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Baseball America's Ben Badler delves into Roki Sasaki's influence on the international signing bonus pool and whether MLB should revamp the process.

Badler relates Sasaki's case to other recent Japanese pitchers and shares what to expect from him in 2025, considering concerns about his durability and velocity inconsistencies.

Ben explains the international signing period's dynamics and how Sasaki's potential signing has impacted other international free agents.

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The Athletic's Will Sammon discusses the possibility that top remaining free agents settle for short-term deals with opt-outs. Will this lead to a record-setting annual salary for Pete Alonso?

Will provides the latest on Marcus Stroman’s trade market and touches on the quieter-than-expected market for Jack Flaherty.

FT answers fan questions: Where will Jurickson Profar sign? Is Nolan Arenado destined to stay in St. Louis now?

The guys make way too early bold predictions for the 2025 season, including the Astros' reign in the AL West ending, a future Hall of Famer returning to form, a young star taking the NL MVP title from Shohei Ohtani and a new AL East champion.

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Ken Rosenthal expands on his reporting that Roki Sasaki had an in-person meeting with the Toronto Blue Jays. Will the silver medalists for Shohei Ohtani strike gold? (start of show)

(3:35) Quotes from Fenway Fest in Boston indicate Alex Cora wants Alex Bregman as his second baseman. Will the "incomplete" Red Sox add to their club?

(6:42) Ken argues that it's time for free agents seeking long-term deals (Santander, Flaherty) to consider bridge deals with opt outs.

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(9:49) Ken predicts Pete Alonso's next contract - and isn't blindly throwing darts!

(16:36) Grillin' Ken answers your questions, including how Hall of Fame voters will treat this generation's starting pitching, if a small market team can actually land Sasaki & if the Cubs new normal is staying well below the luxury tax threshold.

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What do we think of the Blue Jays replacing Jordan Romano with Jeff Hoffman and why did other clubs flunk his medicals? (0:17)

(9:14) Anthony Santander is a good player! Why hasn’t he signed yet?

(12:07) After an intriguing bullpen addition, where do the Nationals stack up in the tough National League East?

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(19:44) Tommy Kahnle’s market is heating up. Will he amp up his changeup usage?

(34:57) Roki Sasaki is starting to tell some teams NO. Why didn't the Giants, Yankees and Mets land him?

Hosts: Toddfather, AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe gives us a peek into his offseason so far. 

(5:54) Discussions with new teammate Travis d'Arnaud.

What was it like to see his former battery mate, Patrick Sandoval, sign with the Red Sox for more money? 

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

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How will that Justin Verlander deal go for SF and is the club settling for second (or fourth) fiddle? (00:40) Scott Ostler of the San Francisco Chronicle joins us to talk Giants and then (05:05) the conversation shifts to the Athletics, who are finally spending money—albeit reluctantly.

Ostler delves into John Fisher's continued unpopularity. He also sheds light on the resignation of the "slippery" Dave Kaval as President of the Athletics.

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What does the role of a Sr. Director of Player Development entail? Brian Abraham covers that right at the top and then (05:18) dives into talk of changes/adjustments with prospects.

(15:25) Abraham hits the Garrett Crochet trade return for the White Sox.

(18:15) Who are some Red Sox prospects to watch in 2025? 

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

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Former Gold Glove outfielder and Crush City Territory co-host Josh Reddick discusses his transition into the media world with the FT Network. He evaluates the Astros' offseason after losing key franchise icons, (05:45) considers Alex Bregman's potential fit with an Astros rival, and explains why he believes the Astros still have the talent to win the AL West this season.
(10:35) As a former Athletic, Reddick also offers insights into the team’s move to Sacramento, their recent spending spree, and his personal experiences with team management.

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The Twins should be sold by Opening Day and it sounds like they should've been sold to better caretakers decades ago. Doug Mientkiewicz and AJ tell wild stories that sound worse than minor league conditions today.

Before that, we ask Doug about the Orioles roster and why he felt confident that Juan Soto was switching NY teams.

Hosts: AJ, Toddfather, Kratz, Braun

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Two pitchers from the 2008 World Series champion Phillies swing by FT. Former starting pitcher Joe Blanton talks about his life running a wine vineyard, (02:50) Cliff Lee's stacks of cash for card games, (04:30) Ohtani's opportunity to break his big World Series milestone & much more.

(13:17) Then it's pitcher Brett Myers with thoughts on the modern Big League offense and Juan Soto's BIG deal.

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