Cody Bellinger is a Yankee, Nolan Arenado Blocks a Trade & Christian Walker Blasts Off to Houston

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

Eno and DVR discuss Cody Bellinger's fit with the Yankees after the Cubs moved him in a trade earlier this week, and Matt Shaw's opportunity to take over the hot corner in Chicago. Plus, Christian Walker's move to the Astros on a three-year deal, Nolan Arenado's decision to block a trade to Houston, and a barrage of one-year deal including Max Kepler (Phillies), Griffin Canning (Mets), Michael Soroka (Nationals) and Tomoyuki Sugano (Orioles).

Rundown

1:58 Cody Bellinger to the Yankees

10:35 Matt Shaw's Opportunity in Chicago

14:59 Christian Walker's Move to Houston

20:10 Nolan Arenado Nixes a Trade to the Astros

29:30 Max Kepler to the Phillies

33:52 One-Year Deals for Griffin Canning, Michael Soroka & Tomoyuki Sugano

48:40 Eno's Final Hall of Fame Ballot Choices

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