The Beat the Shift Podcast episode featuring Gary Sheffield Jr. discusses the Mets and Yankees, focusing on topics like Juan Soto’s signing, potential corner players for both teams in 2025, and the Mets’ contract negotiations with Pete Alonso. Other points of discussion include the comparison of New York bullpens, offseason signings for the Yankees, Marcus Stroman’s role on the team, and the Mets’ pitching acquisitions. Personal stories shared by Sheffield Jr. include experiences with stealing bases in the majors, hitting off Rickey Henderson, becoming a Yankees fan, and George Steinbrenner’s influence. The episode also covers Sheffield Jr.’s journey into podcasting, his favorite team growing up, sleeper MLB team picks for 2025, the signing of Roki Sasaki, and an injury update.
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In the first edition of Position Player Playing Time Changes by Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images, recent adjustments in projected plate appearances for various players are highlighted. Notable changes include increased playing time for players like Curtis Mead and Spencer Torkelson due to strong performances, while others like Eloy Jiménez and DJ LeMahieu are seeing decreased projections due to emerging competition and injuries. These shifts in playing time are influenced by factors such as injuries, performance,...
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