Baseball Bar-B-Cast

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Prospect Bar-B-Cast – MLB Draft Lottery Reaction, and Top Draft Prospects Dec 06, 2023

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The MLB Draft Lottery took place in Nashville yesterday with the Cleveland Guardians claiming the top pick. Jake, Jordan and Mike Ferrin talk about the controversy of the draw, before providing a big picture look at the talent of next year’s draft class. Then, the guys break down the top-end college players that we should all keep our eyes on this season, including JJ Wetherholt, Travis Bazzana, Chase Burns, Jac Caglianone, Brody Brecht and more.

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Yankees Closer to Soto, Orioles Closer to Kimbrel, and Another Winter Meetings Mailbag with Andy McCullough Dec 06, 2023

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The Yankees are close to landing outfielder Juan Soto from the San Diego Padres. Jake and Jordan talk about what this move would do for the Yankees both offensively and defensively. Then, the guys talk about why Craig Kimbrel would be a useful addition for the Orioles should he land there, before answering more of your Winter Meetings-themed questions with special guest Andy McCullough from The Athletic.

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Dave Roberts Comments on Ohtani, The Red Sox Trade Alex Verdugo to the Yankees, and Erick Fedde Signs with the White Sox Dec 06, 2023

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Did Dave Roberts ruin the Dodgers chances of signing Shohei Ohtani by mentioning that they caught up with Shohei Ohtani during his presser today? Jake and Jordan discuss, and compare Ohtani’s unique free agency with the chaos that was Aaron Judge’s free agency last off-season. Then, the guys break down the trade that will see Alex Verdugo don the Yankees pinstripes, and talk about former KBO MVP Erick Fedde signing with the Chicago White Sox.

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We Finally Have Shohei Ohtani News! PLUS a Tuesday Morning Mailbag at the Winter Meetings Dec 05, 2023

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It’s Day 3 of the Winter Meetings and we finally have a crumb of news in the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes! The megastar free agent is believed to have met with the Blue Jays in Florida earlier this week which suggests that Toronto will be a key player in his decision. Jake and Jordan discuss how notable this meeting is and why this leak won’t hurt the Blue Jays chances of acquiring Ohtani. Then, the guys read through some of your Winter Meetings-themed mailbag questions.

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Winter Meetings Shenanigans with Vinnie Pasquantino (and Jeff Passan) Dec 05, 2023

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Royals first baseman and best friend of the show Vinnie Pasquantino stops by the Baseball Bar-B-Cast set for an in-depth chat about his off-season routine, his recovery from injury, how he found out that he won Player of the Week in 2022, a possible return to LIDOM, his relationship with Shohei Ohtani, his upcoming wedding, and a whole lot more. Plus, a couple of cameo appearances from Steven Brault and Jeff Passan.

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Jordan Reacts to the Mariners Trade LIVE From the Winter Meetings Dec 04, 2023

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It’s Day One of the Winter Meetings in Nashville and the action has already begun! Jake and Jordan react to the big trade that dropped last night involving Jordan’s beloved Seattle Mariners and the Atlanta Braves, and ponder what prompted the Mariners to make this move. Then, the guys talk about funny things that they saw at the hotel bar last night and preview some of the moves that might be going down later this week.

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Sonny Gray Signs with the Cardinals and Other Transactions, PLUS Free Agency Mad Libs and Let’s Talk Yamamoto Dec 01, 2023

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Veteran starter Sonny Gray has signed a three-year, $75 Million deal with the St Louis Cardinals. Jake and Jordan break down what this signing means for both parties, before digging into several other transactions from around the league. Then, the guys play a game of Free Agency Mad Libs in which they each pull a player’s name and a team name out of a hat and make an argument for why that player will sign with that team. Finally, the guys touch on the latest Yoshinobu Yamamoto news and welcome the Oakland Ballers into the Pioneer League.

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Prospect Bar-B-Cast – Designing A Juan Soto Trade, Jackson Chourio Extension Buzz, and The Process of Compiling A Prospect List Nov 29, 2023

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Jake Mintz is joined by Eric Longenhagen from FanGraphs to talk through what a potential Juan Soto trade might look like, and the types of prospects that teams may have to give up to land him. Then, they discuss the possible contract extension for Brewers prospect Jackson Chourio, and break down the process of compiling a prospect list.

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The MEGA Shohei Ohtani Free Agency Special Nov 27, 2023

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Shohei Ohtani is one of the most fascinating and prodigious talents in baseball history…and he is currently a free agent. Jake and Jordan break down everything we know about this enigmatic superstar both as a player, and as a person, and attempt to contextualize his cultural and emotional impact in both the United States and Japan. Then, the guys list every prospective landing spot for Ohtani and break down why he could possibly sign there, before reading through all the Ohtani-related e-mails that have inundated their inbox.

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The 2023 MLB Time Capsule Nov 24, 2023

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Jake and Jordan cap off the 2023 MLB calendar by building a time capsule and filling it with physical items that represent various memorable moments of the season.

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