Adam Copeland is joined by Nationals TV Analyst & Former Giant Kevin Frandsen to talk about some of the new MLB rule changes. Kevin first talks about Juan Soto reportedly turning down a $350 million dollar deal and why it's hard to have a comp for this guy. The guys talk about some of the new rule changes coming to baseball. The biggest ones that have gotten the most publicity is adding a pitch clock and banning shifts. Kevin gives his thoughts on these 2 big ones and how he can see both sides of these new rules. And they talk about why baseball hasn't had a big gambling issue since Pete Rose.

-You can see Kevin on every Washington Nationals TV broadcast

-You can follow him on Twitter @KevinFrandsen

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Adam Copeland is joined by Athletic Raiders Writer Vic Tafur to talk about the Raiders plan for the draft, Josh Jacobs and Derek Carr. Vic was out at the Combine and he talks about how much he enjoys going to the Combine. Vic talks about if he thinks the Raiders will exercise the option for Josh Jacobs. They talk about the Raiders plans in the draft and if there is a position they will focus on early in the NFL Draft. Vic talks about what he think the Raiders will do with Derek Carr and if there is any other QBs they could be interested in.

-You can read all of Vic's great Raiders coverage by visiting: https://theathletic.com/author/vic-tafur

-And you can follow Vic on Twitter @VicTafur

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Adam Copeland is joined by Athletic 49ers Writer Matt Barrows to talk about the 49ers biggest needs this offseason and what's the latest on a Jimmy G trade. GM John Lynch was dropping huge praise on Trey Lance at the Combine this week. Matt talks about the 49ers plans to trade Jimmy G and if the shoulder surgery will have any effect on his trade value. They talk about how QBs still run the league. Matt talks about what are the 49ers biggest needs this offseason in free agency and the draft.

-You can check out all of Matt's great 49ers coverage by visiting: https://theathletic.com/author/matt-barrows/

-You can hear Matt on The Athletic 49ers Podcast "Here's The Catch" by visiting: https://theathletic.com/podcast/18-heres-the-catch/ or wherever you get your podcasts.

-You can follow Matt on Twitter @mattbarrows

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Adam Copeland is joined by Bay Area News Group Writer Kerry Crowley to talk about the MLB Lockout, expectations for Yaz & Jimmy G's shoulder. The guys talk about the MLB Lockout and how it is kinda boring to fans when its mainly rich people fighting over more money. Kerry talks about why he thinks MLB is so resistant to change and how they need to take a page out of the NFL's book. They talk about why Mike Yaztremski could be ready for a bouce-back season. And Kerry gives his thoughts on what Jimmy G's shoulder surgery will do to his trade value.

-You can read Kerry everyday covering the Giants and Bay Area Sports on the Bay Area News Group sites and newspapers.

-You can hear him on the weekend's on KNBR 680/104.5 co-hosting Talkin' Baseball & at night on KNBR Tonight

-And you can follow him on Twitter @KO_Crowley

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Adam Copeland is joined by the radio voice of the San Jose Earthquakes Ted Ramey to preview the upcoming season and life without Wondo. Chris Wondolowski has retired and the big question about this year's Quakes is who is going to step up to fill his role. Ted talks about how it is really hard for someone to step into Wondo's cleats, but the Quakes have some guys who will try. Matias Almeyda is in the last year of his contract and Ted talks about his chances of getting a new deal or if the Quakes might go in a different direction. And they talk about if the team made enough offseason moves to make a deep playoff run.

-You can hear Ted on the call for every Earthquakes game on KNBR 1050.

-You can hear Ted on the "Morning Tide" Sharks podcast wherever you get your podcasts

-You can follow Ted on Twitter @TedRameyMedia

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Adam Copeland is joined by Senior NBA Writer Sam Amick to talk about the biggest stories heading into the final stretch of the NBA regular season. Sam was in Cleveland for All-Star Weekend and said it was great to see the 75th Anniversary guys there and how special it was to see young & old players meet for the first time. Sam talks about who he thinks if the biggest threat to the Suns right now in the NBA. He talks about a team that has a ton of swag that people need to keep an eye on. He talks about the big Nets-76ers trade and what happened in Brooklyn to cause the big deal. They talk about if Kevin Durant ever rethinks about leaving the Warriors. And Sam talks about what's next for LeBron after his comments during All-Star Weekend about wanting to play with his son.

-You can read all of Sam's great NBA coverage by visiting: https://theathletic.com/author/sam-amick/

-You can follow him on Twitter @sam_amick

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Adam Copeland is joined by San Francisco Chronicle Sports Enterprise Writer Connor Letourneau to talk about the Warriors 2nd Half and how health is a big key. Steph Curry showed at the All-Star game why he is one of the top players in the NBA and Connor talks about how special it was to see it live in Cleveland. He talks about how the biggest key to a long Warriors Playoff run is health and Draymond is the man that makes the W's hard to beat. Connor talks about Andrew Wiggins future with the Warriors and how dealing him in the offseason could be the best move for the team. And they talk about what to expect from James Wiseman whenever he returns to the court.

-You can read all of Connor's great work by visiting: https://www.sfchronicle.com/author/connor-letourneau/

-You can follow him on Twitter @Con_Chron

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Adam Copeland is joined Athletic Giants Writer/Host Grant Brisbee to talk about the Giants biggest needs and who needs to step up. The guys talk about how the ongoing labor negotiations seem a lot different from the past because of social media. Grant gives his thoughts on what the Giants biggest needs are. A possible universal DH could make for some interesting options for the Orange and Black. He talks about what to expect from Joey Bart and Heliot Ramos this season. And who could be the new Donovan Solano on this year's team.

-You can read all the great stuff from Grant by visiting: https://theathletic.com/author/grant-brisbee/

-You can listen to Grant & Andrew Baggarly on "Baggs & Brisbee" podcast by visiting: https://theathletic.com/podcast/14-baggs-and-brisbee/ or wherever you get your podcasts

-And you can follow Grant on Twitter @GrantBrisbee

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Adam Copeland is joined by Athletic NBA Podcast Host Dave DuFour to talk about the biggest 2nd half NBA storylines & who won in the 76ers-Nets trade. Dave gives his thoughts on the NBA All-Star game and how the league should reward teams with hosting the game. There is some big storylines heading into the post All-Star break and Dave talks about how the league is kind of wide open right now. He gives his thoughts on how the Clippers & Nuggets could do if they are able to get back some of their injured stars. They talk about the amazing season that DeMar DeRozan is having. And Dave gives his thoughts on who "won" the big 76ers-Nets trade.

-You can hear Dave all over the Athletic Podcast Network

-You can follow him on Twitter @DaveDuFourNBA

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Adam Copeland is joined by Athletic MLB Senior Writer Keith Law to break down the Giants top prospects and what he expects from Joey Bart this season. There are a lot of differing rankings on the Giants and Keith talks about why he ranked their system the way he did. He talks about how it is hard to rank certain players because of the impact Covid had on leagues and players the last few years. He gives his thoughts on the Giants top prospect Marco Luciano and if he is concerned about the size of Luciano. Heliot Ramos is another one of the top Giants prospects and Keith gives his thoughts on if he thinks he should start with the big club this season. And Keith gives his thoughts on what he expects from Joey Bart this season.

-You can read all of Keith's great prospect rankings by visiting: https://theathletic.com/author/keith-law/

-Here is Keith's breakdown of the Giants 2022 prospects: https://theathletic.com/3107258/2022/02/10/giants-top-20-prospect-ranking-for-2022-keith-law-on-san-franciscos-farm-system/

-You can follow him on Twitter @keithlaw

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