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While there has been a lot of talk this season about the New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets, there are also a few teams flying under the radar that could potentially make some noise before the 2025 season kicks off. . It’s time to dive into the other teams that should be on baseball fans’ radar this hot season.
Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman find out which teams intrigue them most after their 2024 campaigns, including the Chicago Cubs and their notable lack of star power, whether the St. Louis Cardinals are preparing for a season of rebuilding, why it’s time for the Washington Nationals to make a big splash and whether the Texas Rangers will bounce back after their uninspiring title defense.
Later in this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, the guys are joined by ESPN MLB Insider Jeff Passan as he dives into which teams interest him this season, like how serious the Boston Red Sox could be about pursuing free-agent Juan Soto , why the Baltimore Orioles could opt for short-term contract players and whether the Detroit Tigers will bring in a top-line starting pitcher to join their rotation. The boys end the episode by making their choices The good, the bad and the Uggla.
(1:28) – The Opener: Who intrigues us this offseason?
(6:26) – Chicago Cubs
(11:00) – St. Louis Cardinals
(16:40) – Texas Rangers
(25:06) – Jeff Passan joins the show!
(28:09) – Who intrigues Jeff this season?
(34:34) – Orioles’ first offseason under new ownership
(38:47) – Red Sox ready to make moves?
(45:16) – Jeff’s use of “BREAKING NEWS”
(56:56) – The Good, the Bad and the Uggla
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