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MLB podcast: Yankees land Encarnacion / The umpires strike back

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Welcome to Expand the Zone, theScore's weekly MLB podcast hosted by Jonah Birenbaum and Michael Bradburn.

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Topics in this edition include:

  • Is Max Scherzer's freak facial injury in batting practice a sign that baseball needs to implement a universal designated hitter?
  • Does the acquisition of Edwin Encarnacion make the Yankees' lineup the best in the majors?
  • Was the umpires' union out of line for calling out the league's handling of the Manny Machado incident?
  • Should the Indians sell off any long-term assets?
  • Is Mike Trout turning into Barry Bonds?

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