For the second straight season, Red's president Phil Castellini has alienated fans with controversial comments. Tim and Ken discuss that and then open up the mailbag...

-Why don't teams make trades contingent on contract agreements?

-Why haven't there been more trades this offseason?

-Did Red Sox try to sign Correa when Story was injured?

-When will Guardians trade prospects?

-Are Marlins going to trade from pitching surplus?

-Will teams limit WBC participation in the future?

-If Ohtani gets 10+ year contract, how will things look at the end?

-Deferred payments and luxury tax?

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