Bob Nightengale’s SPICY Hot Stove Notes + Breslow’s Red Sox plans
USA Today and new FT Insider Bob Nightengale runs through a ton of our questions, including offseason plans for the Dodgers, Twins and Orioles. We talk about the potential 2027 lockout impact on this free agent class, hot trade names like Tarik Skubal, big power bats like Pete Alonso, Framber Valdez making the trip to the GM Meetings and Bob states a case for the Padres to trade Fernando Tatis Jr. (20:14) We dissect a number of fresh quotes from Red Sox CBO Craig Breslow. Get Huel for 15% off for New Customers only with code FOUL at Huel.com/FOUL (Minimum $75 purchase) (29:30) Ken Rosenthal has the latest on the Rangers and Twins offseason rumblings thus far. (32:11) Lol on a funny tweet about the recent Rays-Royals trade. (33:43) Lou Merloni released a statement on Tarik Skubal’s free agency and sense of urgency before the lockout. Scott explains why he disagrees. Hosts: Erik Kratz, AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun Check out square.com/go/FOUL and go support your favorite neighborhood spot to see what Square has been up to in your neck of the woods.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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ROY Winners, MOY Debate, MLB pitch prop bet limitations announced
The Pirates haven’t had a multi-year free agent since 2016, rendering Bucco Territory host Josh Harrison, speechless. (3:16) Congrats to Nick Kurtz and Drake Baldwin on winning Rookie of the Year! We get into the results and also the draft pick conundrum the Braves get out of this. (17:21) There will be limitations on some pitching prop bets. Will it make any difference in stopping crooked players? Check out square.com/go/FOUL and go support your favorite neighborhood spot to see what Square has been up to in your neck of the woods. (30:38) We state our cases for NL/AL Manager of the Year awards. (39:54) Check out Red Sox President Sam Kennedy with Robbie Hyde on Monster Territory! Hosts: Erik Kratz, AJ Pierzynski, Scott Braun Get Huel for 15% off for New Customers only with code FOUL at Huel.com/FOUL (Minimum $75 purchase)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Nick Hundley on his SF/SD managerial interviews + Rays to-do list
Former MLB catcher & current Rangers exec Nick Hundley shares his recent experiences in managerial interviews with San Francisco and San Diego. What types of questions was he asked? What does he think of their hires in Craig Stammen and Tony Vitello? Get Huel for 15% off for New Customers only with code FOUL at Huel.com/FOUL (Minimum $75 purchase) (13:20) Tampa Bay Times writer Marc Topkin lists the top to-do list for the Rays this offseason and gives an update on Tropicana Field. Plus, he talks about the new ownership group's main goal and reacts to Tampa Bay getting rid of Pete Fairbanks. Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Check out square.com/go/FOUL and go support your favorite neighborhood spot to see what Square has been up to in your neck of the woods.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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David Samson on Clase/Ortiz case, Manfred’s mole, Expos extinction
Former Marlins President David Samson examines the pitch rigging indictment charges for Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, including whether they’ll strike a deal with the feds. Get Huel for 15% off for New Customers only with code FOUL at Huel.com/FOUL (Minimum $75 purchase) Samson also talks about the new Expos documentary, the Rockies hiring Paul DePodesta and he discusses agent Jim Murray’s turncoat dealings with MLB. Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Check out square.com/go/FOUL and go support your favorite neighborhood spot to see what Square has been up to in your neck of the woods.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Clase & Ortiz indicted for pitch rigging, Projecting top Japanese free agents Murakami & Imai
Quick bite at the top of the show on the Rockies hiring Paul DePodesta after a tough run with the Browns and then we get to the big story. (01:42) Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz are facing serious allegations surrounding pitch rigging that include up to 65 years of potential prison time. WTF happened and why risk it all?! (15:56) Michael Johns is the new bench coach for the Nationals. (17:36) The Padres are extending AJ Preller as their front office head honcho. Get Huel for 15% off for New Customers only with code FOUL at Huel.com/FOUL (Minimum $75 purchase) (19:04) AJ gives his thoughts on the Rays not keeping Pete Fairbanks and Paul DePodesta as new Colorado POBO. (21:21) Japanese flamethrower Tatsuya Imai will be posted and available for teams to sign. (24:35) There’s some controversy surrounding the Platinum Glove Award, especially in the NL. (27:05) Fangraphs lead prospect analyst Eric Longenhagen joins FT to scout Japanese free agents Munetaka Murakami and Tatsuya Imai. (42:53) The 655-day drought is over...the A’s turned on their replies again! (45:56) Jason Kelce isn’t a fan of baseball and this year’s World Series. Or is he JK? (50:02) The Dodgers have BEEF with Drake after his Instagram story post about Ohtani. Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Check out square.com/go/FOUL and go support your favorite neighborhood spot to see what Square has been up to in your neck of the woods.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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