Did the Mariners make the right manager hire? Award finalists announced, MLB’s latest labor proposal…

The Orioles declined Luis Robert Jr.’s $20M option. (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.

Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun

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