Eno and DVR discuss the events that ultimately pushed the Phillies toward their decision to release Nick Castellanos, and how he stacks up to a few recently signed (and one still available) free-agent hitters. Plus, they answer a few mailbag questions: What causes disagreement between Pitching+ and Stuff+, and What's on our FanGraphs dashboards these days?

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Rundown

0:22 Why the Phillies Decided to Release Nick Castellanos

8:26 Why is Rhys Hoskins Still a Free Agent?

16:42 Other News & Notes: Ronny Mauricio, Agustín Ramírez & Jordan Lawlar

20:40 Fantasy Implications of Hamate Surgery

36:03 When Pitching+ and Stuff+ Disagree

39:59 What’s On Our FanGraphs Dashboards?

49:56 Where are the Tier Break in Eno’s SP Rankings?

55:40 Injury Stash Preference: Gerrit Cole vs. Justin Steele

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Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss another day of spring training news including a potential season-ending injury for Rangers top prospect Sebastian Walcott, Chris Bassitt to the Orioles, and (another) extension for Max Muncy with the Dodgers before discussing new pitches (Garrett Crochet's changeup!) and the challenge of pursuing ideal shapes while maintaining a group of pitches that complement each other to effectively get opposing hitters out.

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3:21 Sebastian Walcott Injury, Chris Bassitt to Baltimore

8:26 Max Muncy Adds Another Year with the Dodgers

12:44 MLB Owners Vote to Enforce Box Rules for Base Coaches

17:37 New Pitch Watch: Garrett Crochet’s New Changeup

27:35 Building Pitches That Work, Beyond Chasing Shapes

40:58 Johan Oviedo & Cut-Ride Fastballs

53:28 Who Are You Watching Closely This Spring?

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Eno, Jed, and DVR discuss a trio of hamate injuries impacting Corbin Carroll, Francisco Lindor, and Jackson Holliday as spring training begins -- plus an update on Spencer Schwellenbach and shoulder surgery for Anthony Santander. They also examine Monday's surprising trade between the Brewers and Red Sox, and discuss manager/coaching changes, and the impact that can have on in-game strategy, including the continued shift toward having first-base coaches control the team's running game.

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Rundown

2:58 Corbin Carroll, Francisco Lindor & Jackson Holliday Hamate Injuries

12:48 Spencer Schwellenback to the 60-day IL (Elbow Inflammation)

15:17 Josh Hader Slowed with Biceps Inflammation

17:05 Anthony Santander Has Surgery to Repair Labrum (Shoulder)

22:01 Examining the Latest Brewers-Red Sox Trade

34:48 New Managers & ‘Getting Buy-In’ From Veterans

48:10 The Impact of Managers & Coaches

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