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With the New Year fast approaching, Jack and Aram sit down to reshape the NL Central. On the docket: the frugal Cubs, the splashy Pirates, and the semi-rebuilding Cardinals.Intro: 0:00Cubs: 2:17Pirates: 29:31Cardinals: 51:42Read Aram's Tatsuya Imai Breakdown HEREText "BASEBALL" to 29017 for 20% off of your next purchase at LIDSSubscribe to Our New Newsletter!Get Your Just Baseball MerchUse Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGMCheck out Thompson Cigars and use my code JUSTBASEBALL for a great deal: https://thompsoncigar.comCheck out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comCheck out Aura.com: https://aura.com/removeOur Sponsors:* Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove* Check out Thompson Cigars and use my code JUSTBASEBALL for a great deal: https://thompsoncigar.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-just-baseball-show/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jack and Aram start the show by discussing Tyler Soderstrom's extension with the Athletics before getting into the latest free agent signings and where the top remaining free agents may land.Tyler Soderstrom: 0:00A's/Eflin: 10:00Fairbanks: 18:00Tucker/CBA: 24:00Okamoto/Imai: 34:00Imai/Rest of FA: 44:00Read Aram's Tatsuya Imai Breakdown HEREText "BASEBALL" to 29017 for 20% off of your next purchase at LIDSSubscribe to Our New Newsletter!Get Your Just Baseball MerchUse Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGMCheck out Thompson Cigars and use my code JUSTBASEBALL for a great deal: https://thompsoncigar.comCheck out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comCheck out Aura.com: https://aura.com/removeOur Sponsors:* Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove* Check out Thompson Cigars and use my code JUSTBASEBALL for a great deal: https://thompsoncigar.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-just-baseball-show/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jack and Peter start the show by discussing Ryan O'Hearn's two-year, $29 million deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates before turning the NL West on its head.Intro: 0:00Ryan O'Hearn: 2:17Vizual Edge: 10:25Dodgers: 12:29Giants: 48:35Rockies: 1:11:21Text "BASEBALL" to 29017 for 20% off of your next purchase at LIDSSubscribe to Our New Newsletter!Get Your Just Baseball MerchUse Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGMOur Sponsors:* Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove* Check out Thompson Cigars and use my code JUSTBASEBALL for a great deal: https://thompsoncigar.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-just-baseball-show/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aram and Jack catch up on all of the headlines from the past few days in Major League Baseball, including Munetaka Murakami's 2-year, $34 million deal with the White Sox, Willson Contreras being dealt to the Boston Red Sox, and Jeff McNeil heading to Sacramento.Willson Contreras: 0:00Baz Trade: 10:00McNeil Trade: 18:00PIT/TB/HOU Trade, Murakami: 24:00SD Moves: 34:00Strahm/Keller/Weaver: 42:00Text "BASEBALL" to 29017 for 20% off of your next purchase at LIDSSubscribe to Our New Newsletter!Get Your Just Baseball MerchUse Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGMOur Sponsors:* Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove* Check out Thompson Cigars and use my code JUSTBASEBALL for a great deal: https://thompsoncigar.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-just-baseball-show/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jack and Peter start the show with an immediate reaction to the trade that sent Shane Baz to Baltimore for four prospects and a Comp. A pick. Then, they dissect the USA and DR WBC rosters before chatting with newest Blue Jay Cody Ponce!Intro: 0:00Shane Baz: 3:35Team USA: 21:55Team DR: 35:10Cody Ponce Interview: 46:40Text "BASEBALL" to 29017 for 20% off of your next purchase at LIDSSubscribe to Our New Newsletter!Get Your Just Baseball MerchUse Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGMOur Sponsors:* Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove* Check out Thompson Cigars and use my code JUSTBASEBALL for a great deal: https://thompsoncigar.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-just-baseball-show/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aram and Peter attack two of the bigger players in the offseason to this point: the Toronto Blue Jays and the Baltimore Orioles. Toronto has already dropped a bag on Dylan Cease and spent $30 million (or north of) on both Cody Ponce and Tyler Rogers. Baltimore, meanwhile, has traded for Taylor Ward and brought Pete Alonso to the Charm City. What else is left?Text "BASEBALL" to 29017 for 20% off of your next purchase at LIDSSubscribe to Our New Newsletter!Get Your Just Baseball MerchUse Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGMOur Sponsors:* Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove* Check out Thompson Cigars and use my code JUSTBASEBALL for a great deal: https://thompsoncigar.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-just-baseball-show/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Playing GM is back! Peter and Ryan conduct the Mets autopsy off the top. Then, Jack and Ryan build the Mets back up before pivoting to the new-look Washington Nationals.Mets Autopsy: 0:00Playing GM for Mets: 43:51Playing GM for Nats: 1:12:35Text "BASEBALL" to 29017 for 20% off of your next purchase at LIDSSubscribe to Our New Newsletter!Get Your Just Baseball MerchUse Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGMOur Sponsors:* Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove* Check out Thompson Cigars and use my code JUSTBASEBALL for a great deal: https://thompsoncigar.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-just-baseball-show/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jack and Aram kick off the week by playing catchup on all of the latest MLB Headlines. From the Royals' active week to Adolis Garcia, Robert Suarez and Tyler Rogers finding new homes, Just Baseball has you covered.Reliever Market (10m): 0:00Reliever Market (Cont.) (8m): 10:00Merrill Kelly (6m): 18:00Royals (Maikel/Lane/trade) (10m): 24:00Adolis Garcia/Mike Yaz (8m): 34:00Dustin May/Morel/Bell (6m): 42:00Text "BASEBALL" to 29017 for 20% off of your next purchase at LIDSSubscribe to Our New Newsletter!Get Your Just Baseball MerchUse Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGMOur Sponsors:* Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove* Check out Thompson Cigars and use my code JUSTBASEBALL for a great deal: https://thompsoncigar.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-just-baseball-show/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jack and Peter start the show by breaking down Pete Alonso's 5-year, $155 million deal with the Baltimore Orioles. Then, they hit a conversation with Aram in Orlando for immediate reaction on the Pete deal.Intro: 0:00Pete Alonso: 2:55Vizual Edge: 17:00Alonso From Mets Lens: 19:56Aram From Orlando: 38:09Finishing Up: 1:00:10Join our Free Agent Contest!Text "BASEBALL" to 29017 for 20% off of your next purchase at LIDSSubscribe to Our New Newsletter!Get Your Just Baseball MerchUse Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGMOur Sponsors:* Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove* Check out Thompson Cigars and use my code JUSTBASEBALL for a great deal: https://thompsoncigar.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-just-baseball-show/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jack and Peter hop around the headlines (with the help of Peyton Ginas and Kevin Henry) from MLB's Winter Meetings on Tuesday night, including Kyle Schwarber's 5-year, $150 million deal to return to the Phillies and Edwin Diaz joining the Los Angeles Dodgers on a 3-year, $69 million deal. Then, ESPN's Paul Hembekides (Hembo) joins to break down the 2025 MLB Hall of Fame Contemporary Era ballot decision.Join our Free Agent Contest!Text "BASEBALL" to 29017 for 20% off of your next purchase at LIDSSubscribe to Our New Newsletter!Get Your Just Baseball MerchUse Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGMOur Sponsors:* Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove* Check out Thompson Cigars and use my code JUSTBASEBALL for a great deal: https://thompsoncigar.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-just-baseball-show/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jack is joined by Peter, Ryan, and Aram at various points for a Winter Meetings check-in.Just Baseball's Free Agent PredictionsJoin our Free Agent Contest!Text "BASEBALL" to 29017 for 20% off of your next purchase at LIDSSubscribe to Our New Newsletter!Get Your Just Baseball MerchUse Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGMOur Sponsors:* Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove* Check out Thompson Cigars and use my code JUSTBASEBALL for a great deal: https://thompsoncigar.