Mets and Cubs sign starting pitchers and Dodgers extend Edman and Juan Soto-Red Sox rumors

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Starting pitchers are always a priority for teams looking to contend for a title, and this offseason has proven that statement continues to ring true. The New York Mets and Chicago Cubs have both made deals with starting pitchers as they hope it will lead to a stronger rotation than they had in 2024.

Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman discuss Frankie Montas signing with the Mets and why it’s just the first part of the Amazins’ rotation overhaul, plus Matthew Boyd joining the Cubs and if that could be the only pitcher leaving that they will bring this offseason. The guys also react to the Los Angeles Dodgers continuing Tommy Edman and Juan Soto’s troll work by announcing its new sponsor.

Also in this episode of Baseball Bar-B-Cast, the guys are joined by Pod on Lansdowne co-host Liam Fennessy as they discuss all the recent Juan Soto-Boston Red Sox rumors, as well as the reaction from the Fenway faithful regarding the possibility of the megastar joining the Sox. Later, Jake and Jordan talk about Bryce Harper’s participation in a home run derby with MrBeast, why comedian Druski wore a Mike Soroka jersey, and Branson Arroyo’s “legendary” appearance on The Masked Singer.

(1:45) – The opening: Montas and Boyd sign agreements

(15:51) – Dodgers extend Edman

(21:57) – Juan Soto’s new sponsorship

(25:02) – Liam Fennessy joins the show

(38h00) – Wild baseball

(53:05) – Brandon Crawford retires

(56:07) – A quick Thanksgiving recap