DVR and Eno discuss a few sluggish early bats that have been on the radar to be dropped before examining some unlucky hitters. Plus, they break down the great start to 2023 for Nolan Gorman, the ongoing struggles of José Berrios, and the step forward for Louie Varland and several other Twins starters. 

Rundown

3:14 Terrestrial v. Aerial Movers

6:57 Early-Season Drop Decisions

8:49 Jean Segura Falling Toward Waiver Wire

12:37 Chris Taylor's Ongoing Contact Woes

16:29 Trey Mancini's Slow Start in Chicago

21:24 Nick Gordon: King of the Unlucky Hitters?

26:21 Byron Buxton: Regular DH Now

31:02 Is This a Nolan Gorman Breakout?

35:47 Tyler O'Neill's Slipping Playing Time

43:52 José Berrios: Is This It?

48:33 Stuff+ on FanGraphs

54:07 Big Bids From the Weekend

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