C. Trent joins The PosCast with Joe Posnanski and Michael Schur, as they discuss the Baseball 100 series with Joey Votto. The Reds' first baseman gives his thoughts on the Baseball 100 list, Mike Trout's ranking and who should be No. 1.4:20- Joey vs. Joseph8:30- Votto’s story about meeting Staton at 1B “Shake weight”11:45- Schur on character names in TV shows13:45- Votto’s thoughts on the Baseball 100/ appreciation for Joe’s writing/Embracing the history of the game19:39- Comparison with LeBron’s appreciation for NBA history22:47- “For me it was more about, where do I fit in. I think I’m going to be a great player. What level do I need to get to, and what kind of bar did these all-time greats set… (cont)” - Votto26:15- Mike Trout discussion (where should he rank)28:05- Votto’s thoughts on Trout29:23- “If he decided to retire, I think we have to have the convo is he the greatest player of all-time” - Votto on Trout39:41- Reaction to Top 1047:15- Stan Musial48:55- Walter Johnson54:05- Ted Williams and Votto’s appreciation for him1:11:49 Reaction to Top 51:16:24 Votto story meeting Willie MaysFollow Paul on Twitter: @pauldehnerjrFollow C. Trent on Twitter: @ctrentFollow Joe on Twitter: @JPosnanski
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