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One week after being named the Diamondbacks' Opening Day starter Diamondbacks, Merrill Kelly felt a lower back injury while throwing a bullpen. What's the latest on his status?
Meanwhile, we discuss Jordan Lawlar's strong start and answer your mailbag questions about Ryan Waldschmidt's chances of making the team, Drey Jameson logging impressive metrics on his fastball, Alek Thomas' mechanical adjustment and much more.
Join Jesse Friedman and Jack Sommers on this edition of Snakes Territory.
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00:00 Intro
01:08 Merrill Kelly update
12:30 Ryan Waldschmidt path to majors
17:25 Alek Thomas mechanical changes
20:31 How much patience with Brandon Pfaadt?
26:49 Drey Jameson pitch metrics
32:39 Who starts in outfield and at DH vs. lefties?
38:00 Over/under 80 wins
40:37 ABS challenge strategy
43:54 Gambo makes us laugh
45:56 Outro
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