DOB and EOF present 2021's first Spring Training podcast! David, who's reporting from Florida, shares his first impressions from Braves camp (2:00). The two cover young arms who have flashed promise through the first week of action, including Huascar Ynoa (15:30). Who are the candidates to fill bench roles (18:00)? Cristian Pache is finally ready (19:15). Who will back up Travis d'Arnaud (26:15) and what were David's takeaways from Drew Smyly and Ian Anderson's first outings (31:30)? Also, why will Smyly be an interesting watch this year? Greenhorn, Michael Harris, has wowed at Spring Training (57:00) and Acuna looks FIT (1:02:30).

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