After a week off, Ken and Tim are recharged for the Hot Stove season. They open the show looking ahead to the best storylines of the offseason including Aaron Judge, Jacob deGrom, the Red Sox, Rangers and Giants. Then, in the mailbag...

-Adding excitement to MLB's offseason schedule

-Bonds, Clemens, Palmeiro and Schilling back on the HOF ballot

-Are too many stars on the West Coast?

-Do teams consider roster when choosing managers?

-Will Rangers spend big again?

-Why were Golf Gloves awarded during World Series?

-Why do so many great defensive catchers struggle at the plate?

Those questions and more! To be a part of next week's episode call the voicemail at 646-543-7072 or email tabaseballshow@gmail.com.

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