Eno and DVR discuss the 2022 first base pool. How much can we trust Paul Goldschmidt's incredible season? Can Vlad Jr. get back to his 2021 levels? How reliables are mid-round and late values at the position? And, what is next for Vinnie Pasquantino, Spencer Torkelson, Triston Casas, and Joey Meneses?

Rundown

2:19 Paul Goldschmidt's Incredible 2022

12:54 Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s Small Step Down

19:16 Uneaten Hats: Freddie Freeman

24:58 Mid-Round & Late First Base Surprises (Good & Bad)

35:09 Vinnie Pasquantino's Arrival

44:04 Spencer Torkelson's Disappointing Debut

51:29 Triston Casas' Late Look

58:20 Joey Meneses' Impressive Performance

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