Front office insights: GM Zack Minasian on hiring Tony Vitello, recent transactions and how the roster is looking

Front office insights: GM Zack Minasian on hiring Tony Vitello, recent transactions and how the roster is looking

Author: Foul Territory Network February 13, 2026 Duration: 27:27

With spring training getting underway, FP Santangelo and Susan Slusser welcome the general manager and learn that the idea to talk to Tennessee's highly successful head coach was Minasian's; the conversation includes Luis Arráez and what he adds, the strength of the team's defense and ... Bryce Eldridge in the outfield?

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