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The Chase Thomas Podcast

Jose Abreu To The Astros, Cubs Make Sense For Carlos Correa And Cody Bellinger's Career At A Crossroads With Fangraphs' Jon Tayler

Chase Thomas is the Sports Renaissance Man, Atlanta Sports Guy & VFL. On today's program, Chase is joined by Fangraphs' Jon Tayler to talk about Jon's trip down to SEC country, the Dodgers moving on from Cody Bellinger, the lack of star power in CF in MLB these days, the Astros signing Jose Abreu, the Cubs signing one of the Big 4 SS shortstops, the Baltimore Orioles' opportunity to really go for it this winter, and the big question facing the Washington Nationals this offseason.

Host: Chase Thomas

Guest: Jon Tayler

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