Baseball Isn’t Boring

It's that time of year, when for the first few weeks of January the baseball conversation is dominated by who will get into the Hall of Fame and who will miss at. The person who helps navigate the debate better than anyone is Ryan Thibodaux, who has constructed the go-to tracker when it comes to how the HOF voting is shaking out. The man known as @NotMrTibbs on social media joined Bradfo to have an in-depth conversation about all things Hall of Fame voting. It's the right podcast at the right time. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are we sleeping on Masa Yoshida? With news that that the new Red Sox outfielder will be playing for Team Japan in the World Baseball Classic, it got Bradfo thinking: Could this guy be the best free agent outfield acquisition not named Aaron Judge? Just to help the conversation our host talks to Red Sox exec Gus Quattlebaum, who helped spearhead the pursuit of the 29-year-old outfielder. It's a great way to kick off what will undoubtedly be anything but a boring year. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Just about a year ago, the Baseball Isn't Boring cause was hatched. It was a product of a message both Bradfo and Joe Kelly wished to pass along via the book that can now be bought on Amazon - "A Damn Near Perfect Game: Reclaiming America's Pastime". Along the way there were t-shirts, hoodies, sound bytes, conversation, social media accounts and, finally, the podcast. We asked a multitude of players, actors, entertainers, and media members the simple question: Why baseball isn't boring. While there too many to surface on the final day of 2022, we felt that the answer given by ESPN's Eduardo Perez hit perfect and serves as the ultimate launching pad for 2023. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You aren't going to find a better way to ring in 2023 then joining the Baseball Isn't Boring New Year's Bash with Bradfo, former Toronto manager John Gibbons and Courtney Finnicum. The trio celebrate with some great behind-the-scenes stories, a look at what we can hope for in the new year, and, of course, a great debate over which cocktails we should be serving at the party. Happy New Year! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Don't look now but the Texas Rangers might actually be entering into the conversation to be one of the top teams in the American League. Last year you had Corey Seager, Marcus Semien and Jon Gray. This time around there is Jacob deGrom, Nathan Eovaldi and Andrew Heaney. It's why it is a perfect time for Bradfo to catch up with former major league pitcher - and current Rangers TV broadcaster and MLB Radio Network host - C.J. Nitkowski. Nitkowski offers an inside look at the Rangers, along with exploring how broadcasting has changed in just the last few years. They are buzzing about this team. They are buzzing about this conversation. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Through all the player acquisitions and conversations about what baseball might look like in 2023, one piece of the puzzle that enters into the team-building process are those designated hitters. How will teams value them? Should it be a position of priority? Why it isn't as easy as it looks to actually execute life as a DH. After a discussion on the matter with BIB free agent correspondent Ed Hand, Bradfo sits down with Nelson Cruz and then J.D. Martinez to talk about some of the ins and outs of life as a DH. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Major League Baseball free agency hasn't disappointed when it comes to giving us two months of drama, with the Carlos Correa saga serving as the latest - and most bizarre - example. Bradfo is joined by BIB free agent correspondent Ed Hand to dive into the Correa saga as we await whether or not he will truly land with the Mets, while also picking a few free agents who could sneakily be bargains for some lucky MLB team. It's some more good free agent talk! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bradfo and Coop use the final podcast before Christmas to spread good baseball cheer in the form of presents to every single Major League Baseball fan base. The gifts range everywhere from gift cards to domes. It's a good time to reflect on the gift that keeps on giving ... baseball. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Baseball Isn't Boring, and neither is betting. That is what the podcast reminded everyone once again with our very special prognosticator extraordinaire Jonathan Papelbon guiding the listeners to the best bets when it comes to picking next season's World Series winner. Bradfo and Pap even surface a pretty good prop bet involving Santa Claus. It's the first of what figures to be many opportunities for the former closer to lock you up some money. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Doesn't every baseball fan simply want their team to throw caution to the wind, spend a bunch of money and dive head-first into contending for a World Series? Well, welcome to the world of the 2023 Mets. Bradfo is joined by Marc Luino, who co-hosts the "Mets'd Up" podcast with James Schiano. Fresh off attending the press conferences for Kodai Senga and Justin Verlander, Luino gives the what's what when it comes to living life following around Steve Cohen and Co. as they shock-and-awe their way through the offseason. It is the team everybody is talking about, which is why we continue the conversation. