Former MLB player Karim Garcia joins author Jonathan A. Hacohen to discuss the state of MLB free agency, explicitly focusing on Scott Boras’s clients. The conversation revolved around the Big 4 Free Agents (Cody Bellinger, Blake Snell, Matt Chapman, JD Martinez) and whether they’ll follow Bellinger’s path of accepting shorter contracts with opt-outs.

Jonathan A. Hacohen and Karim Garcia dive into Cooperstown debates, selecting Adrian Beltre’s Hall of Fame jersey and pondering Karim’s choice for his plaque. They discuss the impact of scouting info overload and the Coors Field effect, capped off with their 2024 World Series predictions!

Karim Garcia and Jonathan A. Hacohen delve into the legendary Fernandomania era, highlighting Fernando Valenzuela’s historic achievements: winning both Rookie of the Year and Cy Young Award in 1981 and becoming a celebrated left-handed pitcher. Discover Fernando’s influence on Garcia’s career and enduring fame in Mexico, underscored by two World Series titles and two Silver Slugger awards.

Join former MLB star Karim Garcia and host Jonathan A. Hacohen as they gear up for the 2024 MLB season with a special focus on Spring Training. Uncover Karim’s preparation rituals, the reality behind spring training stats, and whether baseball life matches the “Major League” movie depiction. Delve into the pressures on rookies versus veterans, the process of player cuts, and Karim’s seasoned advice to newcomer Evan Carter. This episode is packed with insider insights and tips for baseball fans as the new season draws near!

Join host Jonathan A. Hacohen and baseball legend Karim Garcia for an insightful discussion on Alex Verdugo’s headline-making move to the Yankees. This episode delves into the Red Sox’s controversial decision to trade a star to their arch-rival. What might they regret? Uncover the misunderstood aspects of Verdugo’s confident gameplay. Karim Garcia shares exclusive insights from Team Mexico and forecasts Verdugo’s potential peak in 2024. Tune in for expert analysis and a glimpse into the future of this emerging MLB star!