Confront: Trade Deadline All the Time; Diamondbacks Manager Torey Lovullo Joins
Summary
Buster Olney and Paul Hembd analyze trade deadline strategies for the Tigers, Padres, and Mariners, debating whether teams should sell assets like Tarik Skubal or Mason Miller. They highlight the Nationals' historic offensive surge driven by platoons and Pete Alonso’s improved plate discipline. Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo discusses clubhouse chemistry and Brandon Fahey’s successful return from the minors.
Topics discussed
Intro, Red Sox injury update, and MLB recap
Sponsors: La Quinta, 5-Hour Energy, and ExxonMobil
Trade deadline strategy: Tigers and Orioles sell decisions
Padres trade prospects: Mason Miller and roster construction
Seattle Mariners: Confounding season and potential moves
Washington Nationals: Historic improvement via platoons
Blue Jays collapse and Pete Alonso's swing adjustments
Jordan Alvarez: MVP case and clutch performance
ABS challenges: Top challengers and player personalities
Interview: Tori Lovullo on D-backs roster and ABS strategy
Listener mail: Mariners coaching, Orioles culture, and sign-off
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