Episodes
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.
Sunday Mar 30, 2014
2014 Prospect Spectacular
Sunday Mar 30, 2014
Sunday Mar 30, 2014
In this annual special edition of Tri-State at the Plate the guys get together to talk prospects. Andy and Staff Writer Chris Bradley tackle the Pirates system and they dig deep to go beyond the usual mention of Jameson Taillon and Gregory Polanco to discuss guys like Reese McGuire, Alen Hanson, Gift Ngoepe and Wyatt Mathisen as well as some of Andy's personal favorites like Adalberto Santos and Stetson Allie. Jason tackles the Indians system and after a group discussion on Francisco Lindor and Clint Frazier he digs into the Tribe's system to discuss guys like Francisco Mejia, Dace Kime, Cody Anderson, Kyle Crockett and even Silento Sayles. If you love prospects (and we sure do!) be sure to check out our 2nd Annual Prospect Spectacular.
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.
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).
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.
Thursday Dec 05, 2013
General Manager 2K14
Thursday Dec 05, 2013
Thursday Dec 05, 2013
This week Jason and Andy talk about Aroldis Chapman in the Reds bullpen and then Andy discusses the Pittsburgh Pirates recent trades, potential trades and free agent signings. There is no talk of Stetson Allie. Jason analyzes Carlos Santana (the third baseman), the possibility of an Ubaldo reunion at the corner of Carnegie and Ontario and Ronny Rodriguez’s trade value. Finally, the gang finishes up with some sizzling Hot Stove discussion.
Tuesday Nov 26, 2013
Trolling the Royals
Tuesday Nov 26, 2013
Tuesday Nov 26, 2013
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.
Thursday Oct 10, 2013
No NLCS For You
Thursday Oct 10, 2013
Thursday Oct 10, 2013
This week the gang discuses Dusty Baker's pink slip. Then they introduce new staff writer Chris Bradley, Esq. Jason wraps up Cleveland's season with a look back at their over-achieving rotation and their disappointing bullpen. Finally, Andy discusses Game 5 of the NLDS before talking about Gerrit Cole's curvy slider and the ensuing conspiracy to follow.