Ep. 69 — Well we didn’t see that one coming. Alex and Bobby talk about Manny Machado signing with the San Diego Padres, who get a generational talent because they were willing to actually spend money. What a concept! They also break down why this doesn’t mean that free agency is fixed — despite what Tom Verducci thinks — and learn that Trevor Bauer doesn’t know how to behave around women (that one we did see coming). Finally, they discuss the ethics behind Yahoo’s planned competitor to the Athletic, and read a rave scouting report on Tim Tebow from Mickey Callaway. Baseball is here!

Links:

Tom Verducci on Manny Machado and how Rob Manfred’s boots taste

Rob Manfred also thinks everything is fine, really

What is Yahoo trying to do here?

Tim Tebow is doing baseball things

Songs featured in this episode:

Dijon — “Skin” • Gary Clark Jr. — “Bright Lights” • Anemone — “Sunshine (Back to the Start)” • Westkust — “Cotton Skies” • Booker T. & the M.G.’s — “Green Onions”

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