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Podcast: The Windup: A show about Baseball
Episode: Ken's Mailbag | Julio Rodriguez's mega-deal, the story behind Ken's bow ties and more
Description: Julio Rodriguez is cashing in with a mega-deal with the Mariners before the end of his rookie season. Ken and Tim talk about who the deal benefits, how it breaks down and what it means for the game going forward. Then in the mailbag...-Is bringing up prospects earlier a new trend?-Will the balanced schedule in 2023 hurt West Coast teams?-Is there evidence that finishing the year hot helps teams in postseason?-Will teams pitch around Pujols?-Metrics that grade consistency?-Will Ohtani prefer to have a...