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Buck Showalter on ABS challenges, Playing time drama, ST evaluations Feb 21, 2025

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4-time Manager of the Year award winner Buck Showalter chats about the Rafael Devers drama with the Red Sox and Marcus Stroman's starter-only demand to the Yankees.

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(17:48) How did Buck evaluate players when he was a skipper? He details his philosophy of managing during Spring Training, contrasts the different owners he managed for and drops thoughts on the ABS challenge system testing in exhibition games.

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(34:30) Julio Rodriguez has a new look honoring Ichiro and one Brewers player added 25 pounds of muscle!

(37:08) BetMGM has a Vladdy Jr. homer total that we smashed the over on.

Hosts: Erik Kratz, AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun

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FairT - Blue Jays whiff on Vlad Jr, Red Sox infield dilemma, ABS challenge testing begins Feb 21, 2025

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Fair Territory hosts Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss how the Toronto Blue Jays botched the Vladimir Guerrero Jr. saga. (5:30)

(Top of show) Plus, seeing both sides to Boston Red Sox infielder Rafael Devers insistence on staying at third base.

(12:09) The hosts also discuss what to watch for as the ABS challenge system testing begins.

(15:25) Alanna & Ken take your live Grillin’ Ken questions, including the most competitive division in baseball, the Mariners starter with the highest upside, if the Yankees are sending a message to Marcus Stroman & Ken and Alanna's favorite Spring Training cliches.

(24:58) The hosts also crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.

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MLB Power Rankings, Aaron Boone/Yanks extension, NHL > NBA break Feb 20, 2025

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Was the Aaron Boone extension long enough and how might his Yankees deal affect the talks between Dave Roberts and the Dodgers? (4:47)

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(16:08) Our first ever FT Power Rankings Top 10! Pick apart the lists in the Apple reviews section but leave a nice rating please :)

(28:05) The A's should DEF get this Lawrence Butler extension done.

(29:57) The NBA All-Star game sucks and the NHL's pivot rules.

Hosts: Erik Kratz, AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun

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Philadelphia Phillies team preview Feb 20, 2025

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Can the Phillies figure out why their bats wilted in October? (00:52) We dive into the issue as we preview the team's top storylines entering the 2025 campaign.

(4:20) Top pitching prospect Andrew Painter lurking

(8:05) Alec Bohm's back after trade rumors

(10:10) Outfield upgrades good enough?

Hosts: SB, EK, AJ

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Ken Rosenthal on ABS challenges, Vladdy’s future, Brewers consistency + Executive poll results Feb 20, 2025

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How did the Jays fumble the Vlad Guerrero Jr. situation? We ask FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal, who also shares thoughts on the ABS challenge system being implemented in some spring training games.

Ken explains how the Brewers continue to achieve success without spending much.

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Will Cubs manager Craig Counsell set a new precedent for how teams value managers?

(17:36) Who crushed the offseason and who came up short? The Athletic polled MLB execs and the FT Crew breaks down the biggest winners, the best (and worst) contracts of the winter & the least recognizable team.

Hosts: Erik Kratz, A.J. Pierzynski, Scott Braun

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Atlanta Braves team preview Feb 20, 2025

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Hammer Territory host Scott Coleman joins FT to break down the key questions surrounding the 2025 Braves.

How cautious will Atlanta be with Ronald Acuña Jr.’s return from knee surgery?

Can Chris Sale repeat his 2024 resurgence and remain a top-of-the-rotation weapon?

The Braves had a relatively quiet offseason—will they regret not upgrading at shortstop?

Coleman shares his insight into how the team’s approach could play out and whether Atlanta’s current roster is enough to reclaim a World Series title.

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MLB killing K-zone box? Marmol talks Arenado, BOLD 2025 Predictions Feb 19, 2025

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MLB is rolling out the strike zone challenge system this spring—but could it come at the cost of a fan-favorite part of the broadcast? (Top of Show)

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(14:37) Cardinals manager Oli Marmol joined Cardinal Territory and discussed the awkward Nolan Arenado situation. What’s next for St. Louis?

(23:21) Plus, the Crew reacts to Dodgers special advisor Farhan Zaidi’s take on the team's pitching strategy during a Dodgers Territory convo.

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(31:43) And it’s time for some scorching hot takes—FT fans predict Nick Lodolo for Cy Young, the A’s shocking the world, the Dodgers falling short and more.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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The Injury Expert: Ohtani’s elbow rehab, Acuña’s plan, Giancarlo’s tennis elbows, Rendon’s hip Feb 19, 2025

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The Injury Expert Will Carroll explains how the Dodgers are slow playing Shohei Ohtani's return to the mound from a second elbow surgery.

Who gets back to 100% first: Ohtani on the mound or Ronald Acuña Jr?

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What is the prognosis for someone like Anthony Rendon coming back from hip surgery?

Will discusses what Giancarlo Stanton is going through with both of his elbows being injured.

How does Mets starter Frankie Montas handle his recent high-grade lat strain?

Will breaks down Kodai Senga’s recovery from his pair of injuries last year.

Will talks about the history of internal brace surgeries with Spencer Strider on his way back for Atlanta.

Hosts: Erik Kratz, A.J. Pierzynski, Scott Braun

More FT after the Carroll convo...

(19:41) Mike Trout should get more DH time but will he?

(22:12) Red Sox doc timing ain't right.

(24:30) Twins.TV is cutting down pre/post coverage.

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Houston Astros team preview: Altuve to LF? New faces, No King Tuck Feb 19, 2025

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How are the Astros going to attempt to replace Kyle Tucker? The Athletic reporter and Crush City Territory host Chandler Rome goes through the storylines surrounding the 2025 Astros.

What kind of production can Isaac Paredes expect in Houston?

What does Christian Walker bring to the table at first base?

Chandler breaks down Framber Valdez and his impending free agency.

Where do the Astros stack up in the AL West?

(17:06) After the team preview, we hit the burning question about less hair leading to...less intimidation?

Hosts: Erik Kratz, AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun

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Blue Jays team preview: Bounceback Bo, Vladdy Jr. trade szn? Feb 19, 2025

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Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith covers the failed Vladdy Jr. extension talks and then we hit season storylines.

Did the quotes after negotiations get personal between team prez Mark Shapiro and Vladdy?