David, Justin and James weigh in on reports of Alek Manoah not reporting to Toronto's AAA affiliate. They also deep dive on the comments made by George Kirby last week, and how they represent where pitching conditioning/development has been and where it could be going next. The hosts examine both Cy Young races with two and a half weeks to play. Could Deion Sanders have success as a baseball manager? The Mets are hiring David Stearns to oversee baseball operations. What's his first order of business, and how does it affect baseball in New York? Finally, a look at the first season of one of this past winter's top free agent pitchers: Carlos Rodón.

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00:00 INTRO

02:50 The Opener

06:41 George Kirby's comments

20:14 Have the Mariners peaked?

25:14 Are the Cy Young races over?

32:05 Deion Sanders as a baseball manager?

37:04 Mets hire David Stearns

45:35 Review of Carlos Rodon's first season with the Yankees

53:39 OUTRO

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