On this week’s show, Steve Adams joins host Jeff Todd to discuss whether the Tim Lincecum hype makes sense and what alternatives there might be for teams looking for rotation help. After touching upon what the Phillies’ impressive pitching could mean for that organization’s near future, Steve and Jeff delve into the increasing array of financial mechanisms (in particular, the Fantex model) that players may be able to use to lock in guaranteed cash while retaining future earning upside.

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On this week’s show, Chuck Wasserstrom joins the show to share some of his experiences as a veteran of the Cubs’ front office and how it has shaped his writing for MLBTR and other outlets.

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On this week’s show, Ben Badler of Baseball America joins host Jeff Todd to share his prospect expertise. Among the players considered are Trevor Story of the Rockies and Nomar Mazara of the Rangers. Badler also discusses some of the most intriguing names to watch on the international market — with a particular focus on near-to-the-majors players from Cuba and Japan.

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Washington Post national baseball writer Barry Svrluga — who recently authored The Grind, which is now available on paperback — joins the show to discuss the Nationals’ biggest stories heading into the season. Among the items of discussion are GM Mike Rizzo, new manager Dusty Baker, and the contract status of Stephen Strasburg and Bryce Harper.

MLBTR’s own Charlie Wilmoth then hops on the line to cover the latest with the Pirates. (And it’s only fair to note that he has written his own volume on the Bucs.) Charlie breaks down the addition of David Freese and the team’s overall infield mix, addresses the uncertainty in the rotation, and talks about the possibility of an extension with one or more of the team’s candidates for a new deal.

 

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The MLB Trade Rumors Podcast runs weekly on Thursday afternoons.