The free agent market is finally starting to warm up — but some moves still feel stuck.

On this episode of The Baseball Insiders, Adam Weinrib and MLB insider Robert Murray break down the return of Aaron Sanchez, which free agents have the hottest markets right now (including Zac Gallen), and why a seemingly preordained Framber Valdez–Orioles connection is taking so long to materialize.

Plus, what the Twins’ drama-free Joe Ryan deal might signal, and a quick prospect check-in as Jesus Made heads to Brewers spring training with other top names like Konnor Griffin and Kevin McGonigle on the radar.

00:00 - Intro

03:28 - The Return of Aaron Sanchez?

05:35 - Which organizations do you trust to develop players?

07:00 - Which free agent market is the hottest right now?

09:28 - Framber Valdez updates?

13:12 - MLB Rumor Q&A

20:43 - Does anyone fit the White Sox?

22:38 - Biggest playoff dark horse this season?

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The Top 100 prospect lists are dropping from every direction and we’re breaking down what matters. Adam Weinrib and prospect expert Eric Cole debate whether the consensus top tier is actually a “lock,” react to the wildest comps, and dig into some of the biggest year-over-year risers on Pipeline’s list.

Plus: the Yankees’ international free agency situation has officially entered “It’s definitely weird” territory — severed pre-agreements, missed bonuses, and a conspiracy-theory explanation that might be the only thing that makes sense.

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Video Chapters:

00:00 Prospect Edition intro + Tucker shock

00:00 Top 100 prospect lists are everywhere

02:26 Who actually deserves #1–3? (Connor Griffin talk)

08:23 Biggest surprises & wild rankings/comps

12:38 Pipeline’s rapid risers (skepticism + why)

16:09 Why Ethan Salas (and others) slid

17:47 Yankees international FA chaos: “It’s definitely weird”

22:09 Wrap + where to find the show

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The snow cleared — but the MLB market is still moving slowly.

On this episode of The Baseball Insiders, Adam Weinrib and MLB insider Robert Murray check in on the trade and free-agent landscape after a quiet winter storm weekend, including why Brendan Donovan now looks unlikely to move, what to make of Giants–Nationals rumblings around CJ Abrams, and whether San Francisco still has another move lined up.

Plus, the latest on the mid-tier free agent pitching market, including Lucas Giolito buzz with the Tigers, and which notable free agent could be waiting all the way until Spring Training to sign.

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00:00 - Intro

03:16 - Where does the trade market stand now?

04:11 - Brendan Donovan update?

06:30 - Giants sign Harrison Bader

09:10 - Last pieces of the free agent pitching market

13:02 - Who stays unsigned until Spring Training?

17:26 - Blue Jays done?

19:47 - What is Suarez waiting for?

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