Episodes
Sunday Feb 22, 2015
Can Francisco Cervelli Effectively Affect the Effectiveness of Pitchers
Sunday Feb 22, 2015
Sunday Feb 22, 2015
Spring is in the air... if you're in Arizona or Florida that is.
Wednesday Jan 21, 2015
It's On Like Jung-ho Kang
Wednesday Jan 21, 2015
Wednesday Jan 21, 2015
Yes ladies and gentlemen, the Kang puns continue on this week's episode. However, before talking about the Pittsburgh Pirates, Andy and Jason first discuss Max Scherzer at length and question if $210 million is deferred, is it really still $210 million? Andy then analyzes the signing of South Korean infielder Jung-ho Kang and his role on the team before he discusses his surprise about the front office's intended plan for him. Jason then un-ZiPS the Cleveland Indians as he takes a look at the 2015 ZiPS projections for Michael Brantley, Corey Kluber, Jason Kipnis, Yan Gomes, and others.
Thursday Jan 01, 2015
Mercer Me, It's Jung-ho Kang
Thursday Jan 01, 2015
Thursday Jan 01, 2015
On this week's podcast, Andy and Jason discuss a very busy offseason for San Diego Padres General Manager A.J. Preller before moving on to all things Pittsburgh and Cleveland related. Andy first discusses the Pirates signing of A.J. Burnett and the re-signing of Francisco Liriano. He then waxes poetic about the trade for Francisco Cervelli before discussing the move of Pedro Alvarez to first base and Pittsburgh posting for Korean infielder Jung-ho Kang. Jason then talks about the Cleveland Indians signing of Gavin Floyd and its effect on on the rotation, the trade for Athletics outfielder Brandon Moss, and the stability of the short stop position in Cleveland over the last twenty years.
Saturday Dec 06, 2014
Brandon Moss or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Trade Rumors
Saturday Dec 06, 2014
Saturday Dec 06, 2014
On this week's podcast, Andy and Jason open with a discussion of the Supreme Leader of the Atlanta Braves, John Hart, and his plan for the franchise. Jason then aggressively dissects the trade rumors swirling around Cleveland, particularly as they pertain to Oakland Athletics outfielder Brandon Moss, but also throws some other interesting names out there that have been circulating the Twitter-verse. He talks plenty of prospect value and which of the batch of Cleveland Indians middle infielders he would feel comfortable parting with. Andy then discusses his complex feelings towards Russell Martin signing with the Blue Jays, the catching conundrum in Pittsburgh, the Pirates' first base situation going forward, and pours one out for his homie, Clint Barmes. The duo conclude the podcast by answering some Tweetmails about free agents from their good friend Dan in Buffalo.
Thursday Nov 13, 2014
Corey Kluber's Cy Young Smile
Thursday Nov 13, 2014
Thursday Nov 13, 2014
On this week's podcast, Andy and Jason analyze the SB Nation Off-Season Simulation and the craziness of letting average fans make moves on a franchise's behalf. Andy then discusses a busy off-season for the Pittsburgh Pirates, starting with the proactive trade of reliever Justin Wilson for Yankees backstop Francisco Cervelli. He then discusses Pedro Alvarez's transition to first base, the soon-to-be non-tendering of Ike Davis and Jon Heyman's Tweeting of all things baseball related. He finishes up by looking at the off-season awards that could have been for the Pirates as well as trades he would love to see happen in Pittsburgh. Jason then leap frogs into the discussion on behalf of the Tribe, tackling Tribe Town favorites Michael Brantley and the most recent Cy Young winner, Corey Kluber. He then discusses Yan Gomes's phenomenal season, the strength of the starting pitching, the short term upgrades for the Tribe, and finishes by waxing poetic about Francisco Lindor and Jose Ramirez. The duo conclude this episodically long podcast by answering Dan in Buffalo's Tweetmail about how much money the Tribe and Buccos should spend this winter.
Wednesday Sep 24, 2014
Pittsburgh Pirates Playoff Podcast and Champagne Celebrations
Wednesday Sep 24, 2014
Wednesday Sep 24, 2014
The most alliterative title in podcast history is in honor of the Pittsburgh Pirates going to the playoffs for the second consecutive season!
Monday Sep 01, 2014
Cross Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself
Monday Sep 01, 2014
Monday Sep 01, 2014
This week, Chris Bradley joins Andy Burdick and the duo discuss truly weird baseball after Jesus Montero's season ends over ice cream and a Seattle Mariners cross-checker. Andy then discusses the recent happenings with the Tribe, ranging from long-term Chisenhall projections to Cleveland's playoff chances. Chris then discusses the Pirates playoff hopes, Pittsburgh's need to open their wallet this off season, and the future of Pedro Alvarez and Josh Harrison in the infield. The gentlemen then wrap up with a big SeaWolves shout out to former Erie SeaWolf (current Detroit Tiger) Steven Moya, as well as general manager Greg Coleman finishing the season strong with the Two Knuckle Challege. You won't want to miss this one, folks.
Thursday Aug 14, 2014
Stetson Allie Onesies
Thursday Aug 14, 2014
Thursday Aug 14, 2014
On this week's episode, the Ginger Prince of Baseball Bob Finkbeiner makes his glorious return to the podcast to talk stick-ball with Andy and fill in while Jason is on paternity leave. The duo start with discussion of Giancarlo Stanton as front-runner for National League MVP as all the other contenders drop like flies. Andy then talks about the state of the union in Pittsburgh, re-signing Russell Martin, and the trade deadline deals that never were. Bob then talks about the injuries that have been plaguing the Tribe and the value of Nick Swisher before talking contract extensions with Corey Kluber (The Klub-bot). The two then wrap up with a SeaWolves shout-out, highlighting the Altoona-Erie series this weekend at Jerry Uht Park and discuss the potential of a Stetson Allie onesie for Jason's offspring. Andy ends the episode by calling Bob 'Rob' for the first time ever for reasons unknown.
Wednesday Jul 30, 2014
2014 Trade Deadline Edition
Wednesday Jul 30, 2014
Wednesday Jul 30, 2014
This week Andy and Jason team-up for a special Trade Deadline Edition of Tri-State at the Plate. The guys start things off by talking about the Indians decision to trade Justin Masterson, before moving on to all the juicy rumors that are swirling, including the Pirates reported interest in Red Sox ace Jon Lester.
Thursday Jul 10, 2014
Penny Pinching Pittsburgh Pirates
Thursday Jul 10, 2014
Thursday Jul 10, 2014
On this week's episode, Chris Bradley steps in to pinch hit for Jason and discusses the injuries that have been plaguing the National League Central teams other than the Pirates with Andy. Andy then does his best to fill Jason's shoes while he talks about the founding father of the Corey Kluber Society, Corey Kluber, Jason Kipnis's weak start to the season, and Justin Masterson's struggles. Chris then dives right into the action in Pittsburgh talking about the complexities of his feelings for Charlie Morton, how Gregory Polanco has improved Andrew McCutchen's offense, and what's happening down on the farm. The duo wrap up with a SeaWolves shout out, highlighting not only the SeaWolves, but the other All-Stars Andy will see next Wednesday in Altoona at the Double-A All-Star Game.