March Extensions & Job Battle Winners

Eno and DVR discuss a trio of March contract extensions including Tanner Bibee, Alejandro Kirk, and Justin Martinez -- all of whom received new five-year deals with their respective clubs. Plus, they catch up on other late spring news including a scare for Shane McClanahan, a trade that sent Nolan Jones back to Cleveland, a closer role up for grabs in Cincinnati, and a few takeaways from the first run of weekly pickups in 'Where the Money Went' as Opening Day approaches.

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Rundown

2:42 Tanner Bibee's Extension with Guardians

6:18 Alejandro Kirk: Signs Five-Year Deal with Blue Jays

13:04 Justin Martinez: Gets Long-Term Guarantee with D-backs

16:29 News Updates: Shane McClanahan, Zack Gelof, Freddie Freeman & Mookie Betts

24:48 Nolan Jones Traded *Back* to Cleveland for Tyler Freeman

34:08 News Updates: Vinnie Pasquantino, Alexis Díaz, Gunnar Henderson, Félix Bautista & Yu Darvish

38:47 A Sleeper in San Diego? Stephen Kolek's Opportunity

46:32 Kristian Campbell: Makes Opening Day Roster for Red Sox

52:13 Fifth Starter Battle Winner: AJSS, Matthew Liberatore & Logan Allen

1:00:37 An Attempt to Understand & Explain the Pirates' Initial Rotation Choices

1:05:38 Where the Money Went -- Week 1 Pickups

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