Tim and Ken open up the show by talking about Sarah Langs and Pedro Gomez who were both honored last weekend for their love of and impact on baseball. Then in the mailbag...-Explaining the Dodgers offseason-What makes a good free agency destination-The uneven luxury tax playing field-How expansion will work-An All-Star Game in Toronto-The future of the World Baseball Classic-MLB in Europe-Marlins ownershipThose questions and more! To be a part of next week's episode call the voicemail at 646-543-7072 or email tabaseballshow@gmail.com.Follow Ken on Twitter: @Ken_RosenthalFollow Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMasterCheck out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eno, Katie and DVR discuss Scott Rolen's election to the Baseball Hall of Fame and the uphill battle recent candidates have faced to be voted in by the BBWAA. Plus, allegations of domestic violence against Mike Clevinger, Arte Moreno's decision to keep the Angels, a new shortstop in Boston, and the path for Jordan Walker to make an impact for the Cardinals in 2023. National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1.800.799.SAFE (7233), Text START to 88788, or visit thehotline.org for more information.Subscribe to The Athletic at $2/mo for the first year: theathletic.com/baseballshowCheck out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshowFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Katie on Twitter: @katiejwooFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jayson is in Cooperstown for Tuesday's Hall of Fame announcement. He sits down with Brian Kenny to talk about his ballot and the tough decisions he made. They discuss Scott Rolen, Andruw Jones, Todd Helton, Carlos Beltran and more.Plus another trip to the Doug-out with some Scott Rolen storiesFollow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanvilleFollow Mayor Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMasterCheck out the full Jaffe interview on our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith and DVR discuss Keith's process ahead of the updated Top 100 Prospects List and organizational rankings, before looking back at the big December trade between the D-backs and Blue Jays, quality of contact and whether teams are making quicker decisions about players with that information, and if the 2023 Cubs have improved enough to make a run in the NL Central.Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlawFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperCheck out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to The Roundtable with Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough and Marc Carig. Each week, we will yammer about the biggest topics/stories in MLB. The guys talk about Carlos Correa officially signing with the Twins, Rafael Devers is back with the Red Sox & discussing some Front Office good/bad trends.-Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbee-Follow Andy on Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Marc on Twitter: @MarcCarig-Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the second straight season, Red's president Phil Castellini has alienated fans with controversial comments. Tim and Ken discuss that and then open up the mailbag...-Why don't teams make trades contingent on contract agreements?-Why haven't there been more trades this offseason?-Did Red Sox try to sign Correa when Story was injured?-When will Guardians trade prospects?-Are Marlins going to trade from pitching surplus?-Will teams limit WBC participation in the future?-If Ohtani gets 10+ year contract, how will things look at the end?-Deferred payments and luxury tax?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.Follow Ken on Twitter: @Ken_RosenthalFollow Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMasterCheck out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eno, Katie, and DVR discuss the conclusion to the Carlos Correa free agency saga with the news that Correa has officially signed a long-term deal with the Minnesota Twins. The trio discusses the Twins' current standing among AL Central contenders, a bad break in Boston with Trevor Story's elbow injury, and a pair of underrated (at least, one) contenders for the NL Pennant. Subscribe to The Athletic at $2/mo for the first year: theathletic.com/baseballshowFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Katie on Twitter: @katiejwooFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jayson and Doug discuss John Coppolella's reinstatement after a five-year suspension,Fangraph senior writer and Hall of Fame expert Jay Jaffe joins the show to discuss this year's ballot. Will anyone be elected? Why isn't Scott Rolen getting a bigger bump? Is Carlos Beltran still paying the price for the Astros cheating scandal?Plus another trip to the Doug-out and listener trivia!Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @DougGlanvilleFollow Jay on Twitter: @jay_jaffeFollow James on Twitter: @TwinsDingersFollow Mayor Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMasterCheck out the full Jaffe interview on our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to The Roundtable with Grant Brisbee, Andy McCullough and Marc Carig. Each week, we will yammer about the biggest topics/stories in MLB. The guys talk about the crazy story of Carlos Correa's offseason, what's the latest & they do a WAR ranking quiz.-Follow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbee-Follow Andy on Twitter: @ByMcCullough-Follow Marc on Twitter: @MarcCarig-Check out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tim and Ken return to kick off a new year of podcasts. Carlos Correa and the Mets still haven't finalized a deal and Ken has the latest news on the club's medical concerns. In the mailbag...-Will MLB ever have a salary cap?-Do owners spend their own money on big contracts?-The Braves rebuild model-Could MLB teams use soccer's transfer fee model-Could MLB grow in popularity?-Why should small market fans follow the Winter Meetings?-Does travel impact Seattle's ability to sign free agents?-Why doesn't anyone challenge the Yankees hair policyThose questions and more! To be a part of next week's episode call the voicemail at 646-543-7072 or email tabaseballshow@gmail.com.Follow Ken on Twitter: @Ken_RosenthalFollow Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMasterCheck out our YouTube page: youtube.com/@theathleticbaseballshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices