Romantic About Baseball Podcast: Recent Episodes
Romantic About Baseball
Official Podcast for Romantic About Baseball. A Blog for the thinking fan, hosted by Adam C. MacKinnon and Jim Passon Jr. A podcast that discusses current events in the game, the stats that it creates, and occasionally host special guests and interviews.
CBS Senior Fantasy Writer Chris Towers joins Adam for a discussion about diversity in the Fantasy Sports industry, what to do when the forces of reality have fantasy implications, and discuss Taylor Swift's best work.
INTRO MUSIC: Toy Dinosaur "Am I You?" https://open.spotify.com/artist/680RajNtAGxIjGFUphDLon?si=yAibTsdXQfak2GHDW5tS4w OUTRO MUSIC: South City Riot "Where To Go" https://southcityriot.bandcamp.com/album/where-to-go BREAK MUSIC: Adam C. MacKinnon "No Reason for This (at all)"
Craig Goldstein, Editor-In-Chief for Baseball Prospective joins the show to talk about the ongoing labor dispute, ideas for players to continue to build goodwill among the public, and why steals aren't really a thing anymore?
Keith Law swings by to talk with Adam about his latest Top Prospect and Farm System Rankings for The Athletic, the ripple affects of the shortened seasons in the Prospect world, and what we check in on the progress of some "rebuilding" teams.
Joe Sheehan joins Adam to talk about the current lockout situation, accessibility to the game, and what we'd rather talk about in baseball than labor. Subscribe to his newsletter! http://www.joesheehan.com/
Writer of "Cup of Coffee" newsletter Craig Calcaterra joins the show to talk about Rob Manfred's recent (like, literally minutes before recording) press conference, A certain players recent issues, and to talk about his upcoming book "Rethinking Fandom: How to Beat the Sports Industrial Complex at it's Own Game"
Intro Music by Toy Dinosaur "Am I You?" open.spotify.com/artist/680RajNtAGxIjGFUphDLon
Outro Music by South City Riot "Where to Go?": southcityriot.bandcamp.com/album/where-to-go
In our first episode after a long break, Jay Jaffe joins Adam to talk about the easy, and not so easy questions the Hall of Fame poses not just now, but in the future.
Intro Music by Toy Dinosaur "Am I You?" open.spotify.com/artist/680RajNtAGxIjGFUphDLon
Outro Music by South City Riot "Where to Go?": https://southcityriot.bandcamp.com/album/where-to-go
In our first new show in nearly 5 months, Max Greenfield joins Jim and Adam to discuss the 2021 Season, the final results of our Unit Drafts, and what what teams we think will be most active in the coming free agent market.
INTRO MUSIC: "Toy Dinosaur" - "Am I You?" SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/artist/680RajNtAGxIjGFUphDLon
This episode features one of the most influential literary figures in baseball history, Dan Okrent. The founder of Rotisserie Baseball (now known as Fantasy Baseball), author, editor, and baseball intellectual (my own term) talked about the game today, steroids, new rules, and more about baseball. We also discuss his latest book, "The Guarded Gate", talking about eugenics, racism, and anti-immigrant sentiment in America, and how it affected two generations of Jews, Italians, and other European Immigrants
Tony Adams (@adams_at) joins Jim and Adam on the podcast this week to talk about his work involving the Houston Astros cheating scandal, the pushback on sensationalism, and what he discovered during the process. We talk about sticky stuff (of course) and spontaneously air our new segment "What are we doin' here?".
See Tony's work at: www.signstealingscandal.com
Jason Turbow, author of "The Baseball Codes" talks to Adam about the unwritten rules that govern the game of baseball, and why now, more than ever, they might be in for some serious changing. We cover everything from 3-0 hacks, "the pitchers office", future rule changes and more.
This week, award-winning writer Shakeia Taylor (@curlyfro) stops by the show to talk to Adam about the complexity of race in today's game of baseball, and about her article discussing the history of Negro Leagues Magnate Effa Manley, her legacy, and how it's complicated nature only feeds the mystery of her life.
Shakeia's piece: https://www.sbnation.com/2020/4/30/21238190/effa-manley-hall-of-fame-negro-league-newark-eagles
In this episode, Adam rants about the brinksmanship of MLB teams and their stadiums, most recently in Oakland, and then talks with David Krell, author of "1962: Baseball and America in the time of JFK".
Bailey from Foolish Baseball pads his all-time Pod appearances to join Jim and Adam on the Committee to Rebuild the Colorado Rockies franchise from it's current state of destitute. We will trade, sign, and overhaul the culture, of course after we talk about the unceremonious release of Albert Pujols.
Jim has the week off so Adam is doing his best Jacob deGrom impression and tries to do it himself, talking about the NL East, and some of the proposed new rules that could be coming for MLB.
Thanks to Jeff Passan for answering a couple of questions for me, and if you haven't read Ben Limbergh's piece in the Ringer, here's the link: https://www.theringer.com/mlb/2021/3/15/22331075/pitching-mound-move-distance
In this episode, Fangraphs writer Devan Fink joins the show to talk about who the THIRD best position player in baseball might (or might not) be. We also talk about sticky stuff, mound moving, and so much more.
Friend of the show Eric Nusbaum returns to chat with Adam and Jim about his book "Stealing Home" a year after it's release on the anniversary of the first ever game at Dodger Stadium in 1962. The conversation then turns to the very thing Jim hates the most, the new MLB Extra Innings Rule. Stealing Home is out on paperback this month and I highly recommend it! Here's my review: https://romanticaboutbaseball.com/book-review-stealing-home-by-eric-nusbaum/ And here's where you can buy it!: https://bookshop.org/books/stealing-home-los-angeles-the-dodgers-and-the-lives-caught-in-between-9781541742222/9781541742215
It's a RAB Double Feature! First, Adam talks with Andrea from ScoutGirlReport to talk about the upcoming season, and what it's REALLY like to be a Rays fan. After the break, Joan Ryan joins the show to talk about her book "Intangibles", and how team chemistry affects a clubhouse, even when "disruptions" arrive.
Jim and Adam talk to Craig Calcaterra, writer of the "Cup of Coffee" newsletter about the upcoming season, the Minor Leagues, and his latest adventures in writing!
Subscribe to Craig's newsletter (you wont regret it!): https://cupofcoffee.substack.com/
In This Episode, PitcherList writer Max Greenfield join Adam and Jim to draft their teams for the 2021 Season, using only a Lineup, Rotation, Bullpen, and Defense from a unique team (no repeats on a team) in MLB.
THE RESULTS: Max's Team: LINEUP: New York Yankees ROTATION: Atlanta Braves BULLPEN: San Diego Padres DEFENSE: Oakland A's
Jim's Team: LINEUP: Toronto Blue Jays ROTATION: Los Angeles Dodgers BULLPEN: New York Yankees DEFENSE: St. Louis Cardinals
Adam's Team: LINEUP: Chicago White Sox ROTATION: Cleveland BULLPEN: Atlanta Braves DEFENSE: Minnesota Twins
In this episode, Jim and Adam have a discussion about the ascent of Trevor Bauer, and why he needs to be held accountable for his actions, particularly on social media. We also take a step back though, and start asking bigger, more nuanced questions on why Bauer is more the symptom of a larger problem, than the problem itself.
In this episode, Jim and Adam open two packs of '91 Fleer Baseball cards, and marvel at how terrible their luck is. The segment was heavily inspired by our friends at Two Strike Noise. If you don't follow them already, check them out!
A new year, a new... us? Probably not, but we did take some time to look back at some of our favorite moments over the past 52 episodes we've done.
Hannah Keyser- Episode 15 Lane Adams - Episode 16 Jeff Passan - Episode 33 Dan Szymborski - Episode 38 Mark Simon - Episode 48
In this episode, Adam and Jim got to have a great conversation with Bradford William Davis of the NY Daily News about MLB's move to "acknowledge" the Negro Leagues, why character voting in the Hall of Fame remains a sticky subject, and his latest work on CC Sabathia's struggle and recovery with alcohol.
It's Hall of Fame season! Jim and Adam sit down to discuss the IBWAA Hall of Fame ballot and discuss who got votes, who didn't, and why this year might be one of the most complicated years in recent memory.
Some topics include: - Why Tim Hudson and Mark Buehrle might be one in the same. - You can't have Manny without Sammy and Gary - Curt Schilling is forcing us to define what the Hall REALLY is. - Billy Wagner rules.
On the show's half-centennial episode, Adam sits down with Craig Edwards, writer at fangraphs who issued the official Fangraphs 2021 Free Agency guide. We talked about what fans can expect this year from the open market, and about specific players and how we think they'll fair. I promise, there's minimal Trevor Bauer talk.
Craigs article: https://blogs.fangraphs.com/2021-top-50-free-agents/#more-349442
In this weeks episode, Adam and Jim take a deep(ish) dive into who exactly Steve Cohen, the new owner of the Mets is, and ask the question "Is this guy any different than any other MLB Owner?".
