Baseball Connection

The Mets are going all in this year and have already stacked their roster. Starling Marte is their shiny center field new acquisition but Brandon Nimmo might have something to say about that. Could Aaron Judge be entering his final year in Yankee pinstripes? All this (and more) on today's episode.

Winning a Cy Young Award is the ultimate single-season accomplishment a pitcher can have. It means you were the best pitcher in the league. Most teams would want to keep a Cy Young winner, but there have been a few times when pitchers (including future Hall of Famers) were traded in the offseason immediately after winning the award. When and why did this happen? All this on today's episode.

Juan Soto declined a massive extension from the Nationals which was worth 13 years, $350 million. Soto plans to wait until free agency in 3 years where he could earn an even larger payday. Was this a smart play or a risky gamble by the young superstar? All this (and more) on today's episode.

Ryan Zimmerman was the Nationals' first ever draft pick. He was the 4th overall pick of the 2005 draft and made his MLB debut just a few months later. Zimmerman never looked back as he developed into one of the games best third basemen. He was a 2x All-Star, 2x Silver Slugger, World Series champion, and a Gold Glove winner. He is Mr. National. We can expect to see #11 retired by the organization in the near future.

A lot of teams are looking for a shortstop this winter. The big names like Story and Correa will land lucrative deals, but some teams will have to settle for more low-key acquisitions. There is a very good shortstop who might be a great trade candidate and attractive option for teams like the Yankees, Twins, or Angels. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Yu Darvish spent parts of 3 seasons with the Chicago Cubs before he was dealt in a surprising trade with the Padres. Darvish was coming off an outstanding 2020 season where he finished second in NL Cy Young voting. Chicago received 4 prospects in return. Were the Cubs right to "sell high" on Darvish? All this (and more) on today's episode.

The Rays are reportedly open to trading Austin Meadows. Why does Tampa Bay always seem to move great players? We break down the strategy that makes them win despite relatively small resources, and what they could get in return for their top outfielder. All this (and more) on today's episode.

If we define a good starting pitcher as one with 3+ WAR in a season, and homegrown means he was drafted and developed by that team, who was the last good homegrown starting pitcher for each team?

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred addressed the media and provided updates on the state of negotiations. MLB's proposal to the players includes the universal DH and eliminated draft-pick compensation. What does this all mean? Manfred made some eyebrow raising comments about the profitability of owning an MLB team. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Trevor Story reportedly wants to remain at shortstop. The market will ultimately decide that but it does create an interesting twist to his free agent profile and potential suitors. The Rangers are looking to add yet another big bat to their lineup. One specific trade candidate is in their crosshairs. All this (and more) on today's episode.