Baseball Connection

Juan Soto just might be the best hitter of this generation. Some believe he could be baseball's first $500 million man. Would the Nationals be willing to spend that? Joakim Soria has hung up his cleats after a  strong 14-season career. All this (and more) on today's episode.

The Hank Aaron award is awarded to the best offensive performer in each league. This year's awardees are Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bryce Harper. At age 22, Vlad became the youngest winner ever. Meanwhile, Harper took home his his 2nd such award. All this (and more) on today's episode.

The Dodgers did not extend Clayton Kershaw a qualifying offer and he will become a free agent. Could Kershaw possibly be pitching somewhere else in 2022? What is the Dodgers' best strategy to fill their pitching needs? Justin Verlander hosted a workout which was attended by 15-20 teams. His fastball sat in the mid-90s. Verlander will be one of the most intriguing arms on the market this winter. All this (and more) on today's episode.

The Gold Glove Award winners have been announced for 2021. St. Louis led the way with 5 Cardinals bringing home hardware. Nolan Arenado won his ninth straight Gold Glove. Is Yuli Gurriel getting better with age? All this (and more) on today's episode.

Carlos Correa has an offer on the table from the Astros for 6 years, $160 million. The total value is nowhere near what Correa is likely looking for after seeing Lindor & Tatis score $340+ million. Noah Syndergaard received a qualifying offer from the Mets - he really should accept it. All this (and more) on today's episode.

Add Joc Pederson to the list of free agent outfielders this winter. Because Pederson declined his mutual option, he is able to search for a deal on the open market. Will he get a multi-year deal? Dusty Baker is returning to manage the Astros in 2022. All this (and more) on today's episode.

We take a look at the schedule for the upcoming awards season. Gold Glove awards will be up first and unveiled this weekend, followed by all the remaining major awards later in November. Who might the winners be? Nick Castellanos has opted out of the 2 years and $34 million remaining on his contract. He'll be a free agent. All this on today's episode.

Buster Posey's illustrious career has come to and end. Posey will announce his retirement during a press conference on Thursday. Does he have a case for the Hall of Fame? The Tigers are poised for a productive winter. They got things started by acquiring Tucker Barnhart in a trade with the Reds. All this on today's episode.

The Atlanta Braves are 2021 World Series Champions. Atlanta took down Houston by a score of 7-0 in Game 6. Jorge Soler blasted a moonshot en route to collecting World Series MVP honors. How did they get here? What was their key to success? All this (and more) on today's episode.

What can we expect from the Padres now that Bob Melvin is their manager? Melvin will be handed a roster with the most talent he's ever seen. What will the A's do to replace him? Red Sox announcer Jerry Remy passed away after losing his battle with cancer. All this (and more) on today's episode.