FINALLY! The Stove is getting Hot. Mere hours before this week's show, the Brewers decided to go for it, trading for Christian Yelich and signing Lorenzo Cain. The guys give their ill-informed hot takes on that, Yu Darvish rumors, Randall Grichuk's hurt feelings, and the new AARP chapter in San Francisco. Plus, they take their first-ever live listener questions.
Ron, Pete, and Elliott wrap up dueling convention week by touching base on Bryce Harper to the Cubs, Sammy Sosa Jackson, Yadi's announced retirement, and Mozeliak's comfort level. They also chat about Tommy "30-30 at 30" Pham, the Pirates sell-off, and Wilson Contreras's mouth. With less than a month until pitchers and catchers report, just how much content can the guys extract out of this Lukewarm Stove?
Is it just us, or is it cold in here? The Stove continues to not be Hot, with Jay Bruce panic-signing in New York for only 3 years?! Plus, we came SO CLOSE to seeing something actually happen this off-season, with the "Steve Harvey" trade of Gerrit Cole to the Astros. Ron isn't as comfortable as John Mozeliak with the Cardinals roster; the starting pitcher market is completely locked-up; and Kyle Schwarber is getting in shape.
With Ron under the weather, Elliott and Pete do their best to pick up the slack, discussing the Wade Davis signing; the Cubs, Cardinals, and Jake Arrieta; and Pete's alternate explanation for this year's Frigid Stove.