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Episode Synopsis
Get ready for a fast, funny, unexpectedly deep dive into MLB Winter Meetings, the offseason card market, and PSA’s grading chaos — all while Matt records from “vacation camouflage mode” and RJ slowly loses his mind over Yankees pitching - and BUD SELIG.In this episode of Behind the Breaks, Matt and RJ break down:• MLB Winter Meetings PredictionsThe real trade dominoes, the teams actually ready to spend, and why this year might get spicy despite the “nothing ever happens anymore” crowd.Cody Bellinger rumors, Devin Williams fallout, and why Katel Marte might be the most underrated offseason card play.• Yankees Pain & Pitching PanicWhere Judge stands, what Cashman won’t do, and the uncomfortable reality of trading Dominguez for pitching.Plus: the Marlins pipeline, why the Blue Jays are suddenly aggressive, and whether the D-Backs should hit the reset button.• Card Market Strategy: RIGHT NOW Is the Buy WindowWhy baseball card prices feel frozen, how offseason timing works, and the exact reason you should be buying before spring training.We also look ahead at mail-day madness as Matt sends half of eBay to RJ’s doorstep.• PSA Grading Delays & the Business Behind ItRJ goes off — rightfully — on PSA stretching turnaround times to 95+ days, what that means for collectors, and why CGC is quietly taking market share.We also talk:– PSA’s offer program on graded cards– Vaulting + GameStop partnerships– The very near future of digital-first collecting– How PSA could fix most of this tomorrow if they actually wanted toThis episode has everything: offseason strategy, market predictions, grading hot takes, and a little unintentional comedy from two guys trapped between baseball optimism and hobby realism.If you’re into cards, baseball, or just want to see Matt and RJ argue over who’s right about the Mariners…you’re in the right place.Subscribe for more weekly episodes of Behind the Breaks — your source for trading card insights, MLB chatter, and hobby reality checks.
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