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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 – At the Angels original home, being positive about the Red Sox – February 15, 2018
I visited Gilbert Lindsay Park, the site of Los Angeles Wrigley Field, the original home of the Angels. While there, I expressed my enthusiasm about the Red Sox, a team whose fan base seems to be indifferent about.
Let’s be positive 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.
The Sully Baseball – Resting Pitch Face Podcast Crossover – February 2, 2018
Today’s podcast, I crossed over with Kay, Laura and Syd, the hosts of the hilarious Washington Nationals podcast Resting Pitch Face.
We talked about the pain of Washington fans, expectations of 2018 and their love for Tyler Clippard.
Feeling the Nationals love on Sully Baseball.
Follow Resting Pitch Face on Twitter at @restinpitchface
Get all the info about Resting Pitch Face by clicking HERE.
While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.
Sully Baseball Podcast – The Hall of Fame Announcement – January 24, 2018
I give my thoughts, predictions and wishes for the Hall of Fame ballot and then watch the results announced on MLB Network
Crowning immortals 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.
Visit the website for J. Keith van Straaten by clicking HERE.
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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 – Rest in Peace, Keith Jackson – January 13, 2018
The great announcer Keith Jackson passed away today. Most remember him as a football voice. He was also a great baseball announcer. He would have had more memorable calls had Howard Cosell not stepped on him so often.
Celebrating great pipes in this episode of Sully Baseball.
While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.
Sully Baseball Podcast – Twins look to raise expectations – January 9, 2018
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The Twins have gone from almost being contracted to being in nearly half of the post seasons over two decades. Yet without a title, nobody will remember. Minnesota wants to do something about that.
Thinking of legacies in this episode of Sully Baseball.
While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.
Sully Baseball Podcast – It isn’t Collusion… it is the Free Market – January 8, 2018
Friend of the Podcast @cu8sfan (Cubs fan with an 8) made a request.
@sullybaseball For your next podcast I’d love to hear your take on the free-agent market and possible collusion. #SundayRequest
— cubsfan (@cu8sfan) January 5, 2018
I do not think it is collusion.
I think it is the free market at work.
I also plug The Lords of the Realm by John Helyar.
Letting the money lands where it may on this episode of Sully Baseball.
While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.
Sully Baseball Podcast – All in for Rafael Palmeiro’s comeback plus a Marlins suggestion – January 7, 2018
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Rafael Palmeiro is making a comeback at age 53. GOOD!
Making a comeback all the way to the bigs would reset his Hall of Fame clock and give his career a better finish.
I hope he does it with the Marlins, who I also hope become a safe haven for other comebacks.
No finger wagging on this episode of Sully Baseball.
While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.
Sully Baseball Podcast – Nobody Suffers Like Canadian Fans – January 2, 2018
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What fans suffer the most? I would argue that Canadian sports fans are suffering the most because they are waiting for hockey glory as well.
Going north of the border on this episode of Sully Baseball.
While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.
Sully Baseball Podcast – The Suffering Index for the New Year – January 1, 2018
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2018 has begun and I have calculated the Suffering Index. Once again, the Washington Nationals have screwed everything up by making it more complicated.
Wishing everyone a happy new year on this episode of Sully Baseball.
Here is the 2017 Suffering Index explanation.
While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.
Sully Baseball Podcast – Waiting for the seeds of 2018 to Grow – December 31, 2017
I went to a Little League Field in town and saw the seeds were planted for the up coming seasons.
It made me wonder who would sprout and be the biggest names of 2018.
Saying good bye to the year on this episode of Sully Baseball.
While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.
Sully Baseball Podcast – Chatting with Bob Kendrick, Negro Leagues Baseball Museum President – December 30, 2017
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This Spring I chatted with Bob Kendrick, President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.
We talked about the founding of the museum, some of their events and the legacy of the Negro Leagues today.
Honoring the past on this episode of Sully Baseball.
Visit the museum site by clicking HERE.
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 .
Read the SABR article by clicking HERE.
Sully Baseball Podcast – Live life like Francisco Liriano, Edwin Jackson and Edinson Volquez – December 28, 2017
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How do you look at your life? How do you look at the careers of Francisco Liriano, Edwin Jackson and Edinson Volquez? Looking at all of them in a positive way is a good way to live life.
Seeing the glass as half full on this episode of Sully Baseball.
While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.
Sully Baseball Podcast – The Mindset of Marlin Fans with Ely Sussman – December 27, 2017
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I welcome back to the podcast Ely Sussman, editor of Fish Stripes, the Marlins site on the SB Nation Network.
We discussed the state of Marlin fandom and who is optimistic and who isn’t.
In a Miami mood in this Episode of Sully Baseball.
Listen to part 1 of our discussion by clicking here.
Follow Ely on Twitter by clicking HERE.
Follow Fishstripes on Twitter by clicking HERE.
While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.
Sully Baseball Podcast – Cleveland and Washington thinking October in December – December 26, 2017
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We haven’t even turned the calendar from 2017 to 2018. But the Indians and Nationals, the two most tortured fan bases left in baseball, can be focusing on October already as the Division seems wide open to them.
Getting ahead of ourselves on this episode of Sully Baseball.
While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.
Sully Baseball Podcast – Merry Christmas from Dodger Stadium – December 25, 2017
Merry Christmas to my Sully Baseball followers. Whether you celebrate the holiday or not, I am giving a gift to you all…
A trip to the ballpark.
OK, so I can’t REALLY do that, but I can do the next best thing. I recorded today’s podcast at a late September game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium. I am joined by my friend Michael X. Ferraro, the great sports writer.
We hang out, watch the game, chat and see a few runs be scored.
Enjoy this bit of baseball fun on Christmas for this episode of Sully Baseball.
Follow Michael X. Ferraro on Twitter by clicking HERE.
While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.
Sully Baseball Podcast – The MLB Burning Log for Christmas – December 24, 2017
As a Christmas gift to my followers, I will post a new podcast every day for the rest of 2017.
I make a few suggestions to MLB network for off season programming, especially around Christmas time.
Bringing in the yule tide cheer on this Episode of Sully Baseball.
While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.
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.
Follow Ely on Twitter by clicking HERE.
Follow Fishstripes on Twitter by clicking HERE.
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.
Follow Kate Feldman on Twitter by clicking HERE.
Follow The Baseball Prospectus local site covering the New York Mets by clicking HERE.
While we are at it, enjoy the In Memoriam video.
Sully Baseball Podcast – Marlins Fans are the Most Loyal in All of Baseball – December 12, 2017
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Is there a fan base whose fans are more loyal and shown more dedication than the Miami Marlins? I don’t think so. They suffer and get no sympathy… in fact their very existence is questioned.
That plus I look at the new statue to Jackie Robinson at the Rose Bowl in this Episode of Sully Baseball.
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 – A sense of urgency with the A’s Stadium – December 8, 2017
The A’s stadium plan at a local college fell through. They HAVE to come up with a solution soon, even if it is a painful divorce.
Pushing for solutions 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.
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