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WBC Reporter and Content Creator Shawn Spradling joins FT to break down the growing insurance issues surrounding the World Baseball Classic and why Puerto Rico has been severely impacted. He explains how insurance decisions are made, who carries the risk if a player gets hurt, and what it could mean for the tournament if teams are unable to secure coverage for their stars.
(15:36) Former Rays first-round pick Richie Shaffer joins FT to discuss how players prepare for camp at different stages of their careers and why mental skills are often overlooked in player development. Shaffer also reflects on his experience in Tampa Bay’s development system, why teams still underinvest in preparing players mentally, the risks of overhyping prospects, and why he remains cautiously optimistic the Rays ultimately stay in Tampa.
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Eugenio Suárez is returning to the Reds. Was this a steal for them, and how much does this hurt the Pirates as the 2nd-place finisher in the sweepstakes?
(12:24) Team Puerto Rico could consider withdrawing from the World Baseball Classic after several star players were denied insurance.
(21:10) Shohei Ohtani will not pitch in the WBC.
(26:55) Luis Arráez signed with the Giants. How much does elite contact still matter in today’s game, and can playing second base all season raise his value more?
(33:38) The Red Sox traded Jordan Hicks to the White Sox and an important young pitcher is attached in the deal too.
(44:09) David Robertson announced his retirement from MLB.
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Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal reacts to the one-year deals inked over the weekend: Eugenio Suárez returning to the Reds, and the Giants signing Luis Arráez. (Top of Show)
(5:30) The Red Sox send Jordan Hicks and David Sandlin to the White Sox. The Rafael Devers trade scoreboard (somehow) looks worse.
(11:18) Inside Dish unpacks the insurance issues wreaking havoc in the World Baseball Classic leadup.
(20:40) Grillin’ Ken answers your burning questions, including if the Red Sox could sign Framber Valdez, if the Rangers are done and will the Tigers make moves regardless of the Tarik Skubal arbitration hearing result.
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Three-time World Series champion and Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy joins FT to discuss how the offseason is going and what he’s working on. He also talks about Shohei Ohtani’s communication style, the Kyle Tucker and Edwin Díaz signings, thoughts on Clayton Kershaw joining Team USA and and Dave Roberts’ desire to manage in the Olympics.
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As he approaches the 500 career saves milestone, new Tigers closer Kenley Jansen joins FT to confirm that he’ll be pitching for Team Netherlands in the World Baseball Classic. He discusses what the free agency process is like at this stage of his career, what his role will be with the Tigers and why he chose them. He also weighs in on whether he believes he’s a Hall of Famer.
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