Post Winter Meetings Moves & MLB's Plan to Regulate Minor League Data and Tech

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Eno, DVR, and Jed discuss Robert Suarez's move to Atlanta as the Braves rebuild their bullpen, Kenley Jansen's pursuit of 500 saves following a one-year deal with Detroit, the Royals' attempt to fix their outfield and reported interest in Jarren Duran, Jorge Polanco goes to the Mets, who might line up very well as a blockbuster partner for the Padres, Merrill Kelly stays put, and the Cardinals ink Dustin May to a one-year deal. Plus, Eno discusses his story about MLB's plans to regulate data and tech in the minor leagues.

Rundown

4:41 Robert Suarez Gets a Three-Year Deal with Atlanta (and Mike Yastrazemski Gets Two)

12:05 How Healthy Is the Braves' Organization?

16:00 Kenley Jansen Lands with the Tigers

20:53 The Royals Get Busy: Sign Lane Thomas, Trade for Isaac Collins and Nick Mears

27:43 Interest in Jarren Duran, Can He Return to 2024 Level?

37:57 Jorge Polanco Gets a Two-Year Deal with the Mets

44:46 The Mets Line Up Very Well with the Padres

49:01 Merrill Kelly Gets Two-Year Deal with D-backs

53:13 Eno's Story About MLB Regulating Data & Tech in Minor Leagues

Link ($): https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6879487

1:04:48 Adolis Garcia Heads to Philly