Foul Territory

FT senior insider Ken Rosenthal breaks down Seiya Suzuki’s market and why right-handed power is so hard to find. He also explains why the Cubs need to spend on pitching this winter, whether any qualifying offers get accepted, and why agents are united against a salary cap.
(20:33) BetMGM’s NL Cy Young race looked a lot different in March. How did the odds change after Paul Skenes struggled out of the gate?
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How did AJ and Kratz attack the offseason when they played? (Top of show)
(6:54) AJ and Kratz discuss Seiya Suzuki’s market after a productive 2026 with the Cubs. Could the Japanese slugger command over $100M?
(12:34) The Cubs need starting pitching, but they’re also losing two thirds of their outfield to free agency.
(12:23) Jacob Young agreed to a four-year contract extension with the Nationals.
(18:16) The Cardinals hired a new GM. Is now the time to start spending?
(28:18) The Orioles are willing to listen to offers for anyone other than Pete Alonso.
(30:19) The Mets are running it back with another co-hitting coach.
(33:04) Perry Minasian will return to the Braves as a senior adviser to amateur scouting.
(36:10) Aaron Judge reportedly had to “sternly” tell Jazz Chisholm Jr. to stop certain behaviors.
(43:54) The Yankees will make a decision on Giancarlo Stanton after Spring Training, where they will determine how much he has “left in the tank.”
(46:53) The Royals have THREE hitting coaches?!
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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Fair Territory hosts Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo map out the Rangers' path back to contention. How far away is Texas, really? (top of show)
(4:55) Elsewhere in the AL West, the Athletics land a pitching development guru, and the Mariners have a new manager.
(13:53) Grillin' Ken takes your questions: AJ Ellis joins the Mets' staff, a GM Meetings preview, Jake Bauers' free-agent market, the Phillies' bullpen problems, Brandon Lowe's future, and has Giancarlo Stanton played his last game in pinstripes?
(21:46) The hosts crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.
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The Angels may be stuck waiting out an ownership transition while the rest of the league gets to work. (Top of Pod)
(02:36) Former MLB GM Jim Duquette weighs in on the tricky situation around the Angels’ ownership change. He also unpacks ALL things Tarik Skubal, including how many teams are really in the mix. Duq also ponders whether the Orioles are ready to make some tough roster decisions.
(26:04) Garrett Crochet led BetMGM’s AL Cy Young futures before Opening Day. How did injuries shake up the race?
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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Does prior experience matter anymore? Seattle Times Mariners writer Adam Jude breaks down the team’s out-of-the-box hire of Jason Kanzler as manager and the holes he could fill on a roster built to win now. He also explains what went wrong in 2026, and why Seattle ultimately chose a manager with no manager experience.
(17:49) Dallas Morning News Rangers beat writer Evan Grant breaks down Texas’ payroll crunch and how the Rangers can add if they can’t move some contracts. He also explains how the team boxed itself in, and we debate the value of that 2023 World Series title.
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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