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who needs the World Cup when you have the World Baseball Classic. That's what baseball fans will be thinking after listening to Bradfo sit down with former WBC hero Adam Jones, current Team USA manager Mark DeRosa and Ian Kinsler, who is serving as the skipper for Team Israel. March won't be able to come soon enough after listening to this one. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bradfo and free agent correspondent Ed Hand got together for a lengthy podcast to discuss who are the best remaining free agents available. (To listen to that conversation, click here.) Part of the episode included a look at who were the top shortstops still on the market, comparing Jose Iglesias and Elvis Andrus, while also looking back at the landing spots for the Big Four. It's a sampling of a great debate. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bradfo is joined once again by Baseball Isn't Boring free agent correspondent Ed Hand to pick through the free agent market. But now, all of a sudden, the conversation has changed dramatically because so many top tier free agents have already been picked off. The guys talk Nathan Eovaldi vs. Michael Wacha. Jose Iglesias vs. Elvis Andrus. Brandon Drury vs. Jean Segura. And others. We might not be talking Big 4 shortstops anymore, but that doesn't mean the team-building isn't in full swing. It's a perfect holiday baseball discussion. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One of the chief reasons baseball hasn't been boring the last month has been become of these shock-and-awe contracts signed by big-name free agents. And one person who is chiefly responsible for all this Hot Stove drama is agent Scott Boras, who has negotiated more than a $1 billion worth of contracts for his clients this offseason. One billion! Bradfo caught up with Boras at the introduction of outfielder Masataka Yoshida to discuss the offseason. (Spoiler: After the conversation Boras agreed to yet another huge deal thank to Carlos Rodon's contract with the Yankees.) You want Boras' perspective on this last month? You got it. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fresh off signing a two-year deal with the Phillies, reliever Matt Strahm joins Bradfo to discuss how he landed with Philadelphia, his thoughts on what he left behind in Boston, the state of baseball free agency and spending, and a tutorial in navigating the world of baseball cards. Oh yeah, and he has some pretty strong opinions on MLB's new rule changes. It's a good listen from a soon-to-be fan favorite in Philly. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another big-name shortstop has come off the board. First it was Trea Turner. Then it was Xander Bogaerts. And now ... Carlos Correa. The former Astro and Twin has agreed to a 13-year, $360 million deal with the Giants, sending shockwaves through an already crazy Hot Stove season. Bradfo breaks it all down. What does this mean for the Giants? What does this mean for the National League West? What does this mean for Dansby Swanson? What does this mean for the remaining free agents? And, now, which division is actually the best of the bunch. It has been a wild month, with the Correa offering the latest reminder. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo raised his heart-rate by joining to Bradfo for a look at how he is going to take on financial juggernauts San Diego and the Dodgers. Along with a preview of the motivational speeches Lovullo is planning to deliver his team, the former NL Manager of the Year explains how he has adjusted over recent years. He also tells a great Studio 54 story. Lovullo never disappoints. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When it comes to front office decision-makers who needed to be interviewed after the week at the Winter Meetings, at the top of the list is Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom. Sure enough, that's who Bradfo sits down with in a lengthy Baseball Isn't Boring conversation. Bloom goes into detail about what happened with the Xander Bogaerts negotiations, how the free agent market impacted the Red Sox' approach, and how he currently views his next big challenge, signing Rafael Devers. It's a great way to spend a piece of your day. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bradfo is once again joined by free agent correspondent Ed Hand to take a look at the remaining MLB free agents after a frenetic week at the Winter Meetings. Rodon vs. Bassitt. Correa vs. Swanson. Alfaro vs. The Field. The Hot Stove debates and analysis is just getting going. It's a great way to start your week. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bradfo joined the guys at 97.3 The Fan in San Diego to give the what's what when it comes to what the folks in Southern California can expect when it comes to their new shortstop, Xander Bogaerts. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's another Players Only podcast, with Rich Hill returning to give the what's what when it comes to the realities of playing in different Major League Baseball markets. One instance Hill and Bradfo jump into is the differences that will be facing Xander Bogaerts as he transitions from Boston to San Diego. Hill offers unique perspective on the differences that players have to face when playing in a variety of markets. It's a perspective that you are going to want to hear. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Day 3 of the MLB Winter Meetings started with the big Aaron Judge agreement. But not too long after the news regarding the Yankees slugger came word that closer Kenley Jansen had agreed to a two-year, $16 million deal with the Red Sox. So, what should we make of Jansen at this point in his career? Also, exactly how should we rate Jansen's former Atlanta teammate Dansby Swanson as he tries to find a team for 2023? Bradfo sits down with MLB.com's Mark Bowman - a longtime Braves beat writer - to dissect both players. If you want to be in the know, you're going to want to listen. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The offseason's biggest domino has fallen thanks to Aaron Judge's nine-year deal with the Yankees. Bradfo is on the scene at the Winter Meetings in San Diego, getting immediate reaction from MLB.com Yankees beat writer Bryan Hoch and MLB Network's Sean Casey. It is timely. It is powerful. It is anything but boring. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rick Porcello has pitched alongside Max Scherzer, Justin Verlander and, the newest Texas Ranger, Jacob deGrom. And while it was just one season, deGrom left as impactful of an impression on Porcello of any of his former teammates. That is evident in listening to the former Tiger, Red Sox and Met talk about deGrom. If you're a Rangers fan and you want to get excited about your new ace, these few minutes are worth a listen. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There is no week in the calendar year that better exemplifies exactly how exciting baseball can be without a single ball being thrown or bat being swung. It is Winter Meetings Week. Bradfo is joined by BIB free agent correspondent Ed Hand to discuss what might be awaiting the legions of Hot Stove fanatics in the coming days. Shortstops. Starting pitchers. Aaron Judge. It's all on the table. So before getting on the plane for San Diego, Bradfo breaks it all down with our BIB free agent go-to-guy. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The MLB Winter Meetings are next week, which means we are on the verge of some big free agent signings. And oftentimes when those signings take place during the Meetings that means there will be a press conference showcasing a team's prized new acquisition. Rich Hill was that guy when the Dodgers invited him to announce his three-year deal at the Winter Meetings, so he can offer a unique perspective not many have. It's a a good way ease into perhaps the biggest few days of the Hot Stove season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While rumors and news fly around the baseball world heading into December, Bradfo, Coop and Courtney Finnicum took it upon themselves to undertake an important task - uncovering what is exactly the best baseball movie of all-time. The trio execute a four-round draft to help determine the best of the best. It's baseball movie science. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN's Buster Olney joined Bradfo to discuss the current state of the MLB Hot Stove, including what he believes is the biggest domino of them all - Aaron Judge. Are the Yankees willing to let Judge go, and if they do what will be their plan to replace him. Olney surfaces some interesting names. It is your best way to start preparing for next week's Winter Meetings. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In case there wasn't already enough excitement in Houston regarding the world champs, now they have Jose Abreu. It's a good time to resurface a look at the importance of Abreu to a team, which is exactly what Bradfo did with Matt Spiegel of 670 the Score and Courtney Finnicum. If there was any doubt that the Astros were getting a good one, the testimonies of Matt and Courtney should put those to rest. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When it comes to delivering the message of why baseball is not boring, why baseball is fun, nobody does it better than former Tampa Bay Ray postseason hero and current major league outfielder Brett Phillips. Phillips joins Bradfo and Coop to talk about all the excellence that comes with the game, what's wrong with this day and age of big league players, how to immediately grow the game by 50 percent, and the merits of ranch dressing. Listening to Phillip will make you want to run out onto the nearest diamond and start tossing the ball around. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bradfo is joined by Baseball Isn't Boring free agent correspondent Ed Hand to dive into the biggest debate still sitting in the Hot Stove season: Who is the best shortstop on the open market - Carlos Correa, Trea Turner or Xander Bogaerts. The guys not only state their cases for each player, but predict landing spots. Bradfo and Ed also talk about how this offseason might the craziest ever for Twitter rumors and reports without anything really happening. It's a great way to start your week. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With families gathering for Thanksgiving dinner, the Baseball Isn't Boring podcast wanted to remind us all of how entertaining such a dynamic can be. Thankfully, our West Coast/Hollywood correspondent Nate Corddry joined us to offer a behind-the-scenes for one of the best such dynamic you will see, explaining the what's what when it comes to the get together in the movie The Heat. To view the scene, click here. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Godfather of 'Baseball Isn't Boring', Joe Kelly, returns to the podcast for a memorable sit-down with Bradfo. After a quick dose of book promotion, the two dive into Joe's outside-the-box thinking when it comes Thanksgiving, and holiday decorations, along with why it's a waste of time to invite players for free agent recruiting trips. In the world of podcasts, it's a holiday miracle. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When it comes to highlighting how entertaining baseball can be there is no better organization than the Savannah Bananas, a reality that was once again brought to light thanks to the conversation with Bradfo and Bananas' Director of Entertainment Zack Frongillo. (Listen to the entire podcast by clicking here.) But of all the facts and examples brought up by Frongillo, highlighting the success of the Bananas none should hit home more for MLB than the TikTok lesson. When one organization (the Bananas) are tripling up the most successful team in another organization (the Yankees) in TikTok followers, it's something to take note of. Frongillo explains ... To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the message of baseball not being boring spreading like wildfire throughout 2022, it is worth taking some time to highlight one of the chief contributors in getting the narrative into fabric of sports fans. It's why Bradfo sat down with Zack Frongillo, the Director of Entertainment for the Savannah Bananas. Frongillo and the Bananas have helped highlight the fun that can be found on a baseball diamond, while offering a wake-up call to Major League Baseball via their fan experience and, yes, TikTok following. We are thankful for all that Frongillo and the Bananas have brought and will continue to bring. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob Friedman of Pitching Ninja joined Bradfo to break down the awesomeness that come with everything major league pitching and major league pitchers. Part of the conversation included a look back at Friedman's most memorable pitches of 2022, along with identifying some unique pitchers who might be flying under the radar heading into 2023. It's part of a lengthy conversation which you can listen to in its entirety by clicking here. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From one cause to another ... thank you, PItching Ninja. Bradfo is joined by Rob Friedman, the creator and owner of perhaps baseball's most popular and impactful social media presence. It's an organization that has not only entertained and informed the average baseball fan through videos highlighting every known MLB pitch and pitcher, but has literally changed the way those throwing the baseball have gone about their business. Pitching Ninja represents what is good in the game, which is why the conversation should scratch right where any baseball fan itches. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There are a lot of great conversation involving free agency these days, which is why Bradfo and Ed Hand together for a free agency check-in. (Listen to that entire podcast by clicking here.) But within the analysis surfaced an interesting debate: Who would you rather have on a three-year, big-money contract, Justin Verlander or Jacob deGrom. Hand has his pick. Listen to find out his choice and reasoning. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Heading into Thanksgiving Week, it seems like a good time to check in on what's what when it come to MLB free agency. Fortunately, our Baseball Isn't Boring has a free agent correspondent, Ed Hand, at the ready to digest all the latest news when it comes to the Hot Stove and who might end up where. Hand and Bradfo break down the merits of Verlander vs. deGrom, what exactly is going on with Jose Abreu, and, of course, trying to figure out who will land Jorge Alfaro. There is a lot of good talk about how baseball is pushing boredom aside, on a daily basis. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bradfo is joined by former Royals general manager Dayton Moore to discuss the importance of having strong voices and personalties in a major league clubhouse. It's a priority that seems to be being devalued a bit by MLB executives. But Moore states a strong case for making a point to having players like Eric Hosmer around to help guide a group through the seventh-month season. It's part of a lengthy conversation between the two you are going to want to listen to. Click here for the whole ball of wax. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Yankees always seem to be at the epicenter of every Hot Stove season, whether they end up making moves or not. This year is no different. It's why it was a perfect time for Bradfo to talk to Keith McPherson of WFAN and the BXB Podcast to dissect exactly why the Yankees can't afford to lose Aaron Judge in free agency. Keith also cements himself as a true 'Baseball Isn't Boring' guy, showing the kind of offseason enthusiasm our mission was built on. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Part of the fun of baseball is the offseason. A huge piece of the offseason is predicting where free agents are going to land. And when it comes to the art of predicting the landing spots for MLB free agents, there is absolutely nobody better than the group at MLB Trade Rumors. Bradfo is joined by MLBTR experts Tim Dierkes and Steve Adams to break down their annual Top 50 free agent list, dissecting the process that went into picking player contracts and teams. There is nobody better, and now we are brought behind the curtain to see exactly how it all happens. For a look at the MLBTR list, click here. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have our first big trade of the MLB offseason and it's one that came out of nowhere: The Blue Jays sending slugger Teoscar Hernandez to the Mariners in exchange for reliever Erik Swanson and minor league hurler Adam Macko. There was a lot to digest when it came to this one, which is why Bradfo was joined by Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca to pick through all the particulars. How risky was this for the Blue Jays? Why did they do it? How good is Swanson? It's all right here in an Emergency Baseball Isn't Boring. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There aren't many more powerful voices when it comes to articulating the merits of baseball than Dayton Moore. For 16 years he served as the chief decision-maker for the Kansas City Royals, winning a World Series along the way. But it is his perspective of what the game is and where the game is going that is so important. Moore joins Bradfo for an in-depth conversation regarding his lot in life, bringing us inside to the particulars that involved his unexpected exit from KC, while offering insight into how he views his future. The former GM takes a deep dive into how running a baseball organization has changed, and what exactly should be prioritized. You won't be able to look at baseball the same way after hearing this podcast. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One of the more intriguing names on the free agent market is Jose Abreu. It's why Bradfo solicited the expertise of 670 The Score's Matt Spiegel and longtime White Sox follower Courtney Finnicum to take a deep dive into what should make Abreu such an attractive option for teams looking for a first baseman/DH/clubhouse leader. You aren't going to find a better primer for Abreu's market as he heads into free agency. There is also a few other debates the trio gets the bottom of, such as which player would be best to start a franchise with and which is more pressure-packed, giving a wedding speech or playing music at a wedding. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the Hot Stove ready to kick into high gear, Lucy Burdge of Bet QL joins Bradfo to sift through all the props regarding where the top names will end up signing. Carlos Correa. Trea Turner. Aaron Judge. Jacob deGrom. Xander Bogaerts. The odds for their landing spots are out, and Lucy helps steer you in the right direction. There is also a very special prop at the end involving Judge that can land you a Baseball Isn't Boring t-shirt. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We want to make you money. Mattress Mack kinds of money. So what we did at Baseball Isn't Boring is bring on Andrew Lang of TalkNats.com to make a strikingly good case to bet on the Nationals to win the 2023 World Series. Yes, those Nationals - the ones who, along with the Pirates and A's, are the biggest longshots to win it all next season. After listening to Bradfo and Lang, you are going to at least start thinking about these Nats in a different way. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The offseason can be a long few months, especially if you are living the life of a free agent in Major League Baseball. In the latest 'Players Only' podcast with Rich Hill, the pitcher is joined by fellow free agent Kevin Plawecki to discuss what that dynamic is like for those waiting to find out where their next home might be. To listen to the complete episode, click here. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bradfo, Rich Hill and Kevin Plawecki all got together for a spirited baseball discussion that dealt with the issues facing youth baseball and what it is like waiting around during free agency. (To listen to the entire episode, click here.) In this clip, Plawecki addresses the Phillies using 'Dancing On Our Own' as their theme song. The tune was, of course, the theme song of the 2021 Red Sox thanks to Plawecki. It needed to be addressed, and that's exactly what Plawecki did. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices