Does recruiting a free agent like Aaron Judge really matter?
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Show Notes
We saw it all over social media, Aaron Judge showing up at the San Francisco airport to start his few days of being wooed by the San Francisco Giants. But exactly how impactful is such a recruiting trip for a free agent like Judge? It's a question Bradfo dives into with Joe Kelly during the pair's recent conversation, with the pitcher offering some somewhat surprising perspective on the process. Bradfo talks with Jon Lester, who experienced the recruiting dynamic after 2014 with the Red Sox, Cubs and Giants. Everyone likes their name up on the Jumbotron, but for these multi-million dollar athletes, is it really worth it?
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