49 min listen
Bo Knows Arbitration & Inside the Carlos Correa Signing with Thad Levine
FromBlair & Barker
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Length:
47 minutes
Released:
Jan 19, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are back and welcome Thad Levine, Minnesota Twins’ Senior Vice President & General Manager to the show! Levine discusses how the Twins ended up re-signing star shortstop Carlos Correa, why they were comfortable moving forward after the Giants and Mets had medical concerns, and what the arbitration process is like for both players and management (05:20). Afterwards, Jeff and Kevin share their thoughts on Bo Bichette and the Blue Jays going to salary arbitration, before answering listener questions with the offseason winding down (18:53). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Released:
Jan 19, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
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