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In our 19th Episode of Season 2, we are going to investigate some of the FREE AGENTS that will possibly be available at the end of this year.

The List

Juan Soto, Corbin Burnes, Pete Alonso, Blake Snell, Alex Bregman, Willy Adames and Max Fried were some of the top players who reached free agency after the 2024 season.

But what about future free-agent classes? Is it too early to discuss ? If you are the Baltimore Orioles perhaps not. Here’s a look at some of the TOP names who are set to become free agents in 2025-26.

Potential free agents after 2025 season

Catcher: J.T. Realmuto, Salvador Perez (club option), Mitch Garver (mutual option), Gary Sánchez, Danny Jansen (mutual option), Tom Murphy (club option), Austin Barnes, Jacob Stallings (mutual option), Christian Bethancourt, Christian Vázquez, Victor Caratini, Austin Hedges, Elias Díaz (mutual option)

I’d say we are looking at J.T. Realmuto and possibly Sal Perez, if the Royals do NOT pick up his club option as the leaders at catcher. Everyone else is a sub. But how do they compare?

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In our 18th Episode of Season 2, we are going to ask you if you ever heard the term, “Playin’ To The Card”.

Players of the Past 10 Years

Aaron Judge - 2016 - Debut at age 24 - 1039 Games Played - Career WAR 56.3

His Card: Avg. .291 - Runs 100 - 2B 24 - 3B 1 - HR 45 - RBI 101 - GP 134 - OPS+ 180

Mike Trout - 2011 - Debut at age 19 - 1547 Games Played - Career WAR 85.8

His Card: Avg. .276 - Runs 39 - 2B 12 - 3B 2 - HR 18 - RBI 40 - GP 64 - OPS+ 161

Juan Soto - 2018 - Debut at age 19 - 984 Games Played - Career WAR 37.9

His Card: Avg. .272 - Runs 108 - 2B 31 - 3B 2 - HR 33 - RBI 97 - GP 155 - OPS+ 160

Shoehei Ohtani - 2018 - Debut at age 23 - 906 Games Played - Career WAR 46.5

His Card: Avg. .286 - Runs 96 - 2B 28 - 3B 7 - HR 39 - RBI 96 - GP 142 - OPS+ 159

Freddie Freeman - 2010 - Debut at age 20 - 2069 Games Played - Career WAR 62.6

His Card: Avg. .307 - Runs 112 - 2B 35 - 3B 2 - HR 28 - RBI 99 - GP 156 - OPS+ 146

Bryce Harper - 2019 - Debut at age 19 - 1700 Games Played - Career WAR 52.1

His Card: Avg. .286 - Runs 86 - 2B 35 - 3B 1 - HR 27 - RBI 84 - GP 133 - OPS+ 144

Mookie Betts - 2014 - Debut at age 21 - 1426 Games Played - Career WAR 72.2

His Card: Avg. .285 - Runs 109 - 2B 35 - 3B 3 - HR 28 - RBI 80 - GP 136 - OPS+ 142

Jose Altuve - 2011 - Debut at age 21 - 1866 Games Played - Career WAR 52.0

His Card: Avg. .296 - Runs 96 - 2B 30 - 3B 1 - HR 25 - RBI 66 - GP 131 - OPS+ 139

José Ramírez - 2013 - Debut at age 20 - 1495 Games Played - Career WAR 53.2

His Card: Avg. .272 - Runs 94 - 2B 37 - 3B 4 - HR 30 - RBI 102 - GP 150 - OPS+ 134

Manny Machado - 2012 - Debut at age 19 - 1781 Games Played - Career WAR 59.4

His Card: Avg. .273 - Runs 85 - 2B 284 - 3B 1 - HR 30 - RBI 98 - GP 150 - OPS+ 127

Expectations…That is the definition of today’s podcast. The term, “Playin’ To The Card”, refers to the ability to look at a players Baseball card as a way to expect his final results. That player has earned that distinction because of his consistency, production and longevity.

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In our 17th Episode of Season 2, we are going to look into some of our past episodes that are in the news…We call this episode “Podcast Look Back”.

The fun thing about doing some of these podcast is how some episodes topics pop up from time to time. This episode I wanted to touch on a few HOT topics in the news of late. Obviously you know the number one topic I am talking about. Pete Rose’s ineligibility status is changed by Commissioner Manfred. I don’t know if …

Episode 22 - Hall of Fame Voting/ Pete Rose podcast helped, but I am glad for the change. Instead of going back and talking about this again. I would suggest you revisit this podcast from Season 1. Look it up and take another listen. Ohhh, I fully support the change of status for Joe Jackson as well…about time.

Season 2 - Episode 16 - Bullpen Blown Saves - HOLY COW! This topic is THE topic. WTH! Teams are really blowing up in the pen. This podcast was out one week and the amount of blown games was unbelievable. Why? Take a listen again to this podcast and ask yourself what a starter is?