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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – June 12, 2015

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Wade Miley got rocked, the Red Sox got swept and maybe it is healthy to realize it isn’t going to happen this year. And Red Sox fans, that might not be a bad thing.

It is a count your blessings Episode 961 of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

Scott Kazmir, Mike Trout, David Phelps, Giancarlo Stanton, Chi Chi Gonzalez, Julio Teheran and Freddie Freeman all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – June 11, 2015

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Today’s podcast was recorded during the Rangers/Athletics game at the O.co Coliseum in Oakland.

The topics? Fan safety, Josh Reddick and why the Cardinals and A’s should make a trade.

It is a Walk Off Episode 960 of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

Yasiel Puig, Josh Donaldson, Charlie Morton, Edinson Volquez, Paul Goldschmidt, George Springer and Yovani Gallardoall added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – June 10, 2015

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(Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

The Royals are dominating the AL All Star Game vote. For some people, that is a problem that needs to be fixed. Um, why?

That and some no hitter thoughts on Episode 959 of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

Chris Heston, Joey Votto, Masahiro Tanaka, Edwin Encarnacion, Giancarlo Stanton, Dan Haren, Yan Gomes and Eduardo Rodriguez all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – June 9, 2015

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Jeff Zelevansky | Getty Images

Lisa Swan, co creator of Subway Squawkers, joins the podcast to talk Yankees, Red Sox, bad infielders and a stalled American League East.

It is subdued rivalry Episode 958 of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

Chris Sale, Josh Donaldson, Zack Cozart, Mike Bolsinger, Lance McCullers, Eddie Rosaio, Giancarlo Stanton and Shelby Miller all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – June 8, 2015

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Tom Olmscheid / AP

The Minnesota and Kansas City series starting today is actually dramatic and might have playoff implications… just as we all predicted.

It is a “Nobody can predict anything” Episode 957 of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

Mike Pelfrey, Johnny Cueto, Jose Bautista, Jay Bruce, Jason Kipnis, Joe Panik, Kyle Kendrick and Kendall Graveman all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – June 7, 2015

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David J. Phillip, The Associated Press


It is Sunday and time for the Sunday Request.

@sullybaseball Sunday Request question. Should the Astros trade away their prospects for Hamels, or stick to a rebuilding plan that works?

— Jim Furlong (@EWOKinLA) June 5, 2015

Why not?
They can replenish their farm next week in the draft and when will the time be better than NOW to sneak in a title?

It is a Now or Never Episode 956 of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

David Price, Clayton Kershaw, Hanley Ramirez, Matt Kemp, Jonathan Villar, Joey Votto and Bartolo Colon all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – June 6, 2015

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How does Lloyd McClendon look at his roster and think “I should bring in my worst pitcher in the 9th inning”? It is costing the Mariners big time.

 

We wrestle the tyranny of the save in Episode 954 of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

Chi Chi Gonzalez, Carlos Martinez, Adam Lind, Adam Jones, Ryan Howard, Brett Anderson, Joe Mauer and Kyle Ryan all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – June 5, 2015

A crazy day almost ended the streak, but I am not going to avoid my duties to do a podcast every single day!

And along the way, I implore the Cincinnati Reds to emulate Clint Eastwood in A Fistful of Dollars.

It is a better late than never Episode 953 of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

Adam Jones, Jesse, Hahn, John Mayberry Jr., Michael Wacha, Roenis Elias, Ben Revere,and Dustin Pedroia all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – June 4, 2015

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A heart breaking end to my son’s Little League season introduced them to the hard but rewarding concept of feeling, both happiness and sadness, about baseball.

It is an open your heart to  Episode 952 of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

Lance McCullers, Chris Carter, Francisco Liriano, Charlie Blackmon, Michael Bourn, Joc Pederson, Rick Porcello and Mike Leake all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?

 

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – June 3, 2015

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AP Photo/Charles Krupa

Red Sox fans need to get a grip. It hasn’t even been 20 months since our team has won a World Series. And the building blocks for a new title are being placed.

Eduardo Rodriguez is one of those pieces. But we need a better nickname for him than E-ROD!

Plus I talk about umps ejecting players and Lloyd McClendon’s use of Fernando Rodney.

It is a calm yourself Boston Episode 951 of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

Joey Gallo, Andrew McCutchen, Chris Archer, Jordan Zimmermann, Tyler Cravy, Hunter Pence, Mike Pelfrey and Austin Jackson all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?

 

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – June 2, 2015

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The Blue Jays need to look at what the 1987 Giants did to become relevant: They overhauled their pitching staff midway through the season.

