St. Louis Cardinals shake up MLB by sending Sonny Gray and $20 million to the Boston Red Sox for pitching prospects Richard Fitts and Brandon Clarke. Can Gray shore up Boston's rotation and fill the void left by Lucas Giolito, or will his late-career home run issues haunt Fenway Park? JD and Gabby break down the immediate impact, debate whether Boston’s rotation still needs a true No. 2 starter, and analyze Fitt’s potential as a multi-inning weapon if he stays healthy.

Chaim Bloom’s leadership in St. Louis sparks conversation—can he replicate his farm-system magic or will his prospect-protective tendencies hinder major league roster upgrades? The hosts spotlight Toronto Blue Jays’ aggressive pursuit of Dylan Cease and Kyle Tucker and question if Boston must counter with high-impact bats like Kyle Schwarber or Pete Alonso. Are the Red Sox just one move away from catching AL East rivals, or is a bold offseason overhaul required?

0:00 – Cardinals-Red Sox Sonny Gray Trade
7:32 – Red Sox Rotation Needs
17:01 – Evaluating Chaim Bloom's Impact
27:13 – AL East Offseason Power Moves

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