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Apr 22, 2023
EP 30 - More Like Drew Frowny
00:30:49
J.P. Hoornstra recaps the bizarre ending to Drew Smyly's perfect game bid against the Dodgers in Chicago (0:50) and summarizes the week in transactions (2:39). Then, Dodgers reliever Justin Bruihl discusses the start to his season at Triple-A (5:35), his new slider grip (6:21), and how his game plan in Oklahoma City is different from his game plan in the major leagues (7:13). Shawn Green then joins to discuss Madison Bumgarner's legacy as the perfect Dodgers foe (11:22), why he enjoyed batting against Randy Johnson (14:20), the surge in stolen bases around MLB (16:30), the early perils of the Dodgers' bullpen (24:24), and the proven strategy of plucking an All-Star closer (Eric Gagne) out of the rotation (28:00).
J.P. Hoornstra discusses the most surprising statistics from the season's first two weeks (1:03), whether the Dodgers' bullpen (7:56) or the rotation (9:39) invites greater cause for concern, and checks in on former Dodgers Cody Bellinger and Edwin Rios (12:24) with the Chicago Cubs coming to town this weekend.
J.P. Hoornstra discusses the Dodgers' last-minute decision to place Ryan Pepiot on the injured list. Then Shawn Green joins (3:47) to discuss his memories of Opening Day, Rickey Henderson, and how he expects the new rules to play out in MLB.
Mar 25, 2023
EP 27 - The Freeway Series preview episode
00:29:12
J.P. Hoornstra discusses the end of Cactus League play and the beginning of the Freeway Series (0:44). The just-completed World Baseball Classic (1:16) and the potential it showed to make baseball a more global sport (4:23). Can the WBC be part of baseball's long-term solution to overcome the crumbling RSN model (8:20) in MLB? The breakout springs by James Outman and Ryan Pepiot (12:50). What's the only 26-man roster question remaining? (15:20) The problem with acquiring Keston Hiura (16:50). James Outman's non-existent Rookie of The Year odds (17:20). The spring struggles of the Dodgers' outfielders at the plate (18:07). The Dodgers' questionable roster depth (20:06). Gavin Stone's strong spring (21:15). The best reason why the Dodgers will win the 2023 World Series (22:30). The great Shohei Ohtani pursuit (24:48). How do the Dodgers compare to the other top teams in MLB (26:18)?
J.P. Hoornstra discusses the season-ending ACL injury to Gavin Lux (1:20), takes a gander at the Dodgers' thin depth chart at shortstop (2:10), then looks at the thin group of remaining shortstops (2:50). Shawn Green joins to discuss the typical hitter's routine at the beginning of spring training (10:00), why exhibition games offer a weird dynamic between pitchers and hitters (13:00), why some great spring training hitters can never translate their success to the regular season (14:30), the love being showered on the Dodgers by the prospect-list makers (16:25), and the odds-on favorites to meet in the World Series (19:20).
J.P. Hoornstra discusses the Dodgers' signings of David Peralta, Alex Reyes and Jimmy Nelson (1:20), two odd things about Peralta joining the Dodgers (4:46), and how it makes the outfield off-season plan make sense (7:09). The episode concludes with a deep dive (11:11) into the decision to retire Fernando Valenzuela's number 34.
J.P. Hoornstra compares this winter to the winter of 2014-15 (2:24), and the deluge of prospects that followed then and are coming now (3:25). After a quick recap of the Dodgers’ Top 30 prospects of 2020 (7:54), J.P. brings on Shawn Green (10:02) to discuss Scott Rolen (12:04) clearing the Hall of Fame bar by 11 votes. Which player on the ballot would Shawn induct before Rolen and Harold Baines (15:51), and what was he like as a rookie teammate? (16:40) JP and Shawn hype the WBC (18:00) before Shawn breaks up Team USA (23:38). Lastly, Shawn recalls getting heckled by a high school student during the Dodgers’ off-season community caravan tour (27:38).
J.P. Hoornstra discusses the Dodgers' decision to designate Trevor Bauer for assignment, and the subsequent reaction (8:30). Then Shawn Green joins to discuss the Dodgers' off-season moves: letting Justin Turner walk as a free agent (15:45), how a team navigates a change in clubhouse leadership (18:20), replacing Turner with J.D. Martinez (21:45), adding Noah Syndergaard to the starting rotation (25:05), letting Craig Kimbrel and Kenley Jansen sign elsewhere as free agents (27:40), and the impact of the San Diego Padres' big moves (33:35).
J.P. Hoornstra breaks down the Dodgers' luxury tax situation (1:31) and the possible impact of lifting Trevor Bauer's suspension on the payroll (5:08). Then Shawn Green joins (9:20) to discuss the busy Winter Meetings, teams' bias against older players (16:19), the Dodgers' anticipated youth movement (21:10), and the Padres' big payroll push (22:50).
J.P. does a quick Hot Stove roundup (1:44) before welcoming Shawn Green (5:15) to discuss the new Hall of Fame ballot – including the player who gave the most intense high fives (6:43) of anyone he played with. Then, J.P. analyzes the obvious implication of the Dodgers' signing Shelby Miller (19:53) to a 1-year, $1.5 million contract and letting Chris Martin leave for Boston on a two-year, $17.5 million contract.