Dick Allen & Dave Parker to Cooperstown -- Day 1 from the Winter Meetings

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

Eno and DVR are in Dallas for Day 1 of the Winter Meetings with a trio of excellent guests! Jayson Stark of The Athletic joins the show to discuss Dick Allen & Dave Parker, who were elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by the Classic Baseball Era Non-Players Committee on Sunday. Plus, Brewers manager Pat Murphy, and Mariners Vice President/Assistant General Manager Andy McKay discuss their paths into their respective roles and the critically important role of soft skills in their positions.

Rundown

3:17 Jayson Stark Interview Begins

35:23 Pat Murphy Interview Begins

49:58 Andy McKay Interview Begins

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Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris

With: Jayson Stark, Pat Murphy & Andy McKay

Producer: Brian Smith

Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper

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