Kyle Tucker to the Cubs, Devin Williams to the Yankees & Moves Aplenty

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

Eno and DVR are back from the Winter Meetings and the big moves around baseball just keep flowing. They discuss Kyle Tucker to the Cubs in a huge trade with the Astros, Devin Williams' move to the Yankees, a swap between the A's and Rays that sent Jeffrey Springs to Sacramento, and a few other odds and ends from around the league.

Rundown

2:53 Kyle Tucker to the Cubs in a Massive Deal with the Astros

9:56 A Closer Look at FA Needs For Contenders (fWAR by Position)

21:28 A Critically Important Trade for Houston GM Dana Brown?

24:24 Devin Williams Traded to the Yankees

32:54 The Brewers' Shortstop Plan in 2025

39:38 Jeffrey Springs Traded to the A's

49:22 Other News & Notes: McClanahan's Workload, Thairo Estrada to Colorado

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Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris

Producer: Brian Smith

Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper

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