Why do teams typically go with older players when picking up guys on trade deadline day?

The Adam Gold Show

Why do teams typically go with older players when picking up guys on trade deadline day?

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Published on Jul 31, 2025, 2:49:25 PM
Total time: 00:17:47

Episode Description

Elliot Johnson, former MLB player, joins the Adam Gold Show to discuss the MLB trade deadline and which teams are making serious moves currently. 

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The Adam Gold Show airs weekdays noon until 3 p.m. on 99.9 The Fan in Raleigh, NC. It is also picked up by the North Carolina State-Wide Network with 11 affiliates. Gold brings more than 20 years of sports radio experience to the Triangle and is also the Carolina Hurricanes reporter for 99.9 The Fan and WRALsportsfan.com. Daily segments are published after each show.