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Podcast: Locked On MLB - Daily Podcast On Major League Baseball
Episode: EXCLUSIVE: Orioles GAMBLES on Taylor Ward While Angels Bet on Grayson Rodriguez's FOUR-YEAR Control
Description: Angels shock baseball world by trading Taylor Ward to Baltimore Orioles for injured starter Grayson Rodriguez. Does this signal a new era of smart roster management in Anaheim?The trade sends Ward's 36 home runs and 103 RBI to Baltimore while the Angels acquire four years of control over Rodriguez, who hasn't pitched since July due to elbow issues. The discussion covers Mike Maddox's surprising decision to leave Texas for the Angels' pitching coach role, John Gibbons joining as bench coach, and why this represents a rare instance of Anaheim trading high. Key analysis includes qualifying offer surprises—Trent Gr...