Ep. 196 (8/1/23): MLB Trade Deadline Special – Verdugo Update, Verlander Rumors, Canha to Brewers, Yankees Will Be “Partial Sellers,” Rays Struggle in July, Red Sox Excel Against Top Teams, Cease Rumors, Candelario to Cubs

In this MLB Trade Deadline morning special, Joey starts off talking about Alex Verdugo staying with the Red Sox. After that, he provides predictions on Eduardo Rodriguez and Justin Verlander’s futures, as they are two top pitchers left on the trade market. Joey makes the case that Houston and Los Angeles would be great landing spots for Verlander and Rodriguez, respectively. He makes the case that it would be smart for the Mets to completely break things up like the Brooklyn Nets did in February at the NBA trade deadline and build for the future. Joey breaks down Mark Canha’s trade to Milwaukee. Following that, he reacts to the report that the Yankees will be “partial sellers” at the trade deadline and argues that it is best for them. In this segment, he dives into the MLB’s best and worst records in the month of July, with the Tampa Bays ending with a 8-16 record. He praises the Red Sox for holding the second most wins in the MLB against teams that are .500 or better, and breaks down yet another solid outing from Nick Pivetta last night in Seattle. At the end, he makes the case that Dylan Cease will stay with the White Sox and mentions Tim Anderson and Eloy Jimenez as other players they could sell today, before talking about the Cubs landing Jeimer Candelario from Washington.