Eno and DVR discuss the excellent start to 2023 for Jarred Kelenic, other young players who may be on the brink of breaking through after initial struggles at the big league-level, Jake McCarthy's demotion, the Rays' approach with Taj Bradley, monitoring command in-game, Pete Alonso's power binge, and the 2023 version of Charlie Morton. 

Rundown

0:56 Jarred Kelenic's Year 3 Step Forward

6:27 Looking for Other Young Players Nearing Breakout

14:47 Jake McCarthy's Demotion = Alek Thomas' Extended Opportunity

18:26 An Attempt to Understand the Rays' Approach with Taj Bradley

31:32 What Are Teams Using to Monitor Command During Games?

40:44 Pete Alonso's Early Power Binge

50:32 The 2023 Version of Charlie Morton

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