Episode 221
FanGraphs managing editor Dave Cameron, as per usual, makes his weekly appearance on FanGraphs Audio and analyzes all baseball.
Discussed:
• The Zack Greinke deal, some really important stuff about that.
• A potential Cliff Lee deal, some really interesting stuff about that.
• Other p...
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[caption id="attachment_15" align="alignleft" width="347"] The Greinke trade sends the Brewers and Angels in opposite directions.[/caption]
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