75 | Is Gerrit Cole underrated? Which young pitchers could become aces in 2023?

Toeing The Slab with David Cone

David, Justin and James take a look at several promising pitchers who have the potential to elevate themselves and pitch like an ace in 2023. The trio discusses the current list of aces that MLB Network recently ranked on its “Top 10 Right Now” list and feel several names are misplaced, including Sandy Alcantara, Jacob deGrom, and possibly, Gerrit Cole. David believes negative comments had to be made by the Braves in their recent arbitration hearing with Max Fried. Coney then answers what Carlos Beltran can provide pitchers in his new role with the Mets. The crew touches on Yankees GM Brian Cashman’s recent comments about the fan base, and while the comments may have been sensationalized via the media, Cashman’s outlook shouldn’t only be black and white.

00:00 INTRO

03:26 The Opener

08:31 What new aces will emerge in 2023?

25:11 Reacting to MLB Network's Top 10 starting pitchers

34:02 Max Fried loses his arbitration case

39:10 Carlos Beltran gets front office job with Mets

43:53 Brian Cashman speaks

54:20 OUTRO

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