Episodes
Friday Apr 25, 2014
Michael Pineda's Sticky Situation
Friday Apr 25, 2014
Friday Apr 25, 2014
This week Andy and Jason discuss Michael Pineda's sticky situation in New York. Then Andy swoons over Gregory Polanco, discusses Starling Marte's struggles as well as Carlos Gomez's etiquette, or lack thereof. Jason congratulates Cleveland on being 11-11 despite their rough start. He highlights their poor play defensively, but not wanting to be a negative Nancy, does some swooning of his own over The Chiz Kid. Finally, the gang wraps up with a SeaWolves shout-out that has yet to hit the ground.
Tuesday Apr 08, 2014
Volquez Returns Jason's Volley
Tuesday Apr 08, 2014
Tuesday Apr 08, 2014
This week Andy and Jason discuss booing Ryan Braun. Then Jason discusses all the contract extensions in Cleveland, Trevor Bauer and his return to the clubhouse and finishes up with all the roster moves at the corner of Carnegie and Ontario. Andy then discusses the Hurdle and Huntington extensions, Edinson Volquez proving Jason wrong and the terrible news that Jameson Taillon will undergo Tommy John surgery. They conclude with a SeaWolves shout-out and salute the "Thunder from Down-Under" Warwick Saupold.
Wednesday Mar 26, 2014
T-Plush Gets A Visa
Wednesday Mar 26, 2014
Wednesday Mar 26, 2014
This week Andy records the entire podcast while watching the 2013 NL Wildcard game in his basement. He's envious of the stars and stripes blazers that the Red Sox players will wear to the White House this year. He opens up by discussing the Starling Marte contract extension, the first base situation, the contagious injury bug and successful Jaff's in world history. Jason then discusses the hot corner in Cleveland, the return of T-Plush to the USA and Cleveland's roster construction.
Thursday Mar 20, 2014
Our Pitcher's Arms Are Falling Off!
Thursday Mar 20, 2014
Thursday Mar 20, 2014
This week Andy and Jason start off the podcast by discussing protective headgear for pitchers after the Aroldis Chapman line drive. Then Jason talks about Michael Bourn's hamstring and the fifth spot in the Indians rotation. Andy then discusses the pitching situation in Pittsburgh and the catchers that could be on the move. They conclude with a preview of upcoming articles on the website and set the stage for the 2nd Annual Prospect Spectacular.
Monday Mar 10, 2014
A Volley Against Volquez
Monday Mar 10, 2014
Monday Mar 10, 2014
In this week's episode Andy and Jason discuss potential for Ervin "The Big Erv" Santana and his draft pick compensation. Then Andy talks about how much he loves Jameson Tallion, Starling Marte and Gregory Polanco before Jason drags him back to earth with talk of Edinson Volquez. Jason discusses the decision to slot Danny Salazar in as the fifth starter and a stellar spring from Tribe starting pitchers. Finally, Andy talks about the former and future Erie SeaWolves that are in Detroit Tigers camp.
Wednesday Feb 19, 2014
Burned by Burnett
Wednesday Feb 19, 2014
Wednesday Feb 19, 2014
This week Andy and Jason discuss the merits of a 6 year, $105 million contract for David Dewitt Bailey, a.k.a. Homer. Jason closes the arbitration cases in Cleveland, discusses Carlos Santana at third and sheds a tear (a tiny tear) for Ubaldo Jimenez. Then Andy discusses being spurned by Allan James Burnett, a.k.a. A.J., further discusses how he needs to apologize to Pedro Alvarez and wraps up by discussing the impact Pirates prospects need to make in 2014. Finally Andy and Jason get up on their respective soapboxes about the positives and negatives of the qualifying offer system.
Thursday Jan 30, 2014
Pony Up Now
Thursday Jan 30, 2014
Thursday Jan 30, 2014
This week Andy and Jason discuss a potential All-Star game at the base of Mt. Rushmore. Then Jason discusses the Justin Masterson extension and Ubaldo Jimenez’s potential return to Cleveland. Andy calmly discusses A.J. Burnett before Jason makes him look at Edinson Volquez’s numbers, which makes Andy sick to his stomach and forces him to re-evaluate his life.
Wednesday Jan 15, 2014
Alex Rodriguez Goes to Night Court
Wednesday Jan 15, 2014
Wednesday Jan 15, 2014
This week Andy and Jason talk about becoming best friends with Clayton Kershaw after he signs his $215 million contract. Jason then waxes poetic about the addition of Jeff Francoeur and Nyjer Morgan. Then Andy talks about the gaping hole at first base and voluntary workouts. Finally, the gang wraps things up by standing on their soapbox and discussing Alex Rodgriguez and PEDs (as well as Night Court, featuring Harry Andrerson, and The Lincoln Lawyer, starring Matthew McConaughey).
Monday Dec 23, 2013
Pearls of Wisdom with Jeff Pearlman
Monday Dec 23, 2013
Monday Dec 23, 2013
This week Andy interviews New York Times best-selling author, and former Sports Illustrated writer Jeff Pearlman. Andy and Jeff spend time discussing Jeff's book "Love Me, Hate Me" that chronicled the career of Barry Bonds, including his time as a Pittsburgh Pirate. They also discuss the impact of PED's on the game, John Rocker, and one of the true "good guys" of the game, TSM favorite, Sal Fasano.
Wednesday Dec 18, 2013
I Choo Choo Choose You
Wednesday Dec 18, 2013
Wednesday Dec 18, 2013
This week the gang is back together! Andy, Bob and Jason talk about Shin-Shoo Choo's spurning of the New York Yankees $140 million contract offer. Jason, the disciple of Scott Boras, agrees that Choo should have turned the offer down. Then the gang introduces new staff writer Chris Bradley. Next they discuss Edinson Volquez and Charlie Morton at-length, before turning their attention to Cleveland and Trevor Bauer's mechanics.