The offseason, how we talk about players and contracts, and the Phillies' direction w/Bill Baer

Keith is joined by Bill Baer, author of the Baer in Mind newsletter, to discuss Drew Smyly's quick move to Atlanta, the unusual position of fans taking the side of MLB owners over the players, and the Phillies' current GM vacancy and near-future direction. Rundown3:10 Drew Smyly to Atlanta & Pillow Deals4:40 Marcus Stroman Accepts the Qualifying Offer8:14 The Puzzling Nature of Fans Backing Owners Over Players10:56 Changing the Way We Talk About Players and Their Contracts15:11 The Struggle to Grasp the Magnitude of the Owners' Wealth18:50 What Should the Phillies Do with Their Front Office Vacancies?21:33 Fixing the Phillies’ Roster & Choosing a Direction29:00 The Damage Being Done with Minor League ContractionFollow Keith on Twitter: @keithlawFollow Bill on Twitter: @baer_billCheck out Bill's newsletter 'Baer in Mind': https://baerinmind.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.