In or Out on Cheesesteaks?Check out the story from Melissa, Britt & Eno about the lost minor league season on The Athletic: https://theathletic.com/2246205/2020/12/08/minor-league-baseball-lost-season/Follow Melissa on Twitter: @MelissaLockardFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_GhiroliFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: [email protected] a one-year subscription, get one free to gift to a friend: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.