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  Tom Ackerman hosts an insightful conversation with John Mozeliak, the president of baseball operations for the Cardinals. In this episode, they discuss the excitement around St. Louis City SC's playoff game, reflections on the World Series, and Mozeliak's approach to the team's future. They delve into the team's goals, focusing on acquiring talent and building a winning roster, emphasizing the importance of consistency and durability in the players. With the offseason approaching, they explore strategies for the upcoming GM meetings and roster adjustments, touching on the challenges and decision-making processes involved in player transactions. Mozeliak also shares thoughts on the team's direction and potential approaches for the upcoming season.

Philadelphia fires Chuck Fletcher. Jeff and Elliotte wonder where the Flyers go from here, who might be next to replace Fletcher and why we might have seen so many changes over the last few years (00:00).

The guys then get into the sale of the Ottawa Senators (13:20), the upcoming GM Meetings (22:30), the run we’ve seen from Calgary (25:20), a massive injury for Minnesota (31:15), exciting games from Vegas-Tampa (35:00) and Edmonton-Boston (40:00), Buffalo’s tough stretch (47:00), Pittsburgh’s inability to close games (52:30), Nashville’s playoff hopes are sliding (54:45) and Elliotte talks about attending the Alphabet Sports Collective launch party (55:40).

And THANK YOU to all the listeners for responding to our trade call to action on the last podcast! (10:20)

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Outro Music - Kim Churchill - Bathed in Black

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This podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.

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What a weekend in Toronto! Jeff and Elliotte talk about the emotional tribute to Börje Salming (21:40) and the comments made by Auston Matthews post-game. They also get into the latest regarding the World Cup of Hockey (14:40), what we should expect from the GM Meetings this week (10:25), how we’re seeing coaches in new locations thriving (32:25), if Dallas got Jason Robertson for a discount (42:45) and they take your questions (44:40).

Plus, they get into the Ottawa Senators (00:30) and what they might do with another injury on their blueline, a tough weekend for Vancouver (6:15), a few quick thoughts on the Jets (29:40), the mood in St. Louis (26:30), why Montreal is fun to watch (38:30) and the New Jersey Devils keep racking up the wins (34:34).

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Music Outro: After Midnite - Alternity

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This podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman. Archival support by RJ McCullough.

Audio Credits: Bally Sports Midwest, CBS Sports, CJOB, MSG Network, NFL Network, Sportsnet, TNT, WKBW TV and WPEN.

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The MLB GM Meetings are in Las Vegas, so that’s where Ben Nicholson-Smith and Shi Davidi find themselves for this week’s episode. Among the topics on their minds: the status of the Jays’ pitching search (10:49), the future of Raimel Tapia in Toronto (20:23) and the chances that they trade a catcher this winter (24:10).

This episode is produced Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Shi Davidi in Arden Zwelling’s absence.

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Brooks Bratten and Thomas Willis try to answer some of the questions surrounding the Predators' losing streak in November. Craig Custance of The Athletic joins the show to look around the Central Division and analyze where the Predators sit within it. Plus, the podcast reviews the recent GM meetings and ranks Thanksgiving side dishes.