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From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): It's time again to sit-down with one of Baseball Isn't Boring's favorites, Xander Bogaerts. Rob Bradford catches up with the Padres newly-anointed starting second baseman to talk about his position change, his current lot in life, and a reflection on how he got to this point he currently finds himself. There is also plenty of honest conversation about how he views both his former team, the Red Sox, and his former teammate, Rafael Devers. Xander never disappoints. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The final hour of Ben & Woods kicks off with host of the Audacy podcast "Baseball Isn't Boring," Rob Bradford, meet up with Bob Scanlan and round out the day with Don't Do This
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Cody Bellinger is returning to the Cubs on a three-year, $80 million deal. So, when news breaks we get to the bottom of what's what when it comes to the player and the person. Rob Bradford does exactly that in talking to Bellinger's former teammate in Chicago, Michael Fulmer, and Kenley Jansen, who played with the outfielder in Los Angeles. It's a great perspective of why the Cubs have committed to Bellinger. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Rob Bradford catches up with the undeniable MVP of 2023 Spring Training, Braves first baseman Matt Olson. Olson led the majors last year with eight Spring Training homers while possessing a mammoth OPS of 1.500. In the conversation, he explains what translates and what doesn't when it comes to dominating the month of March heading into the real games. Also part of the podcast is a similar talk with Romy Gonzalez, who made the White Sox Opening Day lineup a year ago after blasting six spring training homers. It's a worthwhile listen as we fend off spring training overreaction. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From 'Play Tessie' (subscribe here): Host of Baseball Isn't Boring and Audacy MLB Insider Rob Bradford joins the guys to discuss the transactions from over the weekend that saw bullpen arm John Schreiber get shipped off to Kansas City. But this wasn't the only Red Sox having his name be tossed around by Craig Breslow and Co. as Boston tries to settle on a roster for the 2024 season. Kenley Jansen discussed his trade possibility with Bradfo while the Godfather of Baseball Podcasting shed some light on Triston Casas' extension talks. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 1 - Bradfo is live from Fort Myers where the Red Sox decided to part with one of their better players in recent years in John Schreiber. Rob says if this was a few years down the line and not for 2024, this is a great move. Also, Rob is joined by Red sox hitting coach Pete Fatsy to talk about the developments of Tyler O'Neill and the potential improvement of Masataka Yoshida. And, the newest member of the Red Sox Vaughn Grissom talks about his transition to his new team and what expectations he has as the new second baseman.
Hour 3 - Bradfo is joined by Sammy and Gordo from "Play Tessie" to dissect the John Schreiber trade and why they believe this was actually a good move for Craig Breslow to make. Then, Rob and the guys power rank who on the Red Sox roster is under the most pressure to succeed this season.
Hour 2 - After discussing the awful Spring Training jerseys around the MLB, Bradfo plays his conversation with Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story about falling into the leadership role as one of the veterans and his advice for former teammate Xander Bogaerts' transition from shortstop to second base for San Diego this season. Then, on the heels of being trade to the Royals, John Schreiber joins to say farewell to Boston and reflect on his time with the Red Sox.
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): The talk of spring training so far has been the new uniforms given to Major League Baseball players. So it made all the sense in the world to have Rich Hill on the podcast once again, giving his own very informed and unique perspective when it comes to all things MLB uniforms. Hill is fired up, as he joins Rob Bradford to give his opinion on why these new threads are sending a terrible message and how exactly things have changed when it comes to the players' wardrobe. The guys also talk about Hill's broadcasting plans for the coming weeks. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): The talk of spring training so far has been the new uniforms given to Major League Baseball players. So it made all the sense in the world to have Rich Hill on the podcast once again, giving his own very informed and unique perspective when it comes to all things MLB uniforms. Hill is fired up, as he joins Rob Bradford to give his opinion on why these new threads are sending a terrible message and how exactly things have changed when it comes to the players' wardrobe. The guys also talk about Hill's broadcasting plans for the coming weeks. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): The talk of spring training so far has been the new uniforms given to Major League Baseball players. So it made all the sense in the world to have Rich Hill on the podcast once again, giving his own very informed and unique perspective when it comes to all things MLB uniforms. Hill is fired up, as he joins Rob Bradford to give his opinion on why these new threads are sending a terrible message and how exactly things have changed when it comes to the players' wardrobe. The guys also talk about Hill's broadcasting plans for the coming weeks. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): While most everyone is baseball is looking at the 2024 season with some sense of optimism and hope, the A's find themselves in the weirdest of worlds. Is their home Oakland or Las Vegas? How will their fans view them? Can they avoid losing over 100 games? There is a lot to pick through in this most unusual of circumstances. That's why we have Jason Mastrodonato of the Bay Area-based Mercury News Group returning to the podcast. Jason gives the kind of perspective that is needed considering how unique this A's situation is. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): With pitchers and catchers getting going, there is no better player to help the podcast set the right tone that Phillies reliever Matt Strahm. The winner of the Baseball Isn't Boring Podcast of the Year in 2023 kicks things off in 2024 with style, talking all things Phillies, including how they should be viewed among the MLB powerhouses. And, as usual. Matt has some opinions on some of the changes in the game, with the lefty surfacing concerns over a previously unknown alteration involving how hitters are going to be allowed to get ready for pitchers. Always spicy. Always insightful. It's Matt Strahm. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): With pitchers and catchers getting going, there is no better player to help the podcast set the right tone that Phillies reliever Matt Strahm. The winner of the Baseball Isn't Boring Podcast of the Year in 2023 kicks things off in 2024 with style, talking all things Phillies, including how they should be viewed among the MLB powerhouses. And, as usual. Matt has some opinions on some of the changes in the game, with the lefty surfacing concerns over a previously unknown alteration involving how hitters are going to be allowed to get ready for pitchers. Always spicy. Always insightful. It's Matt Strahm. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): While the podcast has had plenty of Dylan Cease trade proposals - along with a couple of appearances by the pitcher, himself - it's time to make another round of proposed deal involving the White Sox ace. As usual, Nat Gordon and Sammy Hurwitz don't disappoint. There is one idea that has Cease going to the Orioles, joining newly acquired Corbin Burnes. And another that is sending the righty back across town to the Cubs. Both are thought-provoking and well worth some debate. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Bobby Witt Jr. is one of this week's biggest newsmakers, signing a historic contract extension with the Royals. There is no better person to talk about Witt Jr.'s path to this point than former Royals' GM - and current Rangers executive - Dayton Moore. Moore joins Rob Bradford to talk about when Kansas City drafted Witt Jr., his first impressions of the shortstop, KC's strategy in bringing along the former first-rounder and insight into how these sort of contract extensions get done. Moore's return to the podcast doesn't disappoint. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): When you have a guy who hits 33 home runs with an OPS of .930 in Triple-A, it's probably a good idea to keep track of that guy. Enter Bobby Dalbec. The 28-year-old slugger has not only established himself as a player who can man both infield and outfield positions, but also as a player who represents the kind of power teams lust after. It's why teams try and trade for him, but the Red Sox continue to hold on to him. Dalbec joined Bradfo to talk about his current lot in life as we had into another spring training, his very eventful offseason, and his attendance at a very noteworthy wedding. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): A year ago the Mets were the talk of the offseason, with Steve Cohen flexing his financial might to help get the New York fan base feeling pretty good about themselves. But things didn't go as planned, along came David Stearns and now the vibe is certainly ... different. The Athletic's Tim Britton joins Rob Bradford to reflect on how things have changed over the last year and how the Mets should be viewed with spring training right around the corner. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): A year ago the Mets were the talk of the offseason, with Steve Cohen flexing his financial might to help get the New York fan base feeling pretty good about themselves. But things didn't go as planned, along came David Stearns and now the vibe is certainly ... different. The Athletic's Tim Britton joins Rob Bradford to reflect on how things have changed over the last year and how the Mets should be viewed with spring training right around the corner. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): The incredible story of Daniel Bard is about to get another chapter. The Rockies reliever joins Bradfo to reveal his big news, explaining why it is happening and how it is happening. Bard also offers valuable insight into how a veteran baseball player is viewing these last few days before spring training, telling eyebrow-raising stories from the Red Sox' 2012 spring training, while also offering some eye-opening realities when it comes to how pitchers view radar gun readings. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): As good as things have been going for the Orioles, there was always the looming presence of an ownership which didn't seem all that interested in helping take the O's - or their fan base - to the next level. Then, seemingly out of nowhere, along came the news that the Angelos family was selling the team to a group headlined by lifelong fan David Rubenstein. To help Baltimore celebrate we turned to our go-to guy when it comes to all things Orioles, Eric Arditti (@editti22) and he didn't disappoint. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): It's never too early to get to know some of the players whose names will be called at the 2024 MLB Draft during the All-Star festivities. The Number 4 Ranked 2024 MLB Draft Prospect on Bella Geskos's Preseason MLB Draft Prospect Power Rankings is University of Georgia Outfielder/First Baseman Charlie Condon. Bella Geskos sits down with Condon to get the what's what when it comes to the upcoming collegiate baseball season and the outfielder/first baseman's perspective on his journey. It's a name, and personality, you are going to want to know. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bradfo sits down with 7x All Star and MLB Hall Of Fame Candidate Billy Wagner to discuss why he believes some of his Hall Of Fame candidate peers deserve to get in and why some don't even deserve to be on the ballot To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bradfo sits down with 7x All Star and MLB Hall Of Fame Candidate Billy Wagner to discuss why he believes some of his Hall Of Fame candidate peers deserve to get in and why some don't even deserve to be on the ballot To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bradfo sits down with 7x All Star and MLB Hall Of Fame Candidate Billy Wagner to discuss why he believes some of his Hall Of Fame candidate peers deserve to get in and why some don't even deserve to be on the ballot To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bradfo sits down with 7x All Star and MLB Hall Of Fame Candidate Billy Wagner to discuss why he believes some of his Hall Of Fame candidate peers deserve to get in and why some don't even deserve to be on the ballot To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 2- To kick off Hour 2, Rob is joined by Nick Pivetta, to discuss the offseason and his expectations and role from 2024. Plus, Rob tries to make sense of the direction the Red Sox are going in and takes your calls. Finally, Jonathan Papelbon joins the show to discuss his wild weekend in Springfield.
