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Join baseball experts Chris Begg and Jason Willow every Wednesday for a weekly podcast that dives into the latest news, updates, and developments in MLB. From game scores to player stats, the hosts offer insightful analysis and lively commentary on all things baseball. Special guests will join on some weeks, bringing their expertise to the conversation. Whether you're a die-hard fan or new to the sport, tune in to stay up to date and join the conversation with Begg and Willow.

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    Latest episodes from The Oppotaco Podcast

    915 Days Between Starts!, A Record Setting Strikeout, PCA vs. Corbin, and the Most Influential Bathroom Fixture Ever! EP88

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 48:25


    (3:12) Yankees Closer Problems(9:21) Lance McCullers Jr. Return to the mound after 915 days(12:21) Jacob deGrom sets record(16:47) Triston Casas Injury(20:24) Matt Brash Returns(24:32) Ketel Marte & Royce Lewis Return(29:24) Jake Burger(35:22) PCA vs Corbin(42:43) Most Influential Bathroom Fixture Ever

    Baby Season, Prospect Call-Ups, Social Media Screw Ups, and Are Big Contracts Worth it? EP87

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 41:53


    (1:47) Baby Season(3:22) Dodgers Stadium Olympic Bid (7:15) Jazz Chisolm Suspension(10:43) Prospect Call-Ups | Chandler Simpson(14:50) Nick Kurtz(16:56) Triston McKenzie DFA (19:14) Luis Arráez Injury(23:44) Ronald Acuna Jr. Social Media (32:35) Are Big Contracts Worth?

    A Near No-No, World Baseball Classic News, an Early Look at the Standings, and More! EP86

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 44:15


    (3:36) Quick Hits (13:24) Near No No (16:57) WBC News(23:03) Early Look at the Standings

    VLAAAAD!, a Rockies Debut, a Dodger Return, and Buy or Sell??? EP85

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 53:43


    (3:00) Quick Hits(37:40) Buy or Sell?

    Opening Day History Made, Red Sox Shuffle?, Yankees are Cheating!, and BOLD Takes: EP84

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 56:32


    Opening Day #2 is Upon Us!, Surprising Extensions, and a $1.1 Million Card! EP83

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 53:20


    (7:44) Brett Gardner(10:33) Liam Hicks(12:27) Signings & Extensions(26:30) Injuries(31:49) Mookie Update(35:41) White Sox Selling Already?(38:28) Jays Signing Vlad(48:21) Paul Skenes Card

    OUR PREDICTIONS, AL, NL, Awards + Position Changes, Japan Series: EP82

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 105:33


    (1:05) Red Sox Camp(4:05) Spencer Torkelson(6:00) Joey Gallo(8:55) IL John Grey, Royce Lewis(11:16) Mookie Betts Absent in Tokyo(12:39) Japan Series(15:04) PREDICTIONS(15:48) AL EAST(24:23) AL CENTRAL(33:33) AL WEST(45:19) AL MVP(48:28) AL CY YOUNG(51:15) AL ROTY(57:13) NL EAST(1:10:19) NL CENTRAL(1:24:12) NL WEST(1:36:30) NL MVP(1:39:13) NL ROTY(1:42:09) NL CY YOUNG

    Massive Injuries, Amazing Extensions, and Willow Ruined It! EP81

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 28:10


    (00:46) Injuries(10:25) Contracts(20:51) AL Predictions 

    Spring Training, ABS, Big Egos, Devers-Bregman Debate, Pete Rose HoF, & Yankees: EP80

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 54:32


    (7:13) ABS System(14:35) Who Benefits More?(16:21) Devers-Bregman Debate(27:39) Marcus Stroman (35:06) Yankees DH Hole(38:30) Drake Baldwin in for Sean Murphy?(40:46) Pete Rose HoF(48:02) Spring Training vs Regular Season

    Alonso Back to NY, New Rules for '25, and Is a Work Stoppage on the Horizon? EP79

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 37:37


    (3:46) Pete Alonso(11:09) Salary Cap, Work Stoppage(21:58) New Rules for '25(28:27) Signings

