Robert Murray takes over alongside Cody Williams as they react to the shocking revelation that Shohei Ohtani nearly became a Tampa Bay Ray, break down the rising Tarik Skubal trade rumors, debate Josh Hader’s market, and discuss why Jordan Walker’s breakout could completely change the Cardinals’ future.

Plus: Phillies optimism, Red Sox frustrations, AJ Preller chaos, and plenty of MLB trade deadline speculation.

Chapters:

00:00 Robert Murray Takes Over!

01:39 Shohei Ohtani Almost Became a Ray

05:35 Tarik Skubal Trade Rumors Intensify

10:16 Josh Hader Trade Market Heating Up

14:07 Jordan Walker’s Massive Breakout

18:04 Alec Bohm Turning It Around?

21:39 Cody Williams Rants About the Red Sox

25:21 Final Thoughts & Outro

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