Mr. Grinch: Bleacher Tweet Holiday Mailbag; Red Sox Trade for Wilson Contreras; Phillies' Bullpen Makeover (00:58:53)
Buster put the call out to the listeners and the Bleacher Tweeters answered! Buster digs into the inbox to deliver shoutouts to our One Dot Club listeners and answer questions. Plus, what's Buster making for Christmas dinner, and why can't he keep a secret? Then, Tim Kurkjian stops by as he awaits the birth of a grandchild to talk about the Red Sox trading for Wilson Contreras, the Phillies re-tooling their bullpen, the Royals making moves to compete in the AL Central, the White Sox signing Munetaka Murakami, and the first time he met Earl Weaver.
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8:36 Bleacher Tweets
26:44 Tim Kurkjian
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Copacetic: State of the Mets; Evaluating Catchers; Phillies & Braves' Latest Moves; Labor Situation (01:10:11)
Hembo and Buster discuss their yearly task of putting together top-10 player lists, evaluating catchers, the Phillies signing Adolis Garcia, the Braves' retool plan, and the market trends Hembo is seeing this offseason. Then, Jeff Passan talks about the state of the Mets, how he thinks the Tigers should handle Tarik Skubal, the shifting intra-division dynamics, and the latest on the labor situation.
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6:05 Hembo
31:55 Jeff Passan
1:04:44 Bleacher Tweets
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Dominoes: Pete Alonso is an Oriole; Ripple Effects for the Mets; Paul Skenes’ Interesting Comments (01:09:13)
Hembo and Buster discuss whether Paul Skenes is gently pushing the Pirates into action, the Orioles signing Pete Alonso to a five-year deal, the Mets’ surprising lack of interest in Alonso, the pressure on David Stearns, and why Bo Bichette should be the Yankees’ free agent prize. Then, Alden Gonzalez and Jorge Castillo stop by to talk about the important stretch of the offseason ahead of the Mets, how the Alonso deal could impact Alex Bregman’s contract, and why the Royals make sense for Ketel Marte. Plus, what they’re hearing on the Yankees and Dodgers.
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6:49 Hembo
28:10 Alden Gonzalez & Jorge Castillo
58:43 Bleacher Tweets
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Set The Market: Kyle Schwarber Re-Signs with Phillies; Edwin Diaz is a Dodgers; More from Winter Meetings (00:48:47)
There is big-name player movement! Buster talks to Bob Nightengale, Jesse Rogers and Steve Phillips — all three at the Winter Meetings in Orlando.
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3:53 Bob Nightengale
16:40 Jesse Rogers
42:05 Steve Phillips
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Theme of the Winter: What Buster’s Hearing on Free Agency; Nationals President of Baseball Ops Paul Toboni Stops by (01:14:49)
Hembo and Buster discuss the free agency trend Buster is seeing as he talks to people around the league, which blockbuster trade Hembo wants to go down, and the most polarizing free agent on the market. Then, Buster talks to the Nationals’ new president of baseball operations Paul Toboni. Later, Alden Gonzalez and Jorge Castillo get into Kyle Tucker’s current market, why the Phillies must retain Kyle Schwarber, what the Orioles need to do next, and Toronto turning into a destination.
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4:11 Hembo
28:33 Nationals president of baseball ops Paul Toboni
44:11 Alden Gonzalez & Jorge Castillo
1:05:33 Bleacher Tweets
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Thanksgiving: Blue Jays Sign Dylan Cease; Red Sox Trade for Sonny Gray; Brandon Nimmo-Marcus Semien Swapped (00:14:37)
Buster sits down to give thanks and discuss the Blue Jays signing Dylan Cease to a seven year deal, Toronto pursuing an aggressive posture, the Mets trading Brandon Nimmo for Marcus Semien, the Red Sox trading for Sonny Gray, St. Louis adding to its talent as the team rebuilds, and the confusion around the Grayson Rodriguez-Taylor Ward trade.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
WE'RE GRATEFUL FOR ALL OF YOU! WE HOPE YOU CAN FIND TIME TO ENJOY THE HOLIDAY IN THE COMING DAYS!
BE WELL AND WE'LL TALK NEXT WEEK!
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Pitcher Manager: New Padres Skipper Craig Stammen; Mariners Sign Josh Naylor; Orioles Make a Big Trade (00:48:15)
David Schoenfield and Buster discuss the Mariners signing Josh Naylor, the Orioles trading Grayson Rodriguez to the Angels for Taylor Ward, the Cy Young and MVPs being awarded, Tarik Skubal’s trade value, and a pitcher in the manager’s seat. Then, new Padres manager Craig Stammen stops by to talk about when his conversations with San Diego started, playing basketball with A.J. Preller, his relationships with Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr., bullpen management, and who he chats with for advice.
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0:00 Dave Schoenfield
25:16 Padres manager Craig Stammen
37:36 Sarah Langs
40:17 Bleacher Tweets
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Fluent: Rockies Hire Football Guy; Dombo and Harper on the Mend; Notable Japanese Free Agents (00:54:44)
Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss the Rockies hiring Paul DiPodesta from the Cleveland Browns to run the team, Dave Dombrowski and Bryce Harper patching things up, Paul Skenes’ future with the Pirates, Nolan Arenado’s trade prospects, and what’s next for the Blue Jays. Then, Hembo stops by to talk about the big free agents coming out of Japan in Tatsuya Imai, Munetaka Murakami and Kazuma Okamoto. Plus, which relievers are the best on the free agency market?
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0:00 Tim Kurkjian
23:59 Hembo
49:40 Bleacher Tweets
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Ambitious Vision: New Giants Manager Tony Vitello; Ravy on the Red Sox & Pete Alonso (00:53:08)
Buster and Karl Ravech discuss Ravy’s experiences with new Giants manager Tony Vitello while he was in Knoxville, why World Series Game 7 in 1991 was on-par with this year’s World Series Game 7, the much-discussed Isiah Kiner-Falefa secondary lead, the Tigers exploring trades for Tarik Skubal, if the Mets will re-sign Pete Alonso, and what the Red Sox should do this winter. Then, newly appointed San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello stops by to talk about his journey as a star college baseball coach at Tennessee to the Bay Area, which Hall of Famers are advising him in his career, what could translate from college to the pros, how he weighed staying at Tennessee versus going to the big leagues, and if he’ll team-up with his pal Max Scherzer.
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0:00 Karl Ravech
26:39 Tony Vitello
44:26 Bleacher Tweets
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After Your Shower: The Offseason is Here; Reporter Roundtable; Hembo; “Green Fields of the Mind” (01:22:05)
Alden Gonzalez, Jesse Rogers, Jorge Castillo and Buster take a look at the offseason and discuss what’s next for the Dodgers, Cubs, Blue Jays, Yankees, Brewers, Padres, Phillies, Mets, and Tigers. Then, Hembo stops by to talk about the dynamic in Philadelphia between Dave Dombrowski and Bryce Harper, his top three sleep free agents, and if he would trade Tarik Skubal. Next, Todd Radom shares his reflections on the World Series, and if it’s the best he’s ever seen. Finally, Bleacher Tweets, and the annual playing of former MLB commissioner Bart Giamatti’s “Green Fields of the Mind.”
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0:00 Reporter Roundtable
36:59 Hembo
54:25 Todd Radom
1:03:01 Bleacher Tweets
1:09:02 "Green Fields of the Mind"
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Speechless: Dodgers Repeat as World Series Champs in Dramatic Game 7 (00:41:00)
Eduardo Perez and Buster discuss the Los Angeles Dodgers defeating the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 7 of the World Series, and winning back-to-back championships. They talk about Miguel Rojas’ home run to tie the game, if this was the best game they’ve ever seen, a devastating loss for the Blue Jays, Will Smith’s go-ahead home run, if Dave Roberts punched his Hall of Fame ticket, Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitching on consecutive days, and how these Dodger teams compare to the Yankee dynasty of 1998-2000.
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17:51 Clown Car
28:51 Sarah Langs
29:50 Bleacher Tweets
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Party in the Club: Dodgers Win Game 6; World Series Game 7 on Deck; Clown Stroll (00:34:04)
Jessica Mendoza and Buster go on a Clown Stroll in the streets of Toronto after the Dodgers beat the Blue Jays 3-1 in Game 6, forcing Game 7 of the World Series. They discuss George Springer playing through pain, Mookie Betts finally getting a big hit, another Yoshinobu Yamamoto gem, Justin Wrobleski stepping up, Kike Hernandez’s catch, why Miguel Rojas was the unsung hero of the night, and their excitement for Game 7.
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12:14 Clown Stoll
26:47 Bleacher Tweets
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Strong Feeling: Blue Jays One Win Away From a World Series; Clown Car (00:54:36)
Jessica Mendoza and Buster are in the Clown Car following the Blue Jays’ 6-1 Game 5 victory in the World Series. The discuss the Trey Yesavage show, all-time swing and miss performance in the World Series, how Yesavage utilized his slider, the Dodgers looking tired, the Blue Jays executing the game plan against Blake Snell, what it takes to win back-to-back titles, home field lacking importance this postseason, if they have a strong feeling going into Game 6, and how Toronto is earning respect around the league. Then, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Later, Boog Sciambi talks to Tommy Edman for ESPN Radio.
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17:33 Clown Car
35:16 Sarah Langs
36:22 Boog w/ Tommy Edman
39:32 Bleacher Tweets
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Punch Back: Blue Jays Tie World Series 2-2 with Dominant Game 4 Win; Clown Car (00:39:34)
Jessica Mendoza and Buster are in the Clown Car discussing the Blue Jays responding to win Game 4 after the 18-inning heartbreak in Game 3. They talk about why these teams continue to appear so evenly matched, Shohei Ohtani and Shane Bieber both performing admirably on the mound, when the Dodgers offense will really break through, the hole at No. 9 in Los Angeles’ lineup, Bo Bichette’s shockingly effective return at the plate, and Boog Sciambi’s pick for Game 5 hero. Then, Boog talks to Blue Jays manager John Schneider for ESPN Radio.
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15:07 Clown Car
28:47 John Schneider w/ Boog
32:42 Bleacher Tweets
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It Was Yesterday: Dodgers Take 2-1 Lead in 18-Inning World Series Epic; MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred; Clown Car (00:41:51)
Jessica Mendoza and Buster discuss an 18-inning instant classic as the Dodgers win Game 3 and take a 2-1 World Series lead. They discuss the excitement they felt throughout, the parade of pitchers, Clayton Kershaw’s final days in the league, how Dave Roberts and John Schneider will handle the pitching in Game 4, why the series still seems up for grabs, and George Springer going down is a major problem for Toronto. Then, Buster and Boog Sciambi chat with Rob Manfred for ESPN Radio.
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11:43 Clown Car
27:11 Rob Manfred
35:34 Bleacher Tweets
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Posing for Pictures: Dodgers Even World Series 1-1 in Toronto; Clown Stroll (00:44:50)
Eduardo Perez and Buster take a Clown Stroll after the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 2 of the World Series. They discuss Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s complete game mastery, why both teams should be feeling good going into Game 3, if the Blue Jays let the Dodgers off the hook in the first inning, what makes Yamamoto so hard to hit, how Dave Roberts should handle the bullpen in Game 3, and what Blue Jay fans are saying on the street. Then, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Plus, Boog Sciambi talked to Don Mattingly for ESPN Radio.
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14:50 Clown Stroll
26:02 The Numbers Game
27:32 Don Mattingly w/ Boog Sciambi
33:58 Bleacher Tweets
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Hot Dog or a Nap: Blue Jays Take 1-0 World Series Lead Over the Dodgers; Clown Stroll (00:29:49)
Jessica Mendoza and Buster discuss the Toronto Blue Jays winning Game 1 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. They get into the Blue Jays knocking Blake Snell out of the game and attacking the Dodger bullpen, the Dodgers not reciprocating, and why they have the same questions headed into Game 2 that they did Game 1. Plus, the gang runs into former big leaguer and Rogers Sportsnet analyst Caleb Joseph, who shares his thoughts on Game 1.
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10:13 Clown Stroll
22:02 Bleacher Tweets
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World Series Preview: Joe Davis on Dodgers; Dan Shulman on Blue Jays; Giants Hire Joe Vitello (01:12:54)
Hembo and Buster discuss the Dodgers pitching versus the Blue Jays lineup, if Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will stay hot and how Los Angeles will pitch to him, one x-factor for each team, and who Hembo is picking for World Series MVP. Then, the voice of the Blue Jays Dan Shulman stops by to preview Toronto in the Fall Classic. Next, the voice of the Dodgers Joe Davis previews the Los Angeles side of the matchup. Later, Todd Radom shares the Ballpark & Beyond with an exciting announcement.
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6:40 Hembo
23:50 Dan Shulman
44:42 Joe Davis
55:19 Todd Radom
1:05:03 Bleacher Tweets
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Ball In Play: Blue Jays Beat the Mariners, Advance to the World Series! (01:00:18)
Dave Schoenfield and Buster discuss the Blue Jays advancing to the World Series by beating the Mariners in Game 7 of the ALCS, George Springer’s moment, Dan Wilson’s pitching moves, if Seattle’s season was a “failure,” Toronto having a puncher’s chance agains the Dodgers, how the Blue Jays will handle Bo Bichette’s return, and if Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is the second best hitter in baseball. Then, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game.
