In today’s mailbag Ben and Carlos answer questions about John Rodríguez and the Angels international signing efforts, where Yankees OF Yostin Pena might start the 2027 season, Caleb Bonemer’s center field chances and how Guardians LHP Parker Messick compares to Reds LHP Ethan Norby.

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• (1:00) John Rodríguez and Angels international prospects
• (4:30) Where will Yankees OF Yostin Pena start in 2027?
• (9:30) How is White Sox OF Caleb Bonemer’s defense in center?
• (15:00) How did Guardians LHP Parker Messick compare to Reds LHP Ethan Norby?

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Ben and Carlos talk about a Guardians 2022 draft class that netted them both Chase DeLauter and Parker Messick. The two then talk about a number of prospects who are top of mind heading into the offseason including: Angels OF Jared Grindlinger, Marlins OF Cam Cannarella, Rockies 1B Charlie Condon, Brewers SS Brady Ebel, Nationals SS Eli Willits and Padres SS Elliot Lascelles, among others.

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• (0:00) The Guardians 2022 draft
• (16:00) Angels OF Jared Grindlinger
• (24:00) Marlins OF Cam Cannarella
• (34:00) Rockies 1B Charlie Condon
• (39:00) Brewers SS Brady Ebel
• (50:00) Eli Willits & the Nationals
• (1:01:00) Elliot Lascelles & the Padres

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Ben and Carlos talk about the League Championship Series and wonder which of the final four teams is most likely to miss next year’s postseason. The two then open this week’s listener mailbag to talk about international draft timing implications, whether or not makeup and bad attitudes impacts how players are valued (and to what extent) and then tackle a few questions about Pirates infielder Jacob Gonzalez and Rays catcher Nathan Flewelling.

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• (0:00) Which league championship team is most likely to miss next year’s postseason?
• (10:00) Is it too soon to switch to an international draft?
• (21:00) How much do teams take bad attitudes and makeup into consideration?
• (31:00) Did the White Sox sell high on SS/3B Jacob Gonzalez?
• (35:00) How is Rays C Nathan Flewelling’s defense progressing?

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