In an emergency bonus pod, Eno and DVR discuss Kyle Tucker's move to the Dodgers on a four-year, $240M deal. While the deal breaks the previous record for Average Annual Value, it also affords Tucker the opportunity to return to free agency with opt-outs after Years 2 and 3. They also discuss the potential risk of building an older, star-filled roster.

Plus, they Angels, Rays and Reds make a three-team trade giving Gavin Lux a fresh start in Tampa Bay, and the Rockies add Willi Castro to the mix.

Rundown

0:52 Kyle Tucker Agrees to Four-Year, $240M Deal with Dodgers

6:16 Comps For Tucker After Age-28

15:30 Taking on More Risk is a Luxury, But Injuries Can Bite in October

19:01 Three-Team Trade: Rays-Reds-Angels

28:36 When the Rays a Free-Agent Deal, You Have to Pay Attention

34:55 Willi Castro Joins the Rockies (Two-Year Deal)

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