On the latest episode of the Stokke On Podcast, FanRag Sports MLB insider Jon Heyman joins to discuss his latest Inside Baseball column. This week's column was a reaction to the MLB trade deadline, including winners, non-winners and one loser.

Before Jon joins, the episode opens with thoughts on my latest column regarding the Milwaukee Brewers and why they should look to acquire Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander. It would take the Tigers being realistic about what they can get for Verlander, and it would take Verlander approving the deal because of his 10-and-5 rights, but it's a deal that makes a lot of sense for both sides.

Jon joins the episode, along with co-host Chris Schubert, to discuss who he thinks will be the biggest difference maker from those acquired at or near the deadline. Is it Sonny Gray with the New York Yankees? Perhaps Yu Darvish with the Los Angeles Dodgers? What about the Chicago Cubs and Jose Quintana and Justin Wilson?

The conversation shifts to the only loser on Jon's list, the Houston Astros. What was the biggest mistake they made in not acquiring Zach Britton or anyone else? Are they being smart in waiting for the right opportunity or just hoarding prospects?

The Arizona Diamondbacks and Chicago White Sox, along with the Washington Nationals, also had a very good deadline, according to Heyman. Is he ready to say the White Sox have a better farm system than the Atlanta Braves?

The Boston Red Sox acquired Addison Reed, but did they make a mistake in not getting a starting pitcher? What's next for the Texas Rangers and San Francisco Giants? Giants fans probably won't like the answer.

Finally, the show ends discussing the teams in the middle, including the New York Mets, Minnesota Twins and Baltimore Orioles, along with Heyman's take on what happens with Verlander and the Tigers.

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Stokke On | Trade deadline fallout with Jon Heyman

AUG 4, 201732 MIN
Stokke On

Stokke On | Trade deadline fallout with Jon Heyman

AUG 4, 201732 MIN

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On the latest episode of the Stokke On Podcast, FanRag Sports MLB insider Jon Heyman joins to discuss his latest Inside Baseball column. This week's column was a reaction to the MLB trade deadline, including winners, non-winners and one loser. Before Jon joins, the episode opens with thoughts on my latest column regarding the Milwaukee Brewers and why they should look to acquire Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander. It would take the Tigers being realistic about what they can get for Verlander, and it would take Verlander approving the deal because of his 10-and-5 rights, but it's a deal that makes a lot of sense for both sides. Jon joins the episode, along with co-host Chris Schubert, to discuss who he thinks will be the biggest difference maker from those acquired at or near the deadline. Is it Sonny Gray with the New York Yankees? Perhaps Yu Darvish with the Los Angeles Dodgers? What about the Chicago Cubs and Jose Quintana and Justin Wilson? The conversation shifts to the only loser on Jon's list, the Houston Astros. What was the biggest mistake they made in not acquiring Zach Britton or anyone else? Are they being smart in waiting for the right opportunity or just hoarding prospects? The Arizona Diamondbacks and Chicago White Sox, along with the Washington Nationals, also had a very good deadline, according to Heyman. Is he ready to say the White Sox have a better farm system than the Atlanta Braves? The Boston Red Sox acquired Addison Reed, but did they make a mistake in not getting a starting pitcher? What's next for the Texas Rangers and San Francisco Giants? Giants fans probably won't like the answer. Finally, the show ends discussing the teams in the middle, including the New York Mets, Minnesota Twins and Baltimore Orioles, along with Heyman's take on what happens with Verlander and the Tigers.