The Philadelphia Phillies explore Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami as Alec Bohm trade rumors intensify. Could this signal a major roster shakeup at third base?

Connor Thomas breaks down the Phillies' growing interest in the Japanese market and what it means for Bohm's future in Philadelphia. The discussion examines whether Kyle Schwarber or Cristopher Sanchez is more likely to replicate their outstanding 2024 performances, with Sanchez emerging as the team's most exciting long-term asset. Key topics include Alex Bregman as a potential third base upgrade, the implications of Ranger Suarez and Schwarber declining their qualifying offers, and why the Phillies need change for change's sake after another disappointing playoff exit.

The analysis covers Sanchez's velocity gains and elite changeup, Schwarber's record-breaking lefty-on-lefty power, and how qualifying offers around baseball impact the free agent market.

Tune in for insider perspectives on the Phillies' offseason strategy and potential blockbuster trades that could reshape the roster.

0:00 Intro

0:31 Phillies linked to Japanese slugger Murakami

2:33 What Murakami interest means for Phillies

4:34 Report signals potential Alec Bohm trade

7:07 Alex Bregman emerges as realistic target

10:41 Schwarber and Sanchez's stellar 2025 seasons

13:14 Cristopher Sanchez's breakout year breakdown

16:17 Who's more likely to repeat success

21:23 Did Phillies waste career years from stars

22:24 Schwarber and Suarez decline qualifying offers

26:28 Breaking down who accepted qualifying offers

29:00 Free agency market heating up

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Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sanchez finished second in NL Cy Young voting but didn't make the All-MLB first team. How does that make sense?

Connor Thomas breaks down the controversial All-MLB team selections, arguing Sanchez deserved first-team honors over several pitchers who made the cut. The discussion covers Kyle Schwarber's second-team selection, Jhoan Duran's elite closer status, and Zack Wheeler's recognition despite injury. Key topics include Edwin Diaz opting out of his Mets contract and whether the Phillies should hope he leaves the division, the Logan O'Hoppe trade revisited in hindsight, and Brandon Marsh's ceiling as a center fielder. Thomas also addresses Schwarber's contract timeline, predicts a December signing, and identifies right-handed power as the team's biggest offseason need. The mailbag segment explores potential interest in Japanese third baseman Munetaka Murakami and what it signals about Alec Bohm's future.

Tune in for expert analysis on the Phillies' All-MLB representation and critical offseason decisions ahead.

0:00 Intro

0:30 All MLB First and Second Team Announcements

2:32 Cristopher Sanchez Snubbed from First Team

5:36 Jhoan Duran Named First Team All MLB Closer

9:09 Phillies Stars on All MLB Second Team

11:44 Edwin Diaz Free Agency and Division Impact

16:18 Should Phillies Want Diaz to Stay with Mets

26:29 What Should Phillies Ask Santa For

28:31 Kyle Schwarber's Free Agency Timeline

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Shohei Ohtani wins unanimous MVP, but did Kyle Schwarber deserve first-place votes after his 56-homer, 132-RBI season? The Philadelphia Phillies slugger received zero first-place votes despite carrying his team to the postseason, raising serious questions about MLB's awards voting system.

Connor Thomas breaks down the controversial 2024 MVP results and argues why expanding the voter pool could eliminate individual bias. The discussion shifts to Trea Turner's surprising fifth-place MVP finish and National League batting title, examining whether Phillies fans undervalue their shortstop despite his elite regular season numbers. Key analysis includes Turner's postseason struggles, comparisons to Bobby Abreu's legacy, and why the Phillies' individual success hasn't translated to October victories.

Poll results reveal which Phillies free agents fans prioritize for re-signing, with JT Realmuto earning unexpected support for his irreplaceable value as signal caller to Zack Wheeler, Ranger Suarez, and Cristopher Sanchez.

Discover why Philadelphia's MVP candidates and Cy Young contenders couldn't win a single playoff series.

0:00 Intro

0:30 MVP voting has become a joke

3:03 Shohei Ohtani wins unanimous MVP award

5:35 Kyle Schwarber deserved first place votes

8:08 MVP voting pool needs to expand

11:13 Trea Turner finishes fifth in voting

14:17 Turner's first impression problem in Philadelphia

17:20 Postseason struggles define Turner's Phillies career

20:23 Do we undervalue Trea Turner's performance

23:26 Off the Poll: Which free agent to resign

26:01 JT Realmuto's value to pitching staff

28:34 Harrison Bader only gets 4% support

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