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In a very special edition of the Bar-B-Cast, Jordan Shusterman joins Jake Mintz in person in the Yahoo NYC studio to record the pod. The two recap the Tokyo Series between the Dodgers and Cubs and continue their preview series by looking at the AL Central. Jake and Jordan marvel at the Dodgers domination of the Cubs while also pointing out some potential red flags for LA this season. The two then dive into a truly unpredictable AL Central in 2025. Except the White Sox, we know they'll be terrible:
(1:50) - The opener: Recapping the Tokyo Series between Dodgers and Cubs
(16:45) - Chicago White Sox: Projected lineup and rotation, key players, one big question and predicting season record
(29:05) - Minnesota Twins: Projected lineup and rotation, key players, one big question and predicting season record
(39:00) - Detroit Tigers: Projected lineup and rotation, key players, one big question and predicting season record
(50:55) - Kansas City Royals: Projected lineup and rotation, key players, one big question and predicting season record
(1:02:05) - Cleveland Guardians: Projected lineup and rotation, key players, one big question and predicting season record
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