We dive into our breakdown of every MLB Team in the Hot Stove Season, starting with the AL East. Out of the Box, what’s missing from the new CBA (0:46), the issue of domestic violence and hazing (5:25), and debate over Bud Selig in the HOF (12:46). With the Hot Stove in full swing, we look at the chaos of the Winter Meetings (22:22), and a team-by-team breakdown of the AL East (31:14), the “Most Competitive Division in Baseball”.
Author: Tucker Wells
RTB “Off the Bag” Podcast – Tyler Boronski (11/22/16)
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Tyler Boronski, young sports vlogger and reporter for the Bridgeport Bluefish, joins the podcast to talk about the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, Big Pappi’s last game in the Bronx, interviewing the “D-Train”, and the joys of watching batting practice.
Find Tyler’s YouTube channel at…
https://www.youtube.com/user/Tbautos512
RTB Video Pod – Big Decisions (11/16/16)
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Coach and Tucker reflect on the pure joy of the 2016 World Series. Awards talk and predictions on “Who Deserves to Win” vs. “Who Will Win” (5:30), the under appreciated year of Dave Roberts (16:20), and throwing the Yankees a bone (18:47). The Braves make a “BIG” free agent signing (24:17), how trades will eclipse FA signings this offseason (27:28), and if the Tigers can really move their albatross contracts (28:36). Coming into home, Coach and Tucker share their thoughts on the Presidential Election, how in times of upheaval, we can always find joy in the National Pastime (30:12). “Where have you gone, Joe DiMaggio? A nation turns its lonely eyes to you…”
Big Decisions (11/16/16) – Podcast
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Coach and Tucker reflect on the pure joy of the 2016 World Series. Awards talk and predictions on “Who Deserves to Win” vs. “Who Will Win” (5:30), the under appreciated year of Dave Roberts (16:20), and throwing the Yankees a bone (18:47). The Braves make a “BIG” free agent signing (24:17), how trades will eclipse FA signings this offseason (27:28), and if the Tigers can really move their albatross contracts (28:36). Coming into home, Coach and Tucker share their thoughts on the Presidential Election, how in times of upheaval, we can always find joy in the National Pastime (30:12). “Where have you gone, Joe DiMaggio? A nation turns its lonely eyes to you…”
RTB Video Pod – Numbers vs The Feels
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Coach and Tucker recap the first two weeks of the Postseason, and debate the Micro-Managing trend in October. Out of the box, farewell to the even-year reign of the Giants (4:35), the Indians slamming the cover on the Red Sox fairy tale (13:00), and the broke-down Nats (16:32). First to Third on the 6 million pitching changes (20:45), Roberts playing too close to the spreadsheet (27:00) versus Francona’s expert feel for his team and the moment (31:00). Coming into Home, the strike-zone is under fire more than ever, so is it time for the Dawn of the Robot Umpires? (35:00)
Numbers vs The Feels – Podcast
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Coach and Tucker recap the first two weeks of the Postseason, and debate the Micro-Managing trend in October. Out of the box, farewell to the even-year reign of the Giants (4:35), the Indians slamming the cover on the Red Sox fairy tale (13:00), and the broke-down Nats (16:32). First to Third on the 6 million pitching changes (20:45), Roberts playing too close to the spreadsheet (27:00) versus Francona’s expert feel for his team and the moment (31:00). Coming into Home, the strike-zone is under fire more than ever, so is it time for the Dawn of the Robot Umpires? (35:00)
Podcast also available on iTunes.
RTB Video Pod – October’s Best
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Coach and I are back, and ready for the best time of year! Out of the Box, reflections from the WBC Qualifier in Brooklyn (1:00) and special praise for Team Israel! We preview the MLB Postseason, starting with the NL (10:12), with sadness about the Pirates’ season (17:55). AL Preview (18:12), Papi’s storybook ending, and the missing out on Trout (25:52). Coming into Home, the Cubs and the Apocalypse (38:00), proper farewells to Vin, Turner Field, and the soul of Jose Fernandez (42:23).