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Special Hall of Fame Edition of BZR

Post author By The Baseball Zealot
Post date January 11, 2007
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In response to Tuesday’s announcement of Hall of Fame enshrinees, we’re putting out a special show.

Regular hosts Todd and Tom are joined by guest host and resident baseball history expert Chuck Lucas. Luke really knows his stuff.

We discuss the Hall of Fame vote, Ripken, Gwynn as well as those who didn’t get in this year.

I have to say we had a lot of fun doing this show and as Todd said after the show, we really agreed on issues more than we thought we would.

We hope to have Luke on again in future shows.

Time: 46:09

Date recorded: 1/10/07

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006- BZR New Year Edition: Zito, Big Unit, HOF talk, and a U of I dad checks in

Post author By The Baseball Zealot
Post date January 8, 2007
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Happy New Year!

Tom and Shawn take a last look at the HOF ballot before Tuesday’s announcement of the inductees. We then move to the ever-burning Hot Stove and discuss Randy Johnson, Barry Zito among others.

All that and few minutes of U of Illinois follow-up. We enjoy reading an email from the father of one of the Illini players.

Time: 30:59

Date Recorded: 1/6/07

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005- Interview with Shawn Roof, University of Illinois Shortstop

Post author By The Baseball Zealot
Post date December 19, 2006
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For part one of the show, Tom and Todd discuss Dice-K, the Pirates inability to make any good offseason moves and whether the Cubs’ Felix Pie will be ready for 2007.

We interview Shawn Roof for the second half of the show. Roof, a senior, is the starting shortstop for the University of Illinois Fighting Illini. In 2006, he was third team All Big Ten and in 2005, he was an All-Star for the Coastal Plain League. He is the son of former professional baseball player and coach, Gene Roof.

During the interview, Roof talks about the Fighting Illini’s chances in 2007, growing up around baseball and what gives him the hustle and ‘go get ’em’ attitude that he has.

Time: 1:11

Date Recorded: 12/17/06

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Text of Bob Uecker’s Ford Frick Award Speech

Post author By The Baseball Zealot
Post date December 11, 2006
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As promised during our Ford C. Frick discussion, here is the link to the text of Bob Uecker’s speech when he won the award in 2003. It’s very funny and worth the read,

-Tom

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004- Winter Meetings, Rule 5, and the Hawk gets his due

Post author By The Baseball Zealot
Post date December 11, 2006

Shawn, Tedd, and Tom discuss the impact of the MLB Winter Meetings and its effect on the 07 season.

Tedd does a review of the Rule 5 draft. Meanwhile, Shawn digs up some historical trivia on an Atlanta pitcher and the Rule 5 draft.

Finally, we look at the Ford C. Frick award nominees. Tedd is ever hopeful that Ken Harrelson’s retirement is imminent.

Time: 50:10

Date recorded: 12/9/06

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003- Firing up the Hot Stove and Looking over the HOF Ballot

Post author By The Baseball Zealot
Post date December 5, 2006
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Brrr! It’s cold out there. The week before the MLB Winter Meetings, Tom, Tedd and Shawn take a good look at the wheelin’ and dealin’ going on. Without Todd onboard this show, who’s going to go off on JD Drew?

The 2007 Hall of Fame ballot is out and we give our opinions on who who should make the hallowed halls. Does Tedd really support a Cub for the Hall?

Time: 1:02

Date recorded: 12/3/06

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002- BZR talks Vintage Base Ball

Post author By The Baseball Zealot
Post date November 30, 2006
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Todd and Shawn begin the show by welcoming Tedd back to the cold weather. Tedd gives his recap on the Arizona Fall League.

Our special guest is Jim Knoblauch, captain of the Vermilion Voles, a vintage base ball team in the Danville, IL area. Jim talks about the concept of vintage base ball as well as anecdotes from his experience with the Voles.

Time: 32:55

Date Recorded: 11/28/06

External Links:

Vermilion Voles web site

Vintage Base Ball Association (National Organization)

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Some more good stuff on the Arizona Fall League

Post author By The Baseball Zealot
Post date November 30, 2006
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Tedd at the Arizona Fall League I hope y’all have enjoyed the first show. If you liked hearing about Tedd’s trip to see the Arizona Fall League, you will definitely want to read his articles on The Baseball Zealot. He has been quite busy documenting his exploits. He’s got some good photos up, too.