Foul Territory

Today, we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
(2:00) There are more updates regarding the contract talks between the Yankees and Cody Bellinger. What is the holdup, and where do the Yankees pivot if he walks?
(14:37) Elly de la Cruz turned down a HUGE contract extension with the Reds. Are you surprised he didn’t take this deal?
(21:20) Jakob Junis is signing with the Rangers. Have they done enough this offseason?
(25:19) The Cubs had a 2016 World Series team reunion, but Kris Bryant was not in attendance. Did the Rockies tell him he couldn’t go?
(28:30) Talks are still ongoing between Scott Boras and the Cubs for Zac Gallen. Could the team benefit from him being in their starting rotation?
(31:35) Congratulations to Ryan Pressly on his retirement!
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Alanna Rizzo
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Fair Territory host Ken Rosenthal starts the show with a Fair Territory first - Dork of the Week rescinded! (Top of show)
(1:18) Ken discusses the Mets curious offseason thus far, and wonders if there is room for outfielder Cody Bellinger.
(7:49) The Braves will be without infielder Ha-Seong Kim for 4-5 months following hand surgery.
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(10:43) Inside Dish explores Ken’s Hall of Fame ballot.
(21:49) Grillin’ Ken answers your live questions, including Zac Gallen's market, if Eugenio Suarez and the Pirates are a fit, and Ken's favorite move thus far.
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There has been a lot of buzz this offseason about whether the Padres would let Mason Miller run as a starter. He joins FT to address those rumors, discuss Clayton Kershaw joining Team USA, share his thoughts on the ABS system, talk about working with new manager Craig Stammen, and weigh in on potentially changing his entrance song.
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Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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The White Sox signed pitcher Sean Newcomb earlier this offseason. He discusses why he chose the team, how he's preparing for this season, what it's like going from a starter to a reliever and much more.
(14:46) Free agent first baseman Rowdy Tellez breaks the news that he will be playing for Team Mexico in the World Baseball Classic. Who will be joining him?
He also discusses how his offseason is going, what he can bring to a team that gives him a call, watching the Mariners and their magical playoff run, and whether he is interested in playing in Japan.
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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The Angels have made several new additions to the team this offseason. One of their biggest moves was acquiring starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez from the Orioles. He discusses how the offseason has been with his new teammates, working with Mike Maddux and his “old-school” approach, adjusting to the new clubhouse, and focusing on his health heading into spring training.
One of Grayson’s famous teammates also claims to be a better deer hunter than him.
(17:49) Toddfather texted that teammate who claimed to be a better hunter than Grayson. What was the response?

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Hosts: Todd Frazier, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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