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-just-baseball-show/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jack and Peter chat with ESPN's Buster Olney on Saturday morning to discuss everything leading up to the MLB Winter Meetings in Orlando!Free month in Discord! Just Baseball's Free Agent PredictionsJoin our Free Agent Contest!Text "BASEBALL" to 29017 for 20% off of your next purchase at LIDSSubscribe to Our New Newsletter!Get Your Just Baseball MerchUse Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGMOur Sponsors:* Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove* Check out Thompson Cigars and use my code JUSTBASEBALL for a great deal: https://thompsoncigar.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-just-baseball-show/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Unbelievable that we're here! All three hosts get together for Episode 1000 to snake draft the best team they can for the next 5 seasons.Intro: 0:00Episode 1000: 7:30Discord: 15:10Draft: 17:42Just Baseball's Free Agent PredictionsJoin our Free Agent Contest!Text "BASEBALL" to 29017 for 20% off of your next purchase at LIDSJoin Our New DiscordSubscribe to Our New Newsletter!Get Your Just Baseball MerchUse Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGMOur Sponsors:* Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove* Check out Thompson Cigars and use my code JUSTBASEBALL for a great deal: https://thompsoncigar.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-just-baseball-show/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jack and Peter play a little bit of catch-up on what went down over the Thanksgiving Weekend, including Dylan Cease inking a 7-year, $210 million deal with the Blue Jays and the Orioles finding their closer in Ryan Helsley.Dylan Cease (10): 0:00Next Steps for Toronto (8): 10:00Ryan Helsley (6): 18:00Next Steps for Baltimore (10): 24:00Winter Meetings Thoughts (8): 34:00Lane Kiffin's MLB Comp (6): 42:00Just Baseball's Free Agent PredictionsJoin our Free Agent Contest!Text "BASEBALL" to 29017 for 20% off of your next purchase at LIDSJoin Our New DiscordSubscribe to Our New Newsletter!Get Your Just Baseball MerchUse Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGMOur Sponsors:* Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove* Check out Thompson Cigars and use my code JUSTBASEBALL for a great deal: https://thompsoncigar.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-just-baseball-show/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Just Baseball's Editor in Chief Ryan Finkelstein joins Jack to assess the market for the top closer available, two intriguing starters, and a prolific power bat.Intro: 0:00Ranger Suarez: 5:59Michael King: 18:00Edwin Diaz: 32:00Eugenio Suarez: 44:48Just Baseball's Free Agent PredictionsJoin our Free Agent Contest!Text "BASEBALL" to 29017 for 20% off of your next purchase at LIDSJoin Our New DiscordSubscribe to Our New Newsletter!Get Your Just Baseball MerchUse Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGMOur Sponsors:* Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove* Check out Thompson Cigars and use my code JUSTBASEBALL for a great deal: https://thompsoncigar.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-just-baseball-show/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jack and Peter answer your submitted questions ahead of Thanksgiving!Intro: 0:00Sonny Gray: 4:03Tatsuya Imai: 19:37Starter to Bullpen: 27:17Pre-Arb Extensions: 35:03Trade Candidate Value: 45:43Thanksgiving Dishes: 52:10Semien-Nimmo: 57:14First Game: 59:12Miami/Chicago Food: 1:03:08Brendan Donovan: 1:07:06Free Agent Record: 1:17:28Thanksgiving Traditions: 1:22:17Discord:With Imai coming out and saying he doesn’t want to sign to a team with other Japanese players, and more importantly wants to beat the Dodgers, who do you think now stands the best chance at signing him to a deal?- Lildj227With the talk always being about what relievers should make the jump to starters, what about the other way around, what starters should move to the pen. Some recent examples Adrian Morejon and Brad Keller. - jscotch_tooWith Stowers and the Marlins not coming together on a Pre-Arb deal. Who are some young guys that you could see getting a Pre-Arb deal before the start of next season. - SMHWhich trade candidate provides the most true value? Taking into account, control, production, age, availability, and price - Ryan How come they're called free agents when they cost money - RegalLagerWhat’s your favorite dish at thanksgiving and least favorite (happy thanksgiving, love yall and thankful for the greatness you guys put out every week) - RyanTwitter:The Semien-Nimmo trade the biggest big leaguer for big leaguer trade since… when? - @carter_west11Tell us about the first baseball game that you can remember attending.  Was it love at first sight or did the game have to grow on you? - @mdeanjd13Best thing you've gotten food wise since the move to Miami, and food/restaurant you miss most from Chicago. - @firebal_warriorInstagram:Cardinals fan here. There have been a lot of rumors about Brendan Donovan. Who do you see as potential trade partners and what do you think a realistic package would be? - @skylerlcliftonWhich team will make their franchise’s biggest free agent signing this offseason? - @kaidenjessaniWorst Thanksgiving traditions? - @reif.richardsonJust Baseball's Free Agent PredictionsJoin our Free Agent Contest!Text "BASEBALL" to 29017 for 20% off of your next purchase at LIDSJoin Our New DiscordSubscribe to Our New Newsletter!Get Your Just Baseball MerchUse Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGMOur Sponsors:* Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove* Check out Thompson Cigars and use my code JUSTBASEBALL for a great deal: https://thompsoncigar.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-just-baseball-show/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aram and Jack spend the first half of the show dissecting the move that shook baseball on Sunday night, with the Mets shipping Brandon Nimmo to Arlington in a straight swap for Marcus Semien. Then, they break down the intriguing non-tendered players and what the Braves have done as of late.Nimmo Semien Pt. 1: 0:00Nimmo Semien Pt. 2: 10:00Nimmo Semien Pt. 3: 18:00Non-Tendered Players Pt. 2: 24:00Non-Tendered Players Pt. 2: 34:00Braves Activity: 42:00Just Baseball's Free Agent PredictionsJoin our Free Agent Contest!Text "BASEBALL" to 29017 for 20% off of your next purchase at LIDSJoin Our New DiscordSubscribe to Our New Newsletter!Get Your Just Baseball MerchUse Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGMOur Sponsors:* Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove* Check out Thompson Cigars and use my code JUSTBASEBALL for a great deal: https://thompsoncigar.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-just-baseball-show/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Peter welcomes Ryan Finkelstein to debate his free agent predictions for Dylan Cease, Framber Valdez, Kyle Schwarber, and Pete Alonso. Plus, Ryan has a trade proposal that would send Sonny Gray to the Mets for WHO?Time Stamps: Intro: 0:00Dylan Cease: 4:35Framber Valdez: 18:11Kyle Schwarber: 34:16Pete Alonso: 46:01Mock Trade: 1:00:10Just Baseball's Free Agent PredictionsJoin our Free Agent Contest!Text "BASEBALL" to 29017 for 20% off of your next purchase at LIDSJoin Our New DiscordSubscribe to Our New Newsletter!Get Your Just Baseball MerchUse Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGMOur Sponsors:* Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove* Check out Thompson Cigars and use my code JUSTBASEBALL for a great deal: https://thompsoncigar.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-just-baseball-show/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aram and Peter start off the show with their near-immediate reaction to the late night deal that sent Taylor Ward to the Orioles for RHP Grayson Rodriguez. The, Red Sox RHP and Just Baseball Top 50 Prospect Connelly Early joins the show to talk starting a Wild Card game, his baseball background and more!Just Baseball's Free Agent PredictionsJoin our Free Agent Contest!Text "BASEBALL" to 29017 for 20% off of your next purchase at LIDSJoin Our New DiscordSubscribe to Our New Newsletter!Get Your Just Baseball MerchUse Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGMOur Sponsors:* Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove* Check out Thompson Cigars and use my code JUSTBASEBALL for a great deal: https://thompsoncigar.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-just-baseball-show/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aram and Jack start the show by reaction to Trent Grisham, Gleyber Torres, Brandon Woodruff and Shota Imanaga accepting the Qualifying Offer. Then, they bounce around the rumor mill.Intro: 0:00QO Frenzy: 1:05Pirates: 26:12Brandon Nimmo: 33:46Jeff McNeil: 36:35Kris Bubic: 41:05Rangers: 46:45Brad Keller: 53:18Imai/Okamoto: 55:40Just Baseball's Free Agent PredictionsJoin our Free Agent Contest!Text "BASEBALL" to 29017 for 20% off of your next purchase at LIDSJoin Our New DiscordSubscribe to Our New Newsletter!Get Your Just Baseball MerchUse Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGMOur Sponsors:* Check out Aura.com: https://aura.com/remove* Check out Thompson Cigars and use my code JUSTBASEBALL for a great deal: https://thompsoncigar.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-just-baseball-show/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy