Foul Territory

FT Resident GM Jim Bowden joins us live from the GM meetings with the latest on the free-agent market and why the Padres are going all in. He also breaks down the markets for Tarik Skubal and Freddy Peralta, plus whether the Rangers could really trade Corey Seager.
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(17:24) From the Nationals shopping Dylan Crews to the Phillies’ possibly quiet offseason, we run through the latest hot stove buzz.
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Veterans Day appreciation at the top of the show.
(3:23) The Astros hired Brad Ausmus as their next manager. AJ wonders if his communication with the media has improved. What does this move tell us about new GM Randy Flores’ power?
(14:52) The Mariners are expected to enter the Seiya Suzuki sweepstakes. JP Crawford will not return with Seattle in 2027.
(17:35) The Tigers signed Emilio Pagán to a one-year deal.
(19:24) The Dodgers hired former Marlins hitting coach Pedro Guerrero. He's going to hear a lot of the same funny question over and over.
(21:46) Looking back on BetMGM’s division-winning odds for Pat Murphy’s Brewers and Will Venable’s White Sox…
(27:53) Alex Anthopoulos made his stance clear on Ronald Acuña Jr. trade rumors. The Mets are content with their current lineup aside from first base?!
(36:02) Pat Murphy fulfilled his media availability from a hospital bed.
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz
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SNY MLB insider Chelsea Janes expects the Mets to add notable starting pitching this winter. Could Tarik Skubal be headed to Queens? She also breaks down Freddy Peralta’s struggles in Queens, the Juan Soto-Francisco Lindor relationship, and the Mets’ next franchise cornerstone.
(19:28) Kevin McGonigle took home AL Rookie of the Year! Kratz and JB called their shot with their BetMGM preseason pick, but at least AJ got a Payton Tolle hug to compensate.
Hosts: Heidi Watney, AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz
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FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal breaks down Randy Arozarena’s market, how he stacks up against Seiya Suzuki, and the Angels’ front-office “speed dating” spree. Also, will Scott Boras land Tarik Skubal a record-breaking deal?
(15:12) AJ and Kratz didn’t hold back on a free agency deadline. Plus, Pedro Martinez’s fiery comments regarding a potential lockout sparked a debate over the “middle class” of MLB players.
Hosts: Heidi Watney, AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz
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Sal Stewart won NL Rookie of the Year with 32 HR and 112 RBI. HOW did he have only a 2.0 WAR?! (Top of Show)
(5:33) Randy Arozarena is projected to cash in on a nice payday this offseason. Should a contender pay up, or is Seiya Suzuki the safer choice?
(14:47) The crew reacts to the highest-paid players at each position. Who has done the most to justify their massive paycheck?
(17:29) THIS is the kind of news you’ve been waiting to hear from the GM Meetings.
(20:02) Michael King, Ty France, Adrian Morejon… Freddy Peralta? Time to see if San Diego’s new owners are really going to give AJ Preller the green light for an offseason frenzy.
(31:11) Which MLB players are selling the most jerseys?
(33:45) Billy Beane is ten-toes-down on the Yankees homer-heavy approach. Did Milwaukee's championship prove his point, or should baseball explore value outside of the long ball?
(41:33) Andrew Friedman doesn’t think there’s anything to learn from the Brewers sweep of the Dodgers…
(43:47) As the baseball world mourns the loss of Bob Boone, AJ and Erik reflect on the life and career of the 19-year Major Leaguer and the legacy of the Boone family.
Hosts: Heidi Watney, AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz
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