Another Sticky Stuff Suspension, Deviating From the Pack & Playing for Now

Eno and DVR discuss the sticky stuff suspension for Domingo Germán, a new source of saves for the Yankees, a few surprisingly valuable pitchers, the actual benefit of LODEM, treating Jacob deGrom like an elite reliever, Emmanuel Clase's low strikeout rate, and more.  Rundown 0:56 Domingo Germán's Sticky Stuff Suspension 12:43 Wandy Peralta is Getting Saves 17:22 Surprising Pitchers: Earned Auction Values 22:54 The Actual Case for LODEM 27:51 Alek Thomas Demoted to Triple-A 33:24 Lance Lynn's Gradual Decline 38:05 The Importance of Updating & Adjusting Models 48:16 Matthew Liberatore is Back 52:13 Concerned About Emmanuel Clase's Strikeout Rate? 55:28 Should We Value Jacob deGrom Like an Elite Reliever? 59:06 Shallow League Decisions & Gunnar Henderson Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to The Athletic at $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/rates and get on your way to being your best self. Right now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at LinkedIn.com/rates23 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices