Podcasts about Andruw Jones

On the latest episode of ‘From Phenom to the Farm,' former big leaguer Wes Helms discusses his twelve-year MLB career.Time Stamps(3:15) Being scouted in high school(11:30) Life in the GCL(14:50) Playing with teenage Andruw Jones(26:10) Being blocked by Chipper Jones(31:50) The worst players to play 3B against(38:20) How to pick a bat(45:54) Job description as a veteran role playerSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-phenom-to-the-farm/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Is this Andruw Jones year to finally make it into the Hall? What does Jayson think about Alex Anthopoulos' moves yesterday? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino talk everything Atlanta Sports, the National Sports picture and the current (and WAY back when) in pop culture! Get the latest and your fill of Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks daily from two "Southern" Yankees daily Mon-Fri from 10a-2p! Another Tuesday night rankings, another mess X Question of the Day on the Harrah's Cherokee X Feed Andruw Jones and another HOF ballot See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Episode 118 of Tablesetters. The offseason opened with a major move, as Josh Naylor signed a five-year deal with the Seattle Mariners, immediately reshaping the first-base market. His return reinforces Seattle's lineup core and removes one of the most dependable bats from free agency. We break down why the deal came together quickly, why other teams never seriously entered the mix, and how his signing affects clubs still searching for first-base or middle-of-the-order help. Midway through the live show, the conversation shifted when news broke that the Orioles traded Grayson Rodriguez to the Angels for Taylor Ward. Rodriguez missed the entire 2025 season with arm injuries, but the Angels are betting on the upside he showed before the setbacks. Ward, under control through 2026, gives Baltimore a steady right-handed bat and immediate outfield stability. We break down how the trade fits each team's broader offseason plan and what it suggests about their priorities moving forward. The episode also covers one of the most unusual qualifying-offer cycles since the system's creation. Four players accepted the QO — Trent Grisham, Gleyber Torres, Shota Imanaga, and Brandon Woodruff — marking the first time more than three players have taken it in the same offseason. Grisham's decision is the most surprising, coming off a breakout 34-homer season in a thin outfield market. His acceptance raises the Yankees' payroll above the third luxury-tax tier and signals a calculated one-year bet on himself. Torres returns to Detroit looking for a healthier 2026 after playing through a sports hernia. Imanaga chose a reset with Chicago after a late-season downturn, and Woodruff accepted as expected as he continues his recovery from shoulder surgery. On the other side, nine players rejected the QO — Kyle Tucker, Kyle Schwarber, Bo Bichette, Framber Valdez, Dylan Cease, Ranger Suárez, Edwin Díaz, Zac Gallen, and Michael King — a group largely expected to pursue multi-year deals despite draft-pick compensation. Their decisions, combined with Grisham coming off the board, further thin the center-field market and shift clubs toward potential trade options. This QO cycle reflects a winter shaped by uncertainty around future labor conditions, stricter tax penalties, and mixed performances from several major free agents. In San Diego, the Padres' ownership evaluation remains ongoing. The Seidler family is formally exploring a potential sale while working through internal disputes and long-term financial considerations. The front office maintains a “business as usual” stance, but the review introduces real questions about payroll strategy and organizational stability heading into 2026. Award season added another layer to a busy week. Shohei Ohtani earned another unanimous MVP, and Aaron Judge secured his third after a tightly contested race. On the pitching side, Tarik Skubal won his second straight AL Cy Young Award, and Paul Skenes captured the NL honor just a year after winning Rookie of the Year — a rare progression that underscores how quickly he has become one of the league's most impactful pitchers. In Washington, the Nationals introduced Drew Butera as their new manager, making him the youngest skipper in Major League Baseball in more than 50 years. His development-focused background aligns with the organization's larger reset under Paul Toboni. The 2026 Hall of Fame ballot was also released, featuring returning candidates such as Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones along with first-time names including Cole Hamels, Ryan Braun, and Matt Kemp.

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The Baseball Hall of Fame has released the ballot for next year's class and it features 12 new names. None of those first year players stand out as an obvious choice, so it seems like Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones are the only ones with a real shot.

During the 2pm hour of today's show Chuck & Chernoff talk Adele being furious at Taylor Swift and a former Braves legend on a podcast talking about Chipper Jones rumored to not be white.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tory from dcsports87 is back for another episode of The Staging Area. We cover it all in this one—big hobby sales, grading shakeups, live selling, and why the bull market is pushing collectors to make quick decisions.We get into the Tim Duncan 2012-13 Prizm Gold sale, McDavid Young Guns High Gloss, and what these cards mean for the long-term value of sets. We also call out one of the worst-looking releases in years and talk about why design matters.Tory shares updates on dcsports87, thoughts on live selling, and his own collecting journey—from chasing Andruw Jones to building a signed 1993 Finest refractor set. We wrap on what collectors need to remember when the market feels like it's on fire.A special thank you to dcsports87 for supporting this series. Check out dcsports87 for your eBay consignment needs and visit the dcsports87 eBay store to find great cards ending every night.Get your free copy of Collecting For Keeps: Finding Meaning In A Hobby Built On HypeGet exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon[Distributed on Sunday] Sign up for the Stacking Slabs Weekly Rip Newsletter using this linkFollow dcsports87: | Website | eBay | Instagram | Twitter  Follow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok

Thank you for checking out this episode of the Baseball Together Podcast, baseball family! Brig and Brad go through MLB news that includes trouble with the New York Yankees, LA Dodgers unicorn Shohei Ohtani getting his 1,000th hit, an update on the Colorado Rockies, Andruw Jones taking the helm for a WBC team, and the San Diego Padres announced a change with their City Connect uniforms. Enjoy!Use code "BTPOD" at checkout for 10% off Chinook Seedery: https://bit.ly/3Act6Fg  Use code “BASEBALL2GETHER” at checkout for 5% off Seed Sack: http://bit.ly/3KNBM9L Thanks for joining us! If you enjoy the podcast, please leave us a rating and a review. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Check out the links below to follow us on social media, submit to the mailbag, leave a voicemail, and support the show with our affiliates. Baseball Together only partners with companies we believe in.Get exclusive Baseball Together content on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3JDXV6W Watch More of the Podcast: http://bit.ly/37FNkqi Join the Facebook Group: http://bit.ly/2QzPmQM Follow us on Twitter: https://bit.ly/31IYoSl Follow us on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2QES6gn Do you have a question for Brig and Brad? Submit a question to the mailbag or leave a voicemail and they'll give you a shoutout on the show!Submit to Our Mailbag: baseballtogetherpod@gmail.com  Leave Us a Voicemail: https://bit.ly/3iFXL1ZSupport the people who support us! Follow the link below to learn more about how you can support the podcast through our affiliate partners. Baseball Together only partners with companies we believe in.Use code “BASEBALL2GETHER” at checkout for 5% off Seed Sack: http://bit.ly/3KNBM9LShop Fanatics and get your gear for the season: https://fanatics.93n6tx.net/9WmE4E Get a FREE month of Audible: www.audibletrial.com/9WYV3Y Use code “BASEBALLTOGETHER” to save $20 on your first order with SeatGeek: https://seatgeek.com/ Links to our favorite companies are affiliate links, which means we'll get a part of each sale. It's an easy way for you to support the show while getting new stuff!

Joe West, former MLB Umpire, joined The Locker Room and talked about how he got started as an umpire, some of his favorite ejections, Joe tells a funny story about Jeff Francoeur and hears a story Jeff told about Joe and Andruw Jones earlier in the show, his run-ins with Hall of Famer and former Braves Manager Bobby Cox and much moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe West, former MLB Umpire, joined The Locker Room and talked about how he got started as an umpire, some of his favorite ejections, Joe tells a funny story about Jeff Francoeur and hears a story Jeff told about Joe and Andruw Jones earlier in the show, his run-ins with Hall of Famer and former Braves Manager Bobby Cox and much moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00) Are the Celtics blowing it up? (00:12:24) Craig says Nuggets should trade Jokic (00:29:33) Buy this is Aaron Rodgers' last season? (00:43:54) On the table Cooper Flagg becomes a superstar? (00:53:53) Expect Drake Maye to take a step forward next season? (01:00:40) Andruw Jones joins the show (01:13:06) Mavs already title contenders with Flagg (01:25:10) Reacting to Mark's “99 Madden rating” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the 4pm hour of today's show, Chuck and Heath (in for Matt Chernoff) look at whether Michael Harris is still a viable option for the Braves, debrief on UGA's lack of a general manager, and discuss Andruw Jones's chances of getting into the Hall of Fame.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the 4pm hour of today's show, Chuck and Heath (in for Matt Chernoff) look at whether Michael Harris is still a viable option for the Braves, debrief on UGA's lack of a general manager, and discuss Andruw Jones's chances of getting into the Hall of Fame.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clydesdal triathlon recap; Andruw Jones; Headlines; JJ Spaun wins US Open; Rory is acting strange; Stock Watch; In The News; Concert complaints; Blockbuster trades; Ja & Zion in Portland; The Club Hour

As we prepare for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park, Braves legends Andruw Jones, Dan Uggla and Bruce Benedict reflect upon their fondest memories of playing in the All-Star Game and participating in the Home Run Derby!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Los Yankees continúan en gran forma y esta vez fue Will Warren quien brilló desde el montículo, respaldado por el jonrón número 16 de la temporada de Aaron Judge, para vencer a los Rangers en el Yankee Stadium. Además, en este nuevo episodio de Baseball News: Max Muncy conecta el fly de sacrificio que deja en el terreno a los Dbacks y da el triunfo a los Dodgers, con excelente apertura de Yoshinobu Yamamoto. A pesar de la expulsión temprana de Walker Buehler, los Red Sox blanquean a los Mets con jonrones de Carlos Narváez, Alex Cora (como homenaje) y Rafael Devers. Jesús Luzardo poncha a 10 bateadores en sólida victoria de los Phillies ante los Rockies. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. y Anthony Santander se vuelan la cerca para darle la victoria a los Blue Jays sobre los Padres. Taylor Walls conecta el fly de sacrificio con el que los Rays caminan off ante los Astros. ¡Histórico! Andruw Jones será el manager de Países Bajos en el próximo Clásico Mundial de Béisbol. #AaronJudge #WillWarren #Yankees #MLB #BaseballNews #Dodgers #WalkerBuehler #JesusLuzardo #VladimirGuerreroJr #AndruwJonesConviértete en un seguidor de este podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/con-las-bases-llenas-podcast-de-beisbol--2742086/support.

With 10 Gold Gloves and 434 career homers, Andruw Jones is regarded as one of the top centerfielders of all time, and the guys have a great conversation with him on this episode. Having shared an outfield together for the Braves, Jeff shares what it was like as a rookie playing next to the best outfielder "he has ever seen," including what Andruw told Jeff before Jeff's first right field start with the Braves. In addition, Andrew shares some fun stories, talking about hitting two World Series home runs at 19 years old, and which Braves HoF pitcher he didn't enjoy playing behind. Most importantly, Andruw shares what it was like to grow up playing baseball in Curacao, how many games he played in his youth, and how he achieved his dream of playing professional baseball. He also contrasts his journey with the current youth sports culture in America, based on what he saw through his son's recent youth sports journey in Atlanta as he became the #2 overall pick in the MLB draft.

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With PItchers & Catchers reporting next week, it's time to talk some serious baseball issues and no one is more dialed in that our friend Jayson Stark. -The next CBA -Two teams playing in minor league stadiums this season -Andruw Jones & the HOF -LA Dodgers and the deferral game See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last Tuesday, Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia, and Billy Wagner joined already elected Dave Parker and Dick Allen as members of the Baseball HOF Class of 2025. Jim breaks down the ballot results and what the future looks like for HOF hopefuls Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones, and Chase Utley (4:30). Then, Jim gives gives two cents on the five new members of Cooperstown (11:01), before running through some of the new "big" names that will join the 2026 ballot (31:05).

Send us a textDan was not the voter who didn't vote for Ichiro. But we all wish we knew who it was! For the 3rd straight year Dan joined the podcast to discuss the final HOF voting.  He voted for Bobby Abreu, Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones, Manny Ramirez, Alex Rodriguez, CC Sabathia, Ichiro Suzuki, Chase Utley, and Billy Wagner. 9 in total and we discussed why he didn't vote for one more - could have been King Felix, Andy Pettitte, or Dustin Pedrioia or even David Wright! We also discussed allowing voters to vote for more candidates than the current limit of 10. Gordon suggested that if a player got one vote in his first year on the ballot he could stay on for year 2 and then be subject to some sort of minimum percentage - 5% or even less. As #Mets fans we are thrilled that Billy Wagner finally made it. New Yorkers will be traveling to Cooperstown this coming July to celebrate CC and Billy. Dan is working on a couple of new articles including an upcoming one on Babe Dahlgren's foray into video analysis more than 70 years ago!Please subscribe to our podcast and thanks for listening! If you can give us 4 or 5 star rating that means a lot. And if you have a suggestion for an episode please drop us a line via email at Almostcooperstown@gmail.com.  You can also follow us on X @almostcoop or visit the Almost Cooperstown Facebook page or YouTube channel.  And please tell your friends!www.almostcooperstown.com

Get ready for a jam-packed episode of The Fourteen Twenty Sports Bar Podcast as Brent Radlinsky takes you on a whirlwind tour through the latest in sports, starting with the MLB Hall of Fame where CC Sabathia, Billy Wagner, and Ichiro Suzuki have all earned their spots, but what about the snubbed stars like Alex Rodriguez and Andruw Jones? Brent's got some strong opinions on the voting process and the so-called "morality clause" that's causing a stir, then it's onto the baseball salary cap debate where he argues that owners should be spending more, not less, and maybe a salary floor is the real solution, plus, the NHL's recent suspension of Connor McDavid has fans buzzing and Brent's breaking down why the league's decision was spot on, and finally, he tackles the tricky topic of putting athletes on pedestals, urging fans to appreciate their skills without expecting them to be perfect role models, so sit back, grab a few beers, and let's get into 'er!

Ben Verlander first welcomes Milwaukee Brewers superstar Christian Yelich to the show. Yelich talks about his relief efforts with California Strong for everyone affected by the Los Angeles Fires. California Strong has partnered up with YMCA, Rawlings, & Easton. Yelich also discusses the Los Angeles Dodgers offseason moves, his hitting adjustments in 2024 & his favorite Ichiro Suzuki story. Visit - CaliforniaStrong.Org to help Later, Ben gives his reaction to the 2025 MLB Hall of Fame Class with Ichiro Suzuki, C.C. Sabathia and Billy Wagner entering. Ben also advocates for Andruw Jones to be inducted & answers some fan questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Rundown [Intro] How's the weather in your neck of the woods? [4:07] Ichiro, CC Sabathia, and Billy Wagner are voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Jim Margalus isn't exactly thrilled with Wagner's selection. Why it's tough to grade closers when it comes to overall greatness. James Fegan also shares his theory on how Ichiro was one vote shy of being a unanimous selection. [18:51] Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones missed the cut. With a weak 2026 class, do they get the necessary votes to make the hall next year? [29:50] According to FanGraphs, the estimated luxury tax payroll for the Los Angeles Dodgers is around $370 million, or $290 million more than the Chicago White Sox. Why their spending spree will cause friction among owners even though it does come off as whining. Especially with the Dodgers injury history. [53:40] Remembering Jeff Torborg and Bob Uecker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy and Randy bounce around to some of the bigger sports stories inside and outside of Atlanta.

The guys react to the news Aaron Glenn will be the next HC in NY and was there a bias against Andruw Jones not making the HOF?

Hear "The Buck Belue Show" every weekday morning from 10-11a on 680 The Fan ad 93.7 FM, the 680 The Fan App available on Apple and Android, with your Smart Speaker by saying Alexa or wherever you get and listen to your favorite podcast! Get the latest on Georgia sports, newsmakers, and more! The 10am Hour is sponsored by Cornerstone Remodeling Atlanta, for renovations to your home, Trust Cornerstone Buck's BIG Take - No Andruw Jones in the HOF? Braves Manager Brian Snitker joins Buck Bulldog Beat - UGA Hoop Bulldog Beat presented by Georgia's Own Credit Union, Atlanta Area BMW Centers Georgia Pack and Load Marco's Pizza and Attorney Ken Nugent College Football Nugget The Final Word presented by Howard Brothers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

- Astros all-time saves leader Billy Wagner is headed to Cooperstown as he was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame! - Wagner's reaction when he received the call. - Which cap will Wagner wear on his Hall of Fame plaque? - Wagner's stats compared to other Hall of Famers. - How Billy The Kid wants to be remembered. - Ichiro and CC Sabathia also join Wagner in the Class of 2025. - Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones fall short of the hall. - Is the sign-stealing scandal hurting Beltran's chances? - Could it affect Jose Altuve's chances when his time comes? - First ballot Hall of Famer. Yay or Nay? - Around The Horn! - Much, much, more! YouTube link:https://youtube.com/live/DdF_woCr2XU

Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino talk everything Atlanta Sports, the National Sports picture and the current (and WAY back when) in pop culture! Get the latest and your fill of Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks daily from two "Southern" Yankees daily Mon-Fri from 11a-2p! X Question of the Day on the Harrah's Cherokee X Feed Chipper Jones isn't happy about the HOF vote RedZone - Conference Championship Weekend See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andruw Jones fell short of making the Hall of Fame yet again and Chipper Jones is not happy about it one bit! As long as the Braves are healthy, all will be fine. Trust AA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Cellini and Chris Dimino talk everything Atlanta Sports, the National Sports picture and the current (and WAY back when) in pop culture! Get the latest and your fill of Atlanta Braves, Georgia Bulldogs, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks daily from two "Southern" Yankees daily Mon-Fri from 11a-2p! The 11am hour is presented by Findlay Roofing. Atlanta's most trusted and recommended roofer with 4 decades experience, and a lifetime warranty on their work...FindlayRoofing.com X Question of the Day on the Harrah's Cherokee X Feed Andruw Jones fell short again On Campus TGL was at it again See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike and Beau react to Andruw Jones missing out on the Hall of Fame again

During the 5pm hour of today's show Chuck & Chernoff talked MLB Hall of Fame, Andruw Jones, Jayson Stark, Conference Championship games and the word you always misspell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During the 3pm hour of today's show Chuck & Chernoff talked about Andruw Jones not being elected to the Hall of Fame again, Hawks-Pistons tonight, Conference Championship weekend and Raheem Morris working on clock management this offseason before being joined by our Agent to the Stars, Hadley Engelhard. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear "The Buck Belue Show" every weekday morning from 10-11a on 680 The Fan ad 93.7 FM, the 680 The Fan App available on Apple and Android, with your Smart Speaker by saying Alexa or wherever you get and listen to your favorite podcast! Get the latest on Georgia sports, newsmakers, and more! The 10am Hour is sponsored by Cornerstone Remodeling Atlanta, for renovations to your home, Trust Cornerstone Buck's BIG Take - No Andruw Jones in the HOF? Braves Manager Brian Snitker joins Buck Bulldog Beat - UGA Hoop Bulldog Beat presented by Georgia's Own Credit Union, Atlanta Area BMW Centers Georgia Pack and Load Marco's Pizza and Attorney Ken Nugent College Football Nugget The Final Word presented by Howard Brothers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-Andruw Jones, Billy Wagner & Brian McCann....what does Snit think about their Hall of Fame fates that were decided last night. -Offseason moves -Spring Training around the corner See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025 Baseball Hall of Fame Debate. Ichiro, Andruw Jones, Billy Wagner, and CC Sabathia all looking good. Ichiro could be a unanimous choice. The arguments against Arod will likely be too much. We debate it all and give love to some other guys who won't get in but shouldn't be afterthoughts. Subscribe to our Youtube page for full video broadcast here: https://youtu.be/A4E4PeXZzJc https://bleav.com/

From Monday night's Natty to the what's Alex Anthopoulos is up to....or not up to...to today's the Hall of Fame announcement, we catch up with our man DeRo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shawn Coleman and Stephen Tolbert discuss the Tanner Scott and AJ Minter signings with the Mets and Dodgers. Plus, the lack of depth on the Braves roster and where Andruw Jones stands in Hall of Fame Voting. 

Tim Kurkjian, Dave Schoenfield and Buster discuss the passing of Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker, the Mets growing impatient with Pete Alonso, feedback from Roki Saski's meetings, and which team is confusing them the most. Then, Hembo on his air-tight Hall of Fame case for Andruw Jones, why the Orioles should chase Pablo López and a surprise team he sees emerging.  CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 8:33 Tim Kurkjian & David Schoenfield 32:04 Hembo 35:04 Part of Bob Ueker's HOF speech 49:19 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim Kurkjian, Dave Schoenfield and Buster discuss the passing of Brewers broadcaster Bob Uecker, the Mets growing impatient with Pete Alonso, feedback from Roki Saski's meetings, and which team is confusing them the most. Then, Hembo on his air-tight Hall of Fame case for Andruw Jones, why the Orioles should chase Pablo López and a surprise team he sees emerging.  CALL THE SHOW: 406-404-8460 EMAIL THE SHOW: BleacherTweets@gmail.com REACH OUT ON X: #BLEACHERTWEETS 8:33 Tim Kurkjian & David Schoenfield 32:04 Hembo 35:04 Part of Bob Ueker's HOF speech 49:19 Bleacher Tweets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2025 BBWAA HOF Ballot Happy New Year! It's once again time to talk about the Hall of Fame, this time the writers' ballot. There are plenty of worthy candidates returning to the ballot, and two standout first year candidates to watch. Japanese icon Ichiro Suzuki is a lock for induction this year. Although he didn't debut until he was 27, the spry savant amassed over 3,000 hits, 1,400 runs, 10 All-Stars and Gold Gloves, not to mention two batting titles, a Rookie of the Year, and a MVP. He also holds the single season hit record, with 262 in the 2004 season. Although not the first Japanese player in MLB, his smashing success paved the way for other Japanese stars such as Hideki Matsui, Yu Darvish, and Shohei Ohtani. The only question about Ichiro is whether or not he'll be unanimous. Don't sleep on ace lefty C.C. Sabathia's chances on his debut ballot. As one of just three left handed pitchers with 3,000 strikeouts (Steve Carlton and Randy Johnson the other two), Sabathia was the definition of a workhorse. Add in 250 wins, a Cy Young, a World Series, and an ALCS MVP, and you've got a Hall of Famer, especially in this era. Among the other first-year candidates, there are a few who could survive the 5% threshold to remain on ballot for another year. Félix Hernández was one of the most dominant starters in baseball from 2007 - 2015, but that might not be enough for the writers. Dustin Pedroia and Ian Kinsler were both excellent second basemen that frankly lack the longevity needed for enshrinement, but are certainly worthy cases to discuss, particularly on the same ballot as sabermetric darling Chase Utley. Russell Martin and Brian McCann come up short in the traditional counting stats that writers demand from catchers, but their advanced framing metrics put them in similar ranks as Joe Mauer, Buster Posey, and Yadier Molina. Of the returning candidates, Billy Wagner came up just short last year (73.8%), and he will need a push to get over in his final year on the ballot. In his second to last year, Andruw Jones appears to be stalling around 60% of the vote, not far off from induction, but not close enough to be confident he'll make it this year or the next. Carlos Beltrán and Chase Utley appear to be on track for induction in a few years time, though they'll need to continue their growth. AROD, ManRam, and Andy Pettitte would be in the Hall if not for PEDs, and they're not getting in anytime soon. How many will join Dick Allen and Dave Parker for a July celebration? Find out January 21st when the results are announced. Audio clips from Youtube #3,000 for Ichiro - Fox Sports Florida Sun - Rich Waltz Laser Throw from Ichiro - Fox Sports Northwest - Rick Rizzs Single season hit record for Ichiro - Root Sports Northwest - Dave Niehaus CC gets 3K K's - YES Network  King Felix Perfecto - RSNW - Dave Sims Dustin Pedroia Leadoff WS HR - FOX - Joe Buck and Tim McCarver As always, shout out to Baseball Reference and SABR for statistics, boxscores, background information, and much, much more. Catch you next time, P.C..O.

Case came in SUPER hot today with his Hall of Fame take regarding Ichiro's opportunity to be unanimous, why Andruw Jones should get in this year, and why Billy Wagner MUST get in with this being his final year on the ballot.  You do not want to miss Case's take! Plus, some advice from the Mayor for Pete Alonso as the clock continues to tick on whether or not he will return to the Mets and what the actual market is for the slugger.  Here's a hint: there is NO shot he gets that long term Prince Fielder deal. Plus, Casey signs a ball with a special message today and it can be YOURS - we are just short of 4K subscribers on our Youtube page... if you are the 4,000th subscriber... the ball is yours!  So click right here and subscribe and maybe you'll be the lucky winner! Subscribe here: https://youtu.be/uH-Lrq4z20A https://bleav.com/

In this episode of the Journey of My Mother's Son podcast, I talk with Kelli Stewart. Kelli Stewart was born in Atlanta and raised most of her life in Oglethorpe County, a rural community just outside of Athens, Georgia. Although both parents were not a consistent fixture in her life, Kelli's Grandmother, Ms. Amy Lou Faust, provided a stable and nurturing home environment where she raised Kelli to have an old soul that has served her well in life. Kelli is a graduate from Cedar Shoals High School in Athens, GA and credits her participation in ROTC as keeping her on the mostly straight and mostly narrow. Through the watchful care and guidance of her ROTC Instructor, Sgt. Fincher along with Ms. Sue Lee (English Teacher) and Shirley Daniel (Guidance Counselor) Kelli graduated from Cedar Shoals in 1996 and went on to study at Georgia State University. She completed her undergraduate studies at Kennesaw State University in 2011 where she earned a bachelor's degree from the Coles College of Business with honors. In addition to her degree, Kelli holds a wealth of knowledge regarding sports-based youth development as a resource for racial, social and economic justice and the impact sports have on the social-emotional development of youth. Today, Kelli, and her husband, C.J. Stewart, oversee two business ventures that they started together. Through Diamond Directors, they train and develop some of the country's top amateur and professional baseball athletes; Jason Heyward (Los Angeles Dodgers), Dexter Fowler (Chicago Cubs, World Series Champion), Andruw Jones (former Atlanta Brave), Peter Alonso (NY Mets), Kyle Lewis (Arizona Diamondbacks), and Andrew McCutchen (Pittsburgh Pirates) are a few notable professional clients. Through L.E.A.D., they train and develop some of Atlanta's hidden treasures in Atlanta Public Schools. L.E.A.D. provides inner city boys with the same opportunities to excel in life through baseball as the Stewarts' Diamond Directors clients with the focus being accessing higher education and community leadership. To date, L.E.A.D. Ambassadors have achieved a 100% high school graduation rate and a 91% college enrollment and scholarship rate (academic and athletic). Kelli and CJ have two beautiful daughters, Mackenzi (Southern University) and Mackenna (The Lovett School). To find out more about Kelli and the work that is being done at the L.E.A.D. Center for Youth, you can check out their website at https://leadcenterforyouth.org/.

Jim is joined by baseball Twitter personality Not Gaetti to break down the hall of fame candidacy of former MLB center fielder Andruw Jones. First, Not Gaetti and Jim discuss Jones' calling card, his elite defense in center field (9:03). Next, they cover his play in the 1996 World Series, how Jones compares to Ozzie Smith, and where Jones ranks among the best center fielders since 1990 (17:36). Finally, they discuss Cooperstown's sometimes unfair expectations for center fielders (39:29), before making a final call on whether or not Jones deserves a plaque in the Baseball Hall of Fame (53:51).

Johan Santana, Felix Hernandez, Alex Rodriguez, Alfonso Soriano y Andruw Jones entre los nuevos exaltados al Salón de la Fama del beisbol Latino. Los Analizamos y su desempeño para Cooperstown. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/baseballahora/support

Thrill and EB discuss the MLB awards - Manager of the Year, Rookie of the Year, and Hall of Famers such as Ichiro and Andruw Jones. They also talk about the importance of fundamentals in baseball, specifically hitting and fielding, and share personal anecdotes from their playing days. Additionally, they discuss the changing nature of baseball, including the increasing number of strikeouts and the impact on the game's excitement level.