Steve Adams joins Jeff to discuss whether the Tim Lincecum hype makes sense, and how teams with rotation needs or surprising strength (the Phillies) can improve throughout the season. Plus, they explain the new player investment model pioneered by Fantex and speculate as to how it could impact extensions and free agency moving forward.

On this week's episode, Chuck Wasserstrom joins on the show to share his experiences as a vet of the Cubs front office and how it has shaped his writing for MLBTR and other outlets.

Ben Badler of Baseball America joins Jeff to share his expertise on some of the most intriguing prospects breaking into the bigs, as well as international players to keep on eye on.

Jeff is joined by Jason Mastrodonato of the Boston Herald to discuss the Red Sox, then welcomes MLBTR's Steve Adams to speculate on the Twins and Braves as surprise sellers.

Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic joins the show to talk about A.J. Pollock's injury and the Diamondbacks' outlook, then MLBTR's Charlie Wilimoth hops on to discuss the Gregory Polanco's extension with the Pirates.

We talk more Cubs this week, bringing in Cubs play-by-play man Len Kasper to discuss the team's outlook for the season. Then, MLBTR alum and current Sportsnet reporter Ben Nicholson-Smith hops on the line to talk Blue Jays and a curious extension market.

Former big league catcher John Baker joins the show to discuss his new role with the Cubs organization. Among the topics covered are the special vibe in camp and the organization’s supremely talented young backstops. Having recently written a piece for MLBTR describing the sense of anticipation as camp approaches, John also discusses what it’s like to be a player battling for a roster spot as camp draws to a close. Also, MLBTR’s Tim Dierkes hops on the line to dig into his first power rankings for the next class of free agents. Tim and host Jeff Todd exchange thoughts on players like Stephen Strasburg, Carlos Gomez, Yoenis Cespedes, and more as the 2016 campaign nears its start.

Barry Svrluga of the Washington Post joins the show to discuss the Nationals' biggest stories heading into the season, and then MLBTR's Charlie Wilmoth hops on to cover the latest with the Pirates.

C. Trent Rosencrans of the Cincinnati Enquirer joins Jeff to look under the hood of the Reds, and then Steve Adams hops on to discuss the ramifications of early injuries around the league.

Jeff is joined by Evan Grant to talk Rangers, before welcoming Bradley Woodrum to discuss his piece on Tommy John surgeries.