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The Braves extend Chris Sale, Buster drops his top-ten corner outfielders and which players stand to benefit from the ABS System? Hembo and Buster discuss. Plus, is Konnor Griffin a generational talent? Then, Yankees manager Aaron Boone stops by to talk about whether Aaron Judge’s size will benefit him with ABS, how he’s instructed his team to deal with the ABS System, if his interactions with umpires will change now that he has the ability to challenge balls and strikes, Gerrit Cole’s progression, and his assessment of the team’s offseason. Later, Buster previews the Sacramento Athletics and the San Francisco Giants. Finally, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS0:00 Welcome!:47 Hembo19:51 Yankees manager Aaron Boone34:50 Headlines 36:01 Athletics preview36:57 San Francisco Giants preview38:16 Bleacher TweetsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The podcast is available for viewing on ESPN's MLB YouTube page!The Yankees’ Gerrit Cole is showing off his stuff at Spring Training. How soon will he return to the rotation? Buster Olney, Tim Kurkjian and David Schoenfield discuss. Plus, Major League Baseball is in a golden age of shortstops, Dave and Tim draft who they think are the top eight shortstops in the league, Dave thinks the Red Sox had an underrated offseason, remembering Bill Mazeroski and his World Series Game 7 walk-off home run, and everyone is all-in on the World Baseball Classic. Then, Buster previews the 2026 Toronto Blue Jays. Later, Buster answers your questions during Bleacher Tweets. CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS2:28 Gerrit Cole, Yankees' pitching7:02 Red Sox offseason8:42 Gold age of shortstops14:07 Shortstop draft21:42 Remembering Bill Mazeroski25:03 Buy-in for the World Baseball Classic28:09 Headlines: Rhys Hoskins signs with Cleveland, Jordan Westburg injured, Pay Murphy extended29:13 Toronto Blue Jays 2026 preview30:32 Bleacher TweetsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eric Hosmer and Buster discuss Hos’ breakout candidates for the spring, and the deep seated issues facing the MLBPA. Next, Jesse Rogers stops by to share his thoughts on Alex Bregman in a Cubs uniform, Pete Crow-Armstrong as an x-factor in the league, the change in leadership in the players’ union, and why Andrew Miller will play a key role in the labor negotiations. Then, Buster previews the Chicago Cubs. Later, Buster talks to Ken Davidoff about his new book “101 Lessons from the Dugout” and why some players aren’t made for the New York market.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS4:57 Eric Hosmer24:54 Jesse Rogers38:45 Chicago Cubs Preview39:46 Ken Davidoff51:00 Bleacher TweetsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jorge Castillo and Buster discuss MLBPA executive director Tony Clark resigning amid scandal, during a time the players' union needs stability and leadership. Then, Blue Jays manager John Schneider joins the show to talk about being deliberate with moving on after the World Series, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s leadership and his initial impressions of Dylan Cease. Next, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts on embracing the challenge of a new season, how Kyle Tucker changes his lineup and Edwin Diaz. Later, Hembo provides an offseason retrospective. Finally, Buster shares additional thoughts on Clark's resignation during Bleacher Tweets.CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460EMAIL THE SHOW: [email protected] OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS0:00 Jorge Castillo5:17 John Schneider19:08 Dave Roberts31:04 Hembo47:20 Bleacher TweetsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices