Observations From Early Drafts

Observations From Early Drafts

Author: RotoWire.com February 2, 2022 Duration: 1:07:12

Fred Pinkie and Jeff Erickson with their first 2022 podcast together cover early draft results, Fred's reaction to the ADP of Mike Trout and Yordan Alvarez, and early closer prices.

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