Aaron Judge and Juan Soto Are Having an All-Time Great Season

Published: Aug. 27, 2024, 10:50 p.m.

Eno, Britt and DVR discuss the historical context of the 2024 season from Aaron Judge and Juan Soto by taking a look back at elite duos that have had incredible years as teammates. Plus, with the Angels extending Perry Minasian, they wonder if previous levels of payroll spending from Arte Moreno will open up paths to a big free agent signing this winter, before considering several teams that approaching big decisions in their front office during the year ahead.\xa0\n\nRundown\n8:33 How Good Is This Season From Aaron Judge & Juan Soto?\n15:20 An Interesting Look at Lineup Protection from Saber Seminar\n18:19 Name the Yankees' Seven Cleanup Hitters in 2024\n25:02 The Angels Extend Perry Minasian, Will Payroll Rise in 2025?\n41:30 Front Offices Entering 2025 on the Hot Seat\n51:48 Can the Cubs Make It Work Loading Up in the Second Tier of Free Agency While Their Young Core Arrives?\n\nFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris\nFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper\nFollow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_Ghiroli\ne-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com\n\nJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe\n\nJoin us Thursday at 1p ET/10a PT for our weekly live episode with Trevor May!\n\nSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels\n\nHosts: Derek VanRiper, Eno Sarris & Britt Ghiroli\n\nExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices