David, Justin and James wonder out loud what the Astros and Dbacks can do to get back in their respective series. Arizona will have to be the more creative team with their pitching moving forward. Who has been the best starting pitcher in October? Would you invest more in Jordan Montgomery or Aaron Nola in free agency? What’s preventing other teams from following the Rangers quick rebuilding model? The hosts also touch on Kim Ng’s future and why Craig Counsell may be the most important person in the sport this offseason. In our Yankees chat, the hosts grade producer Dan’s offseason blueprint.  Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use promo code SLAB 00:00 INTRO 05:02 The Opener 11:55 Best postseason starter? 17:08 Postseason tax 23:25 Free agency 28:36 Why don't more teams do what the Rangers did? 32:38 Kim NG and Marlins part ways 40:00 Brewers the team that has most to figure out this winter? 45:30 Yankees 1:00:31 OUTRO GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537)(CO/IL/IN/KS/KY/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY), (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), or visit www.1800gambler.net (WV). 21+ (18+ KY/NH/WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/KY/LA (select parishes)/MA/MD/MI/NJ/NY/OH/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Void in NH/ONT/OR. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Licensee partner Golden Nugget Lake Charles (LA). Valid 1 per new customer. Min. $5 deposit. Min. $5 bet. $200 issued as bonus bets that expire 7 days (168 hours) after being awarded. Bonus bets must be wagered 1x and stake is not included in winnings. Ends 11/13/23 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. See terms at dkng.co/base. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices