Grading Every Team’s 2024 MLB Trade Deadline | Baseball Bar-B-Cast Podcast
The 2024 MLB trade deadline has come and gone, and now it’s time to take a look at how each squad did before the clock struck 6pm ET on Wednesday. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast podcast dive into the nitty-gritty of the deadline deals, offering their grades for each team and dissecting the major moves that shook up the league.
A.L. East Starting with the A.L. East, the guys discuss the surprising move of Eloy Jimenez to the Baltimore Orioles. This trade has the potential to reshape the Orioles' lineup and inject some much-needed power into their batting order. Jake and Jordan analyze the implications of this move and how it might affect the competitive balance within the division.
A.L. Central Moving to the A.L. Central, the focus shifts to the Los Angeles Dodgers landing Jack Flaherty. This acquisition is seen as a strategic move by the Dodgers to bolster their starting rotation. The podcast hosts explore why the Chicago White Sox, despite trading away key players, continue to struggle and what this means for their future.
A.L. West In the A.L. West, the discussion turns to the bold moves made by some teams and the conservative approach taken by others. The hosts grade each team’s strategy and predict how these decisions might play out in the standings.
N.L. East The N.L. East sees some praise for Peter Bendix of the Miami Marlins and A.J. Preller of the San Diego Padres. Their stellar deadline moves are highlighted, showing how smart management can turn the tide for a team. The podcast also touches on why it doesn’t feel like the New York Yankees are fully committed to a championship-or-bust season.
N.L. Central In the N.L. Central, the analysis continues with a look at how the trades might affect the playoff race. The hosts discuss whether the moves made will help clarify the picture in the National League Wild Card race.
N.L. West Finally, the N.L. West is examined, with a focus on the teams that pushed their chips all-in at the deadline. The potential impact of these moves on the division and the league as a whole is explored.
Conclusion The podcast wraps up with a comprehensive overview of the trade deadline’s effects on the National League Wild Card race. Jake and Jordan provide their final thoughts on which teams might benefit the most from their deadline dealings and what this could mean for the postseason.
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