Foul Territory

One of the most unique personalities in our sport stops by hours after claiming NL Manager of the Year in his first season running Milwaukee's dugout.

Pat Murphy is simply a gem and he has a Murph line to describe why it doesn't take a former Major Leaguer to be a great skipper.

We also cover updates on some of the top talent on the Brewers, including Willy Adames departing, Brandon Woodruff recovering and Devin Williams following up his playoff performance.

Hosts: Erik Kratz, A.J. Pierzynski, Scott Braun

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Congrats to Pat Murphy and Stephen Vogt for winning a nice lil Manager of the Year award. (2:24)

(12:08) The Cubs acquired Eli Morgan from the Guardians and the Mets traded for Jose Siri from the Rays. Thoughts?

(20:40) Where will Corbin Burnes land?

(25:49) The Brewers massively exceeded win total expectations.

(28:28) Utility man Chris Taylor is the latest Dodger to pile on the Yankees.

(33:51) How much does the specific win total affect the Manager of the Year race?

(36:19) Where will Juan Soto go?! The Yankees don't sound too confident.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun, Erik Kratz

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Which fan bases should be excited about their team's offseason plans? FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal has thoughts--but first, we talk about the problem that the Roki Sasaki posting creates for other international prospects.

Also covered: state of the Pirates with Paul Skenes and are the Mets the frontrunners for Juan Soto?

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Breaking news during our convo with new White Sox Manager Will Venable--Will tells us who his Bench Coach will be.

What are expectations for the 2025 White Sox and what will Venable bring from his time working with Bruce Bochy and the Rangers? Also, why did he pick the Sox over other teams that wanted him?

Venable responds to Garrett Crochet and Luis Robert trade rumors and tells us which players he's spoken with so far.

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Luis Gil and Paul Skenes take Rookie of the Year honors. We debate Skenes v. Merrill one last time and also cover the draft pick the Yankees actually won’t receive for the W. (1:07)

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(14:07) The Dodgers are meeting with Soto. What are the chances he lands there? We also look at which teams haven’t touched free agency much in the last 5 years.

(30:45) Giants front office leader Buster Posey hired some familiae faces to help make the Giants more competitive again. One of the hires was very interesting and could be very helpful with making deals.

Hosts: A.J., Kratz, Braun

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How much $$$ will the top free agents sign for? We roll through a variety of names, including Juan Soto, Blake Snell, Anthony Santander and what does an arm like Blake Treinen get after his brilliant postseason?

(0:00) Kratz contract predictions

(7:33) AJ contract predictions

(9:32) Scott counters AJ's picks & gives 1st of 3 contract predictions

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(16:17) 2 more contract predictions from Scott

Legendary Yankees radio voice John Sterling tells us why he retired but also he might still do some work!

Sterling discusses Dave Sims replacing him to pair with Susyn Waldman on the radio.

He also delivers thoughts on the 2024 Yankees, Juan Soto's free agency and some epic calls of the past.

Hosts: Erik Kratz, AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun

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Ken Rosenthal argues the Blue Jays & Red Sox pursuing Juan Soto doesn't make sense for them. (0:49)

(4:31) While the Orioles moving in the left field fence is a good start to their offseason, Ken counters that landing an ace should be in the cards.

(7:02) Ken explains why the Reds & Royals feel like natural trade partners.

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(10:17) Inside Dish unpacks the complicated Rays future. Their new ballpark now seems unlikely...where will the team permanently end up?

(15:43) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including era adjusted stats in Hall of Fame voting, a plan-B if Soto fall throughs & should Red Sox fans be prepared to be disappointed?

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Will Juan Soto's free agency hold up the market? Leave a rating/review on this pod with your reply and we'll read it on the show!

(3:25) The Reds and Royals were reportedly engaged in trade talks over a swap including Jonathan India and Brady Singer. Also, Nick Martinez accepted the QO from the Reds. Can the Reds afford much else?

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(7:42) More on the Reds, specifically the state of their rotation. 

(13:48) Is the Rays new ballpark deal dead?

(18:25) AJ is plugged in to the scene here in FL. What does he think is going to happen in Tampa Bay?

(20:40) The Mets reportedly offered Juan Soto how much???

(26:00) What does the Brusdar Graterol shoulder surgery news mean for that LA bullpen?

(27:44) The O’s are moving the left field fences in after moving them back too far! Minute Maid Park is no longer thy name in Houston!

(34:59) BetMGM futures look at which MLB state could be victorious in 2025.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun, Erik Kratz

Liam Hendriks is back! He tells us about his recovery from TJ surgery and excitement level about pitching for the Red Sox in 2025.

What does meeting with Juan Soto indicate to Liam about the Sox? 

Liam also reflects on the A’s moving and how much baseball is going to miss that passionate fan base.

Hosts: Erik Kratz, Todd Frazier, Scott Braun

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