114 | David Cone reacts to Juan Soto Yankees trade rumors

David, Justin and James examine the first two games of the World Series and wonder if we’ll see another seven inning performance from any pitcher the rest of the series like we did from Merrill Kelly. What should we realistically expect from Max Scherzer? How can Texas tame Arizona’s running game? And will MLB’s plan to reduce the number of pitchers allowed on a roster in the future have its desired effect? Plus, how well would you rate the chances of the Yankees trading for Juan Soto? 

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00:00 INTRO

02:27 The Opener

04:07 Merrill Kelly the first World Series pitcher to complete 7 innings since 2019

08:47 World Series tied 1-1 after D-Backs win game 2

12:22 Max Scherzer gets the start for Texas in game 3

17:17 Brandon Pfaadt going for the D-Backs

20:40 Are these six pitchers enough for Arizona?

23:48 Rangers pitching

26:05 The D-Backs running game this October

33:14 Marcus Semien or Christian Walker more disappointing this postseason?

36:21 Manfred wants less pitchers on rosters

42:12 Juan Soto rumors

48:23 Predictions

51:15 OUTRO

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