Baseball Isn’t Boring

Not every free agent has to be at the level of Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Blake Snell. But that doesn't mean there aren't some names who are going to be inked in the coming week(s) who will be key pieces of winning teams. That's why Ed Hand is here to offer up six players who your club can sign that will likely make an under-the-radar difference heading into 2024.

Things have officially kicked off in Nashville, with the baseball world converging for the Winter Meetings. Baseball Isn't Boring will have you covered every step of the way, starting with some great conversations with Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith about the team that might be the straw that stirs the offseason drink - the Toronto Blue Jays. Also, thanks to free agent expert Ed Hand we deliver five players your team might sign that won't get a press conference but will help win ballgames. Let us help you guide us through the craziest week of the MLB offseason, starting with this podcast.

'Tis the season to find baseball books for your baseball-loving friends, family and loved ones. And that's why Baseball Isn't Boring is here for you. Bradfo catches up with friend of the podcast actor Nate Corddry - a baseball book expert - to offer the absolute best list of baseball-themed books you can secure heading into the holiday season. Nate doesn't disappoint, going into detail why he believes there are some baseball books that should separate themselves from the rest.

Baseball Isn't Boring goes international as STAT's Liam Skiffington returns from Dubai after covering the Baseball United All -Star Showcase last week. Liam sits down with Baseball United West All-Star, Connor Panas. The two explore Baseball United's impact across the world, Connor's experience sharing the field with MLB legends like Robinson Cano, and the future of the league.

Former Angels GM and current Mariners POBO Jerry Dipoto sits down with Bradfo to discuss how Mike Trout's 2014 extension before his third full season in the big leagues impacted Dipoto's decision to approach Julio Rodriguez even sooner and lock him up long-term following his electric Rookie of the Year campaign in 2022

With the news that the Brewers on the verge of signing prospect Jackson Chourio to an historic eight-year deal, Bradfo gives you three conversations with general managers who have taken the dive into inking youngsters to long-term deals. Atlanta's Alex Anthopolous, Arizona's Mike Hazen and Seattle's Jerry Dipoto all give unique insight into how they viewed the commitment to players like Ronald Acuna Jr., Corbin Carroll and Julio Rodriguez. It's the ultimate guide to contract extensions.

Appearing on 'Dukes & Bell' on 92.9 The Game in Atlanta, Bradfo told the guys the pitcher and player the Braves should be targeting is friend of Baseball Isn't Boring Dylan Cease. The conversation turned to how teams like Atlanta should be targeting the right players to get their ultimate goal, not worrying too much about what you might be sacrificing in the future. Oh, and there is, of course, some Shohei Ohtani talk.

105.3 The Fan's Mike Bacsik of The K&C Masterpiece's "Baseball Nuggets" Segment discusses Dayton Moore's comments how the Rangers decided to go all-in at the trade deadline

Royals POBO & Rangers Senior Advisor Dayton Moore sits down with Bradfo to discuss how the Winter Meetings has evolved, the pressure of needing to make a splash, and how he managed to land Royals Legend Joakim Soria in the Rule 5 Draft

Dayton Moore has won three World Series - one each with the Braves, Royals and now Rangers. After serving at Kansas City's general manager for their title team, he now is Texas' GM Chris Young's right-hand man with the Rangers. Moore joined Bradfo to offer insight into how the Rangers orchestrated their World Series-winning season, taking us behind the scenes with key moments and moves in the Texas front office. He also explains how and why baseball has changed when it comes to pulling off trades and sometimes being paralyzed by too much information. There is also a look behind the curtain when it comes to what life is like at the Winter Meetings for the chief decision-makers.