Podcast appearances and mentions of jose tabata

Former Pirate Jordy Mercer joined the show. Jordy talked about the excitement surrounding Oneil Cruz and how he will fit into the Pirates system. He said there are benefits to Cruz's size, but he will see a challenge on the defensive side. Jordy said Cruz will let his play show. He talked about Jack Suwinksi and how he is a player that pretty much came out of nowhere to be a key player. He gave his memories of Jose Tabata breaking up the Max Scherzer perfect game.

Reset on Chase Claypool.  Former Pirate Jordy Mercer joined the show. Jordy talked about the excitement surrounding Oneil Cruz and how he will fit into the Pirates system. He said there are benefits to Cruz's size, but he will see a challenge on the defensive side. Jordy said Cruz will let his play show. He talked about Jack Suwinksi and how he is a player that pretty much came out of nowhere to be a key player. He gave his memories of Jose Tabata breaking up the Max Scherzer perfect game. 

He's baaaaaaackkk. And playing in the US! We give an update to his comeback to baseball.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rock joins us for thoughts on interleague play, possible expansion, universal DH, the return of Jose Tabata and more!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode of the River Blast Podcast, Noah and Alex discuss just how good Steven Brault really is, talk about Gregory Polanco's future (remember him?) and give their best options for off-season catcher signings. Next, Noah speaks with Chris Miller of the Renegades of the Rotunda, who is working to put on an incredible event for an incredible person. Last but not least, the show is wrapped up by some non-baseball talk. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/river-blast-radio/support

Ben and Sam banter about Tim Lincecum and a fateful Jose Tabata hit by pitch, then discuss how the 2014 David Price deal looks in retrospect for the Rays.

In this episode Paul and Leslie have an interview with ESPN's Mark Simon, Max Scherzer loses a perfect game to a camoflauged elbow guard (or Jose Tabata), and A-Rod's 3000th hit, steroids, and a can full of worms about the Hall of Fame is opened.

On the newly resurrected Rum Bunter Radio, rumbunter.com editors Jason Rollison and Tyler Waite discuss all things Pittsburgh Pirates.  in this episode......Jason wonders aloud if we can finally stop saying "it's too early"...Tyler tells us the only Pirate that realistically has a shot at any awards....The guys wax poetic on Jung ho Kang and Jose Tabata. Rum Bunter Radio is a production of rumbunter.com - your one spot for Pittsburgh Pirates news/opinion/analysis/interviews/jung ho kang updates.

Finally, an actual trade to discuss! David and I discuss the Wandy Rodriguez trade -- what the Pirates are getting, what they gave up (in Robbie Grossman, Rudy Owens and Colton Cain), and what the addition of Rodriguez means for their rotation beyond 2012. We also discuss the possibility of adding an outfielder, specifically focusing on Shane Victorino and Alfonso Soriano. We talk about the ongoing Jose Tabata saga and briefly reexamine Neal Huntington's job performance.

In this edition of the podcast, David and I talk to Kyle Lobner of Brew Crew Ball (@BrewCrewBall) about the Brewers' struggles this season. We also discuss the recent performances of Charlie Morton, Jose Tabata, Neil Walker and (on a more positive note) James McDonald. We also address the promotion of Jordy Mercer.

A smorgasbord this time: Updates on Jeff Karstens and Chris Leroux; a look ahead at Adam LaRoche, the Bryce Harper / Cole Hamels story, and the Washington Nationals in general; Charlie Morton's mechanics; the Pirates' lack of walks; and Jose Tabata and Pirates basestealing.