Eno and DVR discuss the value of not swinging the bat, and why that might be a big problem for baseball to solve. Plus, they examine several slow-starting pitchers in search of underlying problems that could persist, and potential trade targets. 

Rundown

- Swinging Is Bad, Mmmm K?

- Is Something Wrong With Freddy Peralta?

- José Berríos' Slow Start

- Fading Interest in Targeting Charlie Morton?

- What's Up with Trevor Rogers?

- Tyler Mahle: Not an SP1 (Shocker)

- "You Can't Go Rapid Fire On José Urquidy!"

- Taking the 'L' with Kyle Hendricks

- Germán Márquez's Awful Start

- Scouting & Projections

- xStats v. ROS Projections

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