Stop Banking on Schlittler! Why the Yankees Need More Than Healthy Pitchers!

05/12/2025 20 min
Stop Banking on Schlittler! Why the Yankees Need More Than Healthy Pitchers!

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Episode Synopsis

BT & Sal dive into a deep-cut sports debate, first reacting to the Lions' dominant win over the Cowboys. The conversation quickly shifts to the New York baseball offseason, where Sal predicts the Mets will have a "better" and more active winter than the Yankees, particularly in "crushing the rotation."

They discuss the "Giants Effect," arguing that the Mets' unexpected success in 2024 "complicated" David Stearns' job, forcing him to keep a core that should have been dismantled earlier. They analyze the Yankees' internal problems, noting the lack of improvement if Volpe can't put in work due to his shoulder injury and if the lineup relies on Stanton and Grisham. They challenge Mets fans' pessimism, demanding the team lands two top pitchers (Skubal/Suarez or Peralta/Valdes) and explore Tatis Jr. as a dynamic replacement option if Pete Alonso bolts. The segment closes with a note that Giannis will dominate Knicks coverage for the next two months.

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