Tim and Ken return to kick off a new year of podcasts. Carlos Correa and the Mets still haven't finalized a deal and Ken has the latest news on the club's medical concerns. In the mailbag...

-Will MLB ever have a salary cap?

-Do owners spend their own money on big contracts?

-The Braves rebuild model

-Could MLB teams use soccer's transfer fee model

-Could MLB grow in popularity?

-Why should small market fans follow the Winter Meetings?

-Does travel impact Seattle's ability to sign free agents?

-Why doesn't anyone challenge the Yankees hair policy

Those questions and more! To be a part of next week's episode call the voicemail at 646-543-7072 or email tabaseballshow@gmail.com.

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