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Call To The Bullpen MLB Podcast: Tim Lincecum v Clayton Kershaw and The Best/Worst Offseason Moves

Found February 11, 2012 on Midwest Sports Fans: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Tim Lincecum,  Clayton Kershaw,  Billy Beane,  Elvis Andrus,  Nelson Cruz,  Jeremy Guthrie,  AJ Burnett,  Andy Dirks
TEAMS: San Francisco Giants,  Los Angeles Dodgers,  Oakland Athletics,  Texas Rangers,  Colorado Rockies,  New York Yankees,  Detroit Tigers

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On this week’s episode of the Call To The Bullpen MLB Podcast, things get heated this week with Corey and I having a serious debate over which pitcher we would build our respective franchises around: Tim Lincecum or Clayton Kershaw. We also discuss: Billy Beane being extended until 2019 Elvis Andrus and Nelson Cruz resigning in Texas The Jeremy Guthrie trade to Colorado AJ Burnett possibly being traded to the Pirates We spotlight the Detroit Tigers Ryan Rayburn (well the whole Tigers infield) is horrible on defense (as this video shows) Andy Dirks’ Dominican dominance Corey and I each give our 3 best and 3 worst off-season deals Click play on the player below to listen: —– How to subscribe to and follow the MSF Podcast so you never miss an episode: Subscribe to the MSF Podcast on iTunes Join the MSF Podcast Email Digest and get an email whenever a new episode is posted. Follow @PodcastMSF on Twitter or via RSS to get random funny tweets and updates as so...
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