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During the recent weekend, the trade of Houston Astros reliever Ryan Pressly to the Chicago Cubs was finalized after he agreed to waive his no-trade clause. This move not only saved the Astros some money but also sparked speculation about a potential reunion with a familiar face at third base.
In the latest episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, hosts Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman delve into the implications of the Pressly-Cubs trade. They explore the possibility that the Astros might be clearing salary space to bring back Alex Bregman and reunite him with Jose Altuve, who has expressed a willingness to switch positions to make it happen. Despite indications that the Astros had moved on from Bregman, the trade could pave the way for a reunion.
Additionally, the podcast discusses New York Mets owner Steve Cohen’s comments at Amazin’ Day, hinting at a firm stance on re-signing Pete Alonso and signaling a potential shift in his dealings with agent Scott Boras. The hosts also touch on controversy in the LIDOM championship involving a suspected corked bat and a historic move by the Washington Nationals.
Key Points:
- (1:28) – Speculation about a Bregman reunion
- (17:54) – Analysis of Pressly’s potential impact with the Cubs
- (22:56) – Cohen’s comments on Alonso and Boras
- (36:46) – Controversy in the LIDOM championship
- (46:20) – Nationals’ signing of Shinnosuke Ogasawara
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