Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Phillies, Jays, Astros, Cards, Bucs, D-backs
2017/04/baseball-blogs-weigh-in-phillies-jays-astros-cards-bucs-d-backs.htmlThe Good Phight (podcast link) interviews Phillies general manager Matt Klentak. … The Runner Sports argues that the Astros don't need to acquire a front-line starter.
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Yanks, WBC, Sox, Twins, Tigers, Brewers
2017/03/baseball-blogs-weigh-in-yanks-wbc-sox-twins-tigers-brewers.htmlOff The Bench Baseball previews the American League East and launches The Baseball Alliance Podcast. … The Runner Sports asks whether Orioles third baseman Manny Machado or Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper would make for a better free agent target for the Yankees after the 2018 season.
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Bucs, Jays, Braves, Cubs, Royals
2017/02/baseball-blogs-weigh-in-bucs-jays-braves-cubs-royals.htmlBat Flips & Nerds (podcast link) talks with Jenny Fromer, the CEO of Baseball Softball UK, about baseball's growth in the United Kingdom. … Big Three Sports suggests Royals reliever Kelvin Herrera could eventually bring back a massive haul in a trade.
Quick Hits: International, Org Rankings, GMs On Strategy, Buehrle, Bard, Ankiel
2017/02/quick-hits-international-org-rankings-gms-on-strategy-buehrle-bard-ankiel.htmlThat'll be available in full on April 18th, when Ankiel and Yahoo Sports' Tim Brown will release a book titled "The Phenomenon: Pressure, the Yips, and the Pitch That Changed My Life." For now, you can check out that article and a recent podcast with Goold's interview of the former phenom. … The new CBA rules will be in effect as of the new July 2 signing period, and you can find details of those here.
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: D-backs, Bucs, Jays, Yanks, Cards
2017/02/baseball-blogs-weigh-in-d-backs-bucs-jays-yanks-cards.htmlTwo Strike Approach: A Baseball Podcast discusses the Yankees and Red Sox. … Sports Talk Philly lists five players the Phillies could trade during the season.
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Pirates, Jays, Rockies, Yankees, D-backs
2017/02/baseball-blogs-weigh-in-pirates-jays-rockies-yankees-d-backs.htmlTwo Strike Approach: A Baseball Podcast previews this year's Yankees. … The Runner Sports (links: 1, 2, 3) lists the Yankees' top five outfield- and designated hitter-related storylines entering spring training; previews the Yankees' rotation; and profiles Astros righty Cy Sneed.
Latest On Matt Wieters
2017/02/latest-on-matt-wieters.htmlWieters has been tied to the Nationals and the Angels all winter long, it seems, but Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post recently appeared on Olney's Baseball Tonight Podcast (audio link) and explained that the Nats are largely set on Derek Norris entering the season as the starter behind the dish. … Matt Wieters suffered a laceration that required stitches to his left (non-throwing) arm earlier this offseason but is fully healthy with Spring Training on the horizon, agent Scott Boras tells Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports.
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Cards, O’s, A’s, Jays, D-backs, Cubs
2017/02/baseball-blogs-weigh-in-cards-os-as-jays-d-backs-cubs.htmlTwo Strike Approach: A Baseball Podcast previews the 2017 Red Sox. … The Runner Sports lists the Yankees' five biggest infield storylines heading into spring training.
Bullpen Rumors: Badenhop, Lefties, Indians, Breslow, Colome, Twins
2017/01/bullpen-rumors-badenhop-lefties-indians-breslow-colome-twins.htmlThe Twins are interested in Joe Smith, reports 1500 ESPN's Darren Wolfson in his latest podcast (audio link, with bullpen talk beginning around 1:02:55). … In his new role, Piecoro writes, Badenhop will perform "acquisition-based pitching analysis/sports science work." That sounds like a great way to start a new career path for the veteran hurler, though unfortunately it'll mean sacrificing the fame and riches associated with his gig as an MLBTR contributor.
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Bautista, Jays, HOF, Votto, Cards, Pirates
2017/01/baseball-blogs-weigh-in-bautista-jays-hof-votto-cards-pirates.htmlTwo Strike Approach: A Baseball Podcast features a discussion with former New York Times baseball writer and current Hall of Fame voter Murray Chass. … Sports Talk Philly interviews former major league closer Billy Wagner about his Hall of Fame chances and the induction of longtime Astros teammate Jeff Bagwell.
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: CBA, Orioles, Indians, Jays, Yanks, Pirates
2016/12/baseball-blogs-weigh-in-cba-orioles-indians-jays-yanks-pirates.htmlBronx Bomber Blogger discusses the Yankees' offseason in a podcast. … Sports Talk Philly doesn't expect Mike Trout, a New Jersey product who grew up a Phillies fan, to ever play for the club.
AL West Notes: S-Rod, Athletics, Gray, Astros, Cashner
2016/11/al-west-notes-s-rod-athletics-gray-astros-cashner.htmlKen Rosenthal of FOX Sports joins CSNBayArea.com's Joe Stiglich on the A's Insider podcast (audio link) to discuss several offseason topics, including the possibility of some Athletics trades. … Andrew Cashner is an improvement over the departing Derek Holland in the Rangers' rotation, Kevin Sherrington of SportsDayDFW.com opines.
Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Glasnow, Goldschmidt, Harper
2016/05/baseball-blogs-weigh-in-glasnow-goldschmidt-harper.htmlNatsGM has a podcast interview with FiveThirtyEight writer Ben Lindbergh, the author of "The Only Rule Is It Has To Work," which details the experience Lindbergh and Baseball Prospectus' Sam Miller had running the baseball operations of an independent league team last year. … About Sports chats with ESPN's Buster Olney.
Notes On Tim Lincecum Showcase
2016/05/notes-on-tim-lincecum-showcase.htmlSteve Adams and I chatted about Lincecum on today's MLBTR podcast, which obviously occurred before he took the mound. … And Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports tweets that the righty's camp thinks a contract could come together by the end of the weekend.
Latest On Red Sox, Pablo Sandoval
2016/04/pablo-sandoval-shoulder-james-andrews-mri.htmlAs Jason Mastrodonato of the Boston Herald explained on this morning's podcast (before the latest news), it's far from clear that Sandoval has a real role on the current roster. … James Andrews for a second opinion on his shoulder following yesterday's MRI, reports Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports (via Twitter).
Offseason In Review: Washington Nationals
2016/04/offseason-in-review-washington-nationals-7.htmlAs Barry Svrluga of the Washington Post explained recently on the MLBTR podcast, it's hard to imagine that the ownership group won't retain the veteran executive. … Photos courtesy of USA Today Sports Images.
Offseason In Review: Houston Astros
2016/03/offseason-in-review-houston-astros-8.htmlHowever, given the amount of ink that has been dedicated to the importance of a positive clubhouse environment for Rasmus, he always seemed like a candidate to take the deal, if offered, based on his enjoyment of the atmosphere in Houston (as Jeff Todd and I discussed in an October edition of the MLBTR Podcast). … See a full index of the series here.
Adrian Beltre Seeks Three-Year Deal From Rangers
2016/03/adrian-beltre-three-years-rangers-extension.htmlIn his recent appearance on the MLBTR Podcast, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News opined that it could make sense to see a two-year contract in the range of Beltre's current earnings -- i.e., somewhere in the range of $16MM per year. … We have heard recently about mutual interest in a deal, however, as Jon Morosi of FOX Sports reported.
Offseason In Review: San Francisco Giants
2016/03/offseason-in-review-san-francisco-giants-7.htmlIn spite of that group's inspiring effort and evident promise, Panik dealt with back issues late in the year -- though he told me on the MLBTR Podcast that he doesn't expect to be limited moving forward -- and Duffy still only has one year of major league productivity on his ledger. … Photos courtesy of USA Today Sports Images
Offseason In Review: Milwaukee Brewers
2016/03/offseason-in-review-milwaukee-brewers-8.htmlThey also hired the youthful David Stearns (who recently appeared on the MLBTR Podcast) to be their new GM, with Doug Melvin moving into an advisory role. … Photo courtesy of USA Today Sports Images.
Podcast: Evan Grant On Rangers; Bradley Woodrum On TJ Surgery
2016/03/podcast-evan-grant-on-rangers-bradley-woodrum-on-tj-surgery.htmlToday's MLBTR podcast features two great guests. … The topics include the signing of Ian Desmond, what Texas might do with its ample depth, whether there are any trades to explore this spring, and the extension situation with veteran third baseman Adrian Beltre.
AL Central Notes: Perez, Infante, Indians, Anibal, Rodon
2016/02/salvador-perez-extension-royals.htmlIndeed, Jeff Todd and I have noted multiple times on the MLBTR Podcast that there's significant risk for the Royals, who control Perez through 2019 at a total of $16.75MM via those club options. … Perez feels a sense of loyalty to the club that gave him the chance to break into the big leagues, but his agent, Rafa Nieves of the Beverly Hills Sports Council, explained to Mellinger that it'll be hard to offer much of a discount.
NL Central Links: Cubs/Cards, Leake, Walden, Brewers
2016/02/jordan-walden-healthy-leake-cubs-cards.htmlI don't know if that exceeds my expectations but we've certainly been busy." (Stearns was recently a guest on the MLBTR Podcast and offered more in-depth comments regarding that quest.) Manager Craig Counsell tells Haudricourt that center field is the most uncertain spot on the roster heading into Spring Training. … The storied rivalry between the Cardinals and Cubs has the opportunity to capture the nation's attention in 2016 as both clubs enter the year with lofty expectations on the heels of excellent 2015 campaigns, writes Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports.
Quick Hits: Granderson, Molina, Braun, Capps
2016/02/quick-hits-granderson-molina-braun-capps.htmlFor an additional look back at the market action that's already in the books, Steve Adams and I discussed a few under-the-radar acquisitions that we liked in the most recent edition of the MLBTR Podcast. … Right-handed reliever Matt Capps is preparing a comeback bid, agent Paul Kinzer tells Jon Morosi of FOX Sports (via Twitter).
Extension Notes: Strasburg, Harvey, Encarnacion, Buchholz
2016/02/extension-notes-strasburg-harvey-encarnacion-buchholz.htmlSpring training is also extension season, and Steve Adams and I previewed things on a recent edition of the MLBTR Podcast. … It does not appear that the Nationals and Stephen Strasburg have any intentions of making a real effort at a new contract, as Jon Morosi of FOX Sports reports.