Hosts: Tom:
Summary: Tim Dierkes is our guest for our first episode of 2008. Tim has two web sites, MLBTradeRumors.com and RotoAuthority.com. He talks a bit about his background and his work with both sites.
We then talk about some of the pressing hot stove issues including Johan Santana, Erik Bedard, and Joe Crede.
Time: 21:35
Date Recorded: 1/30/08
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Hosts: Tom, Chuck, Todd:
Summary: It’s December but there has been a lot of baseball news lately. Todd, Chuck and I discuss the Ford Frick ballot, the Veterans Committee selections for the HOF as well as the latest trades and signings in light of the Winter Meetings.
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Time: 48:35
Date Recorded: 12/9/07
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Hosts: Tom, Chuck:
Summary: Chuck and I review the Gold Glove, Rookie of the Year, Manager of the Year, and Cy Young awards. We take a look forward to the MVP award next week.
An email that we get prompts some discussion about the 1922 St Louis Browns.
The Veterans Committee is voting on executives and managers so we give our opinions. Also, the Ford Frick voting is near and fans can help narrow the selection. Chuck and I discuss what it means exactly to be in the Hall of Fame.
Links we talked about:
Bob Bavasi’s Guide to Japanese Baseball
Veterans Committee Ballots Announced
Time: 51:26
Date Recorded: 11/18/07
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Hosts: Tom, Tedd:
Summary: Teddy’s back from the warm climate of Arizona where he caught some Arizona Fall League action. In Show 33, he gives his scouting report of the players he saw and an overall summary of his trip.
A-Rod is one of Teddy Ballgame’s favorite players so we managed to hit on the topic of his departure from the Yankees as well.
We aren’t always graced by Teddy smooth voice (he says he has a face meant for radio) and sharp analysis so take advantage of his appearance on this show and take a listen.
Links:
Arizona Fall League main web page
Teddy Ballgame’s report on his trip to the AFL on The Baseball Zealot
Teddy mentioned a few AFL players (Joe Savery and Andrew McCutchen) that were keeping player blogs. You can access these players’ blogs and others on the AFL’s 2007 Player Journals page.
Time: 35:44
Date Recorded: 11/1/07
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Show Notes for Episode 32:
Hosts: Tom, Chuck, Todd
Summary: After Todd tells how happy he is about the Littlefield leaving the Pirates, we discuss the upcoming postseason. We give our opinions on who will go on and who won’t.
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Time: 46:19
Date Recorded: 9/30/07
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Show Notes for Episode 31:
Hosts: Tom, Alex, Tyler
Summary: Alex Breen and Tyler Davis are back for more Cubs analysis We cover the last week’s series and look forward to the last series of the year with the Reds.
Also, we discuss which players Lou might take to the postseason.
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Time: 31:46
Date Recorded: 9/28/07
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Show Notes for Episode 30:
Hosts: Tom, Alex, Tyler
Summary: It’s crunch time for the Cubs so I bring on Cub fans Alex Breen and Tyler Davis as guest hosts.
We discuss the Cubs’ improved pitching staff, Lou Piniella’s shaving habits, and decide who we would choose for this year’s Cub MVP.
We had so much fun, BZR might invite those two back again.
Links:
Here is the info you need if you’re interested in getting tix for the NLDS.
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Time: 31:21
Date Recorded: 9/20/07
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Show Notes for Episode 29:
Hosts: Tom
Summary: Al Yellon is one of the biggest names in the Cubs blogosphere. His blog, Bleed Cubbie Blue, is a great resource for Cub fans and judging by the amount of feedback, he has a large following.
For Episode 29, Tom chats with Al. We talk a few minutes about the BCB blog then spend the rest of the show on what’s happening with the Cubs.
Links:
During the show, the topic of BCB’s Top 100 Cubs of All Time came up. You can find the full list here.
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Time: 22:44
Date Recorded: 8/30/07
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Show Notes for Episode 28:
Hosts: Tom, Todd V, and C Luke
Summary: It’s been a while since we’ve had a roundtable discussion so we have regulars Todd and Chuck on to discuss what’s happening in baseball.
Todd came armed to the teeth with his issues with Pirates’ GM Dave Littlefield and how he’s handling the Buccos. Other topics we cover:
– Chuck does his review of ESPN’s Bronx is Burning.
– Tom Glavine’s 300th win and will there be another 300 game winner
– Chuck notes an article he read about moving the HOF to Yankee Stadium after the team moves. We discuss.
– plus the usual Sox-Cub banter and much more!
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Time: 1:05
Date Recorded: 8/19/07
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Show Notes for Episode 27:
Hosts: Tom
Summary: University of Illinois Professor of History Adrian Burgos has just come out with his book, Playing America’s Game: Baseball, Latinos and the Color Line, and I thought I’d have him come on and talk about it. Dr Burgos has done extensive research on Latinos in baseball especially in relation to the Negro Leagues. More info from the University of Illinois website…
Also, Dr Burgos played an instrumental part in the induction of the class of 2006 Negro League ballplayers. Again more info…
For those in the Champaign-Urbana area, he will be doing a book signing at the Illini Union Bookstore on September 19 at 4:30pm.
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Time: 40:41
Date Recorded: 8/11/07
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