Tarik Skubal will not pitch again for Team USA in this World Baseball Classic. Buster Olney and Hembo discuss his decision, the flack he’s getting for it and if Mark DeRosa should’ve publicly defended Skubal. Then, the guys discuss Cal Raleigh refusing to shake Seattle Mariners teammate Randy Arozarena during USA-Mexico, the Phillies signing Jesus Luzardo, and which number Bryce Harper should chase this season. Then, Scott Boras joins the show to talk about his client Tarik Skubal’s decision to not pitch again in the WBC, Skubal’s emotions after pitching in his only planned start for Team USA, what he likes about A.J. Hinch’s communication with Skubal, if he advised Skubal to bring his Cy Young awards to his arbitration hearing, and Skubal’s emotions after wining the case. Next, Buster previews the Minnesota Twins. Later, Buster answers your personal and WBC questions during Bleacher Tweets.

0:00 Hembo

21:33 Scott Boras

38:26 Minnesota Twins Preview

40:01 Bleacher Tweets

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