Jon Heyman | Baseball Columnist Previews the MLB Postseason & The Yankees' Chances
Summary
Sid and guest John Heyman analyze the MLB postseason, predicting a World Series between the Yankees and Dodgers despite the strong regular-season performances of the Rays and Brewers. They debate the Yankees' decision to start Garrett Cole over Gabe Rodon and assess the injury statuses of Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton. The conversation also covers the Mets' managerial future, the impact of the potential players' strike, and the financial disparities between small-market and large-market teams.
Topics discussed
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California manufacturing and agriculture overview
Introduction of baseball analyst John Heyman
Yankees season review and Aaron Boone's record
Yankees vs Red Sox playoff odds and pitching
Concerns over Garrett Cole's postseason role
Debate on pitching rotation: Rodon vs Cole
Critique of Yankees' decision to start Cole
Status of Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton injuries
Stanton as an October specialist and labor talks
Discussion on the impact of a baseball lockout
Cleveland Guardians' success on a low payroll
Tampa Bay Rays' surprising offensive depth
World Series predictions: Yankees, Dodgers, Brewers, Rays
Dodgers' regular season performance and postseason history
TV ratings and regional nature of baseball
MVP candidates and New York Mets' offseason moves
Mets management decisions and first base struggles
Final World Series picks and closing remarks
Show outro and sponsored segments
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