Episode 104
Managing Editor Dave Cameron discusses not only the trade of John Jaso to the Mariners from the Rays in exchange for reliever Josh Lueke, and also the firing of Ed Wade, but also takes an analytical — and yet still decidedly personal — look at his illness and subsequent treatment.

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Episode 103
Major League Baseball released the details of the new Collective Bargaining Agreement between the League and the Players Association today (Tuesday). Dave Cameron answers questions about the changes from the previous CBA and the likely effect of those changes on the game and competitive balance.

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Episode 102
This edition of the pod contains not only an interview with David Laurila — concerning his process, roots as a baseball writer, etc. — but also two interviews by Laurila, first with Red Sox catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia, and then with former outfielder Oscar Gamble.

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Episode 101
Today we consult FanGraphs Audio’s impressive Mail Sack and find a question regarding the Astros’ pending move to the AL West. Contributor Brandon Warne provides the salient details of said move — including, for example, its effects on the field. Also discussed: hot dish as haute cuisine.

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Episode 100
FanGraphs Founder and CEO David Appelman discusses the early days both of the site and his own personal life, some features he’ll be adding this offseason, and whether or not he’ll still be in charge of FanGraphs in 2042. Also discussed: more on the gym and more on Zooey Deschanel vehicle The New Girl.

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Episode Ninety-Nine
Stay-at-home dad and author of one alright book Dayn Perry discusses NL Central prospects, new Cardinal manager Mike Matheny, and his own personal workout regimen. “Riveting” is not the right word to describe it.

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Episode Ninety-Eight
Dave Cameron provides Instanalysis™ on Monday’s Rookie of the Year announcements — including, but not limited to, “What the deal with the Rookie of Year announcements?” Also discussed: Matt Kemp’s and Jonathan Papelbon’s ample contract size.

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Episode Ninety-Seven
Contributor Chris Cwik elaborates on his post from Thursday regarding the Marlins’ free-agent spending power and also gives his expert opinion on whether or not Arizona’s recent signings of Willie Bloomquist and John McDonald more or less assure the D-backs of a World Series. (Answer: they don’t. At all.) Also discussed: recent weight gain by the host, owing largely to the lipid-rich cuisine of Wisconsin.

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Episode Ninety-Six
Father-to-be Eno Sarris learns everyone on what, exactly, is unique about the Bill Smith firing and also what we might expect from center fielder Lorenzo Cain in the wake of Melky Cabrera’s departure from Kansas City. Also discussed: the frigging elitist boarding school attended by both host and guest.

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Episode Ninety-Five
Mere husk of a man Dayn Perry discusses the Marlins’ free-agent spending power in light of the expected revenue from their new stadium, Cuban defector/prospect Yoenis Cespedes, and more. We also open the Mail Sack for the first time ever on FanGraphs Audio. On that not, don’t hesitate to direct pod-related correspondence to @cistulli on Twitter.

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