Our first episode of the week focused more on the pitching side of the ball, so this time we’re looking at the offense. First, we tackle the Tommy Edman narrative, which may have grown larger than the skill set the player brings to the table. Then we quick-hit through Tyler O’Neill, Yadier Molina and Paul Goldschmidt. We spend a lot of time looking at the players profiles at Baseball Savant. Be sure to check out Tyler O’Neill’s ridiculous, create-a-player video game sliders.

We ended the episode with some recommendations for your time on this off-day.

Ben Humphrey suggests this Yahoo! piece on how humidors are coming to more MLB parks - including Busch Stadium.

Ben Godar recommends the book A False Spring by Pat Jordan, a memoir from a “bonus baby” pitching prospect who never reached his potential.

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