The Voice of the Turtle, Episode 17: Al Avila does not sleep - a podcast by SB Nation

The Hot Stove doesn't get any hotter than this week, as all 30 MLB teams are represented in Nashville and the deals are flying left and right. From trades to free agent signings, every fanbase is hoping their team makes a bit move to bolster their chances in 2016.

Free agent signings? The Tigers have had three since our last episode, and we're breaking down the ins and outs of all of them. Roster moves? Backup catcher Bryan Holaday appears to be on the outside looking in, and we'll discuss what his future holds.

Trades? The Tigers don't currently have anything on the docket, but the Arizona Diamondbacks pulled off a doozy mere minutes before our show went live. As fate would have it, we had the D-Backs represented on this week's show, courtesy of special guest Charlie Gebow from AZ Snakepit. Still blown away by the blockbuster moves of the past week, Charlie discussed the Diamondbacks' chances at contention now that their rotation is topped by Zack Greinke and Shelby Miller.

Topics in this week's episode include:
Mike Pelfrey might be better than we thinkJarrod Saltalamacchia: big name, big potentialIs Bryan Holaday heading back to Texas?Relievers, relievers, and more relieversAre the White Sox and Indians still alive?Christmas ideas and The Tigers WaySnap reactions to the Shelby Miller dealWhat the Diamondbacks need to do to return to contention
Contents:

2:20 - Rounding the Bases: why would the Tigers sign a pitcher who isn’t good at pitching?

34:02 - Warming in the Pen: would you be comfortable if the season started tomorrow?

50:27 - High and Tight: are the Tigers back to being the toast of the Central?

1:09:14 - Into the Mob Scene at Home: all I want for Christmas is this

1:32:32 - The 7th Inning Kvetch: Zack Greinke is the Diamondbacks ace

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