On this week’s episode of Long Gone, the boys debate whether the Hall of Fame is becoming watered down, turning into the Hall of Really Good, and whether keeping PED-era players out has created a trickle-down effect on modern inductions. They then continue their Then & Now series, each picking their top five first basemen of the 1990s and stacking them up against today’s best at the position.

During Collection Corner, the boys sit down with fellow podcaster and collector Paulie Campione from What Do You Collect? to talk cards, odd finds, collecting stories, and the passion behind the hobby.

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On this week’s episode of Long Gone, the boys debate whether the Red Sox mishandled the Alex Bregman deal, and what the future is in Boston after their leader heads to Chicago’s Northside. They analyze the Tigers’ handling of Tarik Skubal’s arbitration and what it signals about their long-term plans, including their relationship, and react to Nolan Arenado’s trade to the Diamondbacks, discussing why he may still have plenty left in the tank.

Afterwards, the boys kick off their annual Then & Now series, comparing the best players of the past with today’s stars by each selecting their top-five pitchers of the 1990s and then follow this up with their top-five current pitchers.

This episode then features an interview with former MLB pitcher and Native Nations founder D.J. Carrasco, who discusses his playing career and his mission to build a Native American prospect pipeline.

The boys round out the show with Collection Corner. Be sure to check out Native Nations (Na7ive Na7ions): https://na7ivena7ions.com/about-us/

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