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Phillies President Of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski, GM Sam Fuld, and newly re-signed Aaron Nola meets with the Philadelphia and National Media to discuss his contract, decision to re-sign with the Phillies, what convinced him to come back, and who the Phillies are looking to add as the offseason rolls on

Within the lengthy conversation between Bradfo and White Sox senior pitching consultant Brian Bannister was the thought process behind Chicago's dealing of pitcher Aaron Bummer to the Braves in exchange for Michael Soroka, Jared Shuster, Braden Shewmake, Nicky Lopez and Riley Gowens. Bannister goes into detail when it comes to what the White Sox saw in some of the trade's key pieces, while explaining how his voice was heard. To listen to the entire podcast, click here.

What is the most unappreciated pitch in baseball? What is the thing that should make Japanese pitchers attractive to major league teams? How did the White Sox' trade of Aaron Bummer come about? And why Andrew Bailey is going to be a perfect fit in Boston. We have all that and more with Bradfo once again sitting down with White Sox senior pitching advisor Brian Bannister. If you want to be educated on all things pitching heading into the Hot Stove season, this is the podcast for you.

In another excellent episode of WBC Central, Shawn Spradling sits down with one of the most-talked about managers in the World Baseball Classic - and a candidate for the skipper's position with the Padres - Benji Gil. The guys reflect on the electric month of March, Gil's path to this point and how he views this latest potential opportunity. Gil is a guy to get to know and that's exactly what this podcast helps you accomplish.

Step into the world of baseball greatness as Liam Skiffington of STAT (Saturday's Think About This) sits down with the iconic Billy Wagner, widely regarded as the greatest left handed closer in baseball history. With an impressive 68.1% of votes last year, the 2024 Hall of Fame ballot could be the moment Wagner solidifies his legacy. Liam and Billy engage in a captivating dialogue about Wagner's Hall of Fame case, offering a unique perspective on the yearly ballot ritual. Beyond the stats, they delve into Wagner's current role as a high school coach, share anecdotes from the Major League bullpen, and unveil Wagner's personal ranking of the Top 5 closers of all time.

Bradfo and Alex Speier reunite to offer the best MVP voting breakdown you are going to find, with Alex explaining in detail why he voted like he did.

On the day the first real trade is made - with Aaron Bummer going to the Braves - we have so much to talk about. Bradfo catches up with The Godfather, Joe Kelly, to go behind the scenes of the chaos at his house, how he is viewing free agency and how much it is going to cost Shohei Ohtani for No. 17 if both land with the Dodgers. Bradfo and Alex Speier also reunite to offer the best MVP voting breakdown you are going to find, with Alex explaining in detail why he voted like he did.

Former Mets GM Zack Scott - now of Four Rings Sports Solutions - had a lot of fascinating takes on the state of baseball, offering his thoughts on Brian Cashman's rant on analytics, how teams are approaching this new world of information, and why Carlos Mendoza is a really, really good hire for New York. And then there was his revelations when it came to the 2021 Trade Deadline deal involving Javy Baez and Pete Crow-Armstrong. Scott gives us a behind-the-scenes look at what transpired in that deal, the reasoning behind it and how it all evolved. To listen to Bradfo's entire conversation with Scott, click here.

Former Mets general manager Zack Scott - who now runs Four Rings Sports Solutions - joins Bradfo to dive into his experiences working for the Red Sox, Mets and now for a variety of organizations from all kinds of sports. There is talk of team-building, the controversy that surrounds the analytical world of baseball these days, his thoughts on the Mets new manager, and some behind-the-scenes revelations when it comes to one memorable trade. If you want to understand the world of major league front offices, this is the podcast for you.

Gerrit Cole was the best pitcher in baseball this season. It's why the Yankees starter is the perfect guy to reflect on what pitching in the major leagues has been like this season. Bradfo sat down with Cole to get his thoughts on how the world of baseball has changed over the last few months, with some incredible insight into a subtle reason why hitters might have an unexpected advantage. If you want to know how the best of the best views life on the mound these days, listen to this podcast.