Pack of 7: What's the Deal with the Dodgers?; Will Judge Be October Ready?
Summary
Buster Olney and Jorge Castillo discuss Mark Walter’s potential sale of the Dodgers and its impact on the upcoming CBA negotiations, alongside Shohei Ohtani’s contract future. They analyze the Yankees’ concerns over Max Fried and Aaron Judge, the Mets’ risky roster overhaul, and the chaotic AL Wild Card race. The episode concludes with Paul Imbiri’s proposal to expand the challenge system to include safe/out calls and a tribute to Pete Alonso’s elite power hitting.
Topics discussed
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Game notes: Reds, Mariners, and Diamondbacks
AL Wild Card race overview
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Mark Walter's potential sale of the Dodgers
CBA negotiations and salary cap implications
Big market advantages and owner influence
Shohei Ohtani's contract and opt-out strategy
Yankees' playoff hopes and Aaron Judge's injury
Mets' roster risks and David Stearns' future
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AL Wild Card race: Who is the worst good team?
Replay challenges and safe/out calls debate
Pete Alonso's value and first base defense
Chris Sale's historic season and playoff impact
Pete Alonso vs. Shohei Ohtani stats
Every dynasty needs a Max Muncy
Sarah Langs' baseball stats and trivia
Bleacher Tweets and closing remarks
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