Astros Manager Joe Espada stopped by FT to talk about Jose Altuve's recovery, his new coaching staff additions, Cam Smith's 2026 outlook and Carlos Beltran's HOF case. He also covered Hunter Brown's ace status, the Framber Valdez situation/upcoming free agency and coming to terms with the 2017 Astros.

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Astros Manager Joe Espada stopped by FT to talk about Jose Altuve's recovery, his new coaching staff additions, Cam Smith's 2026 outlook and Carlos Beltran's HOF case. He also covered Hunter Brown's ace status, the Framber Valdez situation/upcoming free agency and coming to terms with the 2017 Astros.
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Astros Manager Joe Espada joins FT: Framber convo, Beltran’s HOF case, Altuve’s recovery, 2017 champs

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It was a quiet offseason for the Tigers—until now. (top of show) After winning the Framber Valdez sweepstakes and pairing him with Tarik Skubal, how much do things change?

(14:42) BREAKING NEWS: Tarik Skubal won his highly-anticipated arbitration case, and he’s getting PAID this season.

(30:07) Isiah Kiner-Falefa signed with the Red Sox. What's next for Boston?

(35:02) Let’s hit some quick signings: Miguel Andújar to the Padres and José Urquidy to the Pirates.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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It was a quiet offseason for the Tigers&mdash;until now. (top of show) After winning the Framber Valdez sweepstakes and pairing him with Tarik Skubal, how much do things change?
(14:42) BREAKING NEWS: Tarik Skubal won his highly-anticipated arbitration case, and he&rsquo;s getting PAID this season.
(30:07) Isiah Kiner-Falefa signed with the Red Sox. What's next for Boston?
(35:02) Let&rsquo;s hit some quick signings: Miguel And&uacute;jar to the Padres and Jos&eacute; Urquidy to the Pirates.
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun
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Skubal wins historic arbitration battle, Framber signs w/Tigers, IKF to Boston, Padres sign Andújar

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Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss how one move changes everything. The Tigers signing Framber Valdez to a 3-year, $115 million deal is that kind of move. (Top of show).

(2:28) The hosts discuss the future for ace Tarik Skubal.

(4:45) Ken and Alanna discuss if the Tigers now boast the American League's best rotation.

(9:42) The Yankees and Phillies start the "silly or smart" discussion - teams running the same rosters back in 2026.

(13:21) The hosts take your live Grillin’ Ken questions, including who could pivot to Zac Gallen, and if the Red Sox infield is set after signing IKF.

(18:58) Ken and Alanna crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.

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Ken Rosenthal and Alanna Rizzo discuss how one move changes everything. The Tigers signing Framber Valdez to a 3-year, $115 million deal is that kind of move. (Top of show).
(2:28) The hosts discuss the future for ace Tarik Skubal.
(4:45) Ken and Alanna discuss if the Tigers now boast the American League's best rotation.
(9:42) The Yankees and Phillies start the "silly or smart" discussion - teams running the same rosters back in 2026.
(13:21) The hosts take your live Grillin&rsquo; Ken questions, including who could pivot to Zac Gallen, and if the Red Sox infield is set after signing IKF.
(18:58) Ken and Alanna crown their Dudes and Dorks of the Week.
Subscribe to the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@foulterritoryshow">FT YouTube channel</a> to watch this show live every week!

Fair Territory: Big Framber Valdez splash for Tigers, Yankees/Phillies running it back, Best AL rotations, Skubal’s arbitration

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He was the unsung hero of this past World Series. Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas joins FT to discuss his two game-changing plays: the game-tying home run and throwing out Isiah Kiner-Falefa at home plate in Game 7.

Miggy Ro also shares his very candid thoughts on the insurance issues surrounding the WBC, as well as his favorite story about his former teammate, the late José Fernández.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Alanna Rizzo

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He was the unsung hero of this past World Series. Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas joins FT to discuss his two game-changing plays: the game-tying home run and throwing out Isiah Kiner-Falefa at home plate in Game 7.
Miggy Ro also shares his very candid thoughts on the insurance issues surrounding the WBC, as well as his favorite story about his former teammate, the late Jos&eacute; Fern&aacute;ndez.
Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Alanna Rizzo
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Miguel Rojas joins FT: Real talk WBC insurance callout, Inside his legendary World Series moment

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Astros Manager Joe Espada joins FT: Framber convo, Beltran’s HOF case, Altuve’s recovery, 2017 champs

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