Episodes
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!
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.
Tuesday Jul 01, 2014
Regal Ruggiero Returns
Tuesday Jul 01, 2014
Tuesday Jul 01, 2014
This week Andy and Jason discuss scandal in Houston. Andy then discusses Pittsburgh’s improved offense, their bullpen at length, Gerrit Cole’s refusal to rehab and speculative trade targets. Jason then asks Andy, “What’s wrong with the following players?” as they dive into the performances this year of Nick Swisher, Justin Masterson and Jason Kipnis, followed by a brief update on Francisco Lindor. The gang finishes with a SeaWolves shout-out.
Tuesday Jun 10, 2014
The Chisenhall – Polanco Internet Explosion
Tuesday Jun 10, 2014
Tuesday Jun 10, 2014
On an extra-long episode of Tri-State at the Plate Jason and Andy discuss the potential baseball career of Johnny Football. Andy then discusses at-length Pittsburgh losing a one-hitter, a trouncing of the Brewers and Gregory Polanco’s arrival in the Steel City. Then Jason covers Cleveland's recent turn-around that’s been fueled by good hitting, good pitching and actual defense before telling everyone “I Told You So” about Lonnie Chisenhall. The duo then finishes up with the second-consecutive week of Step-on-the-Scale with questions that range from the probability of Vance Worley pitching in Pittsburgh this season to the catching situation in Cleveland.
Thursday May 29, 2014
The Michael Brantley Captcha Conundrum
Thursday May 29, 2014
Thursday May 29, 2014
This week Andy and Jason discuss ghosts before they talk about the lack of respect for Cleveland Indians players on the 2014 All-Star ballot. Then Jason recaps the usual reasons for the Indians struggles including dreadful defense and offensive offense before touching on the amateur draft.Andy raps poetically about Phillip Irwin, a.k.a. “Filthy Phil”, departure from Pittsburgh before he laments the coming four-game series with the Dodgers. The duo discusses Memorial Day baseball in Erie and the promotion of Eugenio Suarez to Toledo before finishing with a breathtaking new segment entitled “Step on the Scale”.
Wednesday May 21, 2014
Guerrero Gives Olivo an Earful
Wednesday May 21, 2014
Wednesday May 21, 2014
This week Andy and Jason discuss Miguel Olivo’s ear-biting issues with Dodgers super-prospect Alex Guerrero. Andy then discusses at length the woeful start to Pittsburgh’s season but excitedly awaits Gregory Polanco’s promotion. Then Jason covers the Indians recent aversion from disaster and reviews the flurry of roster moves happening in Cleveland. The gang wraps up with Tweetmails and geographic accuracies
Monday May 12, 2014
The Gallant Sir Buck Knight Arrives
Monday May 12, 2014
Monday May 12, 2014
This week Jason and Andy open talking about the inflamed right knee of C.C. Sabathia. Andy laments Starling Marte’s tight back, Andrew McCutchen’s sore left foot and Pedro Alvarez’s woeful batting average. Jason discusses the Indians starting rotation, Yan Gomes’ defensive struggles and Carlos Santana’s tremendous on-base percentage. The gang finishes up with a discussion of compound word etiquette and the newest mascot of the Erie SeaWolves, Sir Buck Knight.