Foul Territory

Giants manager Tony Vitello is a walking soundbite. His quotes are GOLD. (top of show) Did we like his gutsy bullpen strategy in Thursday's win?
(10:38) Could a salary cap lead to more teams being aggressive with signing players to extensions?
(12:36) FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal joins FT live from the field in Cleveland to update us on contract talks between the Pirates and Konnor Griffin. He also breaks down his column on teams facing pressure, explaining why the Giants, Red Sox, Mets, and Astros are among them.
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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Happy Konnor Griffin debut day! It's a new day in Pittsburgh. (top of show)
(03:20) Royals rookie Carter Jensen was scratched from the starting lineup after he overslept.
(12:30) Yankees starter Carlos Rodón suffered a minor setback with hamstring tightness.
(13:50) Red Sox pitcher Johan Oviedo and Rays pitcher Garrett Cleavinger are both heading to the IL.
(16:12) It hasn’t been pretty for the Mets new acquisitions to start the season. Does David Stearns need to change his approach?
(25:52) We have an injury update for Blue Jays starter Trey Yesavage.
(28:33) The Rangers are introducing a 9th inning Rally Sombrero, where you can eat nachos from your head. Plus, who knew that Dylan Cease is an artist?
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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Is it panic time for Red Sox fans? It’s a small sample size, but MassLive.com's Chris Cotillo joins us for a reality check on the team. He discusses how Boston can turn things around as they head into their home opener and updates us on Triston Casas’ injury.
(15:17) Fish on First beat writer Isaac Azout joins FT to discuss Miami’s hot start to the season. He also hints that the team could be aggressive at the trade deadline and addresses the low attendance situation.
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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Baseball America editor-in-chief JJ Cooper, reacts to Konnor Griffin getting the call-up. Why did the Pirates wait, and how will this impact the team moving forward? JJ also dives into the extensions prospects have been signing and where the Top 10 prospects from 2016 are now.
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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Fair Territory hosts Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo react to the Pirates calling up top prospect Konnor Griffin and what it means for the organization moving forward. (top of show)
(5:25) Why are some MLB teams willing to offer long-term deals to unproven top prospects? Ken dives in.
(7:48) Who’s hot and who’s not around the league? Ken breaks down early-season trends for teams off to fast starts and those already facing questions.
(12:48) In Grillin' Ken, the live chat audience has questions about the Red Sox and their slow start, the next wave of impact prospects who could follow in Konnor Griffin's footsteps, the state of the Blue Jays' starting rotation and more!
(20:22) Ken and Alanna give their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.
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