Season 8, Episode 17 - Everybody Has a Price

This week's episode kicks off with a discussion on the upcoming MLB trade deadline. With just three days left, the Ron, Elliott, and Pete speculate on potential moves for the Cubs and Cardinals. They analyze the trade rumors surrounding numerous Cubs players. Next, the team shifts gears to discuss the blackout issues with MLB.TV and Ron's frustration with being a Cardinals fan in North Carolina. The conversation also touches on the value of advanced metrics versus actual performance, specifically the over-reliance on analytics and the decline in batting averages. The guys reminisce about the days when batting over .300 was a more frequent achievement and express their preference for players who can consistently put the ball in play. Pete and Ron then switch over to the state of the Cardinals' roster, the potential for trades, and the performance of key players like Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado. In Ron's Soccer Minute, Ron provides an update on St. Louis City SC's performance in the Leagues Cup and the recent additions to the roster, highlighting the potential impact of new signings on the team's future performance. He also explains the significance of the Leagues Cup and the supporters' protest against it. Finally, the gusy wrap up the episode with a look ahead to the upcoming NFL season and the excitement surrounding Bears' training camp. They discuss the likelihood of Caleb Williams getting significant snaps in the preseason and the importance of building chemistry with his new receivers. Check out this week's livestream on YouTube, Rumble, or Facebook. Follow us on X, Instagram, and GETTR. Like us on Facebook. Check out Fuel Sports Network on Facebook and on X. Follow us on X and Instagram. Like us on Facebook.