Ben and Meg joked about the Rockies’ reported hiring of Paul DePodesta as new director of baseball operations, another executive hire, MLB’s World Series ratings surge, the Dividers’ resurgence, the Royals re-signing Salvador Perez, and more. Then (44:30) they bring in Ben Clemens to discuss his ranking of the top 50 free agents this offseason, the strengths and weaknesses of the class as a whole, some notable free agents starting with Kyle Tucker, his high/low players, and how the specter of future lockouts might impact this hot-pot season.
Audio introduction: Philippe Bergman, “The Wild Theme That Works”
audio interstitial: Moon Hound, “an effective wild theme”
Audio end: Xavier LeBlanc, “The Wild Theme That Works”
MLBTR link on DePobo
“Finalists” report link
Colorado Tax Measures Links
Link to Passan’s Stammen tweet
Tingler report link
WBC exhibition link
MLB Rating Release Link
Link to article about Canadian ratings
MLB/NBA ratings comparison link
Link to Sarris on Splitter
Link to Andrews on Splitter
Separator usage link by year
Link to Neyer’s Splitter/Fork Ball
Link to Salvy Extended Post
MLBPA investigative story link
Links to banned agent stories
Link to Other Ben’s FA ranking
MLBTR link on Bieber
Link to Bieber’s Tango
Secret Santa Registration Link
Link to plot hole or non-hole
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