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Tim and Ken open up the show by talking about the World Baseball Classic and why baseball fans should be excited for the international tournament that starts this week. Then in the mailbag...
-Why do clubs consider Spring Training game results in position battles?
-How can MLB avoid another lockout in 2026?
-Is there a way to incentivize contract extensions to keep players from moving?
-Will MLB rescind rules if they don't achieve their intended affect?
-Will teams change the way they scout and develop players based on new rules?
-Will expansion to Nashville receive pushback from the Braves or Reds?
-Do the Padres have enough pitching depth to contend and will they add more?
Those questions and more! To be a part of next week's episode call the voicemail at 646-543-7072 or email [email protected].
Follow Ken on Twitter: @Ken_Rosenthal
Follow Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMaster
Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Tim and Ken open up the show by talking about the World Baseball Classic and why baseball fans should be excited for the international tournament that starts this week. Then in the mailbag...
-Why do clubs consider Spring Training game results in position battles?
-How can MLB avoid another lockout in 2026?
-Is there a way to incentivize contract extensions to keep players from moving?
-Will MLB rescind rules if they don't achieve their intended affect?
-Will teams change the way they scout and develop players based on new rules?
-Will expansion to Nashville receive pushback from the Braves or Reds?
-Do the Padres have enough pitching depth to contend and will they add more?
Those questions and more! To be a part of next week's episode call the voicemail at 646-543-7072 or email [email protected].
Follow Ken on Twitter: @Ken_Rosenthal
Follow Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMaster
Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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