Loaded Basis Podcast

It's a new year! Yamamoto has signed with the Dodgers. What moves can the Yankees make post Yamamoto? How will the Yankees look to fill their rotation for 2024? Should the Yankees look to target free agents like Jordan Montgomery, Shoto Imanaga and Marcus Stroman? What starting pitchers are available via the trade market, and what will they cost? We cover it all on season 3 episode 17, of the Loaded Basis Podcast!

The winter meetings are about to start! Entering the 2024 season, what moves can the Mets make to build a competitive rotation? Should David Stearns look for short term back of the rotation rentals? Is Yamamoto a feasible option? How will the luxury tax affect the amount of signings the Mets can make? Can the Mets be competitive in 2024? We cover it all on season 3 episode 16 of the Loaded Basis Podcast

On this episode of the Loaded Basis Podcast the guys discuss what both the Yankees and Mets can learn from the 2023 playoff teams. Is building your team around free agents sustainable and a recipe for success? Given the expanded playoff format, should teams be more apt to "go for it"? What moves have teams made in the past to supplement their homegrown talent? Are the Mets better off trying to obtain players via free agency on short term contracts? We cover it all on episode 15 of the Loaded Basis Podcast!

Part 3 of our first annual Prospect Gut Check - The guys break down Mark Vientos, Francisco Alvarez and Oswald Peraza!

Part 2 of our first annual Prospect Gut Check! The guys break down Anthony Volpe, Jasson Dominguez and Austin Wells!

It's our first annual Prospect Gut Check! In part 1, Nick flies solo and breaks down a number of prospects on both the Mets and Yankees. Is Ronny Mauricio the upside player we think he is, or do some red flags tell a different tale? Is it finally time for Ronny Mauricio to live up to his once great potential? What is Nick's take on Brett Baty's early struggles? We cover it all on Season 3, Episode 12 of the Loaded Basis Podcast!

A heartfelt rant on the state of the New York Mets, post Deadline. Enjoy!

A heartfelt rant on the state of the New York Yankees, post Deadline. Enjoy!

We're back! On this episode of the Loaded Basis Podcast the guys break down the unfortunate series of events that has led to an unexpected trade deadline for both the Yankees and the Mets. Should the Yankees sell or buy? What area of needs should the Yankees focus on? The guys give their opinions on the urgency of the Yankees front office and go through players that may or may not be possible trade options. What happened to the New York Mets? Nick gives his thoughts on the disastrous season, what went wrong, what comes next, and what moves the Mets could possibly make to set themselves up for 2024. We cover it all on season 3 episode 9 of the Loaded Basis Podcast!

On this episode of the Loaded Basis Podcast the guys are back to discuss certain question marks surrounding the Yankees entering the new season. What will the Yankees do for the 5th spot in their rotation? How will Montas's injury impact the team? Is the Yankees infield too crowded? What will the Yankees do with Donaldson and IKF? Plus, an update on our Free Agency Predictions Scoring Bracket! We cover it all on Episode 8 of the Loaded Basis Podcast

On this episode of the Loaded Basis Podcast the guys start off the episode with discussing Trevor Bauer and give thoughts on his future in MLB. Then, the guys review what went wrong with Correa and the Mets and jump back into their heated debate from last episode, discussing how owners across the league will respond to Steve Cohen's massive spending bill. Then they discuss what moves are left for the Mets to make, sprinkle in a bit of Yankees news, and finish it off with an update on their Free Agency Scoring matchup. SPOILER: One of the guys got a prediction right on the money. We cover it all on season 3 episode 7 of the Loaded Basis Podcast!

NOTE: this episode was recorded prior to the Correa *potential* signing with the Mets. Steve Cohen has spent a lot of money this season, more than any team in MLB. The guys debate how the rest of the owners around the league will respond and whether or not they will try and institute a salary cap during the next CBA. Then, the guys recap some of the offseason moves made by the Mets and Yankees, are both teams actually better than they were last year? Is there more either team needs to do during the offseason? Was spending the money justified for the Mets? Finally, the guys do a brief recap of players who have signed during the offseason and see whether or not their pre free agency predictions were correct.

It's our second annual free agency prediction episode! In part 2, the guys cover the remainder of the free agents (best Catchers, 1B, 2B, SS, 3B, and Relievers) and give their best guess as to where they'll end up. May the best man win!!

It's our second annual free agency prediction episode! In part 1, the guys cover all of the top free agent Starting Pitchers and Outfielders, and give their best guess as to where they'll end up. May the best man win!!

Back like we never left! In this episode, the guys break down what felt like an insane season for the New York Yankees. Were the early offseason predictions correct? What would you have done differently if you were Cashman? How did the trade deadline moves pan out for the Yankees? What went wrong, and what do the Yankees need to do in order to finally get themselves over the hump for next season? We break it all down on Season 3, Episode 4 of the Loaded Basis Podcast!

On this episode of the Loaded Basis Podcast the guys discuss the hot start from both the Mets and Yankees. Are these the best YanksMets teams of our lifetime? Is it safe or too early to say that these teams are postseason locks? Plus, we revisit our preseason debate surrounding Francisco Lindor and Gleyber Torres. Who do the guys think will have the greatest Year to Year improvement? We cover it all on season 3, episode 3, of the Loaded Basis Podcast

On this episode of the Loaded Basis Podcast the guys discuss the anti climatic unsealed letter that Major League Baseball sent to the New York Yankees regarding the illegal use of electronics to steal signs. Is what they did considered cheating, or gamesmanship? Was this completely over blown? Then, the guys break down the early starts for the Yankees and the Mets and discuss whether or not these early hot starts can sustain over the 162 game season. We cover it all on Season 3 Episode 2 of the Loaded Basis Podcast

We back ! YANKEES SEASON PREVIEW - StrengthsWeaknesses - Who will have the biggest breakouts be the team MVP? - Win total expectations and playoff expectations Plus, was the offseason a disappointment? What kind of impact will Joey Gallo have on this team? Is the Baby Bomber window about to close? And finally, thoughts on the non existent contract extension for Aaron Judge.

We back! METS SEASON PREVIEW - StrengthsWeaknesses - Who will have the biggest breakouts be the team MVP? - Win total expectations and playoff expectations Plus a quick look at the Mets offseason, how does this team differ from last year, and what impact will Buck have on the team.

The Mets are in free fall. What went wrong? How much did injuries play a part in the Mets second half woes? What happened to the offense? Was Javy Baez over Kris Bryant the right choice at the deadline? Meanwhile, on the other side of the city, the Yankees are on fire! What role did adding left handed bats to the lineup play in the Yankees success? Is this team equipped to go to the World Series? Can the Yankees hold off teams like the Blue Jays and beat teams like the A's in a pivotal series? What role will pitchers like Luis Gil and Nestor Cortes play down the stretch? Plus, thoughts on Luke Voits comments to the media and some opinion on the Field of Dreams game and Joe Buck! We cover it all on episode 6 of the Loaded Basis Podcast!

The guys break down what was possibly, one of the most electric trade deadlines for MLB in years! Did the Mets do enough to solidify themselves as World Series contenders? Should they have prioritized pitching? Why Baez over Bryant? Was PCR an "overpay" to obtain the electric Cubs' shortstop? Then, they break down the Yankees deadline moves, the shocker that was acquiring Anthony Rizzo, and discuss whether or not Brian Cashman's job was on the line prior to the deadline. Finally, they discuss the tragedy of the Mets losing out on Kumar Rocker, where did it all go wrong? They boys cover it all on episode 5 of the Loaded Basis Podcast!

After a brief vacation, the boys are back! What did we miss? The Mets are in first and the Yankees season is a train wreck, no biggie. The guys discuss whether or not the Yankees are in trouble and what potential changes could be made in order to save the Bombers' season. They also discuss whether or not this Mets team is for real, and if they have their division on lock. Plus, the guys go over potential trade targets for both the Mets and Yankees, discuss MLB's Spider Tack scandal, and Dro doesn't know who Mitch Haniger is! We cover it all on episode 4 of the Loaded Basis Podcast.

On this weeks episode of the Loaded Basis Podcast, Derek Carty of fangraphs and creator of "The BAT" and "BAT X" projection systems, joins the show! Derek and Nick cover everything from where Derek began, what got him interested in projection systems, to debunking some of the old myths and views that have been around baseball for generations. Derek breaks down how his projection system attempts to quantify certain intangibles like weather and umpires, why he doesn't believe in hot, but does quasi believe in cold, and how advanced analytics and projection systems will continue to advance and dominate the game of baseball for years to come.

Lou DiPietro returns for our Yankees season preview! The guys get a somewhat surprising "grade" from Lou for the Yankees off-season. How does Lou feel on the Yankees starting rotation? How far can the Yankees push Corey Kluber? Who is the Yankees "X-Factor"? What can we expect from Gary Sanchez and could catching depth become an issue? Did the Yankees make a mistake not spending big during the off-season? Plus, Lou gives us his predictions for AL MVP, Cy Young, ROY, his thoughts on the Yankees projected standings, and an interesting take on the returning Luis Severino. We cover it all on episode 2 of season 2, of the Loaded Basis Podcast!

On Part 2 of episode 1, the guys discuss everything Yankees! How do the guys grade the Yankees off-season? Do they FINALLY have enough starting pitching? How much upside do guys like Kluber and Taillon have? Was it a risk to play "chicken" with DJ Lemahieu? Plus, a hot take on Domingo German! BACK LIKE WE NEVER LEFT! We cover it all on part 2 of Episode 1 of SEASON 2! WE BACK BABY!

WELCOME BACK! On part 1 of our first episode, the guys discuss everything Mets! The guys cover everything from Lindor's contract extension to grading the team's offseason moves. Was Lindor's mega deal an overpay? Should the Mets have given more consideration to JT RealMuto? How concerned should we be about the Mets defense and bullpen? How will Lindor's extension affect upcoming contract negotiations with players like Conforto and Syndegaard? Finally, the guys discuss the sexual harassment scandal that surrounded the Mets during the off-season. We cover it all on part one of EPISODE 1(!) of SEASON 2 (we back baby).

Part 2: The Yankees have had an up and down 2020 season. Are they the team that started out 16-6? Or are they the team who went 5-15? The Yankees were quiet during the trade deadline, did this hurt them? Who can be the reliable #3 starter for this Yankees team in the postseason? Gary Sanchez, quite simply, did not have a good season. What are the Yankees plans with the Catcher moving forward? Has he become a diminished asset? In 2020, homeruns and strikeouts reign supreme. Have analytics made Baseball less enjoyable to watch? Plus, the guys get petty and drag Lou into an old debate: How much of an impact did sign stealing have on the Houston Astros? Are they just as good without the cheating? We cover it all on part 2 of Episode 23 of the Loaded Basis Podcast!

The guys welcome back Lou DiPietro for a special 2 part episode to discuss the Mets 2020 season and the Yankees playoff chances! Part 1: Steve Cohen, pending approval, is the new owner of the New York Mets. What does this mean for Brodie? What moves did Brodie make that negatively impacted the club? Cohen has announced that he will be bringing back Sandy Alderson as president of the Mets. Under new ownership, what moves might we see Alderson make? How might the Mets change up their analytical department? Steve Cohen is now the richest owner in Baseball. Should teams be terrified of being outbid by the Mets? Plus, who will win the NL Cy Young?: Degromm, Bauer, or Darvish? We cover it all on part 1 of Episode 23 of the Loaded Basis Podcast!

The Yankees are ravaged by injury. Star players like Judge, Stanton, and Gleyber Torres are dropping like flies. Will the Yankees be able to sustain throughout the remainder of the season with such a decimated squad? Plus, the guys evaluate and grade both the Yankees and Mets trade deadline acquisitions. The Yankees...made none. Bad move? The Mets acquisitions were...questionable as always. Were the Yankees hit with another "Yankee Tax" for a second year in a row? Has Brodie crossed the line with trading yet another Met prospect? Plus, a ridiculous trade proposal from Alessandro, and Brodie gets caught on a hot mic! We cover it all on episode 22 of the Loaded Basis Podcast

Fernando Tatis broke the unwritten rule of swinging on a 3-0 count, which resulted in a grandslam. Does Baseball need to dial it back on unwritten rules? Marcus Stroman has opted out of the 2020 season. Should the Mets look to bring him back during the off-season, and if so, at what price? A week after discussing the future of Clint Frazier, he arrives with the Bombers and goes on an absolute tear. Is Clint Frazier here to stay? And finally, the guys try to "Find Fair Trades" for the Yankees and the Mets. Could German Marquez or Lance Lynn be available? We cover it all on episode 21 of the Loaded Basis Podcast.