    HOF Imbecile, Lucky 11-Year-Old, Jays get a Former Ace, and Flaherty Returns to Familiar Grounds: EP78

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 43:17


    (3:59) HOF (9:24) Lucky 11-Year-Old (15:52) Jays (20:16) Jays Rotation Top 10? (22:22) Rays, Orioles, Padres (31:00) Tigers (38:23) MLB fires umpire Pat Hoberg

    Roki, Santander, and Scott Off the Board, The New Shohei?, Cubs Owner is a Moron, and Juuuuuust a Bit Outside: EP77

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 48:20


    Roki Sasaki Update, Did the Jays Sign Someone to go the IL?, and "Where are they Going?": EP76

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 49:25


    5:10 - Brent Rooker 11:32 - Justin Verlander 14:21 - Jeff Hoffman 18:55 - Roki Sasaki 23:43 - More Signings & Trades 29:44 - Yankees Fans Banned  32:16 - Where Are They Going?

    Diamondbacks Snag a Superstar, Teoscar Gets His Wish, Alonso is Still Waiting, and 2025 is Upon Us: EP75

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2024 39:46


    (4:27) Quick Hits (5:07) Diamondbacks (18:41) Nationals (22:12) Gleyber Torres (27:41) Pete Alonso (33:21) Teoscar Hernandez

    Trades and Signings, A Legend Passes Away, College Eligibility Rules Change, and MLB Releases Report on Pitcher Injuries: EP74

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 63:42


    (1:41) Trades and Signings (32:54) A Legend Passes Away (38:00) Jays & Vladimir Guerrero Jr.  (43:42) Draft Changes (45:04) College Eligibility Rules Change (50:15) MLB Releases Report on Pitcher Injuries

    Free Agency Continues, Tucker vs Soto, Draft Lottery, and the Rule 5 Draft: EP73

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 50:29


    TIMESTAMPS (1:59) Yankees (7:33) Jays (17:00) Rangers (20:19) Tucker vs Soto  (27:40) Cubs (28:47) Garrett Crochet (34:07) A's (41:11) Draft Lottery (45:17) Rule 5 Draft

    Free Agent Frenzy, SOTO, The Cocaine Hall of Fame, and the Golden At-Bat: EP72

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2024 55:42


    Big Name Off the Board, Signings, Giants Star Calls it a Career, and Fernando Rodney to...Canada?!?! EP71

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 32:49


    Awards, Rumour Mill, Rays Out of Tampa?, Free Agents, & Trades: EP70

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 48:24


    HOF Ballot, Stadiums Getting Facelifts, All-MLB Teams, and Pirates Trading Season Tickets for a Card: EP69

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 42:47


    World Series Recap, Gold Glovers, Ball-Strike Challenge System, and Contract Options: EP68

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 58:07


    TIMESTAMPS (5:57) World Series Recap (13:24) Gold Glove Winners (19:10) Ball-Strike Challenge System (23:03) Alex Kirilloff Retires (24:43) Contract Options

    WORLD SERIES, Juan Soto FA, Rangers Rebuilding?, White Sox to Move?, Ohtani 50/50 HR Ball, Rays: EP67

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 26:39


    TIMESTAMPS (1:02) Quick Hits – R.I.P. Fernando Valenzuela (2:20) Dodgers to pursue Juan Soto (6:40) Rangers Rebuilding? (10:23) Ohtani's 50/50 HR Ball Sold (12:39) Ohtani Injury (14:26) Chicago White Sox to Move? (16:29) Rays (18:15) World Series Talk IG: @oppotaco @otubaseball YT: @oppotaco. @hyungcho

    Yankees Dodgers World Series, Qualifying Offers, White Sox Might Be For Sale, and Rays Need a Home: EP66

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 36:15


    (1:43) Rays Need a Home (4:16) White Sox for Sale (9:58) Playoffs (26:37) World Series Predictions (29:32) Qualifying Offers

    Willow Runs? Twins Might Sell, Dodgers and Cade Smith Both Set Records, An Arizona Fall League Slugger, and of course - PLAYOFFS! EP65

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 31:00


    Tosoni is Back!... and so is Terry Francona, Playoff Talk, The A's Will Spend $, Marlins Clean House: EP64

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 38:49


    (8:35) Quick Hits IG: @oppotaco @otubaseball YT: @oppotaco.

