Juan Soto Free Agency Pranks, Scott Boras Loves His Puns

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Juan Soto has been on baseball’s radar since making his Major League debut at age 19 in 2018. After establishing himself as a baseball phenom with the Washington Nationals, many were counting down the days until his imminent free agency. The time for fans hoping their team will catch the big fish has finally come.

Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss the start of the Juan Soto sweepstakes at last week’s general managers’ meeting, possible off-the-cuff suitors (looking at you, New York Yankees and New York Mets), and some of the outside players. Boxing teams (hmm, Tampa Bay Rays?) who will do whatever it takes to win over the 26-year-old outfielder.

Also in this issue Baseball Bar-B-CastThe guys talk about Scott Boras’ annual pun about the free agents he represents this offseason, how the Los Angeles Angels are making some moves right out of the gate, and why the Milwaukee Brewers seem destined for another hot arbitration session. Jake and Jordan end the show by choosing The Good, the Bad and the Uggla.

(2:31) – Juan Soto’s free agency begins

(21:46) – Where will Soto sign?

(23:09) – Scott Boras’ offseason scoreboard

(34:33) – Notes from GM meetings

(49:02) – Turbo mode by league

(55:05) – Good

(59:23) – Bad

(1:04:28) – Uggla

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