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Brian Cashman and the New York Yankees struck again in their post-Juan Soto pivot, this time acquiring former MVP Cody Bellinger from the Chicago Cubs. While pitching has been at the forefront of the Bronx Bombers so far this offseason, acquiring the two-time All-Star is the first step in trying to put together an offensive lineup that Cashman hopes will lead the Yankees from return to the Fall Classic in 2025. .
Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the deal, which many thought was inevitable, why Yankees fans should temper their offensive expectations for Bellinger and why the Cubs were more than happy to part with his salary after acquiring Kyle Tucker . The guys are also trying to figure out where the Yankees will play the Gold Glove winner, since they have needs in the outfield and at first base and why New York needs to make more moves to avoid this offseason being declared a bust.
Also in this episode of Baseball-B-Cast RodJake & Jordan break down the report issued by MLB on its findings on the elbow injury epidemic currently facing the game. They discuss key takeaways from the baseball findings and offer some possible solutions to help solve the problem. Then the guys talk about Nolan Arenado blocking a trade to the Houston Astros, the Baltimore Orioles signing Tomoyuki Sugano, and make their picks for The good, the bad and the Uggla.
(1:27) – Game 1: Yankees trade for Bellinger
(21:32) – MLB releases report on elbow injuries
(42:18) – For the League: Arenado blocks an exchange
(47:36) – Orioles sign NPB MVP
(54:02) – The good, the bad and the Uggla
(1:10:48) – Baseball in the Wild: Vietnam Update
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