Podcast appearances and mentions of Roberto Alomar

An incomplete but faithful list of people mentioned in this episode: Garrett Crochet. Gerrit Cole. Alex Bregman. Derek Jeter. A-Rod. David Ortiz. Roberto Alomar. Mary Pierce. Bobby Fischer. Josh Waitzkin. Joe Mazzulla. Lucas Giolito. AOC. Stanley Kubrick. David Lynch. Everyone but Frank Stallone, basically. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At the height of his powers, Roberto Alomar could beat you in a myriad of ways. The five-tooled freak could beat you with a timely bunt. He had the ambidextrous power to yank a home-run from both sides of the dish. He could hit an opposite field double seemingly at will, and he had the speed to swipe a bag, and the base-running instincts to take the extra base on a bloop single by a teammate. And oh yeah, his dazzling defense was second to none at the second basemen position. This week i detail his major league journey from Salinas, Puerto Rico to the National Baseball Hall Of Fame in New York. #RobertoAlomar #SandyAlomar #SandyAlomarJr #SanDiegoPadres #TorontoBlueJays #BaltimoreOrioles #ClevelandIndians #NewYorkMets #ChicagoWhiteSox #ArizonaDiamondbacks #JimSkaaland #CitoGaston #PatHentgen #BJSurhoff #JoeCarter #FredMcGriff #TonyFernandez #LarryBowa #PatGillick #CalRipkenJr #OmarVizquel

At the height of his powers, Roberto Alomar could beat you in a myriad of ways. The five-tooled freak could beat you with a timely bunt. He had the ambidextrous power to yank a home-run from both sides of the dish. He could hit an opposite field double seemingly at will, and he had the speed to swipe a bag, and the base-running instincts to take the extra base on a bloop single by a teammate. And oh yeah, his dazzling defense was second to none at the second basemen position. This week i detail his major league journey from Salinas, Puerto Rico to the National Baseball Hall Of Fame in New York. #RobertoAlomar #SandyAlomar #SandyAlomarJr #SanDiegoPadres #TorontoBlueJays #BaltimoreOrioles #ClevelandIndians #NewYorkMets #ChicagoWhiteSox #ArizonaDiamondbacks #JimSkaaland #CitoGaston #PatHentgen #BJSurhoff #JoeCarter #FredMcGriff #TonyFernandez #LarryBowa #PatGillick #CalRipkenJr #OmarVizquel

On December 5, 1921, Babe Ruth and two other members of the New York Yankees are suspended for participating in an “illegal” barnstorming tour after the 1921 World Series. Commissioner Landis punishes Ruth, outfielder Bob Meusel, and pitcher “Wild Bill” Piercy for the first six weeks of the 1922 season. This will have little impact as the Yankees will make World Series for the second straight year (although they lost to the NY Giants for the second consecutive time). However, Ruth had the worst year of his career posting a 6.4 WAR, and as an everyday player, his 1.106 OPS was his second worst mark of the 20's. He did bounce back in 1923, winning the MVP. He still managed to hit 35 homers with 96 RBI, so it was a pretty good year. What I marvel at is how much of his Baseball Reference page is bolded. Between 1918 and 1931, he wasn't the league leader in home runs just twice. Once was this 1922 season and the other was 1925, when he appeared in just 98 games. On December 5, 1973 — Ron Santo becomes the first player to invoke the new 10 and 5 rule. The Cubs want to trade Santo to the Angels for two pitchers, but he vetoes the deal. The 10-5 rule, which was agreed upon during the 1972 players strike, gives a player with 10 years' service and 5 consecutive years with a team the right to veto a trade. In this case Santo was from the west coast but was comfortable in Chicago and desired to stay in the area. The Cubs honored the new agreement, and he will eventually be traded to the cross-town White Sox. It did not work out well as Bill Melton was the third baseman, and Santo moved around between second and the DH role. He will hang up the cleats in 1974. Ironically on this day in 2011, Santo will finally get his due and be voted into Baseball's Hall of Fame. A long overdue honor for Santo who passed away the previous year. He receives 15 of 16 votes from members of the “Golden Era” Committee. On December 5, 1978 — After sixteen years with the Cincinnati Reds, Pete Rose signs a four-year, $3.2 million deal with the Philadelphia Phillies. Other teams which pursued “Charlie Hustle” include the Mets, Braves, Pirates and the Royals. The deal temporarily makes Rose the highest-paid athlete in team sports. In 5 years with the Phils (1979-1983), Pete will be a 4X All-Star and help the Phillies to 2 NL Pennants including the Phillies first Championship in 1980. He led the league in hits in 1981 with 140 base knocks, and he finished his Phillies career with a slash line of .291/.365/.361. That was a period that covered his age-38 to age-42 seasons. On December 5, 1990, the San Diego Padres and Toronto Blue Jays collaborate on an old-fashioned blockbuster trade. San Diego deals Roberto Alomar and Joe Carter to Toronto for Fred McGriff and Tony Fernandez. Alomar and Carter will help the Blue Jays to two World Championships. Alomar will become one of baseball's best players during his 6 years, hitting .307 with 206 stolen bases, a .382 OBP and .833 OPS. He will finish in top 10 in the MVP vote 3 times and win 6 Gold Globes. Carter, a premium RBI man, will drive in 100+ runs in 6 of his 7 years in Toronto. Only the strike shortened year stopped him in 1995. He will finish in the top 5 for MVP voting twice and hit one of the most historic homeruns in World Series history off Mitch Williams. Fred McGriff will go on to hit 493 home runs over his career playing for multiple teams. It remains an injustice he is not in Cooperstown.Tony Fernandez will play for 2 seasons in San Diego end up back on Toronto and play on the 1993 World Championship team, playing in all 6 games and driving in 9 runs. On December 5, 1951, “Shoeless” Joe Jackson dies at the age of 62. Jackson, who succumbs to a heart attack, batted .356 over his 13-year career. Jackson had the talent to be the greatest player in history, but he threw it away...

On December 5, 1921, Babe Ruth and two other members of the New York Yankees are suspended for participating in an “illegal” barnstorming tour after the 1921 World Series. Commissioner Landis punishes Ruth, outfielder Bob Meusel, and pitcher “Wild Bill” Piercy for the first six weeks of the 1922 season. This will have little impact as the Yankees will make World Series for the second straight year (although they lost to the NY Giants for the second consecutive time). However, Ruth had the worst year of his career posting a 6.4 WAR, and as an everyday player, his 1.106 OPS was his second worst mark of the 20's. He did bounce back in 1923, winning the MVP. He still managed to hit 35 homers with 96 RBI, so it was a pretty good year. What I marvel at is how much of his Baseball Reference page is bolded. Between 1918 and 1931, he wasn't the league leader in home runs just twice. Once was this 1922 season and the other was 1925, when he appeared in just 98 games. On December 5, 1973 — Ron Santo becomes the first player to invoke the new 10 and 5 rule. The Cubs want to trade Santo to the Angels for two pitchers, but he vetoes the deal. The 10-5 rule, which was agreed upon during the 1972 players strike, gives a player with 10 years' service and 5 consecutive years with a team the right to veto a trade. In this case Santo was from the west coast but was comfortable in Chicago and desired to stay in the area. The Cubs honored the new agreement, and he will eventually be traded to the cross-town White Sox. It did not work out well as Bill Melton was the third baseman, and Santo moved around between second and the DH role. He will hang up the cleats in 1974. Ironically on this day in 2011, Santo will finally get his due and be voted into Baseball's Hall of Fame. A long overdue honor for Santo who passed away the previous year. He receives 15 of 16 votes from members of the “Golden Era” Committee. On December 5, 1978 — After sixteen years with the Cincinnati Reds, Pete Rose signs a four-year, $3.2 million deal with the Philadelphia Phillies. Other teams which pursued “Charlie Hustle” include the Mets, Braves, Pirates and the Royals. The deal temporarily makes Rose the highest-paid athlete in team sports. In 5 years with the Phils (1979-1983), Pete will be a 4X All-Star and help the Phillies to 2 NL Pennants including the Phillies first Championship in 1980. He led the league in hits in 1981 with 140 base knocks, and he finished his Phillies career with a slash line of .291/.365/.361. That was a period that covered his age-38 to age-42 seasons. On December 5, 1990, the San Diego Padres and Toronto Blue Jays collaborate on an old-fashioned blockbuster trade. San Diego deals Roberto Alomar and Joe Carter to Toronto for Fred McGriff and Tony Fernandez. Alomar and Carter will help the Blue Jays to two World Championships. Alomar will become one of baseball's best players during his 6 years, hitting .307 with 206 stolen bases, a .382 OBP and .833 OPS. He will finish in top 10 in the MVP vote 3 times and win 6 Gold Globes. Carter, a premium RBI man, will drive in 100+ runs in 6 of his 7 years in Toronto. Only the strike shortened year stopped him in 1995. He will finish in the top 5 for MVP voting twice and hit one of the most historic homeruns in World Series history off Mitch Williams. Fred McGriff will go on to hit 493 home runs over his career playing for multiple teams. It remains an injustice he is not in Cooperstown.Tony Fernandez will play for 2 seasons in San Diego end up back on Toronto and play on the 1993 World Championship team, playing in all 6 games and driving in 9 runs. On December 5, 1951, “Shoeless” Joe Jackson dies at the age of 62. Jackson, who succumbs to a heart attack, batted .356 over his 13-year career. Jackson had the talent to be the greatest player in history, but he threw it away...

On November 5, 1936 — The Dodgers name Burleigh Grimes as their new manager. The former Brooklyn spitballer will be replacing Casey Stengel, who was fired last month during the World Series after compiling a 208-251 (.453) record during his four-year tenure. The Dodgers for a short period will be paying 3 managers, Max Carey, Grimes and Stengel. Grimes will last two seasons and win only 131 games and lose 171.On November 5, 1997 – In an unprecedented move, Davey Johnson resigns the same day he is named American League Manager of the Year. Despite the fact that Johnson ended the Baltimore Orioles' 13-year playoff drought in 1996 and led the Orioles to the league's best record in 1997 (98-64), a dispute over $10,500 in fines to second baseman Roberto Alomar ends Johnson's reign in Baltimore. Johnson directed the fines to be paid to a charity. Orioles owner Peter Angelos is upset with the way the matter is handled and Johnson resigns.On November 5, 2010 — One of the approximately 60 rare T206 Honus Wagner baseball cards, auctioned off by the Baltimore-based School Sisters of Notre Dame, is acquired by a sporting card store owner Doug Walton, who pays $262,000 for the treasured piece of memorabilia. The School Sisters of Notre Dame plan to use the windfall from the sale of the valuable card of the Pirates' third baseman to benefit ministries for the poor in 35 countries.Born November 5, Selected by the Toronto Blue Jays as the second player overall in the 1978 free agent draft, Lloyd Moseby was rushed to the majors by the talent-hungry Blue Jays faster than the development of his potential would have ordinarily warranted. A talented center fielder, he combined with Jesse Barfield and George Bell to form what was sometimes called the best outfield in baseball in the late 1980s.In 1983 Moseby became the first Blue Jay to score 100 runs in a season, and tied teammate Damaso Garcia for a team-record (and league-leading) 21-game hitting streak. The following season, he tied with teammate Dave Collins for the AL lead in triples, and was a consistent run-producer and stolen base threat for the mid-80s Jays. By the end of the decade, the “best outfield” was being dismantled. Barfield was traded to the Yankees, and emerging prospect Junior Felix was gradually pushing Moseby out of center. When Moseby signed with the Detroit Tigers in December 1989, he left Toronto as the Blue Jays' career leader in games, at-bats, runs, hits, doubles, total bases, extra-base hits, stolen bases, strikeouts, being hit by the pitch, and sacrifice flies.

On November 5, 1936 — The Dodgers name Burleigh Grimes as their new manager. The former Brooklyn spitballer will be replacing Casey Stengel, who was fired last month during the World Series after compiling a 208-251 (.453) record during his four-year tenure. The Dodgers for a short period will be paying 3 managers, Max Carey, Grimes and Stengel. Grimes will last two seasons and win only 131 games and lose 171.On November 5, 1997 – In an unprecedented move, Davey Johnson resigns the same day he is named American League Manager of the Year. Despite the fact that Johnson ended the Baltimore Orioles' 13-year playoff drought in 1996 and led the Orioles to the league's best record in 1997 (98-64), a dispute over $10,500 in fines to second baseman Roberto Alomar ends Johnson's reign in Baltimore. Johnson directed the fines to be paid to a charity. Orioles owner Peter Angelos is upset with the way the matter is handled and Johnson resigns.On November 5, 2010 — One of the approximately 60 rare T206 Honus Wagner baseball cards, auctioned off by the Baltimore-based School Sisters of Notre Dame, is acquired by a sporting card store owner Doug Walton, who pays $262,000 for the treasured piece of memorabilia. The School Sisters of Notre Dame plan to use the windfall from the sale of the valuable card of the Pirates' third baseman to benefit ministries for the poor in 35 countries.Born November 5, Selected by the Toronto Blue Jays as the second player overall in the 1978 free agent draft, Lloyd Moseby was rushed to the majors by the talent-hungry Blue Jays faster than the development of his potential would have ordinarily warranted. A talented center fielder, he combined with Jesse Barfield and George Bell to form what was sometimes called the best outfield in baseball in the late 1980s.In 1983 Moseby became the first Blue Jay to score 100 runs in a season, and tied teammate Damaso Garcia for a team-record (and league-leading) 21-game hitting streak. The following season, he tied with teammate Dave Collins for the AL lead in triples, and was a consistent run-producer and stolen base threat for the mid-80s Jays. By the end of the decade, the “best outfield” was being dismantled. Barfield was traded to the Yankees, and emerging prospect Junior Felix was gradually pushing Moseby out of center. When Moseby signed with the Detroit Tigers in December 1989, he left Toronto as the Blue Jays' career leader in games, at-bats, runs, hits, doubles, total bases, extra-base hits, stolen bases, strikeouts, being hit by the pitch, and sacrifice flies.

Guests: World Series MVP Freddie Freeman, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, Mark Simon of Sports Info Solutions The off-season begins as the Los Angeles Dodgers are crowned World Series champions with a five-game victory over the New York Yankees, led by Freddie Freeman's four home runs and World Series-record-tying 12 RBIs! When the champs were in Toronto to play the Blue Jays earlier this season, we spoke to Freeman about his love of playing for Canada to honour his late mother and to Roberts about being a teenager in San Diego when the Padres traded Joe Carter and Roberto Alomar to Toronto for Tony Fernandez and Fred McGriff. You'll hear those conversations, as well as a great chat with Mark Simon about Daulton Varsho winning two Fielding Bible Awards, including Defensive Player of the Year, and much more!

Omar Vizquel, former Cleveland shortstop, joins Baskin & Phelps to discuss his time with the ball club, along with the development of shortstops from Venezuela, his thoughts on how Brayan Rocchio has played this season, the middle infielders that have been developed, along with comparisons with him & Roberto Alomar to how Gimenez & Rocchio are playing.

We talk with David Ostrowsky, author of Roberto Alomar: The Complicated Life and Legacy of a Baseball Hall of Famer.

2nd baseman Ryne Sandberg is deservedly in the Hall of Fame. So is Roberto Alomar.  On the other hand, Bobby Grich, Lou Whitaker, and Jeff Kent are not, and it's unlikely that Robinson Cano will ever make it for off-the-field reasons.  Chase Utley has a chance, and Jose Altuve is on track. We compared all of these players stats and careers and it's amazing how much alike their careers were or have been so far.  Only 20 2B have ever been elected to the HOF.  Gordon makes a great point that the historical HOF era committees should vote more regularly than every few years. Chase Utley did not play his entire career with the Phillies as he played four different seasons for the Dodgers.  Intro & Outro music this season courtesy of Mercury Maid! Check them out on Spotify or Apple Music. Please subscribe to our podcast and thanks for listening! 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 Twitter/X @almostcoop or visit the Almost Cooperstown Facebook page or YouTube channel.  If you can please give the podcast 4 or 5 star rating!  And please tell your friends.  www.almostcooperstown.com

David Ostrowsky is a Red Sox fan and author from the Boston area. In this episode, Anna and David explore the nostalgic charm of Fenway Park and the early 2000 Red Sox, as well as David's latest biography on Roberto Alomar. Alomar, a once celebrated Hall of Famer known for his remarkable career as a second baseman, has recently faced a downfall due to serious allegations, leading to a ban from baseball and erasure from its history. Anna and David delve into the challenging aspects of idolizing athletes and the struggle fans face in separating athlete's professional achievements from their personal failings. They also share their thoughts on the All-Star Game and Home Run Derby, and their shared longing for the return of team uniforms to the midsummer classic.  Find David Online: Twitter: @ostrowskyauthorFacebook: David Ostrowsky, Author Rowman & Littlefield: Purchase the Book Find Baseball Bucket List Online:Twitter: @BaseballBucketFacebook: @BaseballBucketListInstagram: @Baseball.Bucket.ListWebsite: baseballbucketlist.comThis podcast is part of the Curved Brim Media Network:Twitter: @CurvedBrimWebsite: curvedbrimmedia.com

Roberto Alomar was not just a five-tool Hall of Famer; he was a magician on the diamond, a generational talent whose defensive wizardry left teammates and opponents breathless. Yet, despite his twelve All-Star selections and ten Gold Glove awards, he has remained one of the most contentious and enigmatic characters in baseball's history. Roberto Alomar: The Complicated Life and Legacy of a Baseball Hall of Famer (Roman & Littlefield, 2024) is the first complete, balanced biography of arguably the greatest second baseman in the history of Major League Baseball. It covers Alomar's impressive career, his altercation with umpire John Hirschbeck and their eventual friendship, the allegations stemming from Alomar's personal life, never-before-heard stories about his conflicts with both minor and major league teammates, and his global influence. When Roberto Alomar retired in 2005, his place as one of baseball's all-time greats was unquestioned. But the controversies that always seem to follow him make Alomar's legacy far from clear. Drawing on dozens of personal interviews with Alomar's former teammates and opponents, Roberto Alomar pulls back the curtain on one of the most significant, divisive, and perplexing figures in baseball history. Paul Knepper covered the New York Knicks for Bleacher Report. His first book, The Knicks of the Nineties: Ewing, Oakley, Starks and the Brawlers That Almost Won It All was published in 2020. You can reach Paul at paulknepper@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @paulieknep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/latino-studies

Roberto Alomar was not just a five-tool Hall of Famer; he was a magician on the diamond, a generational talent whose defensive wizardry left teammates and opponents breathless. Yet, despite his twelve All-Star selections and ten Gold Glove awards, he has remained one of the most contentious and enigmatic characters in baseball's history. Roberto Alomar: The Complicated Life and Legacy of a Baseball Hall of Famer (Roman & Littlefield, 2024) is the first complete, balanced biography of arguably the greatest second baseman in the history of Major League Baseball. It covers Alomar's impressive career, his altercation with umpire John Hirschbeck and their eventual friendship, the allegations stemming from Alomar's personal life, never-before-heard stories about his conflicts with both minor and major league teammates, and his global influence. When Roberto Alomar retired in 2005, his place as one of baseball's all-time greats was unquestioned. But the controversies that always seem to follow him make Alomar's legacy far from clear. Drawing on dozens of personal interviews with Alomar's former teammates and opponents, Roberto Alomar pulls back the curtain on one of the most significant, divisive, and perplexing figures in baseball history. Paul Knepper covered the New York Knicks for Bleacher Report. His first book, The Knicks of the Nineties: Ewing, Oakley, Starks and the Brawlers That Almost Won It All was published in 2020. You can reach Paul at paulknepper@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @paulieknep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Roberto Alomar was not just a five-tool Hall of Famer; he was a magician on the diamond, a generational talent whose defensive wizardry left teammates and opponents breathless. Yet, despite his twelve All-Star selections and ten Gold Glove awards, he has remained one of the most contentious and enigmatic characters in baseball's history. Roberto Alomar: The Complicated Life and Legacy of a Baseball Hall of Famer (Roman & Littlefield, 2024) is the first complete, balanced biography of arguably the greatest second baseman in the history of Major League Baseball. It covers Alomar's impressive career, his altercation with umpire John Hirschbeck and their eventual friendship, the allegations stemming from Alomar's personal life, never-before-heard stories about his conflicts with both minor and major league teammates, and his global influence. When Roberto Alomar retired in 2005, his place as one of baseball's all-time greats was unquestioned. But the controversies that always seem to follow him make Alomar's legacy far from clear. Drawing on dozens of personal interviews with Alomar's former teammates and opponents, Roberto Alomar pulls back the curtain on one of the most significant, divisive, and perplexing figures in baseball history. Paul Knepper covered the New York Knicks for Bleacher Report. His first book, The Knicks of the Nineties: Ewing, Oakley, Starks and the Brawlers That Almost Won It All was published in 2020. You can reach Paul at paulknepper@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @paulieknep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sports

Roberto Alomar was not just a five-tool Hall of Famer; he was a magician on the diamond, a generational talent whose defensive wizardry left teammates and opponents breathless. Yet, despite his twelve All-Star selections and ten Gold Glove awards, he has remained one of the most contentious and enigmatic characters in baseball's history. Roberto Alomar: The Complicated Life and Legacy of a Baseball Hall of Famer (Roman & Littlefield, 2024) is the first complete, balanced biography of arguably the greatest second baseman in the history of Major League Baseball. It covers Alomar's impressive career, his altercation with umpire John Hirschbeck and their eventual friendship, the allegations stemming from Alomar's personal life, never-before-heard stories about his conflicts with both minor and major league teammates, and his global influence. When Roberto Alomar retired in 2005, his place as one of baseball's all-time greats was unquestioned. But the controversies that always seem to follow him make Alomar's legacy far from clear. Drawing on dozens of personal interviews with Alomar's former teammates and opponents, Roberto Alomar pulls back the curtain on one of the most significant, divisive, and perplexing figures in baseball history. Paul Knepper covered the New York Knicks for Bleacher Report. His first book, The Knicks of the Nineties: Ewing, Oakley, Starks and the Brawlers That Almost Won It All was published in 2020. You can reach Paul at paulknepper@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @paulieknep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biography

Roberto Alomar was not just a five-tool Hall of Famer; he was a magician on the diamond, a generational talent whose defensive wizardry left teammates and opponents breathless. Yet, despite his twelve All-Star selections and ten Gold Glove awards, he has remained one of the most contentious and enigmatic characters in baseball's history. Roberto Alomar: The Complicated Life and Legacy of a Baseball Hall of Famer (Roman & Littlefield, 2024) is the first complete, balanced biography of arguably the greatest second baseman in the history of Major League Baseball. It covers Alomar's impressive career, his altercation with umpire John Hirschbeck and their eventual friendship, the allegations stemming from Alomar's personal life, never-before-heard stories about his conflicts with both minor and major league teammates, and his global influence. When Roberto Alomar retired in 2005, his place as one of baseball's all-time greats was unquestioned. But the controversies that always seem to follow him make Alomar's legacy far from clear. Drawing on dozens of personal interviews with Alomar's former teammates and opponents, Roberto Alomar pulls back the curtain on one of the most significant, divisive, and perplexing figures in baseball history. Paul Knepper covered the New York Knicks for Bleacher Report. His first book, The Knicks of the Nineties: Ewing, Oakley, Starks and the Brawlers That Almost Won It All was published in 2020. You can reach Paul at paulknepper@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @paulieknep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

Nuestro noticiero de hoy arranca con el debate sobre Robinson Cano y Roberto Alomar. Discutimos la calidad de ambos y los numeritos que dejaron en la historia. Te contamos como fue el primer juego de la temporada de Grandes Ligas entre Dodgers y Padres en Seul, Corea y repasamos otras noticias de bien calientes del mundo del beisbol.

The Orioles were born the Milwaukee Brewers as an original AL franchise in 1901. They left for St. Louis after one year and became the St. Louis Browns for the next 52 years before finally decamping for Baltimore in 1954.  They never won a World Series in in St. Louis although they did reach the Fall Classic in 1944 losing the 'Streetcar' or 'Trolley' Series to their archrivals the Cardinals. But once the Orioles got started they became a force and won three WS between 1966 and 1983.  We talk about the HOF players that populated the Oriole infield, the HOF pitchers and of course Frank Robinson in the outfield.  Who were the best players in franchise history?  And yes Roberto Alomar was not only a HOFer but like Eddie Murray he was also a switch hitter.  Correction: Milt Pappas never was a 20-game winner.  Earl Weaver won 1 WS as manager.   Again thanks to all of our listeners and followers. We appreciate that you listen and like our podcast!Listen or watch as  we've added a YouTube Channel -   https://youtu.be/uhcVOeLjKH0Please subscribe to our podcast and thanks for listening! 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 Twitter/X @almostcoop or visit the Almost Cooperstown Facebook page or YouTube channel.  If you can please give the podcast 4 or 5 star rating!www.almostcooperstown.com

Ward and Caleb discuss:Caleb's classroom decorThe male teacher cardImmaculate gridBaseball'97, '03 MarlinsRoberto Alomar Yankees and Braves Five year plan

Francisco Lindor joined the 20-20 club for the third time in his career last night, becoming the first Met to do so since Carlos Beltrán in 2008, and a moment he took pride in. There are more footsteps that Lindor can follow from Beltrán, an elite group that he'll have the chance to join in the next few seasons.Beltrán hit 435 home runs in his career and stole 312 bases, making him the only switch-hitter to go 300-300 in his career. Lindor is currently at 206-145, and he's 29 years old. More than doubling his career steals on the back end is a huge ask, but with the new bigger bases and his great speed and baseball sense, Lindor should have a good shot at going 200-200.Only four other switch-hitters have joined that club with Beltrán: charter member Howard Johnson, Devon White, Roberto Alomar, and Jimmy Rollins.Soon enough, there will be another player in the club near and dear to Lindor: his former Cleveland teammate José Ramírez is just eight steals away from getting to 200 to go with 210 dingers. Ramírez is two homers and two steals away from matching Johnson with five 20-20 seasons. The only switch-hitter with more is Beltrán, who did it seven times. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit willetspen.substack.com/subscribe

The fellas talk Cleveland MLB history, from José Mesa's feud with Omar Vizquel, Roberto Alomar, Albert Belle, and Manny Ramirez, to Charlie Sheen and the Major League movies, to the present day Cleveland Guardians.  

We recorded on Father's Day weekend & hope all the Dads had a great day!  It's interesting that MLB player father's almost always outperform their MLB player sons. Except for Barry Bonds & Roberto Alomar at least!  It must be both amazing and challenging to grow up the son of a MLBer.  You get advantages but also compared each and every day!  We've added a YouTube Channel and are still working out a few kinks so bear with us.  Here is the link to the Almost Cooperstown channel.Please subscribe to our podcast and thanks for listening! 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 Twitter @almostcoop or visit the Almost Cooperstown Facebook page or YouTube channel.  If you can please give the podcast 4 or 5 star rating! www.almostcooperstown.com

Thom Loverro says boxing has the best stories, and he shares some favorites from many years inside the fight game. He takes us to Muhammad Ali's training camp, puts us ringside for Mike Tyson's ear chomp, and takes us behind the scenes on the day Riddick Bowe defends his heavyweight title. Hear about Las Vegas, George Foreman's power and preaching, and the wisdom of trainer Eddie Futch. Thom also shares moments from other sports he has covered, including memorable baseball highs and lows involving Cal Ripken Jr. and Roberto Alomar. In 2019, Loverro was honored with the Nat Fleischer Award for lifetime achievement in boxing journalism by the Boxing Writers Association of America. Three years earlier, he was inducted into the Washington, D.C. Boxing Hall of Fame. Thom has been featured on several HBO Legendary Nights programs and ESPN's Sports Classics about boxing. He has covered numerous world championship fights over the past three decades, as well as three Olympics, the World Series, the NFL, NBA, and NHL playoffs. In 2005, Thom was one of just three sportswriters to be invited to the Oval Office in The White House to interview President Bush about baseball. Loverro has won more than 40 national, regional, and local journalism awards, including an honor from the Associated Press Sports Editors association for his 2014 article in which he revealed, through the Freedom of Information Act, that the FBI believed the first Sonny Liston-Cassius Clay fight was fixed. Thom was voted Maryland Sportswriter of the Year in 2009 by the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association. His other honors include first place in the National Society of Newspaper Columnists and being named best sports columnist in the Virginia Press Association competition three times. Loverro's journalism career began in 1977. After working for a couple of small newspapers in Pennsylvania, he a joined the Baltimore Sun in 1984. There, he spent eight years as a news editor and reporter, covering crime, politics, and government. Thom moved to sports in 1992 when The Washington Times hired him to cover the then-Redskins. A year later, he switched to baseball and served three seasons as the paper's beat writer on the Baltimore Orioles. The Washington Examiner hired Thom as a sports columnist in 2009. Four years later, he returned to The Washington Times, where he remains the lead sports columnist. He is co-host of The Kevin Sheehan Show podcast. Check out past episodes of Loverro's “Cigars & Curveballs” podcast, which featured guests such as Ripken; Foreman, Larry Holmes, Sugar Ray Leonard, Joe Theismann, Dusty Baker, and the creator of “The Wire,” David Simon. Loverro is the author of 11 books: · Washington Redskins: The Authorized History (1996) · Home of the Game: The Story of Camden Yards (1999) · Cammi Granato: Hockey Pioneer (2000) · The Quotable Coach (2002) · The Encyclopedia of Negro League Baseball (2003) · The John Mackey Story, Blazing Trails: Coming of Age in Football's Golden Era (2003) · Oriole Magic: The O's of '83 (2004) · Hail Victory: An Oral History of the Washington Redskins (2006) · The Rise and Fall of Extreme Championship Wrestling (2006) · Eagles Essential (2006) · Orioles Essential (2007) Loverro received a Bachelor of Science degree in Liberal Studies from the University of Scranton and a master's degree in Journalism and Public Affairs from American University in Washington. He has taught journalism courses at Georgetown University, Towson State University, and American University. Follow him on Twitter: @thomloverro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

35 plus years in the business from MLB pitcher, to Japanese Scout, to Advanced Scouting ... Willie Frasier has done it all in baseball. He gives the nuances of what makes Japanese baseball so unique. Some great tidbits for young and old alike with key nuggets from Wade Davis (pitcher) on pitching and Roberto Alomar on maintaining that fire.

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In this episode of Sports the NEMO Way we bring the second basemen to the table of discussion.

On December 5, 1921, Babe Ruth and two other members of the New York Yankees are suspended for participating in an “illegal” barnstorming tour after the 1921 World Series. Commissioner Landis punishes Ruth, outfielder Bob Meusel, and pitcher “Wild Bill” Piercy for the first six weeks of the 1922 season. This will have little impact as the Yankees will make World Series for the second straight year (although they lost to the NY Giants for the second consecutive time). However, Ruth had the worst year of his career posting a 6.4 WAR, and as an everyday player, his 1.106 OPS was his second worst mark of the 20's. He did bounce back in 1923, winning the MVP. He still managed to hit 35 homers with 96 RBI, so it was a pretty good year. What I marvel at is how much of his Baseball Reference page is bolded. Between 1918 and 1931, he wasn't the league leader in home runs just twice. Once was this 1922 season and the other was 1925, when he appeared in just 98 games. On December 5, 1973 — Ron Santo becomes the first player to invoke the new 10 and 5 rule. The Cubs want to trade Santo to the Angels for two pitchers, but he vetoes the deal. The 10-5 rule, which was agreed upon during the 1972 players strike, gives a player with 10 years' service and 5 consecutive years with a team the right to veto a trade. In this case Santo was from the west coast but was comfortable in Chicago and desired to stay in the area. The Cubs honored the new agreement, and he will eventually be traded to the cross-town White Sox. It did not work out well as Bill Melton was the third baseman, and Santo moved around between second and the DH role. He will hang up the cleats in 1974. Ironically on this day in 2011, Santo will finally get his due and be voted into Baseball's Hall of Fame. A long overdue honor for Santo who passed away the previous year. He receives 15 of 16 votes from members of the “Golden Era” Committee. On December 5, 1978 — After sixteen years with the Cincinnati Reds, Pete Rose signs a four-year, $3.2 million deal with the Philadelphia Phillies. Other teams which pursued “Charlie Hustle” include the Mets, Braves, Pirates and the Royals. The deal temporarily makes Rose the highest-paid athlete in team sports. In 5 years with the Phils (1979-1983), Pete will be a 4X All-Star and help the Phillies to 2 NL Pennants including the Phillies first Championship in 1980. He led the league in hits in 1981 with 140 base knocks, and he finished his Phillies career with a slash line of .291/.365/.361. That was a period that covered his age-38 to age-42 seasons. On December 5, 1990, the San Diego Padres and Toronto Blue Jays collaborate on an old-fashioned blockbuster trade. San Diego deals Roberto Alomar and Joe Carter to Toronto for Fred McGriff and Tony Fernandez. Alomar and Carter will help the Blue Jays to two World Championships. Alomar will become one of baseball's best players during his 6 years, hitting .307 with 206 stolen bases, a .382 OBP and .833 OPS. He will finish in top 10 in the MVP vote 3 times and win 6 Gold Globes. Carter, a premium RBI man, will drive in 100+ runs in 6 of his 7 years in Toronto. Only the strike shortened year stopped him in 1995. He will finish in the top 5 for MVP voting twice and hit one of the most historic homeruns in World Series history off Mitch Williams. Fred McGriff will go on to hit 493 home runs over his career playing for multiple teams. It remains an injustice he is not in Cooperstown. Tony Fernandez will play for 2 seasons in San Diego end up back on Toronto and play on the 1993 World Championship team, playing in all 6 games and driving in 9 runs. On December 5, 1951, “Shoeless” Joe Jackson dies at the age of 62. Jackson, who succumbs to a heart attack, batted .356 over his 13-year career. Jackson had the talent to be the greatest player in history, but he threw it away when he accepted $5,000 to throw the 1919 World Series. As part of the most infamous scandal in sports history, Jackson was banished from baseball following the 1920 season, along with his seven co-conspirators. The controversy over that decision has kept Jackson's name alive long after his death.

We made it through Thanksgiving and LBL Host Daniel Port is sitting down to take a look at some Hall of Fame Second Baseman in Ryne Sandberg and Roberto Alomar while using them as benchmarks for how Jose Altuve can make a Hall of Fame case! Host: Daniel Port The List Follow Daniel Port on Twitter - @DanielJPort Follow Long Ball Legacies on Twitter - @LBLegacies Email us - LongBallLegacies@gmail.com Subscribe to the Pitcher List Baseball Podcasts feed here. Support the podcast with Pitcher List Plus Part of the Pitcher List Podcast Network - @PitcherListPods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We made it through Thanksgiving and LBL Host Daniel Port is sitting down to take a look at some Hall of Fame Second Baseman in Ryne Sandberg and Roberto Alomar while using them as benchmarks for how Jose Altuve can make a Hall of Fame case!Host: Daniel PortThe ListFollow Daniel Port on Twitter - @DanielJPortFollow Long Ball Legacies on Twitter - @LBLegaciesEmail us - LongBallLegacies@gmail.comSubscribe to the Pitcher List Baseball Podcasts feed here.Support the podcast with Pitcher List PlusPart of the Pitcher List Podcast Network - @PitcherListPods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Join: PL+ | PL ProProud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network

In today's position review and preview, we focus on second base. A position that was very much in flux a year ago and now appears to be very set. We discussed just how good Andres Gimenez was this year. We debate if he is the greatest second baseman since Roberto Alomar or Jason Kipnis with apologies to Ronnie Belliard. We got into a season that surprised everyone and ended up going down as one of the greatest seasons a Cleveland second baseman has ever had. We talked about a silly trade offer that popped up that was just fun to discuss as it was as ridiculous as they get. Then we talk about who could be the players to back up Gimenez next year. There are three players who stand out for the role with Tyler Freeman, Gabriel Arias, and Owen Miller. We talk about what is likely to happen. Who might be best in the role, and how do they handle the ridiculous amount of infield depth this season currently has?    Lastly, we get into the prospects and try to focus on the players who are more likely to end up at second base. We focus mostly on maybe the most underrated prospect in the entire system Angel Martinez. The son of Sandy Martinez has continued to shine at every level in spite of being consistently the youngest player at the level he is out. We also discuss Jake Fox the 19-year-old who had one of the best walk rates in the minors, but there are some concerns if he is too passive or not. We briefly mention Jose Tena, Bryan Rocchio, and Jhonkesy Noel (just seeing if you are paying attention).    Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnlineBetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!SimpliSafeWith Fast Protect™️ Technology, exclusively from SimpliSafe, 24/7 monitoring agents capture evidence to accurately verify a threat for faster police response. There's No Safe Like SimpliSafe. Visit SimpliSafe.com/LockedOnMLB to learn more.RhoneThe Commuter Shirt can get you through any work day and straight into whatever comes next. Head to rhone.com/LOCKEDON and use promo code LOCKEDON to save 20% off your entire order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today's position review and preview, we focus on second base. A position that was very much in flux a year ago and now appears to be very set. We discussed just how good Andres Gimenez was this year. We debate if he is the greatest second baseman since Roberto Alomar or Jason Kipnis with apologies to Ronnie Belliard. We got into a season that surprised everyone and ended up going down as one of the greatest seasons a Cleveland second baseman has ever had. We talked about a silly trade offer that popped up that was just fun to discuss as it was as ridiculous as they get. Then we talk about who could be the players to back up Gimenez next year. There are three players who stand out for the role with Tyler Freeman, Gabriel Arias, and Owen Miller. We talk about what is likely to happen. Who might be best in the role, and how do they handle the ridiculous amount of infield depth this season currently has?    Lastly, we get into the prospects and try to focus on the players who are more likely to end up at second base. We focus mostly on maybe the most underrated prospect in the entire system Angel Martinez. The son of Sandy Martinez has continued to shine at every level in spite of being consistently the youngest player at the level he is out. We also discuss Jake Fox the 19-year-old who had one of the best walk rates in the minors, but there are some concerns if he is too passive or not. We briefly mention Jose Tena, Bryan Rocchio, and Jhonkesy Noel (just seeing if you are paying attention).    Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! SimpliSafe With Fast Protect™️ Technology, exclusively from SimpliSafe, 24/7 monitoring agents capture evidence to accurately verify a threat for faster police response. There's No Safe Like SimpliSafe. Visit SimpliSafe.com/LockedOnMLB to learn more. Rhone The Commuter Shirt can get you through any work day and straight into whatever comes next. Head to rhone.com/LOCKEDON and use promo code LOCKEDON to save 20% off your entire order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Due to sexual misconduct, Former Jays second baseman Roberto Alomar is not invited to the 30th world series celebration. Greg and Sheba discuss.

Felipe and Sean are back today as we break down some of the early trades before the deadline as well as predicting and anticipating some of the bigger future trades! We also pay homage to cherished Baseball Life member Joey Buchholz and wonder who he would've picked in his utopian universe between Roberto Alomar and Lou Whitaker. You can catch the Total Bases Podcast live on Sunday mornings over at the Baseball Life Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1350488401713664 Hosts of the Total Bases Podcast can be reached at the Baseball Life Facebook group as well as on Twitter Felipe: @pathological_h8 Sean: @SeanFlannery13 Austin: @Round_Trippers

The security guard for the Timberwolves had the best tackle in Minnesota since Jared Allen retired from the Vikings. Ben Simmons is so soft, we couldn't find a softer animal from Australia to compare him to.Roberto Alomar announced he's coming out of retirement just so he can spit in Angel Hernandez's face again. Notre Dame chose a Jesus Christ statue over a Joe Montana statue.Support the show (http://paypal.me/jvwaterboys)

On this week's episode of "Painting the Corners with Anton Schindler," we'll start off by talking about the opening week of the 2022 MLB Regular Season, shortly before talking about the best father-son combos in the history of the MLB. We've seen a lot of family talent in the 255 times a father and son have both  played in the MLB, the best of whom we highlight in this episode. 

After only a 1 year hiatus this time, Ocho is back. Recently my friend, Craig Ballard gave his thoughts on why Barry Bonds should be in the Baseball Hall of Fame; Craig asked me to respond, and I figured it would be a great chance to follow-up on the previous Drunk Discussions episode, which also talked about this subject. ***IMPORTANT CORRECTIONS*** 1. During this episode, Ocho states that Roberto Alomar had been banned from baseball for sexual assault/sexual harassment. Officially it was stated that Alomar was banned for "sexual misconduct." Ocho also stated that it was for two incidents; officially it was for one - though a second incident had been reported, but at the time the investigation for that one was still going on. 2. Ocho mentions a former Pirates player who had accused Willie Mays and Willie Stargell of providing players with drugs. The player who accused Mays and Stargell was John Milner, who played with Willie Mays on the Mets and Willie Stargell on the Pirates. Be sure to give us a rating and leave a comment. If you really love us, please subscribe! Shirts on Spreadshirt - https://shop.spreadshirt.com/DrunkDiscussions Listen to us: iTunes - http://apple.co/2fK1v3C Podbean - http://drunkdiscussions.podbean.com/ Stitcher - http://bit.ly/2HTQedD Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2GS7AGy Follow Us: Twitter - https://twitter.com/drunkdpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drunkdpodcast/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DrunkDiscussions/ Elle did our logo. Follow her on twitter: @ElleOriole Music: Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod

1) News is sparse around baseball. I talk about Franmil in the outfield, then discuss how I am taking an idea from a listener and digging into which top prospects have failed and why starting with the year 2000.2) Alex Escobar was the center of the Roberto Alomar deal and should have been successful. Why wasn't he? Corey Smith, another first-rounder on this list who failed to produce. We talk about why.3) We are just getting started looking at the injury cases of Michael Aubrey and Adam Miller, along with the curious case of Jake Dittler. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The fellas discuss Roberto Alomar and coaching etiquette. Support Champions Adjust: https://anchor.fm/championsadjust Follow Champions Adjust on socials: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ChampsAdjustPod TWITTER: https://twitter.com/ChampsAdjustPod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/championsadjust/support

