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MLBTR Podcast: Giants Second Baseman Joe Panik

By Cray Allred | February 18, 2016 at 7:48pm CDT

All-Star Giants second baseman Joe Panik joins host Jeff Todd on this week’s edition to discuss his offseason rehab from a back injury, the development of his power at the plate, and how his background as a finance major impacts how he follows contractual matters in baseball. Panik offers insight into his incorporation of statistical analysis in his day-to-day preparation for opposing pitchers and also shares fond memories of retired teammates Jeremy Affeldt and Tim Hudson as well as a story of an influential conversation with teammate Hunter Pence early in his career. Following that, MLBTR’s Steve Adams hops on the show to discuss some of the most glaring team needs from around the league that, to this point, haven’t been addressed.

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The MLB Trade Rumors Podcast runs weekly on Thursday afternoons.

MLBTR Podcast: O’s Late Moves & Under-the-Radar Deals

By Cray Allred | February 12, 2016 at 6:36pm CDT

Host Jeff Todd and MLBTR’s Steve Adams break down the latest chatter around the Orioles — in particular, the club’s reported interest in qualifying offer-bound free agents Yovani Gallardo and Dexter Fowler.

Then, they talk through some of their most and least-liked, under-the-radar moves of the winter thus far. Among many other transactions discussed, Steve likes the Mariners’ addition of Nori Aoki and the Rangers’ move to bring Tony Barnette back stateside, while Jeff questions the Rockies’ signing of Jason Motte. The addition of veteran righty Tyler Clippard by the Diamondbacks, meanwhile, is a source of debate.

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MLBTR Podcast: Happy Extension Season!

By Cray Allred | February 4, 2016 at 3:04pm CDT

After running through the week’s quick hits, Jeff welcomes back MLBTR’s Steve Adams to talk about the upcoming extension season. Chatter on new deals tends to reach a high point over the months of February and March, with all kinds of players — from pending free agents to exciting youngsters — fielding offers from their teams.

What kinds of deals could come together this year? Are there any trends to keep an eye on? What are some intriguing names to watch? Who are the likeliest players to re-up early in 2016? Those questions and more are covered in this week’s episode, which includes discussion of Bryce Harper, J.D. Martinez, Adrian Beltre, and many more. Tune in below:

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MLBTR Podcast With Brewers GM David Stearns

By Cray Allred | January 28, 2016 at 11:45pm CDT

Milwaukee’s GM David Stearns joins the show to talk about how he’s begun shaping the Brewers in his first three months on the job. He covers an array of topics, including the team’s efforts to acquire controllable talent, the status of veteran catcher Jonathan Lucroy, and what he’s hoping for out of the 2016 season.

MLBTR’s Steve Adams then hops on with host Jeff Todd to talk through the current market outlook for talented infielders Ian Desmond and Howie Kendrick. While there are still plenty of possibilities for both players, the requirement of draft compensation and a dwindling number of contenders with clear needs may have sapped some of their leverage.

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MLBTR Podcast: Landing Spots For The Top Remaining Outfielders

By Cray Allred | January 21, 2016 at 12:10pm CDT

Jeff covers the league’s latest moves in the weekly Quick Hits rundown, then welcomes MLBTR’s Steve Adams to the show to discuss the Nationals’ reported pursuit of Yoenis Cespedes. Jeff and Steve also run through other possible landing spots for Cespedes, Dexter Fowler and Austin Jackson and examine the moves that several teams would have to make in order to accommodate a free-agent addition.

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MLBTR Podcast: Marlins’ Moves, Opt-Outs, And Outfielders

By Cray Allred | January 14, 2016 at 3:28pm CDT

MLBTR’s Steve Adams joins host Jeff Todd to talk about a variety of topics. In a wide-ranging discussion, Steve and Jeff chatted about the Marlins’ extension of Dee Gordon and signing of Wei-Yin Chen, creative uses of opt-out clauses, and the still-developing free agent market for outfielders.

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MLBTR Podcast: Talking White Sox with Scott Merkin

By Cray Allred | January 7, 2016 at 12:46pm CDT

MLBTR’s Jeff Todd runs down the latest from around the league before being joined by Scott Merkin of MLB.com to discuss his experience covering new Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. in his days with the White Sox as well as the outlook of the ChiSox after a disappointing 2015 season. Specifically, Jeff and Scott talk about the Sox’ philosophy, the potential of further additions to the roster and trade talks that have taken place between Chicago and Colorado.

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MLBTR Podcast: Reliever Todd Coffey

By Cray Allred | December 17, 2015 at 12:34pm CDT

Free agent Todd Coffey joins host Jeff Todd this week to talk about his career in the pen and his current comeback attempt. Coffey, who plans to throw for teams in January, says he feels healthy and wants to be able to pitch multiple innings for his next MLB club. Steve Adams also chats with Jeff about what’s up ahead in the hard-to-predict offseason market.

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MLBTR Podcast: More From the Winter Meetings

By Cray Allred | December 10, 2015 at 12:24pm CDT

On this week’s edition, MLBTR’s Zach Links, who is on site in Nashville, checks back in with Jeff to discuss the moves that have gone down at the Winter Meetings as well as how the remaining pieces might fall.

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MLBTR Podcast: Winter Meetings Preview

By Cray Allred | December 3, 2015 at 1:34pm CDT

Host Jeff Todd covers the latest transactions leading up to the Winter Meetings and then welcomes fellow MLBTR writer Zach Links to the show. Zach will be heading down to Nashville to cover the meetings next week, and he joins to preview the major stories as that key event approaches.

Among the matters considered in this week’s episode: Zack Greinke’s coming contract, the biggest sellers, some surprising drivers of the market, and a still-quiet group of excellent free agent corner outfielders.