Eno and DVR discuss the closers, mid-tier hitters and starting pitchers, and potential bargains from this winter's free-agent class. Will Edwin Díaz find another five-year, nine-figure deal? For teams with limited budgets, which mid-tier players make the most sense?

Rundown

1:31 How Would You Approach This Year's Group of Relievers?

16:04 'Would You Rather?' (FA Target Preferences): Michael King, Brandon Woodruff and Shota Imanaga

28:00 The Case for Josh Naylor

32:17 Gleyber Torres' Unusual Power Drop Before Age-30

39:14 Kazuma Okamoto Expectations

43:16 Mid-Tier Targets & Avoids

59:00 The Search for Bargain Bin Free Agents

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