259 | Spring Training begins! Soto & Spencer Slam, Bullpen trust Tree & Soto extension talks!

In this episode the boys discuss... Spencer Jones has impressed with his performance in minor league baseball. The chemistry between Juan Soto and Aaron Judge is a positive sign for the Yankees. Re-signing Juan Soto should be a priority for the Yankees. The Yankees' outfield depth is a good problem to have. The stability of the Yankees' roster is a welcome change. Luis Gil has shown promise in his performance. Predictions for the upcoming season's bullpen are made. The addition of players like Verdugo and Stroman brings a new feel to the team and a welcome shake-up. Unleashing Aaron Judge's emotions and allowing players to play looser could lead to better performance. Possible expansion cities include Nashville, Charlotte, Oklahoma City, and New Orleans. The uncertainty of Juan Soto's contract situation adds to the all-in mentality of the team. The conversation highlights the excitement and potential of an all-in year for the Yankees. Time Stamps:00:00 Introduction and Minor League Baseball01:01 The Yankees' Chemistry03:03 Juan Soto and Potential Contract Extension04:26 The Yankees' Outfield Depth06:20 The Importance of Re-signing Juan Soto07:37 Juan Soto's Age and Accomplishments09:30 The Stability of the Yankees' Roster10:26 Aaron Hicks and Catcher Platoon13:08 Luis Gil's Performance15:30 Bullpen Predictions19:35 The Strength of the Bullpen20:28 Trent Grisham as a Solid Outfielder22:21 The Impact of Bench Players23:34 Finding Diamonds in the Rough in the Bullpen24:00 The Uncertainty of Blake Snell's Signing25:02 The Possibility of Another Move26:35 The Excitement for Anthony Volpe31:52 The Impact of Alex Verdugo36:00 The New Feel of the Team37:14 A Different Approach38:17 Adding Swagger and Excitement40:19 Expansion Teams and Potential Cities42:19 The Uncertainty of Juan Soto43:26 The Excitement of an All-In Year44:24 The Potential of Expansion Drafts46:29 Possible Expansion CitiesSubscribe to the podcast!Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/161st-street/id1474726168Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1O50SAkgylGtdSfRzpyelWYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNM2eFf2ByOlB97VQA9clRwGet in touch:@the161boys@Lukerella@Daminromeo@murphy_5_@chan_drakeSubmit to the mailbag by DM to Instagram or Twitter!If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a rating and review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.