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Sully Baseball Podcast – Sign Them While They Are Young – March 17, 2018
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Veterans might be having a hard time signing long term deals. But the contracts handed out to Jose Altuve and Eugenio Suàrez show baseball’s trend of paying players for their prime is not going away.
Plus some thoughts on an improving Phillies team.
Paying for the GOOD years on this episode of Sully Baseball.
While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.
Sully Baseball Podcast – Giants at a Crossroads – March 8, 2018
No fan base have suffered LESS than those who love the San Francisco Giants. This year they have an outside chance of contending. If they don’t, they need to cash in and rebuild NOW!
Avoiding suffering here and now and in the future on this episode of Sully Baseball.
While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.
Sully Baseball Podcast – I have a vision about the 2018 World Series – March 3, 2018
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In my sleep, I saw a clear and specific vision regarding Game 7 of the yet to be played 2018 World Series. Was it a prophecy? Was it a dream? Should I play PowerBall?
Seeing images of the future on this episode of Sully Baseball.
While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.
Sully Baseball Podcast – The Yawkeys, The Marlins and The Afterlife – March 1, 2018
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The Yawkey family have left a legacy not worth honoring. Meanwhile I figure out how the Marlins can save the off season and still build for the future and I bring the death of my Aunt Edith into the discussion.
Living a good life on this episode of Sully Baseball.
While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.
Sully Baseball Podcast – Let’s get even the fake games started – February 23, 2018
I know Spring Training games don’t count in the standings. But 2018 has been so stressful that even the fake games will offer us a much needed respite.
Wanting to help friends set up a party on this episode of Sully Baseball.
While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.
Sully Baseball Podcast – Pace of Play, Human Contact and Black Panther – February 22, 2018
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Baseball is wringing their hands over pace of play. Instead they should realize that they have already built into their fan base what makes films like Black Panther so successful… a chance to share in communal joy.
Sharing the Human Experience on this episode of Sully Baseball.
While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.
Sully Baseball Podcast – Eric Hosmer Contract and other Signing Thoughts – February 21, 2018
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The Padres signed Eric Hosmer to a contract that is too long and won’t make a difference. At least they aren’t colluding.
Plus I look at the Rays dismantling, the Red Sox signing of JD Martinez and Commissioner Manfred’s to do list.
Hey! We are talking about signings on this episode of Sully Baseball.
While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.
Sully Baseball Podcast – Making Brownies, talking pace of play and not fixing what isn’t broken – February 7, 2018
I baked brownies and talked about what needs to be done with free agency, pace of play and making baseball players funny.
Plus I looked at some wisdome from @EwokinLA
If MLB wants kids they need to support the MLB The Show video game. Pay gamers to play MLB The Show on YouTube. Sponsor ESports teams, with millions in prizes. Do what the NFL did with Madden, teach the game through video games. Then the length of games won’t matter.
— Jim Furlong (@EWOKinLA) February 2, 2018
Making and baking the good stuff on this episode of Sully Baseball.
While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.
Sully Baseball Podcast – Interesting Times in Philadelphia – February 5, 2018
The Eagles won the Super Bowl. That is good news for Philadelphia fans but even better news for the Phillies. With a little pressure taken off of them, they can rebuild in 2018 and be big time spenders when an historic free agent class becomes available next winter.
Feeling some brotherly love in this episode of Sully Baseball.
While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.
Sully Baseball Podcast – Talking Angels with J. Keith van Straaten – January 20, 2018
The Angels have the best player in baseball and signed one of the biggest stars in the world. There is plenty to get excited about in Anaheim.
I invited comedian, TV host and Angels super fan J. Keith van Straaten to join the podcast. We talked about his fandom, Mike Trout, Shohei Ohtani, Mike Scioscia and what made the 2002 team so special.
Giving Orange County its due on this episode of Sully Baseball.
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While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.
Sully Baseball Podcast – Minnesota Glory, Pittsburgh Sorrow and Milwaukee Potential – January 18, 2018
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Minnesota fans might see a title unlike any other in history for the Super Bowl on the site of World Series glory. Meanwhile the Pirates are sadly breaking apart. The Brewers should push to win now in the depressed free agent market.
Smaller markets have their day in this episode of Sully Baseball.
While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.
Sully Baseball Podcast – Honoring Jimmy Ring – December 29, 2017
Chances are you never heard of Jimmy Ring. But had a wild and interesting career involving being dealt for Hall of Famers twice, avoiding scandals and winning in a memorable World Series.
Enjoy this front row to history episode of Sully Baseball .
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Sully Baseball Podcast – Talking Marlins Baseball with Ely Sussman of FishStripes.com – December 19, 2017
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The Marlins are going through a rough off season, dumping off their star players AGAIN.
I welcomed Ely Sussman to the podcast . He is the editor of Fish Stripes, the Marlins site on the SB Nation Network.
Together we discussed the direction of the Miami Marlins and figuring out the future and the culture of the strange team.
Bringing in the fish talk in this Episode of Sully Baseball.
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While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.
Sully Baseball Podcast – Getting Depressed about the Mets with Kate Feldman – December 15, 2017
Today I had the Baseball Prospectus Mets editor in Chief Kate Feldman on as a guest.
We had a great discussion. But what was the tone of our talk about the prospects of the 2018 Mets season?
Maybe I should have this tweet she wrote after our talk speak for itself.
Every non-Mets podcast I go on to talk about the Mets ends with me apologizing for being so depressing.
— Kate Feldman (@kateefeldman) December 15, 2017
Seeing the glass half empty in this Episode of Sully Baseball.
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While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.
Sully Baseball Podcast – Trammell and Morris in the Hall of Fame and other Cooperstown Wishes – December 11, 2017
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Detroit Tigers stars Alan Trammell and Jack Morris are now Hall of Famers. Whatever you think of that bears no matter. They are in. Deal with it. It looks like this summer will be super crowded in Cooperstown no matter what.
Why not open the doors to Bonds, Clemens and everyone else for a massive Hall of Fame class?
Becoming immortal in this Episode of Sully Baseball.
While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.
Sully Baseball Podcast – RIP Roy Halladay and Hall of Fame Thoughts – 11-9-2017
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Roy Halladay, the best pitcher of his era, suddenly died. I pay my respects to him. Plus I talk about a crowded Hall of Fame ballot and a Veterans Committee that blew it.
Giving credit where it is due this Episode of Sully Baseball.
While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.
Sully Baseball Podcast – Talking Game 7 and Saying Good Bye to 2017 Baseball – November 2, 2017
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Game 7 of the World Series was kind of a dud but it didn’t mean it wasn’t a great October.
I watched the end of the game with my sons and gave my thoughts as we said good bye to another year.
The offseason begins on this Episode of Sully Baseball.
While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.
Sully Baseball Podcast – Before, During and After Game 6 on Halloween – October 31, 2017
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Before Game 6 of the World Series, I visited my kid’s little league field and realized that this was the greatest Astros team of all time.
During Game 6 of the World Series, I went Trick or Treating.
After Game 6 of the World Series, I barked with dogs.
Just another crazy October day on Episode of Sully Baseball.
While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.
Sully Baseball Podcast – Breaking Down the Chain Reactions of an Insane Game 5 – October 30, 2017
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Game 5 of the 2017 World Series was absolutely bonkers. It was a chain reaction of dramatic moments that happened last night and banal events from a few nights before that all added up to be the sum total that was the game.
I give Clayton Kershaw a break, criticize the Dodgers and hope that the series goes 7 to become an all time classic.
Connecting the dots in this Episode of Sully Baseball.
While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.
Sully Baseball Podcast – Outside Dodger Stadium talking about Yuli Gurriel and Ken Giles – October 29, 2017
I wanted to walk around Dodger Stadium but it was locked up. I address Yuli Gurriel’s racist gesture and Ken Giles horrific outing.
Wandering outside the gates in Chavez Ravine in this Episode of Sully Baseball.
While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.
Sully Baseball Podcast – Hoping for a classic and thoughts from my sons – October 28, 2017
Brad Peacock helped show that the Astros are using their bullpen the way it should be used: Use the best pitchers for the best situation to win a game. I hope the Series goes 6 or 7 to become a classic.
Meanwhile my son’s give their World Series thoughts and tie it to Jurassic Park.
Looking for something timeless this Episode of Sully Baseball.
While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.
Sully Baseball Podcast – Talking Dodgers at the home of the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes – October 20, 2017
I visited Loan Mart Field, the home of the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes, to talk about the newly crowned NL Champion Dodgers.
Building a champ from the ground up on this Episode of Sully Baseball.
While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.
Sully Baseball Podcast – The Cubs Team That Should Have Won – September 23, 2017
I believe some people want to know which Cubs team is the team that should have won.
Well, I have given it some thought and I think the ideal Cubs title year might not be the one you are thinking of.
Killing Billy Goats on this Bonus Episode of Sully Baseball.
While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.
Sully Baseball Podcast – Cooler Adrian Gonzalez and Media Bias for Cy Youngs – September 22, 2017
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There are at least 4 and maybe as many as 7 managerial openings in baseball at Bad things happen to teams when Adrian Gonzalez is on the active roster. Not saying he is the cause. Just making an observation.
Meanwhile Ken Gura ( @kengura463inCLE on Twitter ) has some thoughts on media bias.
Agreed! But, I think the biased media will vote otherwise. Comes down to CLE or Boston
— Ken Gura (@kengura463inCLE) September 21, 2017
Sorry buddy but facts might not back that up.
Pondering the hard questions on this episode of Sully Baseball.
While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.
Sully Baseball Podcast – The Red Sox should NOT covet Giancarlo Stanton plus Remembering 1985 Cardinals – August 23, 2017
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Giancarlo Stanton is having an unbelievable season playing for the Miami Marlins. Should the Red Sox try to trade for him?
HELL NO!!!
Would YOU sign an injury prone player in his late 20’s to an 11 year contract? At the cost of one of your core players?
I hope not.
That plus I call for the name to be changed for Yawkey Way and I figure out which Cardinals team should have won.
Correcting mistakes of the past on this episode of Sully Baseball.
While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.
Sully Baseball Podcast – Wanting AL Anarchy, Appreciating Jered Weaver and Remembering 2014 Orioles – August 22, 2017
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I am doing a podcast to save a listener.
@SoxProspects @sullybaseball guys need podcasts, wife has shopping trip planned.Need something to listen to while waiting outside shops! 🙂
— PLD (@pld3009) August 22, 2017
Well, to relieve your boredom, let’s see if we can have an 8 way tie for the AL Wild Card.
Also I give props to the career of Jered Weaver and figure out which Orioles team was the team that should have won.
Killing time on this episode of Sully Baseball.
While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.
Sully Baseball Podcast – Eireann Dolan talks about Sean Doolittle’s trade to Washington and avocados – July 20, 2017
Friend of the Podcast Eireann Dolan returns to talk about her fiancee Sean Doolittle and his trade to the Washington Nationals. Somehow we talked about The Muppets Take Manhattan and fresh avocados as well.
Making the big moves on this episode of Sully Baseball.
While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.
Sully Baseball Podcast – Embrace the Rays because they are a great story – July 5, 2017
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The Rays could very well win the American League pennant this year. We all have to be fine with that because it is a great story. They have been a great story for a decade. I pick the Rays team that should have won plus I explain my disdain for fire crackers on this Fifth of July.
Get over your 4th hangover on this episode of Sully Baseball.
Sully Baseball Podcast – Giants for Sale, Bunting in No Hitters and the 2007 Rockies – June 24, 2017
The Giants need to try and take advantage of all the AL teams bunch together to make good trades. Meanwhile, there is NOTHING wrong with bunting your way on to break up a no hitter. Too many teams are within striking distance of a playoff spot to worry about manners.
Also talking about Ortiz and A-Rod and retiring numbers and remembering the 2007 Rockies.
It is a Rocky Mountain High episode of Sully Baseball.
Sully Baseball Podcast – The Ervin Santana Quandary for Minnesota – June 13, 2017
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The Twins are in first place and Ervin Santana is a big reason for that. He is also one of the best trade chips in the game right now. Should the Twins go for it or cash in Santana at top value?
Also, in honor of Twins manager Paul Molitor, the Milwaukee Brewers team that should have won.
Should I stay or should I go on this episode of Sully Baseball.
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