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As we usher in the new year of 2025, the countdown to pitchers and catchers reporting for Spring Training is underway, with less than two months to go. While teams are finalizing their rosters, several notable free agents are still on the market. The question looms: do these players have enough time to secure the deals they desire?
Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman kick off the show by exploring Alex Bregman’s dwindling options following the Houston Astros’ apparent shift away from re-signing him. They also speculate on whether the New York Mets and Pete Alonso will reach a deal and where veterans Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander might land in pursuit of another championship.
In this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, the duo delves into the Baltimore Orioles’ signing of Charlie Morton to a one-year contract and the questionable nature of the team’s offseason moves. They also analyze the Los Angeles Dodgers’ acquisition of Korean free agent Hyeseong Kim and why it’s a perfect fit for the three-time KBO Golden Glove Award winner.
(3:07) – The Opener: Alex Bregman’s market is drying up
(13:48) – Will Pete Alonso go back to the Mets?
(20:04) – Santander and Flaherty
(23:09) – Verlander and Scherzer
(27:16) – Top free agent relievers left
(30:52) – Around The League: Orioles sign Charlie Morton
(41:58) – Dodgers sign Hyeseong Kim
(48:57) – Turbo Mode: Jake recaps what MLB moves he missed
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