MLBTR Podcast: Lincecum, Rotations, Fantex
On this week’s show, Steve Adams joins host Jeff Todd to discuss whether the Tim Lincecum hype makes sense and what alternatives there might be for teams looking for rotation help. After touching upon what the Phillies’ impressive pitching could mean for that organization’s near future, Steve and Jeff delve into the increasing array of financial mechanisms (in particular, the Fantex model) that players may be able to use to lock in guaranteed cash while retaining future earning upside.
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MLBTR Podcast With Guest Chuck Wasserstrom
On this week’s show, Chuck Wasserstrom joins the show to share some of his experiences as a veteran of the Cubs’ front office and how it has shaped his writing for MLBTR and other outlets.
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The MLB Trade Rumors Podcast runs weekly on Thursday afternoons.
MLBTR Podcast: Prospect Chatter With Ben Badler
On this week’s show, Ben Badler of Baseball America joins host Jeff Todd to share his prospect expertise. Among the players considered are Trevor Story of the Rockies and Nomar Mazara of the Rangers. Badler also discusses some of the most intriguing names to watch on the international market — with a particular focus on near-to-the-majors players from Cuba and Japan.
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MLBTR Podcast: Jason Mastrodonato on the Red Sox, Steve Adams on Slow Starters
On this week’s show, Jeff is joined by Jason Mastrodonato of the Boston Herald to discuss a host of Red Sox topics, including Pablo Sandoval‘s rocky standing with the organization, Hanley Ramirez‘s move to first base, the decision to option Rusney Castillo to Triple-A, the quick promotion of Christian Vazquez in light of Blake Swihart‘s defensive struggles, and the rotation’s early problems. Jeff then welcomes MLBTR’s Steve Adams to look at the alarmingly slow starts of the Twins and Braves.
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MLBTR Podcast: Nick Piecoro on the Diamondbacks, Charlie Wilmoth on the Pirates
On this week’s podcast, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic joins host Jeff Todd to talk about A.J. Pollock‘s injury, finding playing time for the D-backs’ glut of infielders, the possibility of adding to the payroll via the summer trade market, and the recent chatter about a new stadium. Following that, MLBTR’s Charlie Wilmoth hops on to discuss Gregory Polanco‘s five-year, $35MM extension with the Pirates, his long-term upside, and Juan Nicasio‘s 2016 outlook on the heels of a dominant spring and first start.
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MLBTR Podcast: Len Kasper on the Cubs, Ben Nicholson-Smith on the Blue Jays
We talk more Cubs this week, bringing in Cubs play-by-play man Len Kasper to discuss the team’s outlook for the season. Then, MLBTR alum and current Sportsnet reporter Ben Nicholson-Smith hops on the line to talk Blue Jays and a curious extension market.
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MLBTR Podcast: John Baker Joins From Cubs’ Camp
Former big league catcher John Baker joins the show to discuss his new role with the Cubs organization. Among the topics covered are the special vibe in camp and the organization’s supremely talented young backstops. Having recently written a piece for MLBTR describing the sense of anticipation as camp approaches, John also discusses what it’s like to be a player battling for a roster spot as camp draws to a close.
Also, MLBTR’s Tim Dierkes hops on the line to dig into his first power rankings for the next class of free agents. Tim and host Jeff Todd exchange thoughts on players like Stephen Strasburg, Carlos Gomez, Yoenis Cespedes, and more as the 2016 campaign nears its start.
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MLBTR Podcast: Barry Svrluga Talks Nationals
Washington Post national baseball writer Barry Svrluga — who recently authored The Grind, which is now available on paperback — joins the show to discuss the Nationals’ biggest stories heading into the season. Among the items of discussion are GM Mike Rizzo, new manager Dusty Baker, and the contract status of Stephen Strasburg and Bryce Harper.
MLBTR’s own Charlie Wilmoth then hops on the line to cover the latest with the Pirates. (And it’s only fair to note that he has written his own volume on the Bucs.) Charlie breaks down the addition of David Freese and the team’s overall infield mix, addresses the uncertainty in the rotation, and talks about the possibility of an extension with one or more of the team’s candidates for a new deal.
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MLBTR Podcast: Reds Talk With C. Trent Rosencrans
C. Trent Rosencrans of the Cincinnati Enquirer joins host Jeff Todd to discuss the state of the Reds. It was a fairly quiet winter, but the club still has plenty of intrigue entering the season. Among the many topics considered are Cincinnati’s offseason trades, the status of some key players looking to bounce back from injuries or under-performance, and the team’s interesting crop of young pitchers.
MLBTR’s Steve Adams then hops on the line to discuss the ramifications of early injuries around the league. While we don’t often see many notable spring swaps, the forthcoming DL stints of players like Jhonny Peralta, Brett Anderson, and Carter Capps raise questions for their respective teams.
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The MLB Trade Rumors Podcast runs weekly on Thursday afternoons.
Podcast: Evan Grant On Rangers; Bradley Woodrum On TJ Surgery
Today’s MLBTR podcast features two great guests. First, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News hops on the show to fill us in on an upbeat Rangers camp. 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.
Next, host Jeff Todd is joined by Bradley Woodrum to discuss his recent statistical research into predicting the likelihood of Tommy John surgeries. You can find the post on his findings right here on MLBTR, and Brad’s podcast discussion is essential listening for those interested in understanding it fully. He provides an excellent look at the process, the results (including what they do and don’t tell us), and what still remains to be investigated.
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