The Ringer’s Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann banter about Michael’s blasts-from-the-past Diamond Mind draft

and the White Sox broadcast crew’s beliefs about batting around

then discuss the evolution of BBWAA awards voting

why some of this season’s awards races are too close to call

and which players they would pick for MVP, Cy Young, and Rookie of the Year

Later, they bring back baseball historian, writer, and podcaster Steven Goldman to discuss ex-player precedents for Derek Jeter’s ascension to an ownership role with the Marlins

why the transition from beloved, legendary player to baseball-operations executive doesn’t always go smoothly

and whether the Marlins will be better off under the Jeter regime