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Spring Training is 10 games old. The boys check in on the the regulars to make sure everything's OK. Is Jung Hoo Lee struggling coming off of injury? Is Adames a bust? Is LaMonte Wade Jr.'s .182 BA a good thing? (No, No ... and yes?). They also discuss the fifth starter battle and unintentionally discuss the 4th outfielder battle and the backup middle infield battle.

Our new cocktail podcast The Perfect Sip is in on hiatus but season 2 is in production! You can catch up on season 1 here: https://the-perfect-sip.captivate.fm/listen

Speaking of cocktails, today Matthew is drinking a Cinnamon Girl while Ben is drinking a Spring Cocktail #2 Recipes below.

Cinnamon Giril

• 2 Orange Wedges
• 2 oz Reposado Tequila
• 1/4 oz Dark Rum
• 3/4 oz Lime Juice
• 1/2 oz Cinnamon Syrup
• 1/4 oz Simple Syrup
• 1 dash Orange Bitters
• Muddle the flesh of the orange (avoid the peel) in the bottom of a shaker. Add the remaining ingredients and add ice. Shake for 10-12 seconds. Strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice - preferably crushed or pebble ice. Garnish with orange wedge and a cinnamon stick.

Spring Cocktail #2

• 1 oz Mezcal
• 3/4 oz Cognac
• 1 oz Elderflower
• 1/2 oz Curacao
• Combine all of the ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled. Strain into a stemmed cocktail glass.