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With Spring Training just around the corner, two prominent free-agent pitchers have secured teams in time for pitchers and catchers to report. Jack Flaherty is returning to the Detroit Tigers, while Max Scherzer is bringing his Hall of Fame credentials to the Toronto Blue Jays. Both clubs are counting on these pitchers to ignite their rotations.
In this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman delve into Flaherty’s surprising decision to go back to Detroit and speculate on the likelihood of him testing free agency again after the upcoming season. They also discuss whether the Blue Jays can rely on a healthy Scherzer to lead their rotation in the competitive AL East division.
Additionally, the hosts take a closer look at some of the top prospects in baseball, such as Roman Anthony (Boston Red Sox), Sebastian Walcott (Texas Rangers), and Drake Baldwin (Atlanta Braves). They address questions from the BBQ mailbag before drawing a baseball comparison to the Luka Dončić-Anthony Davis trade.
(1:09) – The Opener: Jack Flaherty joins the Tigers
(11:47) – Max Scherzer signs with the Blue Jays
(20:17) – Jordan’s Prospect Hut: Spotlight on top prospects
(41:40) – BBQ Mailbag
(58:52) – What’s the baseball comp to the Luka-A.D. trade?
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