Starting off with a lot of rotation updates. Stephen Strasburg made his 2021 debut after barely pitching in 2020, Max Scherzer dominates the Cardinals, the 5th starter situation starts to crystallize, and a clarification on Jon Lester's surgery.
(18:15) Mark & Al discuss the likelihood of stars Juan Soto and Trea Turner signing long-term extensions before becoming free agents. How will the Fernando Tatis Jr. deal affect their decisions?
(28:20) DC Mayor Muriel Bowser spoke this week about the possibility of fans at Nationals Park. Could it happen by Opening Day? The guys compare the Nats situation to that of the Orioles after MD Governor Larry Hogan's recent announcement.
(33:06) Finally, Mark thinks back to exactly a year ago when 2020 Spring Training came to a halt due to the pandemic.
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