    Goodbye A's, Double Triple Crown Winners, 199 for Vlad, New Role for a Giants Legend, and PLAYOFFS: EP63

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 35:28


    (1:14) Playoff talk (3:46) Double Triple Crown (8:28) Oakland A's (11:02) Ohtani (12:39) Chris Sale Back Spasms (13:30) Jose Ramirez shy of 40/40 (15:36) Vladdy 199 hits (17:54) Buster Posey Giants (21:00) Fall League Roster (23:17) All Star Game Team Jerseys (26:35) Bobby Witt Jr. (28:09) Playoff Predictions

    Ohtani 55/55? HR/SB Milestones, Playoff Picture, Jackson Jobe, Skenes ROTY? White Sox 7-0 streak? David Bell Fired: EP62

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 37:51


    (1:40) Quick Hits OHTANI 50/50 (5:11) Homerun/Stolen Bases Milestones (12:15) David Bell fired (14:21) CJ Abrams gets sent down (18:30) White Sox ties record (21:47) Final Oakland Colosseum Game (25:54) Jackson Jobe Call up and Playoff Picture (34:54) Skenes NL Rookie of the Year?

    deGrom is Back, Jays New Ace?, Did the Twins Draft the Worst Teammate Ever?!, & Can the White Sox be Worse Next Year? EP61

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 36:32


    (6:01) Quick Hits - Ohtani to Pitch in Playoffs? (11:36) Jacob deGrom Returns (13:24) Bowden Francis (19:06) Luis Arraez (23:44) White Sox (28:44) Derek Bender tipping pitches

    HBP Outrage, Judge vs Witt, Ohtani 50/50, Chandler Simpson 100 Bags, Standings: EP60

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 40:00


    (4:21) Quick Hits, Matt Chapman Signing (7:11) Elvis Andrus Retires (8:32) Rays No. 5 prospect Chandler Simpson 100 bags (12:00) Bo Bichette all in (14:49) Judge vs Witt for MVP (18:14) Ohtani 50/50 (20:31) Whit Merrifield HBP Outrage (28:31) Standings and Ball talk

    Ohtani and Judge are Freaks, Votto Calls it a Career, Jansen to Make History, and Ruth Jersey Sells for $24 Million!! EP59

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 32:29


    (5:21) Quick Hits - Votto (9:12) Perry Minasian (11:50) Shohei Ohtani (16:07) Jordan Montgomery (20:32) Mariners (22:34) Dylan Crews (25:07) Danny Jansen (27:06) Aaron Judge (28:35) Rafael Devers (29:40) $24Million Ruth Jersey IG: @oppotaco @otubaseball YT: @oppotaco.

    Little League Recap, Starting Pitcher Minimums?, Judge #300, and the Braves Injuries Continue: EP58

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2024 40:36


    (3:42) #58 + OTD (11:10) Quick Hits, Austin Riley IL (13:41) Chris Sale (14:40) Aaron Judge #300 + How many more? (18:00) Players' Weekend, Little League World Series (29:17) Starting Pitcher Minimums? (35:45) Trivia IG: @oppotaco @otubaseball YT: @oppotaco.

    U18 World Cup Qualifiers + Elly 20/50, Trout Injury, White Sox: EP57

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 35:06


    TIMESTAMPS (4:39) #57 + OTD (14:04) Quick hits - White Sox Losing Streak (17:19) Elly De La Cruz 20/50 Club (19:17) Trout Injury (22:08) U18 World Cup Qualifiers IG: @oppotaco @otubaseball YT: @oppotaco.

