Baseball Trade Values Podcast

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) break down recent transactions and news, including recent site updates, the Julio Rodriguez extension and Fernando Tatis Jr. suspension. Then, they discuss front office movement for the Angels, Tigers and Rangers.

Links:

BTV Highest/Lowest: https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/players/

Rosenthal: After surprising PED tests, MLB players fight to clear their names ($) https://theathletic.com/2011799/2020/08/21/rosenthal-after-surprising-ped-tests-mlb-players-fight-to-clear-their-names/

Rosenthal: MLB adjusts rules on controversial PED: ‘The world of anti-doping scientists really needs to figure this out’ ($) https://theathletic.com/3256364/2022/04/20/mlb-changes-ped-oral-turinabol-dhcmt/

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this solo episode, Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) provides a programming update and explains how the model performed for the 2022 deadline. Then, he breaks down the Juan Soto deal and the four trades rejected by the model.

Links:

Bitzer: Key Takeaways from the 2022 Deadline https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/key-takeaways-from-the-2022-deadline/

Iversen: BTV 2022 Trade Deadline Roundup https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/btv-2022-mlb-trade-deadline-roundup/

Hyde (and Iversen): 2022 MLB Trade Deadline Winners and Losers https://youtu.be/r3koRk4gV4Y

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) break down pre-deadline trades, including Luis Castillo and Andrew Benintendi. Then, they discuss other news and rumors and give their last predictions before the deadline.

Links:

BTV History: https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/history/

BTV Background: https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/background/

David Roth Rockies tweet: https://twitter.com/david_j_roth/status/1553446519294099456?s=20&t=4myp5LH2-G-DpF8xkE2Dzg

Woo: Should the Cardinals trade for Juan Soto? Breaking down the reasons for — and against — it ($) https://theathletic.com/3444195/2022/07/25/cardinals-juan-soto-mlb-trade-deadline/

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) discuss whether the Red Sox, Marlins and Angels will buy or sell. Then, they review the Daniel Vogelbach trade and other news, as well as Luis Castillo trade proposals and more Juan Soto musings.

Links:

Iversen: 2022 Trade Deadline Primer https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/2022-mlb-trade-deadline-primer/

Rosecrans: Luis Castillo’s trade value - Nine proposed deals for the Reds’ right-hander ($) https://theathletic.com/3438908/2022/07/21/luis-castillo-reds-trade/

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) break down the massive Juan Soto news. Then, they review the latest trades and rumors and discuss potential bubble teams.

Links:

Rosenthal: Juan Soto rejects $440 million offer; Nationals will entertain trade proposals ($) https://theathletic.com/3427987/2022/07/16/juan-soto-nationals-contract-offer/

Iversen: Juan Soto is Untradeable https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/juan-soto-is-untradeable/

Iversen: 2022 Trade Deadline Primer https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/2022-mlb-trade-deadline-primer/

* Apologies for audio issues this episode, we will do our best to fix them for next time! *

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) break down the June player updates. Then, they discuss a MLB.com article about each team's top trade chip.

Links:

MLB.com: 1 trade chip for each team https://www.mlb.com/news/mlb-trade-candidates-for-each-team-in-2022

Bitzer: Should the Red Sox Sell? https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/should-the-red-sox-sell/

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) break down some minor trade and transactions and the current state of the Robinson Cano-Jarred Kelenic trade. Then, they discuss yet another questionable Jim Bowden article and explain the first round of value updates.

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Bowden: 5 MLB trades I’d like to see in May, including a Xander Bogaerts deal ($) https://theathletic.com/3303843/2022/05/11/early-mlb-trades-buyers-sellers/

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) break down a few trades, transactions and injuries, as well as another Jim Bowden trade proposal article. Then, they discuss April's hottest and coldest hitters, and preview upcoming value updates.

Links:

Bitzer: This Trade in History - Christian Yelich to the Brewers https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/this-trade-in-history-christian-yelich-to-the-brewers/

Bowden: Eight likely landing spots in a trade for A’s starter Frankie Montas ($) https://theathletic.com/3263689/2022/04/22/bowden-eight-likely-landing-spots-in-a-trade-for-as-starter-frankie-montas/

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) break down a handful of late-spring trades and extensions. Then, they celebrate the 50th episode of the podcast by looking back at some of the most significant trades over the last few years.

Link:

Iversen: BTV 2021-22 Offseason Roundup https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/btv-2021-22-offseason-roundup/

Welcome back to the Baseball Trade Values Podcast! In this episode, founder John Bitzer (@johnbitzer2) and Associate Editor Joshua Iversen (@jive_mlb) break down some Spring Training transactions, including the Craig Kimbrel trade and Ketel Marte extension, as well as some that have yet to happen. Then, they discuss value updates due to injury and prospect performance.

Link:

Longenhagen:

Top 39 Prospects: San Diego Padres (Angeles blurb) https://blogs.fangraphs.com/top-39-prospects-san-diego-padres/

McCaffrey: Red Sox mailbag, part 2 (Montas proposal) ($) https://theathletic.com/3217658/2022/03/31/righty-bats-lefty-bats-and-how-many-of-each-you-really-need-to-have-red-sox-mailbag-part-2/

Bitzer: Overpays, Underpays, and Questionable Deals in the Free Agent Market https://www.baseballtradevalues.com/overpays-underpays-and-questionable-deals-in-the-free-agent-market/