Eno and DVR are live from Orlando for Day 2 of the Winter Meetings. They are joined by Britt Ghiroli to talk about some of the big moves from Day 2, Levi Weaver joins the show to discuss his path into the world of baseball writing and Nick Wan, senior director of baseball analytics for the Cincinnati Reds, discusses his path into the industry.

Rundown

1:10 Britt Ghiroli Joins the Show; Edwin Díaz to the Dodgers

5:51 Kyle Schwarber Stays with the Phillies

10:20 Rob Thomson Gets an Extension

12:28 The Padres Are Looking to Make a Splash

18:19 Levi Weaver Joins the Show

38:55 Nick Wan Joins the Show

50:03 Other News, Rumors & Chatter: Steven Matz to the Rays, Shane Baz Trade Considerations & Vaughn Grissom on the Move

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Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris

With: Britt Ghiroli, Levi Weaver & Nick Wan

Producer: Brian Smith

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