Gary Sanchez has gotten on off to a pretty bad start besides his apparent improvement behind the plate. The power hitting catcher is batting just over .100 and has struck out in more than half of his at bats. Given his low average over the past few seasons and being derailed in the past due to injury, is it time to get worried about Gary Sanchez? The Mets bullpen, although better as of late, has been pretty horrific, with little change from problems that plagued their bullpen the year prior. Their defense continues to falter, pitchers have gone down with injury, players have opted out. Is it time to get worried about the Mets 2020 season and the future of this New York franchise? Plus, the guys discuss what the Yankees should do with Miguel Andujar and Clint Frazier, discuss Joe Kelly's suspension and engage in some good ol' classic trash talk on the Houston Astros. We cover it all on episode 20 of the Loaded Basis Podcast!

Major League Baseball had a rocky start right out of the gate for the shortened 2020 season. The guys recap the first week of games for the Yankees and Mets and break down the Marlins COVID outbreak that left 19 players and coaches testing positive for COVID-19. Plus, New York Mets radio PBP Broadcaster Wayne Randazzo joins the show to give a break down of the Mets upcoming 2020 season. Could this be a break out season for Steven Matz? How much will the new NL DH rule help the mets? Wayne gives his take on who the Mets "x" factor will be this season and lays out a sobering reality for Mets fans regarding the 2020 season. Finally, the guys wrap up and break down a dysfunctional Mets bullpen and a hot a take that involves Giancarlo Stanton. We cover it all on episode 19 of the Loaded Basis Podcast

WFAN's Lou DiPietro joins the guys to give a preview of the Yankees upcoming 2020 season. How will the Yankees fare in a 60 game season as opposed to 162? What are the Yankees plans for players like Miguel Andujar and Clint Frazier? What improvements have the Yankees made with their coaching staff? Plus, Lou echoes Alessandro's fears of the future of the Yankees stars like Aaron Judge, Luis Severino and Gary Sanchez and gives his thoughts on MLB's marketability as well as his thoughts on a potential salary cap. We cover it all on Episode 18 of the Loaded Basis Podcast!

Major League Baseball is back!! Commissioner Rob Manfred has unilaterally implemented a 60 game season. It's about damn time. How will a delayed season affect injuries, especially amongst starting pitchers? What kind of impact will the universal DH have on the New York Mets? How has the latest Mets draft strategy set them up moving forward? Is it progressive or short sided? Plus how will COVID affect the shortened season, players opting out, and Ian Desmond's powerful statement to MLB. We cover it all on episode 17 of the Loaded Basis Podcast!

Major League Baseball has had a rough year, as have we all. Recently, MLB cut hundreds of minor league players as well as minor league teams in order to save money and restructure their minor league system. Corey Gaconi, was one of those players. Corey joins the show to give his thoughts on the state of the game, life as a minor league ball player, his journey to professional baseball, playing for the Cyclones, and what's next for him in his young professional career. It is the year 2020, yet systemic racism is still prevalent in our society. Examples of this are apparent in all walks of life, not excluding Major League Baseball. The guys give their thoughts on the Baseball's lack luster response to the Black Lives Matter movement, and share stories of players who have experienced prejudice while playing the game. Finally, Baseball continues to insult its fans by displaying terrible negotiation tactics that have spilled out into the public eye during such an uncertain time for many Americans. Will Baseball return this season? It's not looking too hot. We discuss it all on Episode 16 of the Loaded Basis Podcast.

The owners and the players have allowed their negotiations to spill out into the public, and it's getting ugly. Could this be the final nail in the coffin for Major League Baseball? Will we have a 2020 regular season? Were Blake Snell's comments insensitive? Plus, thoughts on the KBO, Noah Syndegaard is getting sued and we found Party Marty!!!! The guys cover it all on episode 15 of the Loaded Basis Podcast.

A-rod and J-Lo are apparently looking for investors to help to put together a team to purchase the Mets. What does this mean for Steve Cohen? Would Mets rather an A-rod ownership, or a Cohen ownership? Major League Baseball has handed down their long awaited punishment on the Boston RedSox and it's... lukewarm to say the least. Does Baseball condone cheating? What ramifications will this have on the game and what message does it send to fans, teams, and players alike? Plus, a spur of the moment heated debate on whether or not Baseball has enough "dope" players to market, and did the Yankees almost trade Miguel Andujar for Zach Wheeler? Nick and Alessandro go at it heavy in this episode of the Loaded Basis Podcast.

Our first interview! The guys interview former MLB employee Anthony Astacio, who offers some much needed insight into how Baseball markets their game. This is an episode you don't want to miss!!

The Players Association and the Owners have come to an agreement on what provisions would have to be in place in order for the season to begin, and what would happen to players who are on the doorstep of free agency, if the season were to be cancelled. What affect would this have on teams and players alike? What would the playoffs look like if the season were to be played? Does Baseball have room to experiment? Noah Syndergaard has had Tommy John Surgery and will miss the entire 2020 season and part of the 2021 season. What does this mean for his free agency? Would he be willing to sign a one year deal after the 2021 season? Does Noah's injury correlate to his fastball velocity? Plus news on the Wilpon's still looking for a buyer, and the guys choose their top five baseball players who they would and would not want to be quarantined with. We cover it all on episode 12 of the Loaded Basis Podcast.

It's just Alessandro! Quarantine has Nick and Dro separated but the show must go on! What effect will Corona have on the start of Opening Day? How long is too long before Major League Baseball has to cancel the season? Will the champion of a shortened season be viewed as legitimate? What effect will a shortenedcancelled season have on free agents and aging players with a borderline hall of fame case? What does the future hold for the new core 4 of this Yankees franchise? Will the Yankees keep players like Judge, Sanchez, Severino when they hit free agency? Are these players injury prone? Should Yankees fans look to other players in the farm to be the ones to lead the dynasty? Dro covers it all on episode 11 of the Loaded Basis Podcast.

It's Episode 10!!!!!!! Too bad there's a corona pandemic. Baseball has suspended spring training and pushed back the start of opening day by 2 weeks. What affect does this have on the Minor League system? Do you know how much Minor League players make per season? The answer might shock. Alessandro breaks down the minor league system, and offers insight into what life for Minor League player is like during the Corona pandemic. Nick Wilson gives you updates from Mets spring training. What players are heating up? Who should Met fans keep an eye on? Then, Nick Wilson's second player evaluation: Noah Syndegaard. Noah has been struggling throughout his career sporting an ERA just over 4. What is the cause of Noah's struggles? Is it a mechanics issue, or does the problem in systemic issues with the Mets? We cover it all on episode 10 of the Loaded Basis Podcast.

Luis Severino is out for the 2020 season with Tommy John surgery. Is it time for the Yankees to hit the panic button? What moves can the Yankees make to fill that role? Can the Mets rely on a healthy season from NimmoCespedes? And you won't believe who's trying to buy the Mets........The guys cover it all on Episode 9 of the Loaded Basis Podcast.

The official 2020 projections are out, and the guys have something to say about it. Do you think the projections are accurate? Baseball players are starting speak out about the Houston cheating scandal, in a big way. Was Houston's apology sufficient? Was the punishment harsh enough? And finally, who is going to buy the Mets?? Have they become a toxic asset? We cover it all on Episode 8 of the Loaded Basis Podcast.

Baseball has some new rules going into affect at the beginning of the 2020 season. Is this a reaction to pace of play critics? It's no secret that MLB has seen a rapid decline in popularity, where did it all go wrong? How can Commissioner Rob Manfred do a better job marketing the game, and why such a disconnect from young fans? We cover it all on Episode 7 of the Loaded Basis Podcast, where the guys give their opinions, and give some hard advice to Baseball.

Did the Mets make the right decision hiring Luis Rojas as their new manager? Did they avoid trouble by not agreeing to trade for Starling Marte? Should the Yankees and Mets have considered making a move for Nolan Arenado? And finally... we discuss the Wilpons! Nick breaks down Wilpon ownership and tries to make sense of the Mets disfunction over the past 3 12 decades. The time has finally come. We cover it all on episode 5 of the Loaded Basis Podcast.

Mets bullpen issues and the bright future of the New York Yankees. Episode 1.