Foul Territory

FT Senior Insider Ken Rosenthal reacts to the Mariners hiring Jason Kanzler as manager over Joe Espada despite Kanzler’s lack of manager experience. He also explains why the Angels could be headed for a renaissance and runs through some top free agent situations.
(18:37) We review BetMGM’s AL MVP odds from March. Which underperforming stars can bounce back?
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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The Orioles declined Luis Robert Jr.’s $20M option, among other moves. (Top of Show)
(4:59) The Mariners have hired Jason Kanzler as their next manager. AJ & Kratz debate whether he’s the right fit for a team that wants to win now…
(15:32) Eight players received the $23.15M qualifying offer. Who will take the guaranteed payday? Who's willing to test the open market?
(26:12) It’s awards season! The crew debates their picks and weighs WAR’s importance in voting.
(37:43) Toronto and Detroit both declined their options on Myles Straw and Kenley Jansen. Yuki Matsui opts in with San Diego and the Cubs re-signed Jacob Webb. Plus, MLB’s latest “non-starter” salary-cap proposal.
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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FT insider Robert Murray previews the Tarik Skubal sweepstakes and names the next big free agent after him: Freddy Peralta. He also explains why the Rays shouldn’t trade Drew Rasmussen and whether the Brewers’ title run will push other teams to beef up their front offices.
(23:22) Garrett Stubbs broke his silence on the CBA negotiations, and all signs point to a major lack of progress. The two sides are in two different worlds. Plus, Pedro Martinez and David Ortiz reportedly weren’t consulted for their baseball opinions by the Red Sox...
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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GM Territory host Jim Bowden runs through the offseason trade board, from Ketel Marte to Shea Langeliers, and weighs in on whether William Contreras is the best catcher in baseball. Could a MEGA contract change hands this winter?
(27:17) Franmil Reyes is now the highest-paid player in NPB history. Who saw that coming?
(30:37) Geoff Pontes of Baseball America sizes up the four international stars hitting the posting market, including whether Teruaki Sato can top Kazuma Okamoto’s deal. He also explains what Munetaka Murakami’s contract means for the class and how a looming lockout could rush the process.
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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It’s the first Monday of the offseason! Free agency is right around the corner, and so is the deadline to extend qualifying offers. (Top of Show)
(3:33) The Astros hired Randy Flores as their new GM. What does that mean for their managerial search?
(16:18) The Athletic released its Way-Too-Early 2027 MLB Power Rankings. Where does your team stand? Plus, we rank them ourselves…
(30:56) BetMGM shared its BEST landing spots for Tarik Skubal. Where could he end up?
(33:59) The Contemporary Baseball Era ballot is out. Who are the favorites? The Cubs also declined their option on Colin Rea and Emilio Pagán declined his 2027 mutual option with the Reds.
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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