What do you bring to a billionaire's dinner party? Jake and Jordan discuss the Yamamoto rumor mill, including a dinner at Steve Cohen’s house, some more behind the scenes information about the Ohtani pursuit, and the Angels’ response to missing out on Ohtani. Then, they get into Tyler Glasnow’s contract details, Kansas City Royals signings, and other transactions.

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Shohei Ohtani has been officially introduced at Dodgers Stadium, and Jake and Jordan share their takeaways from the press conference and breakdown the details of his contract. They discuss the agreement to send Tyler Glasnow to the Dodgers, SF Giants signing Jung-Hoo Lee, and other trade moves. Then, the guys top it off with some Good, Bad, and Uggla.

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Mets’ IF Ronny Mauricio tore his ACL during winter ball and Jake, Jordan, and Mike Ferrin talk about what New York is potentially losing, and the overall shift in the way winter ball is treated. Then, the guys discuss the Juan Soto trade and the Yankees’ magic pitching development that enabled the deal, Trey Sweeney heading to the Dodgers, and the Rule 5 Draft.

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The LA Dodgers have acquired Shohei Ohtani with a whopping $700 million (yes, million) deal. Jake and Jordan process what this means and what is next for the Dodgers and Ohtani. Then, the guys break down what happened during Friday’s media circus about Ohtani and the Toronto Blue Jays, and other trade moves that occurred.

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Shohei Ohtani is expected to make a decision on which team he wants to sign with at some stage today. Jake and Jordan list the teams still in the running and break down why he might want to sign with each one. Then, the guys discuss where everything stands with Yamamoto and what it would mean if the Yankees were to sign him, before recapping Scott Boras’ annual media scrum.

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The Yankees have acquired star outfielder Juan Soto in a 7-player trade with the San Diego Padres, and Yankees fans are PSYCHED! Jake and Jordan break down exactly why Juan Soto is the perfect fit for New York and why he’s primed for a HUGE year. Then, the guys talk about the Padres side of the deal, before touching on some of the smaller moves from around the league.  

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The MLB Draft Lottery took place in Nashville yesterday with the Cleveland Guardians claiming the top pick. Jake, Jordan and Mike Ferrin talk about the controversy of the draw, before providing a big picture look at the talent of next year’s draft class. Then, the guys break down the top-end college players that we should all keep our eyes on this season, including JJ Wetherholt, Travis Bazzana, Chase Burns, Jac Caglianone, Brody Brecht and more.  

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The Yankees are close to landing outfielder Juan Soto from the San Diego Padres. Jake and Jordan talk about what this move would do for the Yankees both offensively and defensively. Then, the guys talk about why Craig Kimbrel would be a useful addition for the Orioles should he land there, before answering more of your Winter Meetings-themed questions with special guest Andy McCullough from The Athletic.  

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Did Dave Roberts ruin the Dodgers chances of signing Shohei Ohtani by mentioning that they caught up with Shohei Ohtani during his presser today? Jake and Jordan discuss, and compare Ohtani’s unique free agency with the chaos that was Aaron Judge’s free agency last off-season. Then, the guys break down the trade that will see Alex Verdugo don the Yankees pinstripes, and talk about former KBO MVP Erick Fedde signing with the Chicago White Sox.  

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It’s Day 3 of the Winter Meetings and we finally have a crumb of news in the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes! The megastar free agent is believed to have met with the Blue Jays in Florida earlier this week which suggests that Toronto will be a key player in his decision.  Jake and Jordan discuss how notable this meeting is and why this leak won’t hurt the Blue Jays chances of acquiring Ohtani. Then, the guys read through some of your Winter Meetings-themed mailbag questions.

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