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Brian Cashman and the New York Yankees struck again in their post-Juan Soto pivot, this time acquiring former MVP Cody Bellinger from the Chicago Cubs. While pitching has been paramount for the Bronx Bombers so far this season, acquiring the two-time All-Star slugger is the first step in assembling an offensive lineup that Cashman hopes will return the Yankees to the Fall Classic in 2025. .
Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the deal many thought was inevitable, why Yankee fans should temper their offensive expectations for Bellinger and why the Cubs were more than happy to dump his salary after acquiring Kyle Tucker. The guys also try to figure out where the Yankees will play the Gold Glove winner as they have needs in the outfield and at first base and why New York needs to make more moves to avoid this offseason being labeled a failure .
Also in this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-CastJake and Jordan dissect MLB’s report on their findings regarding the elbow injury epidemic currently facing the game. They discuss the key takeaways from baseball’s findings and offer some possible solutions to solve the problem. The guys then talk about Nolan Arenado blocking a trade to the Houston Astros, the Baltimore Orioles signing Tomoyuki Sugano and making their picks for The Good, The Bad & The Uggla.
(1:27) – The opener: Yankees trade for Bellinger
(21:32) – MLB releases report on elbow injuries
(42:18) – Around the League: Arenado blocks a trade
(47:36) – Orioles sign NPB MVP
(54:02) – The good, the bad and the Uggla
(1:10:48) – Baseball in the Wild: Vietnam Update
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