Pitchers & Catchers Report - Mat Germain gives us the low down as Spring Training starts up

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• Pitchers and Catchers Report - Aaron Boone – Having Sand kicked in the Face
• Mark Corbett & Mat Germain discuss spring training, free agents & team expectations.
• Mat analyzes the pitching staffs of various teams, highlighting potential ace pitchers like Cole Ragans and Tarik Skubal.
• Impact of pitchers like George Kirby and Logan Gilbert for the Seattle Mariners.
• Issues with team owners, focusing on the Oakland A's & their potential move to Las Vegas.
• David Rubenstein's purchase of the Baltimore Orioles & the need for more accountability among team owners.
• Commissioner News:
• Upcoming departure of MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred and speculates on potential replacements, suggesting Kim Ng or Theo Epstein as strong candidates.
• Mat reviews a list of free agents, Brandon Belt, Tommy Pham, Adam Duvall, Eddie Rosario, and Matt Chapman, discussing their potential impact on teams.
• Whit Merrifield's decision to limit himself to second base – Players need to be versatile.
• Mark & Mat discuss why players need to be fluid in different roles. – Mookie Betts & Dodgers example
• Scott Boras impact on the game and team budgets.
• Boras represents and negotiates for 4 top Free Agents (FA) that have not signed. BBlake Snell's pitching style different than Pedro Martinez or Greg Maddux
• potential impact on a team, and his contract negotiations.
• Finding Free Agent landing spots like Cody Bellinger and impact on teams like the Royals, Giants & Cubs.
• Injury issues affecting teams like the Orioles and how it could impact their roster moves.
• Toronto Blue Jays arbitration process & its back-handed offer impact with Vlad Guerrero Jr.
• Spring Training players’ performances will make an impact on team decisions and player careers.
• Growth of Women’s roles in MLB
  • Kim Ng, former Marlins GM, could be the next MLB commissioners
  • Jenny Cavner first woman to become primary play-by-play announcer

Correction: Blake Snell was not offered an insulting $50,000 bump from the Rays after winning the Cy Young award. He was offered $15,000.
We must ask “Cy Young just another piece of metal?”
https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/blake-snell-says-its-disappointing-the-rays-only-gave-him-small-raise-after-cy-young-win/

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