Spring Training is officially here, and early camp storylines are already reshaping roster battles across baseball. Adam Weinrib and prospect guru Eric Cole break down the Braves’ sudden rotation openings, why JR Ritchie could be pushed into real innings immediately, and how Atlanta might weigh internal options vs. late free-agent pitching depth. Then it’s off to Yankees camp, where Carlos LaGrange is touching triple digits, earning buzz as a potential bullpen weapon, and already trading heat with Aaron Judge. The guys also hit the Red Sox outfield/DH logjam with Roman Anthony heading to Team USA and what that could mean for Masataka Yoshida's future, check in on Murakami’s early BP power (and defensive questions) in Chicago, and close with the Mets’ defensive “run prevention” thesis and why Carson Benge is one of the most important upside plays in camp, especially after Juan Soto’s comments.
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Video Chapters:
00:00 Intro + spring training finally here
01:03 What we’re watching early in camp
02:23 Show schedule + Discord/Newsletter plug
03:01 Braves camp: injuries, openings, and JR Ritchie’s path
06:35 Year-one ceiling for Ritchie
07:44 Yankees camp: Carlos LaGrange hype + 102.6 vs Judge
10:09 Starter vs reliever debate (short-term vs long-term value)
13:04 Red Sox logjam: Roman Anthony WBC ripple + Yoshida question
16:16 Murakami early look: BP power vs real-game test
18:25 Mets run-prevention thesis + Juan Soto comments on Carson Benge
21:15 Wrap-up + what to watch next
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