The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts.
This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Anthony Franco of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss…
- The Blue Jays making it to the World Series and how being a baseball writer can dull your fandom (1:20)
- The Phillies reportedly planning to move on from Nick Castellanos (7:10)
- The Tigers making an uninspiring extension offer to Tarik Skubal a year ago (15:30)
- The Giants potentially hiring Tony Vitello to be their new manager (27:50)
- The Brewers reportedly willing to listen to offers on Freddy Peralta (35:20)
Plus, we answer your questions, including…
- What positions do the Astros need to target to make it back to the postseason? (41:55)
- Do the Brewers need to change their contact-over-power approach? (45:20)
- Will Kyle Tucker’s injuries significantly impact his payday? (47:10)
- Should the Padres try to sign J.T. Realmuto or stick with Freddy Fermin and Luis Campusano? (49:50)
Check out our past episodes!
- Murakami To Be Posted This Offseason, Managerial Vacancies, And More! – listen here
- Rockies’ Front Office Changes, Skip Schumaker, And ABS Talk – listen here
- Mike Elias On The State Of The Orioles – listen here
The podcast intro and outro song “So Long” is provided courtesy of the band Showoff. Check out their Facebook page here!
Photo courtesy of Jayne Kamin-Oncea, Imagn Images
Cold open was hilarious today, per usual.
I thought maybe I was going too far with this one, so I’m glad it landed with at least one person.
Jeffers for Campuasano framework for a trade. Like to hear other’s opinions.
I think the assumption that SD doesnt like Campusano as a ML catcher is flawed. They went with a defense oriented backstop tandem last year and let Campusano get more seasoning in AAA. The guy isnt old for a catcher and pairs well with Freddy.
I also think the assumption made in the conversation that Fermin isn’t a legitimate starting catcher, and that the Padres should be searching for one, is also flawed. He was a backup in KC only because they had an AS catcher there. While he doesn’t hit for a ton of power, in 880 major league ABs he has a 6.4 WAR, battering ave of 264 with a low K rate, and most importantly plays great defense. It’s more likely that the Padres feel set at C for 2026, with Fermin getting most of the starts, and Campy as backup. If they don’t go with Campusano as a C, he now has experience at 1B and could serve as a 1B/DH with pop.
This is great to hear! Thanks so much!