Podcasts about loogys

In this episode, we dream of Jesse Orosco and LOOGYs. We show an unopened 1982 Topps cello pack with Giants Future Stars Bob Brenly and Chili Davis on top. Plus, Mike Marshall and the end of Big Beers at Candlestick, forgotten workhorse Claude Osteen, and the legend of John van Ornum and the 1960 television show "Home Run Derby."

PASSED BALL SHOW #126 4/2/2014 Part 2 WITH MILT WILCOX AND LARRY JASTER; I start out by playing my interview with former Reds and Tigers RHP Milt Wilcox (recorded in Jacksonville, Fl). We talk about his experience in the 1970 World Series; he had pitched in just 5 MLB games in his career to that point. He had a devastating arm injury that nearly ended his career, but he recovered to become one of the most dependable pitchers on the Detroit Tigers staff in the mid 1970s-1980s. He was a 17 game winner on the Tigers 1984 World Series Championship team. I then talk about the use of LOOGYs in the game today and how it cannot be expected that minor league pitchers make the immediate transition. I then speak with former Cardinals and Expos LHP Larry Jaster about pitching in the World Series (1967 and 1968) and what it was like to throw the first MLB pitch in the history of Canada. I finish off by going over by team predictions and who will make the postseason in 2014

PASSED BALL SHOW #87 7/2/2013 Part 2 WITH BROOKS KIESCHNICK; I open up by talking about the probability of the Twins trading 1B Justin Morneau and OF Josh Willingham and how the Twins may not be in a hurry to deal them. I then talk to former Cubs, Reds, Rockies and Brewers OF/ 1B Brooks Kieschnick about being drafted in the 1st round of the 1993 draft, never getting a chance to get 500 ABs for the Cubs and being taken in the expansion draft by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. We also talk about being a two way player (pitcher and position player) and how revolutionary his place in baseball was at the time. I then talk about the LOOGYs and why they have to be experienced to be effective, how it is not a surprise that the Pirates have taken their game to the next level and Ryne Duren, the original "Wild Thing." I finish off by sending by condolences to the family of former MLB pitcher Justin Miller and play the interview I recorded with his this past February

In this episode, Tommy and I discuss his fanhood as a kid, brought up in Dodger blue by his mother, despite living in Angels' territory; his reverence for the great Vin Scully and our mutual respect for what he brought to the game of baseball; Tommy's favorite player growing-- Shawn Greene; my thoughts on losing MadBum; our thoughts on Buster Posey and David Price not playing this season; Mookie Betts' impact on the Dodgers this year; Tommy's fawning over the strength of the Dodgers' lineup; the respect for the unpredictability of baseball, especially in elimination games; Tommy's predictions for this year for the Dodgers; Tommy's thoughts on Dave Roberts as a manager, contrasting between his actions in the regular season and postseason; how Dave Roberts' failed emphasis on analytics, via advice from the front office, leads to speculation of a similar approach by the Giants' front office and coaching staff; Tommy's shared experiences of AT&T Park and Dodger Stadium; the impact of the rule changes affecting LOOGYs (https://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/LOOGY) and permanent DHs; Hunter Pence's welcome addition the Giants' clubhouse and lineup and how it compares to Matt Kemp's Dodgers return; the one-way street of players transferring between the Giants and Dodgers; my incorrect memory of Steve Finley's strikeout to effectively end the 2006 season for the Giants (https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/SFN/SFN200609290.shtml); each of our team's breakout players for the upcoming season; a shoutout to two Saint Mary's College players in the bigs, Anthony Gonsolin and Patrick Wisdom; fans in stadiums this year; some views on the Astros' cheating scandal and similar modern day cheating scandals; my favorite memories of Candlestick Park and AT&T Park; Tommy's favorite moment when attending the Dodgers' recent World Series; Tommy's experience working in sports in the television industry; our thoughts on our NFL teams, the Raiders and Chargers, moving locations; some thoughts on the NBA postseason and the Warriors' future --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The Big Opening; (1:00) Happy Bobby Bonilla Day! (2:12) Is Bryce Harper more than a guy at this point? 43rd best Adjusted OPS + last year #HotTake and then we clean up all sorts of mistakes we made on the last podcast (4:30) A hot tip for betting Over/Under plays during MLB season, worth listening to get the Tim Husted Under Angle Guaranteed Lock (5:50) Rick to plan a vacation he won't take to visit Tim (8:27) Team Tucson Trivia Question: Which MLB Broadcaster was born in Tucson, Arizona? (9:44) We get our first update on Dibs multi-tasking online Poker Match (11:35) Our new podcast, swinging with Nick (12:37) Hot takes on the DH Rule and we go way too deep on Zack Grienke's hitting stats (15:40) We discuss Mark Grace Pitching as part of the discussion on the "International Tie Breaker" being introduced to the major league baseball (18:27) We talk a lot about Loogys and Dibs comes hard after this rule change based on his love of Tony Larussa (20:31) Hey, baseball just banned what was already banned, you can't scream at umpires... and we get in a bat flip discussion (23:54) COVID Adaptations to Baseball; the small wet rag for pitchers will impacting scoring and we make a twitter poll update about Dusty Baker (27:25) Another update on Dibs Poker Match (27:45) We do win totals for the NL and AL Central (35:16) Shortened season and the 6 man rotations, Piggybacking starters and openings ... followed up with amplification of variation impacts of shortened season (41:25) The final segment, My Sports Hero... Miles Simon, Arizona Basketball Star and Swedish Man (44:50) "We all Do Good in College" -- Rick Donegan (49:50) Tim defends Nick's Mom (50:00) We attempt to cash the 4 team parlay, and we lost all but 1 bet..... and we quote the Great Bobby Bonilla "It has taken me a great deal to get here, I don't plan on missing anything" 

Jimmy and Matt are the worst gift-givers ever- instead of fun Opening Day presents, they got each other all of the infuriating things we have to ignore to enjoy this season in a real reverse-Magi situation. We make over/under picks and predict division finishes, and anticipate bullpen meltdowns. Also hoops?  Listen to this episode if you want to hear us talk about Jimmy's Gross Eyes, Granstats, Orioles Relegation, and Se7en But With Cats. Also, baseball. @ThatBBShow and leave an iTunes review, LOOGYS! 

Ben Lindbergh and Sam Miller banter about Willians Astudillo making the Twins’ Opening Day roster, whether Astudillo’s uncanny ability to make contact is more mental or physical, and what Oliver Perez and the rest of the remaining LOOGYs can do to preserve their endangered places on major-league rosters when the three-batter minimum goes into effect […]

Down to single digits. Ellsbury is alive? LOOGYs.

Happy Valentines Day, pals! Matt and Jimmy got you a box of french fry commentary, a bouquet of J.T. Realmuto, and a stuffed discussion of potential MLB rule changes! Crack open some bubbly and join us won't you?    Listen to this episode if you want to hear us talk about Serial Ranch Murders, Wins Above Burger King, Joe West's Cowboy Naps, Jerry Dipotomandering, and Watyr Fest. Also, baseball. @thatbbshow and leave an iTunes review, LOOGYs!