Spring training games are finally here and they don’t count, but they absolutely matter. Adam Weinrib and FanSided MLB insider Robert Murray (boots on the ground in Arizona) break down what to watch over the next month: the prospects we’re about to overreact to, the position battles that will shape Opening Day rosters, and the new faces in new places that will define camp.

Then we dig into the prospect buzz — including the Yankees’ flamethrower Carlos Lagrange — plus breakout candidates, rotation competitions like San Diego’s, and the best spring training parks to visit.

00:00 Spring training games are here!

01:10 Quick housekeeping: schedule, Discord, newsletter

02:55 New faces in new places: who Robert’s excited to watch

04:22 Alonso in Baltimore + Polanco at first base in Queens

05:55 Sneaky “new home” watch: Angels pitching intrigue

06:21 Prospects getting real looks early in camp

06:57 Carlos Lagrange hype + Connor Griffin + Kevin McGonigle

08:22 Split-squad chaos: will Connor Griffin travel?

10:25 The Lagrange dilemma: bullpen weapon vs starter future

13:12 How the Yankees should handle him (and why it’s tricky)

16:29 Breakout pick: Brewers’ Kyle Harrison — why Milwaukee believes

18:26 Position/rotation battles to watch: Padres + Walker Buehler angle

20:30 Favorite spring training venues (AZ + FL)

22:03 Wrap: what we’re tracking all month + upcoming shows

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