Hour 3-Â Rob Bradford catches up with the guys from Audcacy's "Play Tessie" podcast live at Winter Weekend. The boys discuss the highlights of the weekend and what to expect from the Red Sox moving forward.Â
Hour 1- It's new iteration of what was formerly known as "The Bradfo Sho." -- The show has rebranded to "Baseball Isn't Boring with Rob Bradford."Rob kicks things off in Springfield, live from Red Sox Winter Weekend as he is joined by Brian Abraham and Triston Casas.
SEGMENT: Red Sox director of player development Brian Abraham sits down with Rob Bradford.
SEGMENT- Rob Bradford sits down with Triston Casas, who believes he is in the best shape of his life.
SEGMENT- Rob Bradford sits down with Nick Pivetta.
SEGMENT- Rob Bradford sits down with Jonathan Papelbon to discuss his wild weekend in Springfield.Â
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Newly signed Yankees Pitcher Marcus Stroman meets with the New York media to discuss growing up a Yankee fan, his decision to sign with the Yankees, burying the hatchet with Brian Cashman, and why the Yankees were the perfect fit for him. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): For the first time since he took over as the Red Sox' Chief Baseball Officer, Craig Breslow sits down for a podcast, joining Rob Bradford to talk about the highly-scrutinized Red Sox offseason. Breslow addressed the team's pursuit of Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the ability to spend, his mindset and strategy when it comes to getting into competition for players in the free agent market and, most importantly, how he views where the organization is and how that is impacting his approach heading into the 2024 season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Pitcher Ryan Sherriff (@kingsherriff) has had plenty of great baseball moments, including pitching in the World Series. But when the final month of 2023 rolled around, enough was enough. The lefty pitcher decided to take to social media to announce his retirement. But over the days and weeks after his decision, Sherriff fell back in love with baseball, making him rethink the idea that his playing days are over. The 33-year-old joined Bradfo to discuss his journey and his decisions, while offering insight into how the feeling of baseball despair can turn into a resurgence with just a few reminders. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Rob Bradford is joined by Jesse Sanchez of MLB.com on this glorious international free agent signing day to talk about how last year's top signing, Padres catcher Ethan Salas, managed to take the baseball world by storm and reach Double-A at the age of 17, while also spinning it to this year's class and discussing how Mets 17-year-old signee Yovanny Rodriguez has a chance to be just as special.   To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Rob Bradford is joined by Jesse Sanchez of MLB.com on this glorious international free agent signing day to talk about how last year's top signing, Padres catcher Ethan Salas, managed to take the baseball world by storm and reach Double-A at the age of 17, while also spinning it to this year's class and discussing how Mets 17-year-old signee Yovanny Rodriguez has a chance to be just as special To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Brian Bannister is always insightful, especially when it comes to the art of pitching. That's why it was so fascinating to listen to the White Sox' Senior Pitching Advisor talk about his new team's new strategy when it comes to developing a playoff-contending pitching staff. Bannister goes into detail about specific pitchers — such as newly-acquired Eric Fedde and holdovers Dylan Cease and Michael Kopech — along with breaking down the importance of a catcher like Martin Maldonado. There is also explanations when it comes to some of the changes that are being made in Chicago, while, of course, talking the art of throwing a splitter. And, finally, Bannister reflects on the uniqueness of Chris Sale, taking us behind the curtain when the White Sox dealt Sale to the Red Sox. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Dylan Cease returns to the podcast with Rob Bradford, and there is plenty to talk about. The White Sox pitcher talks his offseason reading, pitch-inventing and disc golf playing. And then there are all those trade rumors, which Cease is open and honest when explaining his view of the roller coaster of emotions that comes with such things. There is also the hurler's take on pitching in big markets and a fascinating breakdown of his much-publicized poetry. It's timely and it's entertaining. It's Dylan Cease. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Andrew Bailey has had quite a career path since retiring, with a meteoric rise to Giants pitching coach before taking his current role in the same position with the Red Sox. Bailey reunited with Bradfo to tell stories from his own career, how he prioritizes pitchers and pitches, and his perspective on some of the newest Sox pitchers (Lucas Giolito) and some of the holdovers (Brayan Bello). It's a great perspective from one of the game's most intriguing young coaches. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Braves television analyst - and former major league infielder - Nick Green joined Rob Bradford to offer his pointed opinion on why Atlanta is not only better than the Dodgers, but also the reason for he believes Los Angeles isn't even the primary concern for the Braves. Green goes on to break down the Chris Sale acquisition, marveling in how Atlanta GM Alex Anthopoulos is bobbing and weaving his way through another offseason. There is also a great story about when former big league pitcher Paul Byrd tried to race 'The Freeze'. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Red Sox manager Alex Cora has returned to the podcast and he has a lot to say: The recruitment of Yoshinobu Yamamoto. The state of his current contract situation. How this offseason has gone for him and the Sox. The art of recruiting free agents. The revitalization of the Red Sox brand. And how impactful the Joe Kelly fight in 2018 was to the organization. It's one that you won't want to miss. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's not every season a set-up reliever gets a Cy Young vote, but that's exactly what happened with Chris Martin of the Red Sox. And for good reason. In his first season in Boston, Martin turned in an incredible campaign, leading Baseball Isn't Boring to name him our Reliever of the Year. Bradfo catches up with Martin to talk about his season, how it came about, the recruitment by the Red Sox, and the real reason he ultimately found himself in his current surroundings. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): There is a lot going on in the world of New York baseball these days, with the pursuit of pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto by both the Mets and the Yankees topping the list of topics. There is nobody better to take a deep dive into what exactly is going on in this historic offseason battle between the two franchises that SNY's Andy Martino. Andy joins Rob Bradford to dissect the Yamamoto drama, while also taking a hard look at how Yankees' GM Brian Cashman has approached reclaiming attention to the boys in the Bronx. All that and a preview of Martino's upcoming book on Cashman and the Yankees, "The Yankee Way," which can be ordered on Amazon by click here. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): Josiah Gray had a pretty good year with the Nationals, one which included making the National League All-Star team. But we at Baseball Isn't Boring believe he is going to be the breakout pitcher of 2024. It's a belief that Rob Bradford formalized when having Gray on the podcast, where the two reflected on the past year, what is in store for Josiah - including his birthday Travis Scott concert - and some laughs and opinions along the way. Gray is one to watch for so many reasons, one of which is because he is really good at this thing we call podcasting. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
There was a lot to catch up with Tyler O'Neill about, so it seemed like a good time for the outfielder to make his Baseball Isn't Boring debut with Bradfo. The guys talk about Tyler's reaction to being traded to the Red Sox, why he was happy it was the Red Sox, what changes he is making in preparing for 2024, what went wrong the past couple of seasons, if he reached full-muscle capacity and what his cheat foods are. All that and more in O'Neill's very first interview as a member of the Boston Red Sox. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): ESPN's Buster Olney is back on Baseball Isn't Boring, this time going deep into the Yankees' deals for Juan Soto and Alex Verdugo. What will be each player's impact and fit in New York? Why are the Yanks doing what they're doing? What this all means when it comes to the shifting of power in the American League? And then there is the very pointed conversation regarding Buster's recent column, that called out Ohtani and his camp for their approach to this free agent tour. If you like baseball and you like opinions, this is the podcast for you. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From 'Baseball Isn't Boring' (subscribe here): The Yankees haven't been shy this week in allocating their minor leaguers in order to get short-term very impactful players - such as Juan Soto and Alex Verdugo. So how good are these prospects? In his latest appearance on the podcast, Sam Dykstra offers insight into a couple of key pieces of the Yanks' recent deals, offering scouting reports on Drew Thorpe (now a Padre) and Richard Fitts (now a Red Sox). To listen to the entire conversation with Sam, click here. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices