Episodes
Monday Jul 13, 2020
The Wax Pack With Brad Balukjian
Monday Jul 13, 2020
Monday Jul 13, 2020
On a very special episode of Tri-State at the Plate, Andy speaks to Brad Balukjian, author of the LA Times Best selling book 'The Wax Pack'. Brad's book takes readers on an 11,000 mile trek across the country in an attempt to meet all of the players from a pack of 1986 Topps baseball cards. Brad talks about his life as a scientist, professor, and Duke alumni and how his life helped prepare him to write this book. At the 27:30 minute mark, he discusses specific elements of his book, so spoilers will be from that point on. From there he talks about Pittsburgh fan-favorites Lee Mazzilli and Richie Hebner, Steve Yeager's mindset, Jaime Cocanower's career trajectory and post-career plans, and Don Carman's mental approach to life and baseball. Brad wraps up the interview discussing his literary decision to include personal details in the story and their importance to telling The Wax Pack tale.
If you don't have a copy of 'The Wax Pack', you can pick up a copy at any of the sites below:
Buy The Wax Pack on bookshop.org
Buy The Wax Pack at Nebraska Press
Follow Brad on Twitter @waxpackbook
Tuesday May 10, 2016
Erie SeaWolves State of the Union Featuring General Manager Greg Coleman
Tuesday May 10, 2016
Tuesday May 10, 2016
The staff of Tri-State of Mind Baseball is incredibly thrilled to be talking to the general manager of the Erie SeaWolves, Greg Coleman! Greg returns to the podcast to fill us in on the 2016 SeaWolves and lets us know about the new long-term lease with Erie Events, working under the new ownership of Fernando Aguirre and how that changes expectations and performance, fan experiences and COWBOY MONKEYS COMING TO JERRY UHT PARK, new food at the stadium, how the SeaWolves are involved in the community, how awesome SeaWolves manager Lance Parrish is on and off the field, and finishes up the episode by telling his story of how he ended up in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Monday Mar 28, 2016
A Fireside Chat with Out of the Park Baseball's Richard Grisham
Monday Mar 28, 2016
Monday Mar 28, 2016
Do you like baseball? Do you like video games? If you answered yes to either of those questions then this is the podcast for you!
Thursday Mar 19, 2015
SeaWolves General Manager Greg Coleman Talks Erie Baseball
Thursday Mar 19, 2015
Thursday Mar 19, 2015
Andy traveled far and wide to find the brains behind the baseball operations for the Erie SeaWolves. In the end, SeaWolves General Manager Greg Coleman ended up being in his office at the corner of 10th and Holland in downtown Erie, Pennsylvania for today's interview. Andy had a chance to pick his brain about what makes a Minor League team tick, ranging from wacky and fun promotions in the upcoming season, to ticket packages, and how the team interacts with the community. Greg talks about Andy's man-crush, Eastern League MVP Steven Moya, before diving into a much heavier topic, which is the economics of Minor League Baseball.
A huge thanks to Greg for taking time out of his busy spring schedule to fit in an interview today!
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.
Thursday Nov 07, 2013
TSM Fireside Chat with Greg Coleman
Thursday Nov 07, 2013
Thursday Nov 07, 2013
This week, in a very special bonus edition of Tri-State at the Plate, we are pleased to bring you an interview with Greg Coleman, General Manager of the Erie SeaWolves. In the interview, Andy and Greg discuss just what it means to be the GM of a minor league baseball team and the challenges of marketing a team with a roster you don't control. So sit back, enjoy and step into the life of a minor league GM.
Friday May 03, 2013
Long Enough to Get Tossed
Friday May 03, 2013
Friday May 03, 2013
A skeleton crew this week but plenty of news and notes to cover from the Indians and the Pirates. Plus Part 2 of our interview with Ben Jedlovec of Baseball Info Solutions will take you even deeper down the Rabbit Hole. Tune in to hear Andy rant about Jonathan Sanchez getting ejected and Stetson Allie's power while Jason heaps praise on Carlos Santana and team leaders.
Thursday Apr 25, 2013
Down the Rabbit Hole
Thursday Apr 25, 2013
Thursday Apr 25, 2013
This week the TSM guys are joined by Ben Jedlovec, Vice-President of Baseball Info Solutions, Fielding Bible co-author, and ESPN and MLB contributor for Part 1 of a 2-part interview. As if that isn't enough Dr. Garrett covers all the injury news, plus Bruce Rondon's MLB-debut, the Indians roller coaster season and the Pirates hot streak.