Author Archives: Paul Francis Sullivan

Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – March 13, 2014

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Photo by Jim McIsaac Getty Images

 

Livan Hernandez and Francisco Rodriguez are both in the news.

Both were major figures in the 2002 World Series.

Both remind me of M.Night Shyamalan.

It makes sense if you listen to The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast. Read the rest of this entry

Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – March 12, 2014

Chris Carlson / AP

Chris Carlson / AP

Should PA announcers call out the balls and strikes?

And should Diamondback fans be worried that their team might make MORE dumb trades?

Those topics and more on today’s episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast. Read the rest of this entry

Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – March 11, 2014

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Al Behrman/AP

Talking lineups on The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

Joey Votto should bat leadoff. Why do people discount the #2 hitter? And how do I bring up Earnshaw Cook and Bobby Bragan.

Better listen to the episode.

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – March 11, 2014

Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – March 10, 2014

USA Today

USA Today

It is a Grab Bag episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

Little Leagues are getting screwed by MLB…
Alfonso Soriano should play first base…
Barry Bonds should admit SOMETHING…
And Mike Timlin holds a special place in my heart. Read the rest of this entry

Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – March 9, 2014

Photo: Kevin Sullivan

Photo: Kevin Sullivan


It is The Sunday Request on The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

While sitting in the parking lot of a Target, I run down my favorite ballparks.

Surprisingly, Fenway did NOT come in first or second.

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – March 9, 2014

Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – March 8, 2014

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Comedian Clayton Fletcher (@claytoncomic) stops by to talk about the Orioles on today’s episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.  Somehow we keep talking about Dolph Lundgren.  Read the rest of this entry

Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – March 7, 2014

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Jeff Gross Getty Images – AP

On the way to the airport, I have bones to pick with Albert Pujols and with the Miami Marlins.

I rant about them on today’s episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – March 7, 2014

Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – March 6, 2014

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AP Photo/Rob Carr

Rick Ankiel is retiring after finishing one of the most unusual careers in baseball history.

What does our reaction to Rick Ankiel tell us about our real thoughts about performance enhancing drugs? A lot.

That is the main topic for today’s episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – March 5, 2014

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Photo: Dr. Edith V. Sullivan

It is the 500th episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast. 500 straight days of talking baseball!

Today I look at the different ways to watch baseball, why traditional, sabermetric and casual fans shouldn’t argue and the big sand box that we can all enjoy this great game in. Read the rest of this entry

Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – March 4, 2014

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Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images North America

Ian Kinsler needs to take media lessons from Derek Jeter. But at least he gave some life to a Tigers/Rangers rivalry.

That and my shaving habits on The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast. Read the rest of this entry

Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – March 3, 2014

Parker Brothers

Parker Brothers

The Yankees may have more money to spend than anyone. But if the future of free agency is any indication, they won’t pick up a major superstar via free agency.

That topic and more on today’s episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast. Read the rest of this entry

Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – March 2, 2014

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It is Sunday… time for The Sunday Request on The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

It is hard to quantify a middle reliever. They are look a good supporting actor in a movie. Really great ones make a difference, but they will never get the big bucks. Read the rest of this entry

Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – March 1, 2014

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Buffalo nearly got baseball in 1969… they nearly got it in the 1970s and in the 1990s.

Should they have? Are they better off without it? The topic of today’s The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – February 28, 2014

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Australia, Ozzie Smith, the All Star Game and Eric Sogard.

I connect them all on today’s episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast. Read the rest of this entry

Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – February 27, 2014

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Could the A’s share AT & T Park with the Giants? Could that be the solution while a new ballpark is built in Oakland.

It could be. That’s the topic for today’s episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

I want to see something cool for a new stadium for the A’s… like this proposed floating stadium for the Padres back in the 1960’s. Read the rest of this entry

Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – February 26, 2014

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Christian Petersen/Getty Images North America

Today on The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast, I salute Zack Greinke who is evolving into one of my favorite players.

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – February 25, 2014

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MGM UA

Comparing my off season behavior with Jesse from Breaking Bad?

Equating Red Sox fans with the StarChild from 2001?

Talking home plate collisions?

All in a day’s Sully Baseball Daily Podcast!   Read the rest of this entry

Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – February 24, 2014

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Photo: Jonathan Daniel, Getty Images

Today’s episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast is all about gratitude.

The death of Harold Ramis made me realize how we need to express our gratitude to people who have made us happy before it is too late. Read the rest of this entry

Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – February 23, 2014

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It is Sunday, so it is time for The Sunday Request on The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast, Topic: David Ortiz. Read the rest of this entry

Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – February 22, 2014

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REUTERS/Joe Skipper

While driving home, my mind wandered. I thought of how I would like to own the Miami Marlins.

And when my mind wanders like that, it is my duty to record it. And thus was born today’s episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast. Read the rest of this entry

Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – February 21, 2014

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Jason Miller/Getty Images North America

What current managers belong in the Hall of Fame?

Which current managers are a World Series title away from Cooperstown?

And why doesn’t Ron Roenicke get any respect? Read the rest of this entry

Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – February 20, 2014

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(Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

The Philadelphia Phillies are a mess. They have an aging team, a front office who won’t admit they are no longer contenders and now the organization is acting petty against a college student! Read the rest of this entry

Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – February 19, 2014

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CBS TV

The 1993 NLCS between the Phillies and Braves was bizarre, unpredictable, unexplainable and incredibly under appreciated.

Remembering it is the topic of today’s episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast. Read the rest of this entry

Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – February 18, 2014

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AP

Today on The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast, the topic is the Baltimore Orioles.

The Birds made a pair of signings this weekend that confirm what I already believed about them: There is no predicting what is happening in Baltimore. They could be great or they could be one of the worst teams in the AL. And there is a lot of gray area in between.

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – February 18, 2014

Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – February 17, 2014

Photo: Paul Francis Sullivan

Photo: Paul Francis Sullivan

Today on The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast, I look at the stadium situation in Los Angeles and Anaheim. The Angels and Anaheim are getting close to an impasse, Dodger Stadium is in the wrong place and BOTH teams are playing in spots better suited for football.

My Bleacher Report article about Dodger Stadium can be found by clicking HERE.

In honor of President’s Day, I am reloading my Presidents/Baseball connection podcast from last year.

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – February 17, 2014

Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – February 16, 2014

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Pat Sullivan / Associated Press

It is The Sunday Request on The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast!

Roy Oswalt had a terrific career and will be beloved by Astros fans. Where it stretches from there is murkier.
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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – February 16, 2014

Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – February 15, 2014

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Fleer

Today on The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast, I play part 2 of my interview with former All Star Ellis Valentine.

We talked about his days with the Mets, Angels and Rangers and also remembered his cameo on Fantasy Island.

Go to Ellis Valentine’s Past Pro’s Site and support The Tiny Tim Fund by clicking HERE.

Follow Ellis Valentine on Twitter HERE.

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – February 15, 2014

Enjoy Ellis on Fantasy Island.

Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – February 14, 2014

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Kellogg’s

It is Valentine’s Day and what better way to spend the day than with former Montreal Expos star Ellis Valentine?

He joins The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast to talk about his days with Montreal, his rivalry with Gary Carter and baseball returning to Olympic Stadium this spring for an exhibition game.

And I got to tell him that I voted for him in the All Star Game and his 3D card was a staple in my cereal box!

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – February 14, 2014

 

 

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – February 13, 2014

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HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

Today’s episode of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast is centered around Atlanta.

The Freddie Freeman extension could be a smart long term move for the Braves and good for baseball. Meanwhile they are a very hard team to predict. Meanwhile I have mike issues.

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – February 13, 2014

Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – February 12, 2014

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Chuck Solomon/SI

Derek Jeter announced his retirement today and that threw a wrench on The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast schedule.

His great career is wrapping up. How long will the celebration be? Who will take his place? And should Jeremy Giambi just not watch ANY baseball this year?

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – February 12, 2014