MLB.com’s Anthony Castrovince (@castrovince) and Richard Justice (@RichardJustice) dive into the beginning of Hot Stove season with the latest news from the week including Stephen Strasburg opting out of his deal with the Nationals, Aroldis Chapman staying put in the Bronx and whether JD Martinez will still be the Red Sox DH at the end of the day.  Plus, the guys break down what Carlos Beltran brings to the Mets, the Gold Glove winners, and of course they check out what’s in the mailbag.

Here comes the Hot Stove season

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MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince (@castrovince) and Richard Justice (@RichardJustice) explore some of the young players who are making an impact during the 2020 Spring Training season so far. Plus, the guys discuss their thoughts about players being "mic'd up" during game play. Also, it's Monday, so the mailbag is open!

Which young players are standing out this spring?

MLB.com’s Anthony Castrovince (@castrovince) and Richard Justice (@RichardJustice) discuss Chris Sale's flexor strain in his left elbow and how it could affect the Red Sox in the short and long term. Plus, the guys talk about which young stars could follow Christian Yelich and Yoan Moncada by signing an extension with their team

Chris Sale has a flexor strain; Young stars in line for extensions

Christian Yelich reportedly gets record extension from Brewers; Chris Sale injures elbow

MLB.com’s Anthony Castrovince (@castrovince) and Richard Justice (@RichardJustice) discuss Christian Yelich and the Brewers reportedly agreeing to a team-record, seven-year extension that will keep him with the Crew through 2028. Plus, Chris Sale injures his elbow and awaits MRI results from Dr. James Andrews.

Christian Yelich reportedly gets record extension from Brewers; Chris Sale injures elbow

MLB.com’s Anthony Castrovince (@castrovince) and Richard Justice (@RichardJustice) discuss Spring Training battles for roster spots, including outfield spots for the Cardinals, Reds and Padres. Plus, the guys discuss MLB's new eligibility rules for the 2020 Olympics that will allow top prospects to participate.

Spring Training roster battles taking shape; Top prospects can participate in 2020 Olympics

MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince (@castrovince) and Richard Justice (@RichardJustice) discuss Spring Training battles for roster spots, including outfield spots for the Cardinals, Reds and Padres. Plus, the guys discuss MLB's new eligibility rules for the 2020 Olympics that will allow top prospects to participate.

Here comes the Hot Stove season

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