Wander Franco just keeps trying new things and we’d like him to stop trying to collect the whole set. We try to block out the Juan Soto rumors because it is all a big tease because we’re pretty sure he’ll stay in NYC. The Trop is a wash for this season so the Rays will actually play in Tampa for the first time – thanks to the Yankee’s spring training facility and $15million. The Great Wall of Baltimore is on the move and Patti does not care for it.  What’s the point of a neutral environment? Premier12 lets us watch some veterans and spot some up and comers while we bide our time for WBC qualifiers. Shohei’s 50th home run ball is a tourist attraction in Taipei, but who gets the record payout? And PIT throws down a heck of an offer for Paul Skene’s rookie debut patch card.  Women baseball players, it’s time time to check in with the new league. Happy birthday, Mr. Pottymouth, our favorite tech support staffer.

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