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Episode 113: Jeffrey Paternostro

February 7, 2019 by Ross Carey

This episode of the Replacement Level Podcast features Jeffrey Paternostro. Jeff is the lead prospect writer at Baseball Prospectus, he joined me to discuss their top 101 list. We discussed how to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Archived Podcasts, Best of, Blog, Podcasts Tagged With: 2019 prospects, Baseball Prospectus, BP 101, J.T. Realmuto, Jacob deGrom, Jeffrey Paternostro, Lucas Giolito, Ozzie Albies, Prospect lists, Red Sox farm system, Sixto Sanchez, Vlad Guerrero Jr.

Episode 112: Chris Bodig

January 23, 2019 by Ross Carey

This episode of the Replacement Level Podcast features Chris Bodig. Chris runs the website Cooperstown Cred. He joined me to recap the 2019 Hall of Fame voting results. We discussed some Hall of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Archived Podcasts, Blog, Podcasts Tagged With: 2019 voting results, Barry Bonds, Chris Bodig, Curt Schilling, Edgar Martinez, Fred McGriff, Hall of Fame, Harold Baines, Jeff Kent, Larry Walker, Lee Smith, Mariano Rivera, Mike Mussina, Omar Vizquel, Roy Halladay, Scot Rolen

Episode 111: C. Trent Rosecrans

January 7, 2019 by Ross Carey

This episode of the Replacement Level Podcast features C. Trent Rosecrans. He joined me to discuss the Reds and his Hall of Fame ballot. Some of the topics discussed include Joey Votto's steep … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Archived Podcasts, Blog, Podcasts Tagged With: Alex Rodriguez, Alex Wood, C. Trent Rosecrans, Cincinnati Reds, Eugenio Suarez, Hall of Fame, Harold Baines, Joey Votto, Matt Kemp, Omar Vizquel, Scooter Gennett, Scott Rolen, Tanner Roark, Yasiel Puig

Episode 110: David Lennon

December 18, 2018 by Ross Carey

This episode of the Replacement Level Podcast features David Lennon. David is the national baseball writer for Newsday. He joined me to discuss the Yankees, Mets, and his Hall of Fame ballot. He … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Archived Podcasts, Best of, Blog, Podcasts Tagged With: Adam Ottavino, Barry Bonds, brodie van wagenen, Bryce Harper, CAA, Curt Schilling, David Lennon, Edgar Martinez, Edwin Diaz, Gary Sanchez, Hall of Fame, Harold Baines, James Paxton, Luis Severino, Manny Machado, Mariano Rivera, Mets, Miguel Andujar, Mike Mussina, Newsday, Noah Syndergaard, Replacement Level Podcast, Robinson Cano, Roger Clemens, Ross Carey, Yankees

Episode 109: Jonathan Judge

December 11, 2018 by Ross Carey

This episode of the Replacement Level Podcast features Jonathan Judge. Jonathan is a senior member of the Baseball Prospectus stat team and one of the creators of DRC. He joined me to discuss the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Archived Podcasts, Best of, Blog, Podcasts Tagged With: Aaron Nola, Baseball Prospectus, Brian McCann, Coors Field, Darrell Evans, DRA, DRC, Ichiro, Jonathan Judge, Mark McGwire, OPS+, Todd Helton, WOBA, WRC+

Episode 108: Ryan Divish

December 4, 2018 by Ross Carey

This episode of the Replacement Level Podcast features Ryan Divish. Ryan covers the Mariners for the Seattle Times. Ryan joined me to discuss the flurry of trades the Mariners have made this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Archived Podcasts, Blog, Podcasts Tagged With: Barry Bonds, Baseball Hall of Fame, brodie van wagenen, Curt Schilling, Dee Gordon, Edgar Martinez, Edwin Diaz trade, Felix Hernandez, James Paxton, James Paxton trade, Jean Segura trade, Kyle Seager, Mariano Rivera, Mitch Haniger, Robinson Cano, Robinson Cano Trade, Roy Halladay, Ryan Divish, Scott Rolen, Seattle Mariners, Seattle Times, Todd Helton

Episode 107: Craig Edwards

November 27, 2018 by Ross Carey

This episode of the Replacement Level Podcast features Craig Edwards. Craig joined me to discuss several of his recent posts at FanGraphs and to break down this year's Hall of Fame … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Archived Podcasts, Blog, Podcasts Tagged With: 2019 Hall of Fame ballot, 2019 Hall of Fame class, Anduw Jones, Barry Bonds, Braves profit, Craig Edwards, Curt Schilling, Edgar Martinez, FanGraphs, Gary Sheffield, Hall of Fame, Josh Donaldson signing, Lance Berkman, Mariano Rivera, Mike Mussina, Omar Vizquel, Prospect valuations, Roger Clemens, Ronald Acuna, Roy Halladay, Roy Oswalt, Todd Helton, Vlad Guerrero Jr.

Predicting the 2019 Hall of Fame Class

November 21, 2018 by Ross Carey

The 2019 Hall of Fame ballot was officially announced on Monday. Twenty newcomers join the fifteen holdover candidates already up for BBWAA consideration. The writers have elected a record number of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Hall of Fame Tagged With: 2019 Hall of Fame ballot, 2019 Hall of Fame class, 2019 Hall of Fame predictions, Andruw Jones, Andy Pettitte, Barry Bonds, Billy Wagner, Curt Schilling, Edgar Martinez, Fred McGriff, Gary Sheffield, Hall of Fame, Jeff Kent, Lance Berkman, Larry Walker, Manny Ramirez, Mariano Rivera, Michael Young, Mike Mussina, Omar Vizquel, Roger Clemens, Roy Halladay, Roy Oswalt, Sammy Sosa, Scott Rolen, Todd Helton

Episode 106: Chris Sabo

November 8, 2018 by Ross Carey

This episode of the Replacement Level Podcast features Chris Sabo. Chris is a former three-time MLB All-Star, and the new manager of the Akron Zips. He spoke about many aspects of his … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Archived Podcasts, Best of, Blog, Podcasts Tagged With: 1990 World Series, Akron Zips, Barry Larkin, baseball cards, Chris Sabo, Cincinnati Reds, Michigan, Nasty Boys, Pete Rose, pitch tipping, Reds, rookie of the year, sign stealing, World Series

Repost: Tommy John (Episode 44)

October 23, 2018 by Ross Carey

This is a repost of my interview with Tommy John. The interview was originally recorded on July 1st, 2015. Tommy detailed his approach to pitching, how he adjusted to hitters, overcame bad command … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog, Podcasts Tagged With: curveball, Dodgers, Early Wynn, Frank Jobe, greenies, Indians, pitchers on pitching, pitching mechanics, Steroids, Tommy John, Tommy John surgery, White Sox