The Mike Francesa Podcast welcomes Bobby Valentine ? for a 2022 MLB preview. Mike and Bobby chat about MLB rule changes and then discuss the evolution of MLB managers and front offices. Are MLB starting pitchers are really worth huge contracts? Also, check out their New York Mets preview, New York Yankees predictions, and much more! ⚾ Subscribe to The Mike Francesa Podcast and be sure to tap the?icon after you click Subscribe so you don't miss a single episode. 00:00 Mike welcomes Bobby Valentine to the show01:25 Bobby talks MLB rule changes for 202205:15 Should batters be able to leave the batter's box?08:10 MLB front offices and managers cooperate differently these days12:58 Have starting MLB pitchers been devalued?23:00 How age and rest affect MLB players ?28:36 Bullpen politics! ?32:03 Double-Hook Designated Hitter adjustment34:50 New York Mets predictions & roster42:47 New York Yankees preview 48:34 Bobby predicts the best National League team ?49:40 Are the Chicago White Sox for real? ?Follow Mike on Twitter @MikeFrancesa (https://twitter.com/MikeFrancesa)Follow BetRivers Network @BRNPodcasts (https://twitter.com/BRNPodcasts)Follow Bobby V.(@BobbyValentine (https://twitter.com/BobbyValentine)#MikeFrancesa #BobbyValentine #MLB2022