The gang at Bless You Boys decided to get together one more time before the holidays to record the final Bless You Boys Podcast of 2012. It's our Christmas gift to you!

BYB Podcast 25 has a running time of 1:05 and features Allison Hagen, Patrick O’Kennedy, David Tokarz, Matt Wallace, Kurt Mensching, and Al Beaton.

Topics discussed:

• Allison takes on MLB's Winter Mettings...and survives.
• Brandon Inge got in a car accident, which is the only way he can hit something.
• Meet Octavio Dotel!
• We say goodbye to Ryan Perry, hello to Collin Balester.
• Will Rhymes was non-tendered.
• Could Miguel Cabrera bat 3rd in 2012?
• Tigerfest cancelled!
• Rumor mongering with Jacob Turner.
• Billy Beane wants the moon for Gio Gonzalez.
• Are the Hanley Ramirez rumors just Ken Rosenthal throwing crap to see what sticks?
• Could the Tigers really be interested in Jimmy Rollins?
• Any off season moves will be based on first acquiring Yoenis Cespedes.
• Do the editors agree with the BYB readership, is a big move or two needed to win the AL Central?
• Are you outraged over the Ryan Braun PED scandal, or do you have 'roid fatigue?
• Albert Pujols and CJ Wilson get crazy money from the Angels...or are they crazy like a fox?
• The Marlins are throwing around cash like Tony Montana snorts cocaine.
• You should be reading the blogs of Phil Coke's Brain, Dirk Haywurst and Rogo.
• Kurt's birthday is on Christmas Eve...and no one ever remembers.

Brandon Inge mentions:1

We apologize for the lack of listener questions. They were left out because the podcast would have been a good 6 hours long otherwise. They'll be back, so hang in there.

We LOVE to hear from you. If you have any questions or comments about the podcast, please email us at BYBPodcast at Gmail.com. And listener questions will return...

We're baaaaack! The batteries have been recharged and there is news a-plenty, so the Bless You Boys Podcast has come out of hibernation!

A wide ranging podcast runs 1:36 (that's what happens when you take time off, there's a backlog of news), featuring the dulcet tones of Allison Hagen, Rob Rogacki, Kurt Mensching, and Al Beaton. We also introduce Patrick O’Kennedy as TigerDog1.

FYI: The BYB Podcast is now available for streaming on-demand on your iPhone, Android Phone, BlackBerry or Palm phone via Stitcher radio! You can find links to the app at Stitcher.com.

Topics discussed:

• BYB has access! We're somebody now!
• Allison is headed to MLB's Winter Meetings, plans to stalk Dave Dombrowski.
• The history, the process, the results, the DIBS Awards.
• Little Victor lost the DIBS vote? We want a recount! Heads will roll...
• Justin Verlander sweeps the Cy Young and MVP!
• Dave Dombrowski honored.
• Manager of the Year = overrated.
• Silver Slugger and Glove Gloves awards are not to be taken seriously.
• Jose Valverde's option picked up.
• Ramon Santiago re-signed.
• Platoons at 2nd and 3rd base? It could happen...
• The return of G$, aka Gerald Laird.
• 40 man roster updates.
• Why won't the Tigers talk about their arbitration decisions?
• Rumor mongering with Yoenis Cespedes, Aramis Ramirez, Mark Buehrle, Octavio Dotel, Coco Crisp, Kelly Johnson, Maicer Izturis, Martin Prado, and Chone Figgins.
• Stupid crazy free agent contracts.
• Gene Lamont will not be freed.
• Patrick breaks down the new CBA.
• Final thoughts are just glad to be back!

Brandon Inge mentions: 2

We apologize for the lack of listener questions. They were left out because the podcast would have been a good 6 hours long otherwise. They'll be back, so no worries.