Baseball’s offseason essentially begins today, with free agents now allowed to negotiate with any team and the General Manager Meetings beginning in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Among the topics Pat Ryan and I discussed on WISE Sports Radio: Why is the MLB Players Union mad at Atlanta Braves’ GM Alex Anthopoulos? Is Nolan Ryan angry with the Houston Astros? The San Francisco Giants have a new GM. And what are some big trade rumors to watch this offseason?

As you heard at about the 4:25 mark, my phone decided to call someone else and put the radio call on hold. Fortunately, nothing much was lost. I have no idea what happened there. Could my cheek have really decided to make another call? It was probably Apple trying to convince me my iPhone is wonky so I’ll buy a new one in December.

Thanks to WISE Sports Radio for allowing me to post this on my site, along with Mars Hill University (which sponsors the stream), host Pat Ryan, and Vistanet for sponsoring my MLB segment.