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Teams prioritizing starting pitchers is a common theme in the quest for a championship, and this offseason is no exception. The New York Mets and Chicago Cubs have made moves to strengthen their rotations for the upcoming season.
The latest episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast sees Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman delving into the Mets’ signing of Frankie Montas and the Cubs’ acquisition of Matthew Boyd. They analyze the impact of these signings on the teams’ pitching staffs and discuss other recent developments in the MLB, such as Tommy Edman’s contract extension with the Los Angeles Dodgers and Juan Soto’s new sponsorship deal.
Special guest Liam Fennessy, co-host of Pod on Lansdowne, joins the podcast to provide insights on the ongoing Juan Soto-Boston Red Sox rumors and the reactions from Red Sox fans. The hosts also cover Bryce Harper’s upcoming home run derby with MrBeast, Druski’s unique tribute to Mike Soroka, and Branson Arroyo’s memorable appearance on The Masked Singer.
The episode breakdown includes:
- (1:45) – Montas, Boyd sign deals
- (15:51) – Dodgers extend Edman
- (21:57) – Juan Soto’s new sponsorship
- (25:02) – Liam Fennessy joins the show
- (38:00) – Baseball in the Wild
- (53:05) – Brandon Crawford retires
- (56:07) – A quick Thanksgiving recap
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