WAKE and RAKE Podcast

Boring week in baseball? The Rafael Devers, Carlos Correa, and Trevor Bauer developments say otherwise. Mets and Correa deal could reportedly be imploding. Trevor Bauer is a free agent...where will he land? Plus, we have a Q&A Mailbag.

(4:05) Mets-Carlos Correa deal imploding? ... (11:45) Rafael Devers extension details ... (16:23) Dodgers release Trevor Bauer ... (22:08) Potential landing spots for Bauer ... (27:57) Way-too-early 2023 storyline predictions ... (34:50) Q&A Mailbag

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Is Carlos Correa actually underrated? Will and Danny dive into the 13-year mega-deal with San Francisco and what the Giants do with Brandon Crawford. Will texts with Crawford live on the show. Also, are the Dodgers gearing up for a run at Shohei Ohtani? Who else is still available?

(2:20) Why players are signing earlier and for longer ... (7:03) Carlos Correa contract details ... (14:58) What this means for Brandon Crawford ... (17:51) Giants depth chart ... (23:04) Dodgers have been oddly quiet ... (25:12) Brandon Crawford texts Will live on the show ... (29:15) Will's brilliant idea for Dodger fans with Carlos Correa ... (31:15) Trea Turner vs. Carlos Correa ... (33:15) Carlos Rodon update ... (35:18) Blue Jays make two significant signings ... (38:31) Remaining unsigned free agents

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The San Diego Padres came in and completely stole Xander Bogaerts away from the Red Sox and rest of the league. How did this happen? What other teams were involved? Pete Abraham, Red Sox beat reporter with the Boston Globe, joins the show to dive into all the details.

(1:24) Immediate reaction to Xander Bogaerts signing ... (8:03) Get to know Padres owner Peter Seidler ... (13:05) Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe joins the show ... (16:11) Red Sox missed their chance in Spring Training ... (22:13) Padres edging the Dodgers? ... (22:56) Red Sox were not even in the running at the end ... (25:27) What this means for Rafael Devers ... (29:20) Is Trevor Story the answer at shortstop? ... (36:10) Could John Henry sell the team? ... (40:10) What Masataka Yoshida brings to Boston

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Aaron Judge is a New York Yankee for life. But, what now? Are the San Francisco Giants shifting their eyes to Carlos Correa? How about the Padres? Plus, Will Middlebrooks receives a text from Xander Bogaerts live on the show and has an intriguing update.

(0:54) Reaction to Aaron Judge contract ... (13:28) Xander Bogaerts update ... (19:59) Yankees still have serious roster holes ... (26:24) Cardinals find Yadier Molina's replacement ... (32:15) Will receives text from Xander Bogaerts live on show ... (32:51) Red Sox bolster bullpen with Kenley Jansen ... (40:56) Remaining free agents

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ESPN Senior MLB Insider Jeff Passan joins the show live from the MLB Winter Meetings in San Diego to detail the latest rumors and news surrounding the MLB Free Agency. Where is Aaron Judge leaning? What are some dark horse teams who could get involved? What do the Dodgers do at shortstop and centerfield now?

(1:35) Trea Turner signing reaction ... (8:20) Contemporary Hall of Fame results are in ... (18:16) ESPN's Jeff Passan joins the show ... (20:33) Why teams are spending at an all-time rate ... (22:40) Making sense of the Red Sox offseason ... (26:32) Aaron Judge: Giants, Yankees, or a dark horse team? ... (31:07) "Carlos Correa is going to get $300 million" ... (35:24) Why intangibles are more important than ever before ... (40:18) Jeff Passan's face of baseball? ... (41:33) The history of Passan's Elmo voice ... (47:53) Must-eats in San Diego

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Jose Trevino became the first New York Yankee ever to win a Platinum Glove this year. There's no better way to celebrate that feat than joining Will and Danny on the podcast. The 2022 All-Star catcher tells us about his experiences with PitchCom, his recruiting pitch to Aaron Judge, and how he showed up to his son's Career Day at school in full uniform.

