Pitchers & Catchers Report - Mat Germain gives us the low down as Spring Training starts up

Pitchers and Catchers Report - Aaron Boone – Having Sand kicked in the Face Mark Corbett & Mat Germain discuss spring training, free agents & team expectations.Mat analyzes the pitching staffs of various teams, highlighting potential ace pitchers like Cole Ragans and Tarik Skubal. Impact of pitchers like George Kirby and Logan Gilbert for the Seattle Mariners.Issues with team owners, focusing on the Oakland A's & their potential move to Las Vegas.David Rubenstein's purchase of the Baltimore Orioles & the need for more accountability among team owners.Commissioner News:Upcoming departure of MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred and speculates on potential replacements, suggesting Kim Ng or Theo Epstein as strong candidates.Mat reviews a list of free agents, Brandon Belt, Tommy Pham, Adam Duvall, Eddie Rosario, and Matt Chapman, discussing their potential impact on teams.Whit Merrifield's decision to limit himself to second base – Players need to be versatile.Mark & Mat discuss why players need to be fluid in different roles. – Mookie Betts & Dodgers exampleScott Boras impact on the game and team budgets. Boras represents and negotiates for 4 top Free Agents (FA) that have not signed. BBlake Snell's pitching style different than Pedro Martinez or Greg Maddux  potential impact on a team, and his contract negotiations.Finding Free Agent landing spots like Cody Bellinger and impact on teams like the Royals, Giants & Cubs.  Injury issues affecting teams like the Orioles and how it could impact their roster moves.  Toronto Blue Jays arbitration process & its back-handed offer impact with Vlad Guerrero Jr.  Spring Training players’ performances will make an impact on team decisions and player careers.  Growth of Women’s roles in MLB  Kim Ng, former Marlins GM, could be the next MLB commissionersJenny Cavner first woman to become primary play-by-play announcer Correction: Blake Snell was not offered an insulting $50,000 bump from the Rays after winning the Cy Young award. He was offered $15,000.  We must ask “Cy Young just another piece of metal?”  https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/blake-snell-says-its-disappointing-the-rays-only-gave-him-small-raise-after-cy-young-win/ Thanks to Mat Germain for bringing his knowledge, wit and wisdom to the show. You can catch find more of Mat on Twitter x.com @Mat_Germain_   Mark can be found on Twitter @TheBaseballBiz & at http://www.baseballbizondeck.comJust remember to subscribe, follow and rate the show. Thank you.BaseballBiz can be found on iheartradio, Stitcher, Apple, and Spotify