Alex, Chris, Jon, and Josh offer their weekly teaspoon of nonsense, Alex starts the show by gushing about Kawhi Leonard's prowess during the Toronto Raptors' title run in 2019 (0:42), and how Pascal Siakam is neither a clutch performer or a franchise player (5:27). The crew discuss Tom Wilson sucker punching Pavel Buchnevich and throwing Artemi Panarin violently to the ice (6:53), and the fallout from George Parros' controversial decision to not suspend Wilson (11:50). The guys try to make sense of the confusing NBA play-in tournament (24:31), and Jon explains why he's not panicked about his Boston Celtics (28:09). The squad chat about the teams who are NBA championship contenders (32:24), assess the Habs' longshot chances against the Maple Leafs (37:47), and Josh praises the red hot St. Louis Blues (40:48). The show ends with the team's Qualin Awards (45:25), a round of Start-Bench-Cut with Chicago Bears players (54:33), and Chris bemoans how his Brian Urlacher and Roberto Alomar gear is now unwearable in light of their awful behaviour (58:43).

On the podcast this Wednesday we talk about an underground LSD Palace inside of an abandoned missile silo, Roberto Alomar and his fall from grace, the Champions League Semi-Final & Rudy Giuliani looks like he's in some big trouble. We also discuss NFTS, a place where you can buy a home for a 1€, the Raptors  & Lakers (Lebron is back). And is any pair of sneakers worth a  million dollars

Well, we had a very full week of baseball news, and we did our best to pick the topics that we hope you'll like us to talk about. Up first, it's Roberto Alomar, HOF former player and MLB exec, exiled from baseball following a lengthy investigation from baseball. Gary takes on the Memorial Day MLB cap with what Rich thinks is an awesome offering (he's really going to have to hold back not to purchase this one) - how many caps does the New Era and MLB want to throw at us. We give you our take. Love reigns this week, as we pull ourselves out of the usual more murkier subjects that seem to surround this game of baseball. An innocent 2nd date turns into a full Twitter publication as a friend wants to check in on the couple at the ballpark in Arizona. All this and more. Did you ever think about sponsoring our show as a listener? Here's the links to do just that! http://www.patreon.com/BaseballTalk https://anchor.fm/BaseballTalkRadioShow Want to see the YouTube channel? It's right here: Baseball Talk Radio Show on YouTube --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/baseballtalkradioshow/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/baseballtalkradioshow/support

Well, we had a very full week of baseball news, and we did our best to pick the topics that we hope you'll like us to talk about. Up first, it's Roberto Alomar, HOF former player and MLB exec, exiled from baseball following a lengthy investigation from baseball. Gary takes on the Memorial Day MLB cap with what Rich thinks is an awesome offering (he's really going to have to hold back not to purchase this one) - how many caps does the New Era and MLB want to throw at us. We give you our take. Love reigns this week, as we pull ourselves out of the usual more murkier subjects that seem to surround this game of baseball. An innocent 2nd date turns into a full Twitter publication as a friend wants to check in on the couple at the ballpark in Arizona. All this and more. Did you ever think about sponsoring our show as a listener? Here's the links to do just that! http://www.patreon.com/BaseballTalk https://anchor.fm/BaseballTalkRadioShow Want to see the YouTube channel? It's right here: Baseball Talk Radio Show on YouTube --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/baseballtalkradioshow/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/baseballtalkradioshow/support

LJ and Brandon breakdown all the games from 4/30, including the benches clearing twice in the Mets and Phillies game, along with so much more. As always we will be back tomorrow with another episode. Bellyup Sports (https://twitter.com/BellyUpSports)Bellyup Podcasts (https://twitter.com/BellyUpPodcasts)Official Podcast Twitter (https://twitter.com/MLBDailyPod)Brandon (https://twitter.com/brandon_karam)LJ (https://twitter.com/LJ_VP_LaFiura)

Join Alex, Mathias, Joe and Cole as the group comes together to talk about the biggest stories in baseball. As April reaches it's conclusion, baseball is not lacking for big stories. The group discusses the case against Roberto Alomar, the stellar pitching performances of Madison Bumgarner and Yusei Kikuchi, the Pioneer League Home Run Derby rule and the top performers through the month. All these and more on the Cheap Seats Chatter podcast. Follow us on Twitter @OTH_CheapSeats --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

It's been a long, strange April so far for the Toronto Blue Jays, and on the very first episode of Blue Jays Happy Hour, Stoeten and Nick talk their way through all the highs (Vladdy, the bullpen, Matz and Ray, but mostly Vladdy) and the lows (infield defence, the catchers, Cavanpills).Have a listen! And be sure to find us on your podcast app of choice and hit subscribe!Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blue-jays-happy-hour/id1564979331Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2lAHpAQtOdHqKKgNVIRqRKDisclaimer: We recorded this episode before Friday's Roberto Alomar news broke. Get full access to THE BATFLIP at stoeten.substack.com/subscribe

*NOTE* This episode was recorded before the news came out regarding Roberto Alomar. Otherwise we certainly would have addressed it. In light of the developing story, we have decided not to air the guest segment of this episode, that will instead be released at a later date.       Follow the podcast on instagram @thewalkoffpodcast. On Twitter @walkoffpodcast We are of course, on YouTube.  

This week, Ryan and CC have a one-on-one discussion that covers a variety of topics. They open the show by talking about last weekend's NFL playoff games — explaining why SpongeBob was involved in CC missing the Vikings' crazy victory over the Saints, and identifying the best Super Bowl host city. The two then move on to the NBA, and the topic of the Rockets storming the Clippers' locker room. The dustup prompts CC to tell a story about the time he stopped an angry opposing player from coming into the Indians' clubhouse. After that, CC builds an “all-time” team from his former teammates. His second baseman? Roberto Alomar, who CC says was the smartest player he's ever been around. His starter? Bartolo Colon. Listen in to find out why!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.