Baseball Isn’t Boring

Fresh off signing a two-year deal with the Phillies, reliever Matt Strahm joins Bradfo to discuss how he landed with Philadelphia, his thoughts on what he left behind in Boston, the state of baseball free agency and spending, and a tutorial in navigating the world of baseball cards. Oh yeah, and he has some pretty strong opinions on MLB's new rule changes. It's a good listen from a soon-to-be fan favorite in Philly.

Another big-name shortstop has come off the board. First it was Trea Turner. Then it was Xander Bogaerts. And now ... Carlos Correa. The former Astro and Twin has agreed to a 13-year, $360 million deal with the Giants, sending shockwaves through an already crazy Hot Stove season. Bradfo breaks it all down. What does this mean for the Giants? What does this mean for the National League West? What does this mean for Dansby Swanson? What does this mean for the remaining free agents? And, now, which division is actually the best of the bunch. It has been a wild month, with the Correa offering the latest reminder.

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo raised his heart-rate by joining to Bradfo for a look at how he is going to take on financial juggernauts San Diego and the Dodgers. Along with a preview of the motivational speeches Lovullo is planning to deliver his team, the former NL Manager of the Year explains how he has adjusted over recent years. He also tells a great Studio 54 story. Lovullo never disappoints.

When it comes to front office decision-makers who needed to be interviewed after the week at the Winter Meetings, at the top of the list is Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom. Sure enough, that's who Bradfo sits down with in a lengthy Baseball Isn't Boring conversation. Bloom goes into detail about what happened with the Xander Bogaerts negotiations, how the free agent market impacted the Red Sox' approach, and how he currently views his next big challenge, signing Rafael Devers. It's a great way to spend a piece of your day.

Bradfo is once again joined by free agent correspondent Ed Hand to take a look at the remaining MLB free agents after a frenetic week at the Winter Meetings. Rodon vs. Bassitt. Correa vs. Swanson. Alfaro vs. The Field. The Hot Stove debates and analysis is just getting going. It's a great way to start your week.

Bradfo joined the guys at 97.3 The Fan in San Diego to give the what's what when it comes to what the folks in Southern California can expect when it comes to their new shortstop, Xander Bogaerts.

It's another Players Only podcast, with Rich Hill returning to give the what's what when it comes to the realities of playing in different Major League Baseball markets. One instance Hill and Bradfo jump into is the differences that will be facing Xander Bogaerts as he transitions from Boston to San Diego. Hill offers unique perspective on the differences that players have to face when playing in a variety of markets. It's a perspective that you are going to want to hear.

Day 3 of the MLB Winter Meetings started with the big Aaron Judge agreement. But not too long after the news regarding the Yankees slugger came word that closer Kenley Jansen had agreed to a two-year, $16 million deal with the Red Sox. So, what should we make of Jansen at this point in his career? Also, exactly how should we rate Jansen's former Atlanta teammate Dansby Swanson as he tries to find a team for 2023? Bradfo sits down with MLB.com's Mark Bowman - a longtime Braves beat writer - to dissect both players. If you want to be in the know, you're going to want to listen.

The offseason's biggest domino has fallen thanks to Aaron Judge's nine-year deal with the Yankees. Bradfo is on the scene at the Winter Meetings in San Diego, getting immediate reaction from MLB.com Yankees beat writer Bryan Hoch and MLB Network's Sean Casey. It is timely. It is powerful. It is anything but boring.

Rick Porcello has pitched alongside Max Scherzer, Justin Verlander and, the newest Texas Ranger, Jacob deGrom. And while it was just one season, deGrom left as impactful of an impression on Porcello of any of his former teammates. That is evident in listening to the former Tiger, Red Sox and Met talk about deGrom. If you're a Rangers fan and you want to get excited about your new ace, these few minutes are worth a listen.