Foul Territory

San Diego Union-Tribune Padres beat writer Kevin Acee joins FT to update us on the status of Luis Arráez and explain why teams are not pursuing him. He also addresses Fernando Tatís Jr. trade rumors and whether there is any real chance the Padres would move him.
Acee discusses Yu Darvish’s uncertain future, the status of his contract if he walks away, and what the Padres could do with the money freed up from Darvish’s deal.
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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The Dodgers are in the spotlight once again, and we brought in Forbes Senior Contributor Maury Brown to clear things up. He breaks down why an old, court-set number from the Dodgers’ bankruptcy era is stealing headlines, how it affects what gets counted toward revenue sharing, the difference between projected “fair market value” and what the Dodgers’ media rights ultimately became, and what that means for the broader debate about competitive balance, transparency, and the next CBA.
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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We have a date for the trade deadline this season and it's a bit later than usual.
(1:45) Dodgers manager Dave Roberts wants Roki Sasaki to develop a third pitch to be an effective starting pitcher. Will we see him in the starting rotation or in the bullpen this season?
(17:36) Freddy Peralta had his introductory press conference with the Mets. Will they sign him to an extension and what did Carlos Mendoza say changed in their clubhouse last year?
(24:36) What are the BetMGM odds for the Tigers’ regular season wins?
(26:46) The Yankees are interested in a reunion with Paul Goldschmidt. Will he accept a platoon role with them or another team?
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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Earlier this offseason, the Diamondbacks traded for All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado. He joins us on FT to discuss how he’s preparing for a new home this season, his meeting with Chaim Bloom about waiving his no-trade clause, and his time with the Cardinals. Were there any teams he didn’t want to be traded to?
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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Crush City Territory host & The Athletic Astros beat writer Chandler Rome joins FT to discuss potential players the team could trade, why Framber Valdez remains on the market, and season two for Cam Smith. Rome also explains why Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa are not playing in the World Baseball Classic.
(21:08) What is the over/under looking like for Astros regular season wins?
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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