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The hot stove has been burning for about a month and the first free agent is out of the game. The Los Angeles Angels, as they have often done this offseason, have signed starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi to a three-year, $63 million deal.
Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the surprise signing and why it could be a positive move for the Angels, who can benefit from the third wild card spot. Even if Los Angeles doesn’t have to make any moves, this deal should be an encouraging sign for fans that the team intends to compete in 2025.
Also on this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, the guys give an update on Juan Soto’s bets, including which teams they think are out of business and whether the process could end up being meaningless if Steve Cohen is willing to bid. blank check. The guys also opened up the BBQ Mailbag to answer listener questions, discuss the trade between the Cincinnati Reds and Kansas City Royals, and reminisce about 1970 National League batting champion Ric Carty.
(1:47) – The Angels signed Yusei Kikuchi
(10:37) – Scott Boras scoreboard – Juan Soto update
(25:18) – BBQ Mailbag
(40:51) – Reds-Royals exchanged
(46:48) – Update of the roster not related to the selection procedure
(49:34) – Remembering Ric Carty
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