The Orioles declined Luis Robert Jr.’s $20M option, among other moves. (Top of Show)

(4:59) The Mariners have hired Jason Kanzler as their next manager. AJ & Kratz debate whether he’s the right fit for a team that wants to win now…

(15:32) Eight players received the $23.15M qualifying offer. Who will take the guaranteed payday? Who's willing to test the open market?

(26:12) It’s awards season! The crew debates their picks and weighs WAR’s importance in voting.

(37:43) Toronto and Detroit both declined their options on Myles Straw and Kenley Jansen. Yuki Matsui opts in with San Diego and the Cubs re-signed Jacob Webb. Plus, MLB’s latest “non-starter” salary-cap proposal.

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The <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/birdland-territory/id1891079225">Orioles</a> declined Luis Robert Jr.&rsquo;s $20M option, among other moves. (Top of Show)
(4:59) The <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/refuse-to-lose-territory-a-seattle-mariners-podcast/id1755417576">Mariners</a> have hired Jason Kanzler as their next manager. AJ &amp; Kratz debate whether he&rsquo;s the right fit for a team that wants to win now&hellip;
(15:32) Eight players received the $23.15M qualifying offer. Who will take the guaranteed payday? Who's willing to test the open market?
(26:12) It&rsquo;s awards season! The crew debates their picks and weighs WAR&rsquo;s importance in voting.
(37:43)&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blue-bird-territory/id1874873921">Toronto</a> and <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tiger-territory-a-detroit-tigers-podcast/id1773651096">Detroit</a> both declined their options on Myles Straw and Kenley Jansen. Yuki Matsui opts in with <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/friar-territory-a-san-diego-padres-podcast/id1792091033">San Diego</a> and the <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/north-side-territory-a-chicago-cubs-podcast/id1745774349">Cubs</a> re-signed Jacob Webb. Plus, MLB&rsquo;s latest &ldquo;non-starter&rdquo; salary-cap proposal.
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