Winter Meetings Meltdown: Brace for the Blockbuster Blitz!
Winter Meetings Meltdown: Brace for the Blockbuster Blitz!  
Podcast: The Carton Show with Craig Carton & Chris McMonigle
Published On: Wed Dec 03 2025
Description: BT and Sal are bracing for a chaotic MLB Winter Meetings, with Sal expecting a "blockbuster blitz" of trades and signings. The hosts recall the frenzy of Juan Soto's massive signing from a previous year that broke right at the start of the meetings. The conversation quickly pivots to the Yankees, where Sal argues against the conventional wisdom of needing an entire starting rotation overhaul. He strongly asserts the Yankees are "deficient" in position players, not pitching, and should instead strengthen their existing strength to create a "superpower" rotation with the returns of Gerrit Cole and Cam Schlittler. Tierney agrees, saying the Yankees must strengthen what they're already good at, since they can't match rivals like the Dodgers or Blue Jays in other areas. The segment sets the stage for a dramatic week of hot stove action.