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Alex and Bobby attempt to parse Phil Mushnick’s sprawling metaphor for New York sports teams, discuss the dizzying flurry of player movement in the last week and what it has revealed about some teams, a labor win for minor leaguers last week, then answer listener questions about their playing days, advertisements on uniforms, the nonexistence of the Phillies’ defense, how their consumption of the game has changed over time, and more.Links:Judge rules MLB violated wage law with minor leaguers Wilco — “Sunken Treasure” • Hitoshi Sato — “Say Goodbye” • Booker T & the M.G.’s — “Green Onions”