It is a Hum Baby North of the Border Episode 950 of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

Albert Pujols, Adrian Gonzalez, Michael Pineda, Jacob deGrom, Ubaldo Jimenez, Jaime Garcia, Ryan Flaherty and Nolan Arenado all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?

 

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – June 1, 2015

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Ann Heisenfelt / Associated Press

It is June 1 and the Rays, Yankees, Astros and Twins are all in first place. How the hell did that happen?

It is a play by play Episode 949 of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

Carlos Martinez, Martin Maldonado, Brian Dozier, John Danks, Vidal Nuno, Paul Goldschmidt, Adam Warren and Manny Machado all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?

 

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 31, 2015

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It is Sunday and time for the Sunday Request.

@sullybaseball Sunday request. Obviously nothing beats being at a MLB game but if you are not, which do you prefer? TV or radio?

— Mark Mackenzie (@twswbc1948) May 24, 2015

Radio or TV? It depends on the situation and who is doing the announcing.

I go over this while 3 ten year old boys play hide and seek in my house.

It is a play by play Episode 948 of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

Paul Goldschmidt, Carlos Beltran, Dallas Keuchel, Carlos Frias, Yoenis Cespedes, Ruben Tejada, Aaron Harang and Wei Yin Chen all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?

 

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 30, 2015

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Last night was strange in the big leagues.

The Mariners keep giving the ball to a closer who is having a terrible season and he was awful last night. Derrek Norris had a rotten night at the plate. And yet both were celebrating at the end!

Meanwhile in Little League, a nice friendly game turned petty because of one coach and competitive because of my nature!

It is a good sportsman Episode 947 of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

Josh Hamilton, Buster Posey, Taijuan Walker, Chad Bettis, Adam Lind, Cole Hamels, Hanley Ramirez and Trevor Bauer all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?

 

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 29, 2015

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The Giants do a lot to honor the greats of their past, both from San Francisco and New York. There are a few names they should add and a couple of more numbers they could retire.

I record Episode 946 of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast at AT&T Park among the seagulls.

3 guys named Chris (Sale, Iannetta and Heston) plus Andrew McCutchen, Nick Martinez, Shelby Miller, Brian McCann and Justin Upton all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?

 

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 28, 2015

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Mitchell Leff/Getty Images North America

A Ryan Howard to the Cardinals deal could be interesting, if not practical.

Meanwhile the Dodgers continue to blow the chance to be pioneers in the internet world.

It is a look at the hypotheticals Episode 944 of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

Felix Hernandez, Noah Syndergaard, Chris Davis, Lucas Duda, Chris Archer, Jon Lester, Dustin Pedroia and Todd Frazier all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?

 

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 27, 2015

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Robert Sabo – NY Daily News

The entire American League East is bunched together in mediocrity. Why not make an improvement NOW and be better for 2/3 of the season?

It is an act NOW not later Episode 943 of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

Josh Donaldson, David Price, Addison Russell, Clayton Kershaw, Evan Longoria, Jesse Chavez, Ben Revere and Chris Rusin all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?

 

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 26, 2015

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Alejandro A. Alvarez – Philly.com

Ruben Amaro Jr might have been making some valid points, but does it matter? Phillies fans neither have faith in him nor do they trust him.

That plus Camo Uniform talk on Episode 942 of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

Drew Hutchison, Nori Aoki, Chase Headley, Carlos Martinez, George Springer, Jake Odorizzi and Khris Davis all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?

 

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 25, 2015

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Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

I make my choices for MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year and manager of the year at the 1/3 mark of the season.

Why the hell is John Gibbons on the list?

Find out why on Episode 941 of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

Justin Upton, Chad Bettis, Kyle Gibson, Brian Dozier, Miguel Cabrera, Jorge Soler and Jason Hammel all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?

My choices for the awards at the 1/3 Mark

AL MVP – Nelson Cruz, Mariners

NL MVP – Bryce Harper, Nationals

AL Cy Young – Dallas Keuchel, Astros

NL Cy Young – Max Scherzer, Nationals

AL Rookie of the Year – James McCann, Tigers

NL Rookie of the Year – Joc Pederson, Dodgers

AL Manager of the Year – John Gibbons, Blue Jays

NL Manager of the Year – Bruce Bochy, Giants

 

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 24, 2015

 

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It seems like every topic I am bringing up today could have been covered in 2012. So why not use the poster?

Either way it is time for The Sunday Request.

Ahhhh the Marlins mess. I always get fooled by them with my optimism and then get fascinated by the slow motion car crash it becomes.

It is a “Record this before Loria fires me!” Episode 940 of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

Anthony Rizzo, Mike Napoli, Corey Kluber, Mike Bolsinger, Carlos Gomez, Erick Aybar, Anthony DeSclafani and Mike Wright all owned baseball yesterdayall added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 22, 2015

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REUTERS/USA Today Sports/Rick Osentoski

 

Wait are the Twins good? Are the Astros and Rays contenders? Is the American League even more wide open than I thought?

It is a totally unpredictable league Episode 938 of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

Jacob deGrom, Michael McKenry, R.A. Dickey, Mike Aviles, Jaime Garcia, Martin Prado, Clay Buchholz and David Freese all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?

 

 

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 21, 2015

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Gar Ryness, aka The Batting Stance Guy, joins the podcast to talk about his appearance on Late Show with David Letterman.

It is a “Remembering sitting with the King”  Episode 937 of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

Dallas Keuchel, Buster Posey, Tim Lincecum, Mike Trout, Adam Jones, Tyson Ross, Joe Kelly and Andrew McCutchen all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 19, 2015

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Robert Mayer, USA TODAY Sports

 

The Dan Jennings signing shows some disturbing trends in managerial hires. Also I pay tribute to my dad on his birthday.

It is an inclusive Episode 935 of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

Matt Harvey, Carlos Gomez, Chris Sale, Jose Bautista, Corey Kluber, Dan Haren. Chris Iannetta and DJ LeMahieu all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 18, 2015

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Dodger Stadium is not the easiest ballpark to get to. I travel from my driveway to my seat and see some of the pitfalls.

It is a come late leave early Episode 934 of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

Shelby Miller, Brandon Belt, James Loney, James Paxton, Justin Upton, Billy Burns, Mark Buehrle and Kyle Kendrick all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?

 

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 17, 2015

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Sitting in the Dodger Stadium parking lot, I decided to record a podcast.

After talking about Don Mattingly and some of the odd things in Saturday night’s game,

And then I addressed the Sunday Request.

Lots of topics to address while stuck in traffic for Episode 934 of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

Brandon Crawford, Jorge de la Rosa, Eduardo Escobar, Matt Shoemaker, Brad Miller and Chris Owings all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?

 

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 16, 2015

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Ezra Shaw – Getty Images

 

The A’s lost another heart breaking 1 run game. Their luck in those games has been jaw droppingly bad. In fact there is no way it can continue.

All is not what it appears to be on Episode 933 of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

Kyle Lohse, Jered Weaver, Brandon Belt, Mike Mousatakas, Clay Buchholz, Giancarlo Stanton and Josh Reddick all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?

 

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 15, 2015

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Jared Wickerham / Getty Images

 

Maybe the Red Sox should turn to their young minor league arms to improve their 2015 chances. And perhaps they can think outside of the box in terms of how to use them.

Plus I talk about objectivity and impartiality on Episode 932 of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

Miguel Cabrera, Anibal Sanchez, Derek Norris, Aaron Harang, Shin-Soo Choo, Trevor Bauer and Anthony Recker all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?

 

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 14, 2015

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It is my birthday, and I will podcast if I want to!

The Astros should consider their unique drafting situation in 2015 when making a trade to improve the team now.

PLUS, some of my Twitter readers don’t agree…

I had better jump into the middle of this!

Bust out the birthday cake for  Episode 9332 of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

Corey Kluber, Raisel Iglesias, Prince Fielder, Dee Gordon, Sonny Gray, Matt Harvey, Brad Miller and Paul Goldschmidt  all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?

 

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 13, 2015

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(Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Barry Bonds wants to sue for collusion? Here is a settlement: Have a team sign him NOW!

That plus Stephen Strasburg thoughts on Episode 932 of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

Alex Gordon, Chris Sale, Andre Ethier, Chris Heston, Kyle Kendrick, Kyle Gibson, Jason Kipnis and Bryce Harper all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?

 

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Sully Baseball Daily Podcast – May 12, 2015

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AP Photo/David Zalubowski

With so few teams truly out of contention, the 2015 season could be the perfect time for the Phillies, Braves, Brewers and Rockies to stock up in their farm system.

Make trades thinking of quantity over quality. That worked for the A’s and Astros!

That and a few passing references to Tom Brady on  Episode 931 of The Sully Baseball Daily Podcast.

Scott Van Slyke, Mark Teixeira, Shelby Miller, Colby Lewis, Adam Eaton, Christian Yelich and Tom Koehler all added to their totals for Who Owns Baseball?

 

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