Baseball Bar-B-Cast

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Prospect Bar-B-Cast – Colson Montgomery, Abimelec Ortiz and Other Arizona Fall League Standouts Nov 22, 2023

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On this inaugural edition of Prospect Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz, Jordan Shusterman and Mike Ferrin break down this year’s standouts from the Arizona Fall League, such as Colson Montgomery, Jackson Jobe, Ricky Tiedemann, Abimelec Ortiz, and a whole lot more. Then, they discuss the Vidal Brujan trade, and talk about the biggest implications from the last weeks Rule 5 Protection Deadline.

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Aaron Nola Signs A Big Deal To Stay In Philly, Zack Britton Retires, and the Tenderest Non-Tenders Nov 20, 2023

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Aaron Nola has signed a 7-year, $172 Million contract to stay with the Philadelphia Phillies. Jake and Jordan talk about what this signing means for Philadelphia, how it impacts the rest of the free agent market, and unpack an old tweet about crawfish. Then, the guys touch on the Atlanta Braves and ponder their interest in Sonny Gray and Josh Hader, before discussing Zack Britton’s retirement, as well as the latest non-tenders and trades from around the league.

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Is Ohtani The Best Free Agent Pitcher on the Market? PLUS The Owners Approve the A’s Move To Vegas, and More MLB Award Announcements Nov 17, 2023

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As they dive into their mega Free Agent Pitchers Preview, Jake and Jordan ask whether Shohei Ohtani is still the best pitcher on the free agency market this off-season, despite not being able to pitch in 2024. The guys also discuss the implications of the owners unanimously voting to move the A’s to Las Vegas, break down a weird Braves/White Sox trade, and react to the latest MLB Awards.

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Shohei Ohtani Headlines the Free Agent Hitters Preview, PLUS MLB Award Announcements, and More Managerial Changes Nov 15, 2023

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The Rookie of the Year and Manager of the Year winners were announced earlier this week, with Corbin Carroll and Skip Schumaker taking the honors in the National League, while Gunnar Henderson and Brandon Hyde were the American League recipients. Jake and Jordan give their reactions and reveal their votes. The guys also pay respects to Padres owner Peter Seidler who passed away earlier this week, touch on the Brewers hiring of Pat Murphy as their new manager, before diving into their mega Free Agent Hitters Preview.

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Experiencing LIDOM in NYC, Thumbs Up Thumbs Down with Michelle Beadle and Cody Decker, and A Monday Mailbag Nov 13, 2023

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Citi Field hosted a series of Dominican Winter League games over the weekend and Jake and Jordan were there to experience it all. They marvel at the atmosphere within the stadium and explain why it was such a special event. Then, they are joined by Mad Dog Radio hosts Michelle Beadle and Cody Decker for a (mostly) baseball related game of “Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down,” before opening up the mailbag and answering some of your best and funniest questions.

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Ohtani Gives Away Gloves, The Angels Hire Ron Washington, and Team-by-Team Free Agency Preview Nov 10, 2023

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Shohei Ohtani gave away A LOT of baseball gloves to schools in Japan. Jake and Jordan ponder how many gloves he actually gave away. Then, the guys talk about the latest round of Scott Boris dad jokes, discuss the hires of Ron Washington as the new Angels manager, and Jason Benetti as the new voice of the Tigers, and then begin their free agency discussion by breaking down the needs of every single team.

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Cashman’s Comments, The Counsell Drama, Cleveland Rocks the Vogt, and Other Managerial Changes Nov 08, 2023

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In one of the more jaw-droppingly bizarre and surprising managerial moves in recent history, former Brewers skipper Craig Counsell has become the new manager of the Chicago Cubs. Jake and Jordan break down the move, why it makes sense for Counsell, and how Milwaukee fans should be feeling right now. Also in this episode, Jake and Jordan talk about the interesting comments made by Yankees GM Brian Cashman about their front office situation, and discuss Carlos Mendoza and Stephen Vogt signing on as the managers of the Mets and Guardians respectively.

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Votto in a Different Color, Managerial Vacancy Rankings, and Offseason News Reactions Nov 06, 2023

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Jake and Jordan do a grand housekeeping on all the offseason news and discuss team POBOs and managers, like Craig Breslow and Bob Melvin, and rank the five open manager positions. Then, they give their impressions on announced retirements as well as non-retirements from Clayton Kershaw and Joey Votto, recent transactions and player options, and close out with a Gold Gloves chat.

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Corey Seager: Boring King, Evan Carter’s Postgame Video, and Reflecting on the DBacks Season Nov 03, 2023

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It's time for a Texas-sized celebration... on a comically underwhelming parade route. Jake and Jordan break down the hangover from the World Series - whether Corey Seager’s performance earned him the right to not say anything at all during the celebration, Evan Carter’s hilarious postgame social media clip, the legend that is Bruce Bochy, and a look back on what was an incredible year for the Diamondbacks, as well as whether the sub-par World Series ratings really matter at all.

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World. Series. CHAMPIONS. And Jake soaked in champagne. Nov 02, 2023

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The Texas Rangers have won their first ever World Series title. Jake and Jordan break down all the action from the game, including the terrific performances by both starting pitchers, and the late offensive flurry from the Rangers. Then, Jake talks about the mood in the Rangers clubhouse, the shadow of the 2011 World Series loss, and a very special moment for Adrian Beltre.

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