Alden Gonzalez and Buster discuss the Los Angeles Dodgers signing Roki Sasaki, what the Dodgers are getting in Sasaki, a big blow for the Padres, who’s mad about the Sasaki signing with the Dodgers, and whose anger over the signing is valid? 

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4:54 Alden Gonzalez

22:31 Bleacher Tweets

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Tim Kurkjian, Dave Schoenfield and Buster discuss the passing of Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker, the Mets growing impatient with Pete Alonso, feedback from Roki Saski’s meetings, and which team is confusing them the most. Then, Hembo on his air-tight Hall of Fame case for Andruw Jones, why the Orioles should chase Pablo López and a surprise team he sees emerging. 

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8:33 Tim Kurkjian & David Schoenfield

32:04 Hembo

35:04 Part of Bob Ueker's HOF speech

49:19 Bleacher Tweets

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Hembo and Buster discuss the Red trading for Gavin Lux, which team needs to sign Alex Bregman the most, which team is an obvious rebuild candidate, if the Mariners could sign Pete Alonso, and Chase Utley’s Hall of Fame case. Then, new Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Walker Buehler stops by to talk about his first time in free agency, landing in Boston, his rough 2024 season, when it came together in the playoffs for him, and what he was thinking before closing out the World Series. Later, Jake Peavy on his top three starting rotations, which teams need to sign Jack Flaherty, and his Hall of Fame-hopeful friends Billy Wagner and CC Sabathia.

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Jesse Rogers fills in for a vacationing Buster Olney. He is first joined by Jeff Passan to discuss the Roki Sasaki sweepstakes and what will be the deciding factor for Sasaki with all the money being equal. Then, Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo stops by to talk about Arizona signing Corbin Burnes, when he became aware of Burnes’ interest, his Opening Day decision, if the team will trade a starting pitcher, and bringing in Josh Naylor.

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0:00 Jeff Passan

16:38 Torey Lovullo

29:58 Bleacher Tweets

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Buster, Tim Kurkjian and David Schoenfield assemble and reveal their 10 best MLB teams of all-time. Unsurprisingly, there was some disagreement! Later, Sarah Langs shares her 3 best MLB teams of all-time. 

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0:00 10 best MLB teams of all-time

35:06 Sarah Langs

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Jesse Rogers and Alden Gonzalez join Buster to discuss MLB’s study on pitching injuries, how chasing pitches in the offseason is a big problem, players and teams benefitting from the current system, and who can drive change on this issue. Then, Jesse evaluates the Cubs trading Cody Bellinger to the Yankees and trading for Kyle Tucker from the Astros. Next, Alden talks about Brian Cashman’s successful post-Juan Soto pivot, the Braves needing a starter, if the Mariners will trade Luis Castillo for offensive help, the Dodgers’ offseason strategy, the Padres getting creative, and the Yankees still needing lineup protection for Aaron Judge.

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Jesse Rogers, David Schoenfield and Buster discuss what (other than money) motivated Juan Soto to sign with the Mets, Soto's opportunity to be the greatest Met ever, whether there was friction between Soto and other Yankee players, the Red Sox trading for Garrett Crochet, Alex Bregman's success at Fenway Park, the Orioles remaining oddly quiet, and where Cody Bellinger, Kyle Tucker and Bregman will begin the 2025 season.

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4:38 Jesse Rogers & David Schoenfield

34:37 Bleacher Tweets

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Hembo and Buster discuss why Hembo thinks Juan Soto is not overpaid, why he doesn’t love the Yankees signing Max Fried, the Blue Jays trading for Andres Gimenez, the Cubs bizarrely fielding offers for Saya Suzuki and Cody Bellinger, and likely destinations for Nolan Arenado. Then, Jorge Castillo talks about the Yankees’ starting rotation, who could be traded from that rotation, a need at first base, the Mets looking for a starting pitcher, and why the Red Sox may have to go all-in on Corbin Burnes.

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3:12 Hembo

19:14 Jorge Castillo

30:55 Bleacher Tweets

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Alden Gonzalez and Buster discuss whether the Astros will sign Alex Bregman or Kyle Tucker long term, the Yankees and Red Sox are competing for the same guys over the next few weeks, and the Blue Jays’ championship window fizzling. Then, ESPN exec and "Til Death Do Us Part" Mets fan Pete McConville stops by share his reaction to the Juan Soto signing and why he's ready to be a part of the new Evil Empire.

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2:06 Alden Gonzalez

21:52 Headlines & Highlights

24:11 Mets fan Pete McConville

31:23 Bleacher Tweets

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Jeff Passan and Buster react to Juan Soto signing a 15-year, $765 million deal with the New York Mets. The guys discuss the power of Steve Cohen’s bank account, Cohen becoming what the other owners feared, the Yankees missing out on Soto, Shohei Ohtani’s contract looking like a bargain, if Alex Bregman could make it as a Yankee, the litmus test for Boston and feeling bad for Toronto. Then, Eduardo Pérez stops by to talk about Cohen securing his Picasso in right field, how Soto and Lindor will mesh, and how Soto’s departure could impact Aaron Judge in the Yankee lineup. Plus, Eduardo on Dave “The Cobra” Parker and Dick Allen’s selection for the Hall of Fame. Later, Buster rifles through more signings, including additions to the Orioles.

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2:15 Jeff Passan

26:11 Eduardo Pérez

40:43 Buster on those other signings

43:22 Bleacher Tweets

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