(4:59) Mike Clevinger signing reaction ... (9:06) Astros sign former MVP Jose Abreu ... (12:58) Aaron Judge seen in San Francisco ... (16:22) Jose Trevino joins the show ... (17:42) Trevino reflects on 2022 season ... (20:38) On being traded to New York ... (21:10) How Joey Gallo handled the NYC pressure ... (22:18) Yankees recruiting pitch to Aaron Judge ... (27:42) Jose Trevino's son's role model is a teammate ... (28:40) Trevino showed up to his son's Career Day in full uniform ... (35:17) Who is the Yankees class clown? ... (40:18) Best player Jose has played with but nobody knows ... (43:18) Best looking player on Yankees? ... (44:15) Why Nestor Cortes should not be a babysitter

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Free agency has begun. Where will Aaron Judge land? How about Jacob deGrom? Justin Verlander? Anthony Rizzo? Will Middlebrooks and Danny Vietti make their free agent predictions.

(0:31) Astros fire key front office members ... (3:55) Expect the Rangers to make noise ... (7:27) Free agent predictions ... (8:05) Aaron Judge: Yankees or Giants? ... (12:40) Surprising Jacob deGrom landing spot ... (18:05) Does Xander Bogaerts leave Boston? ... (25:29) Cubs sign superstar shortstop ... (27:25) Trea Turner to Philly? ... (32:31) New shortstop in Atlanta? ... (35:26) Cy Young pitcher returns to Houston ... (41:39) Dodgers sign a new centerfielder ... (44:41) Rangers make starting pitching splash ... (47:32) Padres bring back familiar face ... (49:40) Baltimore signs All-Star third baseman

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Goodbye 2022 and hello 2023. Before looking ahead to the offseason and free agency, Will Middlebrooks and Danny Vietti reminisce on their favorite memories from the 2022 season; including Mike Trout tipping pitches, Miggy Cabrera's 3K hits, and Cal Raleigh making Mariners history. Also, congrats to the Houston Astros on winning the 2022 World Series.

(4:04) Astros win 2022 World Series ... (5:33) Who had better decade: Nationals or Dodgers? ... (7:45) SEC football environment vs. Fenway Park ... (13:05) Appreciating the Phillies' surprise postseason run ... (19:55) Dusty Baker is the big winner ... (22:45) Looking ahead to Phillies offseason ... (26:13) Detailing the Astros recipe for success ... (28:43) Favorite moments from the 2022 season ... (36:23) Biggest breakout player from 2022 ... (40:46) Elon Musk ruining Twitter?

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The 2022 World Series matchup is set. The cinderella story Phillies will look to hoist their first trophy since 2008, while the Astros look to prove the haters wrong by winning their first since the infamous 2017 sign-stealing World Series. Will Middlebrooks and Danny Vietti break down the epic matchup, analyze the data, and make their predictions.

(2:35) World Series start time and date ... (3:04) Astros dynasty? ... (5:05) Danny pegged the Phillies back in July? ... (7:57) Will's boss story about playing with Bryce Harper ... (12:02) Did Bob Melvin and the Padres choke away the NLCS? ... (19:59) Astros' greatest strength ... (22:26) Why Hector Neris and Jose Alvarado could play huge roles ... (29:00) Phillies need a short series ... (34:23) Is Aaron Judge leaving New York? ... (37:08) Looking back at our preseason World Series predictions ... (38:37) Matching up Phillies and Astros ... (40:05) World Series prediction ... (45:02) Halloween costume plans

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IT'S TIME! Playoff time! Will and Danny dive into each playoff matchup and fill out their brackets live on the show, including World Series picks. Brooksy is rolling with a familiar World Series matchup, but Danny is putting his money on a wild card team. But, what happens in between? October baseball, here we come!

(3:30) Playoff bracket preview ... (4:43) Guardians-Rays preview ... (9:51) Mariners-Blue Jays preview ... (14:35) Phillies-Cardinals preview ... (19:01) Padres-Mets preview ... Yankees ALDS preview ... (28:30) Astros ALDS preview ... (30:08) Braves NLDS preview ... (33:34) Dodgers NLDS preview ... (38:22) LCS preview ... (43:45) World Series predictions

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