Hour 4 - Upset with the Blue
Summary
Ben Maller discusses the backlash against the Dodgers' acquisition of Tarik Skubal, arguing that other teams' incompetence enabled their success. He theorizes Skubal pushed for the trade to secure a long-term contract before potential CBA changes limit deal lengths. Maller also analyzes recent trades involving Freddy Peralta, Kevin Gausman, and Luis Castillo, predicting Peralta will have the biggest impact with the Rays.
Topics discussed
Intro, ads, and listener engagement requests
Tarek Schobel trade to Dodgers and Andrew Friedman's defense
Dodgers' success attributed to other teams' incompetence
Conspiracy theory: Schobel trade timing and future CBA changes
Weekend trades: Peralta, Gossman, and Castillo impact analysis
Free agency rumors and show promotion
Listener calls: Trade reactions, food picks, and banter
Late trade deadline rumors: DeGrom, Seager, and others
Outro, games, and final advertisements
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