    TRADES + Reliever Price Tags, Jazz, Kikuchi, Arozarena, Orioles, White Sox, IL Updates, & MORE!: EP56

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 51:17


    TIMESTAMPS (2:00) #56 + OTD (12:07) Mason Miller Injury (14:30) Ricky Tiedemann Tommy John Surgery (16:17) Kodai Senga Calf Injury (17:48) White Sox (20:11) Trades (Jazz) (24:43) Isaac Paredes, Christopher Morel (27:54) Orioles (30:49) Jason Adam (35:22) Randy Arozerena (37:18) Yimi Garcia, Justin Turner (39:06) Danny Jansen (44:28) Cardinals, Dodgers, White Sox (47:54) Kikuchi to Houston IG: @oppotaco @otubaseball YT: @oppotaco.

    Trade Rankings + Hall of Fame, 2025 World Tour, Trading Draft Picks?, Rays Stadium: EP55

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2024 60:59


    (2:34) #55 + OTD (10:26) Quick Hits, Draft (14:27) Rays Stadium (16:39) 2025 World Tour (18:21) Jacob Wilson IL (20:27) Aroldis Chapman HOF? (24:03) Ozzie Albies breaks hand (25:12) Max Fried out (25:26) JRod IL (26:40) MLB Trading Draft Picks? (33:01) HOF Inductions (34:47) Main Event Rankings of Potential Trades

    Yesavage + Draft Breakdown, All Star Game, A's Winning it All, Future's Game: EP54

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 50:15


    (1:13) #54 + OTD (14:35) Quick Hits, All Star Game, David Fletcher, Dodgers IL (18:58) Futures Game, (27:12) A's looking hot? (31:32) Mason Miller hitches ride with Philly (33:34) All Star (40:06) Draft (45:02) Trey Yesavage (45:49) Draft continued

    MLB DRAFT TOP 10 + All Star Game, College Baseball Drama, Denzel Clarke Hits Cycle: EP53

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2024 68:10


    TIMESTAMPS (1:26) #53 + OTD (9:45) Quick Hits - Denzel Clarke Cycle (11:35) José Miranda Record + Twins (14:04) College Baseball Drama (Texas) (20:08) All Star Game & Home Run Derby (36:06) MLB DRAFT TOP 10 IG: @oppotaco @otubaseball YT: @oppotaco.

    RIP Willie Mays + Sticky Stuff, 70 Pitch Inning, ABS Challenge System, Texas, PED Suspension, All Star Game Voting Updates: EP52

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 43:30


    (1:50) #52 + OTD (9:52) Quick Hits RIP WIllie Mays (13:31) AAA games ABS Challenge System (17:19) Orelvis Martinez PED (20:49) Jays 70 Pitch Inning (21:58) Max Scherzer (22:34) Rangers and Astros (24:54) Christopher Sanchez Extension (28:56) Edwin Diaz Ejected for sticky substance (33:04) J.D. Davis (34:58) Injury Report (35:56) All Star Game Voting

    Buy Season? Playoff Picture, Market + College World Series, Gerrit Cole, Red Sox, and MORE: EP51

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 34:19


    TIMESTAMPS (7:50) Quick Hits, Most Overrated Player (9:45) Jose Abreu (11:19) Daniel Vogelbach (12:04) Jays, Playoff Picture, Wild Card, Market (17:48) Mookie Fracture (21:31) Gerrit Cole Returns (22:48) Gambling News (27:11) Jackson Holliday (27:54) Red Sox Record (29:36) College World Series

    All Star Ballot + More Betting News, Blue Jays, Reds, Drew Thorpe: EP50

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 58:51


    (1:08) #50 + OTD (10:03) Quick Hits (15:09) Blue Jays (23:49) Drew Thorpe (25:52) Reds (35:30) All Start Ballot Predictions IG: @oppotaco @otubaseball YT: @oppotaco.

    Negro Leagues + Future Skills Contest, Gerrit Cole, Week's Series Matchups, Call Ups, AAA, College Baseball: EP49

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 51:18


    (3:27) #49 + OTD (11:32) Quick Hits (12:42) Negro League Stats, Josh Gibson (20:07) Should other leagues be recognized also? (26:04) Mets to cut Jorge Lopez (28:45) Darryl Strawberry (29:57) Players sent down to AAA (32:30) Call Ups (33:53) Tucupita Marcano Betting Allegations (37:23) Gerrit Cole Rehab Start (38:17) Future Skills Contest (43:46) This week's Series Matchups (46:08) Injury Report

    Acuna Jr., Braves + Robo Umps, Fanatics, WBC Venues, Power 5 Multi Billion Dollar Deal, East West Classic: EP48

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 47:33


    (1:00) - Happy Memorial Day + #48 + OTD (8:34) - Acuna Jr. (13:24) - White Sox, Luis Robert (15:08) - Verlander (16:00) - WBC Venues (18:50) - Robo Umps (23:44) - East West Classic (26:23) - Fanatics Agreement with Perfect Game (36:26) - College Baseball Power 5 Multi Billion Dollar deal (46:03) - Niagara Baseball IG: @oppotaco @otubaseball YT: @oppotaco.

    NAIA + Fletcher Gambling, Skenes, Elly, Edwin Diaz, Manoah, Ronel Blanco: EP47

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 33:46


    TIMESTAMPS (2:02) - #47 + OTD (8:37) - Begg's Quick Hits in the DR (12:28) - Real Quick Hits (Paul Skenes) (15:44) - David Fletcher Gambling Investigation (17:34) - Ronel Blanco Foreign Substance Suspension (21:01) - Edwin Diaz Closer (25:35) - Injuries (28:31) - Alek Manoah (29:00) - Elly De La Cruz (31:04) - NAIA Baseball

    Standings + Skenes, Ohtani Movie? Trout DH, Manoah, Rich Hill, Injuries: EP46

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 52:44


    TIMESTAMPS (1:06) - #46 & OTD (11:42) - Quick Hits, Catcher Interference (16:22) - Ohtani Movie? (18:49) - Paul Skenes (23:51) - Alek Manoah (25:33) - Mike Trout DH (29:40) - Rich Hill (33:52) - Injuries (38:06) - Standings Rundown IG: @oppotaco @otubaseball YT: @oppotaco.

    CARDS TO THE MOON, MLB Predictions, Buy, Sell or Hold: EP45

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 101:14


    Clark and Hyung welcome the hosts of The Oppotaco Podcast Chris Begg and Jason Willow – both former pro-baseball players as well as card collectors – to help kick off MLB Opening Day.Begg and Willow share some of their MLB predictions including MVP picks, home run leaders, and Cy Young candidates. Then they all discuss whether any of those players are worth buying to invest in or to just collect as a card for the PC. They also go over the top 6 prospects/rookies this season and go over the value of some of their rookie cards to see if they'd buy, sell, or hold.

    Tosoni, Junior National Team + Ohtani Rapsody, O'Neill, Pete Alonso, Acuna Jr., New Jerseys: EP44

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 63:54


    TIMESTAMPS (2:16) - #44 & This Day on Baseball (9:12) - Tosoni's 13 year debut anniversary (17:13) Quick Hits: Holliday, Acuna Jr., Cueto, Rafaela, Tyler O'Neill, J.D. Martinez, City Connect Jerseys, and more. (31:40) Pete Alonso (33:11) Ohtani Rapsodo (40:37) - Tosoni on Canadian Junior National Team in Florida IG: @oppotaco @otubaseball YT: @oppotaco.

    Buy or Sell Hype?? + Debuts, Jac Caglianone, Injury Report: EP43

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 65:40


    TIMESTAMPS (8:21) Quick hits Injury report (11:58) Debuts (14:55) Red Sox Guardians (16:05) Braves (17:04) Jac Caglianone (21:25) Jordan Montgomery Debut Giants (26:11) Main event (Buying or Selling Hype?) IG: @oppotaco @otubaseball YT: @oppotaco.

    OTU Baseball, HYUNG CHO + Holliday, Ohtani, Perez, Pham: EP42

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 66:56


    Happy Jackie Robinson Day! TIMESTAMPS (0:55) #42 + This Day on Baseball (8:15) - Quick Hits Start w Injuries (10:44) - Jackson Holliday (12:21) - Naylor bros (12:43) - New Signings - Yariel Rodriguez, Nick Lodolo, Yulieski Gurriel (15:40) - Salvador Perez 250th homerun (17:53) - McCutchen 300th homerun (21:10) - Kyle Bradish Rehab (21:42) - Tommy Pham (25:13) - Ohtani (32:15) - Interview with Hyung Cho (33:03) - OTU BASEBALL (40:50) - What to expect from Program (45:05) - Making of OTU with Begg and Willow (48:38) - Baseball Economics (52:21) - Collaborating as a Team (55:01) - Overcoming Logistical Hurdles (1:04:04) - FREE Infield Curriculum taught by Willow (1:04:44) - GIVEAWAY IG: @oppotaco @otubaseball YT: @oppotaco.

    Trio is BACK + Pitch Clock = Injuries?? Elbow Development, Hank Aaron Day, Oakland, Ceddanne Rafaela: EP41

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 64:16


    TIMESTAMPS (2:07) #41 + This Day on Baseball (7:52) Pitch Count Discussion (21:32) QUICK HITS (22:55) Oakland (29:15) - Ceddanne Rafaela (32:25) - Hank Aaron Day (36:19) - MAIN EVENT - Pitch Clock leading to Pitcher Injuries (49:39) - Other theories behind pitcher injuries (56:55) - Begg working with young pitchers (59:07) - Elbow Development IG: @oppotaco YT: @oppotaco.

    Baseball is SO Back + Notable Performances, Puzzling Player Moves: EP40

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 52:53


    TIMESTAMPS (0:00) Introduction and Excitement for the New Season (1:45) The number 40 (10:12) QUICK HITS Injuries and Suspensions in Baseball (18:10) Will Smith's Contract Extension with the Dodgers (22:10) Crochet's Impressive Performance Against the Braves (28:05) Low Attendance Numbers at the Coliseum (30:21) Notable Performances by Tyler O'Neill and Corbin Burns (32:46) The Pirates' Surprising Start (34:47) MLB Suspensions (47:50) First No-Hitter of the Year (51:19) Creative Alternate Identities and Jerseys in Minor League Baseball

    Ohtani, Quick Hits + PREDICTIONS, World Series Matchup, ROTY, MVP:EP39

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 85:15


    (11:02) Quick Hits (20:21) Ohtani News (24:32) Predictions: Division Winners, League Winners, (38:24) World Series Matchup (41:35) Stolen Base Leader (50:00) AL and NL Home Run Leaders (53:36) AL and NL Batting Title (1:00:30) AL and NL Reliever of the Year (1:04:35) AL and NL Rookie of the Year (1:20:00) AL and NL MVP IG: @oppotaco YT: @oppotaco.

    SAM SHAW, Blue Jays + Spring Breakout, Fantasy Baseball, Injuries: EP38

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 84:04


    Takeaways Injuries to key players, such as Gerrit Cole, Devin Williams, and Danny Jansen, could have a significant impact on their respective teams. The signing of JD Davis by the A's after his arbitration case with the Giants highlights the changing dynamics between teams and agents. The spring breakout games showcased impressive performances from players like Spencer Jones, Xavier Isaac, Jace Jung, Ceddanne Raffaella, Jordan Lawlar, and Marcelo Mayer. The possibility of Shohei Ohtani playing in the outfield raises questions about the risk involved and the impact on his performance as a pitcher. Overall, the spring breakout games were a success, despite some issues like hit batters and outfielders struggling with routine fly balls. TIMESTAMPS (5:06) #38 (13:42) QUICK HITS (34:14) SAM SHAW (34:30) Introduction and Childhood Memories (37:24) Playing in the Big League Environment (40:41) Playing with Other Canadians (43:36) The Importance of Speed in Baseball (45:30) Meeting Joey Votto and other Jays (49:10) Emphasis on Base Running (55:33) Impressions of Spring Training (58:26) Draft Experience and Becoming a Blue Jay (60:24) Becoming a Blue Jay (61:48) Being a Blue Jays Fan (63:16) The Importance of Winning (64:47) Favorite Blue Jays Players (67:06) Impressive Players (68:03) Facing Challenging Pitchers (69:30) Underrated Players (70:55) Learning from Dom (72:18) Trusting Yourself (74:43) Signing Baseball Cards (81:10) Autograph and Rookie Card (84:48) Balancing Work and Play

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