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About this episode

The episode discusses early impressions of the ABS system, contract extensions, injury updates, and previews the NL Central.

We break down early impressions of the ABS system, Oli Marmol’s contract extension, and key Cardinals injury updates before diving into spring training standouts like JJ’s hot start and some live arms flashing big velocity. Then it’s NL Central preview season with the Brewers and a spin around league news, including a major PED suspension, big-name pitching deals, and WBC matchups. Have a question or comment for the show? Text or leave us a voicemail at: (848) 48-BIRDS (848-482-4737) Talking About Birds is listener supported on Patreon. Support the show and join our private discord server at: www.patreon.com/talkingaboutbirds.

People in this episode

Hosts: Nate Heininger, Ben Simorka

Topics covered

• ABS system
• Oli Marmol contract extension
• Cardinals injury updates
• spring training
• NL Central preview
• PED suspension
• WBC matchups

Keywords

• ABS system
• Oli Marmol
• Cardinals
• spring training
• NL Central
• PED suspension
• WBC

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Organizations: Cardinals, Brewers

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