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112. Yanks open 2024 with 4-game sweep of Astros Apr 01, 2024

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John and Justin dissect what matters from the Yankees' four-game sweep of the Astros and what might be an overreaction. They discuss how Juan Soto’s fingerprints are all over the offense and what small details could add up over a long season. John and Justin also debate Clay Holmes in the closer’s role.

111. Joe Girardi Mar 25, 2024

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Former Yankees catcher, manager, and returning YES Network Analyst Joe Girardi joins Flip and Justin to answer some of the biggest questions surrounding the Yankees as they inch closer to opening day. Girardi explains what needs to break right for the Yankees in the early portion of the schedule, how an opposing manager approaches Juan Soto, and what could determine this season’s AL East winner.

110. Spring Training 2024 Mar 06, 2024

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John and Justin are all over the positive vibes from the Yankees' spring training so far, which have been highlighted by Juan Soto’s early performance. However, John reels it in, reminding us Soto is likely heading to free agency after the season. The hosts give their “one thing” that, despite it being spring training, they can’t help themselves over. Who are they buying stock on after just a couple of weeks? Is Spencer Jones in play for the big leagues this year? And are we past the point of pillow contracts for Blake Snell?

109. Pitchers & Catchers Report to Tampa Feb 14, 2024

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As pitchers and catchers report to Tampa, Flip and Justin give their takeaways from Aaron Boone’s first press conference. Flip detailed a recent breakfast he had with Boone ahead of Spring Training. Justin wonders if big free agents still on the market will need to get creative with short-term deals. Plus, what does Corbin Burnes’ presence in Baltimore mean for the rest of the AL East?

108. MLB Hall of Fame, Taylor Swift phenomenon Jan 29, 2024

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On the heels of last week’s Hall of Fame elections, John and Justin dive into why the voting process needs a complete overhaul. Justin thinks that today’s pitching culture is going to force voters to lower the bar when it comes to evaluating worthy pitchers in the future. With the Chiefs back in the Super Bowl, John explains how he would approach the Taylor Swift phenomenon in the TV production truck.

107. MLB Offseason enters 2024 Jan 08, 2024

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John and Justin are back in 2024 with not much changing in the Yankees offseason. When it comes to pitching needs, John thinks two starters could be added on top of a dynamic reliever. With the names being reported (Snell, Montgomery, Burnes, Cease, Bieber, and Luzardo), the hosts outline their list of moves the Yankees can make from least to most enticing.

106. Yoshinobu Yamamoto signs with Dodgers Dec 22, 2023

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John and Justin quickly react to Yoshinobu Yamamoto choosing to sign with the Dodgers and where the Yankees go from here.

105. Yankees trade for Juan Soto Dec 11, 2023

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John and Justin discuss Juan Soto’s arrival to the Bronx, whether the Yankees are done adding to the offense, and how Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s list of deep-pocketed teams is making this a fascinating free agent story. Plus, what does Shohei Ohtani’s deal mean for Soto a year from now?

104. 2023 Winter Meetings Nov 30, 2023

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Ahead of the Winter Meetings and with rumors swirling, John and Justin discuss the number one move the Yankees need to make. The hosts go through the landing spots for the top free agents and touch on Luis Severino staying in New York with the Mets.

103. Yankees hire James Rowson as hitting coach Nov 13, 2023

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John and Justin discuss the direction the Yankees may be going in after hiring James Rowson as their hitting coach. Does Juan Soto or Cody Bellinger make more sense for the Yankees? Which three teams will be driving the MLB offseason?

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