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There has been a lot of hype surrounding Japanese superstar slugger Munetaka Murakami as he has been assigned this offseason. As his tenure expires, many are wondering which MLB team might make a move for the first baseman, or if there’s a chance he might not sign at all and stay in Japan for next season.
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On this episode of Baseball-B-Cast BarJake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk about Murakami’s fascinating assignment and why teams like the New York Mets, Boston Red Sox and Seattle Mariners, among others, might be a good fit for his services. They then enter the whirlwind of deals that have taken place over the past few days, including Jorge Polanco heading to Queens, the Philadelphia Phillies picking up Adolis García, and a scorecard update for Scott Boras.
Later, Jake and Jordan look at some rosters for the World Baseball Classic, including the superstar power of Team USA and why Team Dominican Republic is loaded on offense. They then ask a few questions relating to each team that could help them determine which team could win the 2026 edition of the tournament.
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1:14 – The Opener: Murakami signs soon
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31:40 – Predictions for its landing point
36:36 – Around the League
57:09 – Scott Boras dashboard update
1:02:02 – World Baseball Classic: composition of the American team
1:11:09 – An overview of the DR team
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