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16:43 Dave Schoenfield
49:26 Sarah Langs
51:07 Bleacher Tweets
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Magnum Opus: Shohei Ohtani Bends Space and Time; Mariners-Blue Jays Goes to Game 7 (01:18:45)
Tim Kurkjian, Karl Ravech and Buster discuss the Blue Jays forcing a Game 7 in Toronto against the Mariners in the ALCS, the postseason of Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the Mariners’ poor defense in Game 6, why Tim thinks it comes down to George Kirby, and their reactions to Shohei Ohtani’s all-time playoff performance. Then, Sarah Langs has an essay on Ohtani’s NLCS-clinching night. Next, LA Sportsnet's David Vassegh stops by to talk about being front row to Ohtani’s greatness on Friday. Later, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game.
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15:33 Tim Kurkjian & Karl Ravech
51:11 Sarah Langs on Shohei Ohtani
53:42 David Vassegh
1:08:02 The Numbers Game
1:09:23 Bleacher Tweets
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No Sleep in Seattle: Blue Jays Tie ALCS; Dodgers Take Commanding 3-0 NLCS Lead; Is Bryce Harper Still Elite? (00:59:14)
Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss Phillies GM David Dombrowski’s comments on Bryce Harper, if the Yankees should continue with Anthony Volpe as their starting shortstop, the Dodgers deploying another aircraft carrier on the mound, Seattle pitching in a fist fight with the Blue Jay bats, Max Scherzer providing pure theater, if Dan Wilson put his pitching in a corner, and why Tim is convinced momentum doesn't exist this season. Plus, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game.
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21:50 Tim Kurkjian
44:34 Sarah Langs
45:31 Max Muncy w/ Boog Sciambi
51:41 Bleacher Tweets
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Hotel Lobby: Blue Jays’ Big Boys Come to Play; Observations from Seattle; Brewers Climbing a Mountain (00:55:01)
Buster discusses the Blue Jays winning Game 3 in the ALCS, the Toronto offense hitting rockets, how Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is the great stabilizer, Shane Bieber, the Mariners flushing that game, Shohei Ohtani feeling frustrated, and the Brewers needing to topple Tyler Glasnow in Game 4 of the NLCS. Then, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game. Plus, Karl Ravech talks to Cal Raleigh, and Boog Sciambi talks to Mookie Betts for ESPN Radio.
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19:16 Buster’s Observations from Seattle
39:23 Sarah Langs
30:40 Karl Ravech w/ Cal Raleigh
43:13 Boog Sciambi w/ Mookie Betts
47:30 Bleacher Tweets
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Emergency Services: Dodgers Take 2-0 NLCS Lead Over Brewers; What’s Next for the Phillies & Tigers (00:56:10)
Buster discusses Yoshinobu Yamamoto's complete game, Max Muncy's turning point home run, the Brewers and Blue Jays offenses struggling, if John Schneider is too scripted with his pitching, and if Bo Bichette has played his last game for Toronto – with some help from producer Taylor and No. 1 Blue Jays fan Dan Stanczyk. Then, Hembo emerges from his cave to talk about the Phillies' NLDS exit, Philadelphia fascinating offseason ahead, how the Mariners have ambushed Toronto pitching, and the Tigers examining their options with Tarik Skubal.
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13:22 Dodgers-Brewers recap, Blue Jays-Mariners preview
26:25 Hembo
48:45 Bleacher Tweets
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Self-Assuredness: Mariners Take 2-0 Lead Over Blue Jays; Dodgers Hang On in Game 1 Against Brewers (00:47:13)
Boog Sciambi and Buster discuss the Brewers’ wild 8-6-2 double play, Blake Snell’s dominant performance, watching Freddie Freeman progress through his career, the Mariners winning their third straight game, and Tigers GM Scott Harris defending his trade deadline decisions. Then, Sarah Langs plays The Numbers Game.
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13:52 Boog Sciambi
37:52 Sarah Langs
39:09 Bleacher Tweets
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Embrace the Role: Mariners Win ALCS Game 1; Epic 15-Inning ALDS Game 5; Dodgers-Brewers Set for NLCS (00:59:17)
Dave Schoenfield and Buster discuss the Mariners winning a 15-inning classic against the Tigers in Game 5 of the ALDS, Seattle following that up with a win in Toronto to start the ALCS, how loud it was in T-Mobile Park on Friday, Bryce Miller impressing on short rest, Cal Raleigh coming through clutch, the difference between the Brewers and Dodgers ahead of Game 1 in the NLCS, and Kyle Tucker’s free agency.
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14:36 David Schoenfield
48:21 Sarah Langs
50:01 Bleacher Tweets
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