Episode 704
Dave Cameron is the managing editor of FanGraphs. On this edition of the program, he addresses Justin Turner’s curious decision to sign for roughly the same amount as the third-best reliever on the free-agent market. He also addresses Colorado’s curious decision to sign Ian Desmond for $70 million and play him at first base and forfeit the 11th-overall pick in the draft. He also address other curious decisions.

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Episode 703
Jeff Sullivan is a senior editor at FanGraphs. In this edition of program, he discusses both the delicate art of tricking the public into reading a post about Jarrod Dyson and an introvert’s experience at the Winter Meetings.

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Audio after the jump. (Approximately 1 hr 14 min play time.)

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Episode 702
Dave Cameron is the managing editor of FanGraphs. On this edition of the program, he provides an audio primer on the current negotiations for baseball’s new collective bargaining agreement.

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Episode 701
Lead prospect analyst Eric Longenhagen is the guest on this edition of the pod, during which he discusses organizations (Cardinals, Yankees) that have exhibited a particular skill in one aspect of player development or another; examines the Joe Panik-type prospects in the minor leagues today; and extols the virtues of Cody Bellinger, a rare case of the legitimate first-base prospect.

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Episode 700
Paul Swydan is the managing editor of the Hardball Times. He’s also editor-in-chief of that site’s annual publication, now available at better bookstores everywhere and also a few subpar bookstores, as well.

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Episode 699
Dave Cameron is the managing editor of FanGraphs. During this edition of FanGraphs Audio, he discusses new Blue Jays designated hitter Kendrys Morales and the impact, in actual runs and wins, of poor footspeed; examines the calculus performed by clubs when deciding whether to extend a qualifying offer (and of players when deciding to accept or reject one); and relives some of the least expected MVP-type seasons in recent years.

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Episode 698
Dayn Perry is a contributor to CBS Sports’ Eye on Baseball and the author of three books — one of them not very miserable. He’s also the contemptible but necessary guest on this edition of FanGraphs Audio.

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Episode 697
Dave Cameron is the managing editor of FanGraphs. During this edition of FanGraphs Audio, he previews the offseason by examining the needs of the last two clubs that remained in the 2016 campaign; addresses the contract extensions accepted by the 13 (mostly) younger players who would have been free agents this offseason; and explores the good and bad news for the Chicago White Sox.

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Episode 696
Lead prospect analyst Eric Longenhagen is the guest on this edition of the pod, during which he discusses the notable Fall Stars performances of right-handers Brent Honeywell (Tampa Bay) and Michael Kopech (Boston); addresses the differing opinions apropos Giants outfield prospect Austin Slater; and finds some similarities between Dodgers prospect Willie Calhoun’s body type and an elderly Polish woman’s.

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Episode 695
Dave Cameron is the managing editor of FanGraphs. During this edition of FanGraphs Audio, he examines Aroldis Chapman, Joe Maddon, and the latter’s management of the former in the World Series; considers Chicago’s susceptibility to the breaking ball and Cleveland’s use of it; and determines which club stands to benefit most from a championship.

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Audio after the jump. (Approximately 40 min play time.)

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