Is the Nationals' Rebuild Ahead of Schedule?

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

Eno, DVR and Britt discuss Mike Trout's knee injury, José Abreu's demotion to West Palm Beach, the Twins' unusual home-run celebration, and the newest additions to the City Connect uniform lineup, before taking a look at the Nationals' current rebuilding efforts. 

Rundown

1:12 Mike Trout Has a Torn Meniscus; Looked Like He Was 'Back'. Before Injury

9:46 José Abreu Optioned to rookie-level West Palm Beach

18:09 Bring Food to Home-Run Celebrations?

22:22 Thoughts on Mets, Rays City Connects

29:49 How Far Along Is the Nats' Rebuild?

45:21 Early-Season Series of Note: O's-Yankees, Rays-Brewers & Dodgers-D-backs

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