Pitchers & Catchers Report - Mat Germain gives us the low down as Spring Training starts up

Pitchers and Catchers Report - Aaron Boone – Having Sand
kicked in the Face 

Mark Corbett & Mat Germain discuss spring training, free
agents & team expectations.

Mat analyzes the pitching staffs of various teams,
highlighting potential ace pitchers like Cole Ragans and Tarik
Skubal.

 Impact of pitchers like George Kirby and Logan Gilbert
for the Seattle Mariners.

Issues with team owners, focusing on the Oakland A's &
their potential move to Las Vegas.

David Rubenstein's purchase of the Baltimore Orioles &
the need for more accountability among team owners.

Commissioner News:

Upcoming departure of MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred and
speculates on potential replacements, suggesting Kim Ng or Theo
Epstein as strong candidates.

Mat reviews a list of free agents, Brandon Belt, Tommy Pham,
Adam Duvall, Eddie Rosario, and Matt Chapman, discussing their
potential impact on teams.

Whit Merrifield's decision to limit himself to second base –
Players need to be versatile.

Mark & Mat discuss why players need to be fluid in
different roles. – Mookie Betts & Dodgers example

Scott Boras impact on the game and team budgets. 

Boras represents and negotiates for 4 top Free Agents (FA)
that have not signed. BBlake Snell's pitching style different
than Pedro Martinez or Greg Maddux 

 potential impact on a team, and his contract
negotiations.

Finding Free Agent landing spots like Cody Bellinger and
impact on teams like the Royals, Giants & Cubs.

  Injury issues affecting teams like the Orioles and how
it could impact their roster moves.

  Toronto Blue Jays arbitration process & its
back-handed offer impact with Vlad Guerrero Jr.

  Spring Training players’ performances will make an
impact on team decisions and player careers.

  Growth of Women’s roles in MLB 

 Kim Ng, former Marlins GM, could be the next MLB
commissioners

Jenny Cavner first woman to become primary play-by-play
announcer 





Correction: Blake Snell was not offered an insulting $50,000 bump
from the Rays after winning the Cy Young award. He was offered
$15,000.
 We must ask “Cy Young just another piece of metal?”
 https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/blake-snell-says-its-disappointing-the-rays-only-gave-him-small-raise-after-cy-young-win/ 


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