Listen "NO-BRAINER: Philadelphia Phillies’ Decision To Sign Kyle Schwarber EXPLAINED—All Competing Offers"
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The Philadelphia Phillies lock down Kyle Schwarber with a five-year, $150 million deal, matching the Baltimore Orioles’ aggressive offer and squashing any doubts about overpaying for their power-hitting slugger. Host Connor Thomas explores why this move was essential for the Phillies’ championship window and how it impacts the MLB free agent market, especially after Pete Alonso bolts from the Mets to the Orioles for a similarly massive contract.What does losing Pete Alonso mean for the New York Mets’ chances in the NL East—and does it clear a path for another Phillies division title run? Connor Thomas also examines Griff McGarry’s surprising Rule 5 draft departure to the Washington Nationals, weighing the risks of exposing a Minor League Pitcher of the Year. With insights on Phillies’ front-office decisions and the latest on division rivals, this episode offers an essential guide for fans tracking MLB’s shifting offseason landscape. 0:00 - Schwarber Phillies Contract BreakdownAnalysis of why the Phillies had to give Kyle Schwarber the deal he received, exploring competing offers and the market forces driving the contract.11:27 - Pete Alonso Leaves MetsReaction and implications of Pete Alonso signing with the Orioles, what it means for the Mets, Phillies, and the NL East division landscape.20:45 - Griff McGarry Rule 5 DraftDeep dive into the Phillies losing Griff McGarry via the Rule 5 draft, why he wasn't protected, and what it indicates about the organization's pitching evaluation. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONMLB for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. The NBA and NFL seasons are here, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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