The TK Show: A Show about sports in the Bay Area [North & South] Dodgers & Giants Land in Arizona / Super Bowl Thoughts
Feb 13, 2026
Spring training buzz in Arizona as Dodgers and Giants arrive, with Ohtani, Yamamoto and WBC logistics grabbing attention. Contract moves, roster strategy and durability questions for pitching depth. Local reaction to Super Bowl week and whether it helped Bay Area image. Puka Nacua's viral behavior and potential career risks, plus Shanahan, Warner and 49ers receiver needs. Warriors trade decisions and All-Star weekend atmosphere.
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Dodgers’ Careful Spring Ramp-Up
- The Dodgers are doing a gradual spring ramp-up with veterans and WBC participants handled differently.
- Tim Kawakami and Dylan Hernandez note the team balances rest and international obligations to protect older players.
Sign Short Deals To Preserve Flexibility
- Use short, low-risk contracts for aging core players to preserve roster flexibility.
- Tim Kawakami explains the Dodgers signed Max Muncy to a one-year deal with team options to protect optionality.
Japanese Media Reacted To Yamamoto In Game 7
- Dylan recounts Japanese media outrage when Yamamoto pitched in Game 7 of the World Series because of WBC concerns.
- He uses the story to show how much value Japan places on WBC participation and how that shapes player handling.