Eno and DVR get ready for a busy weekend of drafts with a quick spin through spring news and notes, before discussing ideal roster builds, when to target an ace, how to approach closers, which positions thin out quickly, a few prospects worth considering as late-round stashes in redraft leagues as they await an opportunity at the big-league level.
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Rundown
2:46 Spring News Updates
13:51 Any Grapefruit or Cactus League Performances You're Worried About?
23:53 Early-Rounders You Are Side-Stepping at ADP
33:04 When to Draft an Ace
40:14 Closer Approach in First 150 Picks
49:19 Position Depth: Where Can You Wait, Where Are You Spending Early?
1:04:06 Depth Starters of Interest
1:08:20 Injured Players or Prospects Worth Stashing in Redraft?
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