Also we examine a question of if we could induct three players to Cooperstown on a whim, who would they be?
In the first episode of the offseason, Mark Simon from Sports Info Solutions and contributor to the 2020 Bill James Handbook returns to the show to talk about the year in defense, and play a guessing game with Jim!
In this week's episode, Jim and Adam look ahead to the LCS series for both leagues, and why one series is built between the lines, and the other in the headlines. In the process, Jim and Adam debate the merits of baseball fans uniting under one common theme, hating the Astros... and whether or not that's actually a good thing.
In this weeks episode, Adam and Jim talk about how Rob Manfred and MLB are simply making the wrong decisions on scheduling postseason games, and take a look at each Divisional Series matchup.
The postseason is upon us! In this episode, Jim and Adam take a look at each matchup in the bracket, talk about some of the history for each team, and how things could play out this year. Of course, no postseason show is complete without a ridiculous World Series pick, and this year was no exception.
In this weeks episode, Adam catches Jim up on who had a better week in baseball. After the break, we discuss Rob Manfred's comments on keeping the expanded postseason, and what MLB would need to do to lean into the accentuated Postseason model (like the NBA/NHL).
Link to Sheryl Ring article mentioned in 2nd half: https://www.beyondtheboxscore.com/2019/11/4/20927613/mlb-needs-a-salary-floor-athletics-rays-pirates-puig-calhoun-betances-stanton-yelich-osuna
This episode was a split interview show, where Adam got to talk to two authors recently spotlighted in our Book Review series on RomanticAboutBaseball.com. First, Will Geoghegan, author of "Summer Baseball Nation", an exploration of the collegiate summer leagues across the country. After the break, Dale Tafoya, author of "Billy Ball", a historical book written around Billy Martin's return to his home town of Oakland to revive the A's organization in the late 1970's and early 1980's. Both books are available now, and the reviews are posted!
Our 42nd episode is a conversation with Randy Wilkins, an emmy winning director and editor and Yankees fan. He recently put out a short film in collaboration with MLB in remembrance of Jackie Robinson on the day that bears his name, in addition to other film/TV work he's done in the past. We talked about Jackie, the current state of the game today in communities of color, Mike Trout v. Ken Griffey Jr. and more!
LINKS: Randy's site:http://www.pamsson.com/ The Collingwood (our theme song): bandcamp.com/TheCollingwood
In this episode, Jim and Adam go division by division, talking about the players that could be the most pivotal to how they could take shape. Also, they discuss how they're feeling about the new expanded postseason now that we're at about the halfway mark.
In this episode, Brian Wright (author of "Mets in 10's" and "Mets All-Time All-Stars") joins Adam and Jim to talk about the Mets 2020 season so far, and after the break plays a game of "That's so Mets or as Overblown As it Gets" to help give some context to some of the recent scandals in the organization. What is deserved results from a poorly run organization, and what is unfairly (and lazily) cast as "oh, that's just the Mets"?
13 years ago this week, Barry Bonds hit home run 756 to pass Hank Aaron for first all time, a record that could never be broken. Yet for many, they simply deny it happened. Jim and Adam discuss how everyone from calloused fans to established sports writers seem content to just dismiss the greatest player of all time, and how in the process, they're simply denying history.
Game audio from FOX TV broadcast, Duane Kuiper on the call.
Fangraphs Senior Writer Dan Szymborski returns to the show to talk about ZiPS, what it would take for 2020 to be remembered a little less poorly, and we weirdly discover Ron Kittle's twitter.
In this episode, recorded 8/2/20, Jim and Adam discuss the outbreaks of COVID-19 on Major League teams, specifically the Marlins and why a lack of education is as much to blame as anything. After the break, we talk about Albert Pujols's pursuit of Willie Mays on the Home Run leaderboard, and how the Orioles could save baseball...
In our first regular season episode since our debut, Jim and Adam talk about opening day, and how expanded playoffs could affect the season. After the break, we talk about how the Mookie Betts deal is one one hand a good thing, but also is kind of a bad thing for baseball.
This episode is more of a splicing of two interviews. The first is with Jon Pessah (recorded on June 23rd), author of "The Game" where we discuss the current labor situation, and the parallels to the strike of 1994. The second is with Brad Balukijan, author of "The Wax Pack" and one of the founding members of "The Pandemic Baseball Book Club".
For our first season finale, Jim and Adam sit down with Keith Law, senior Baseball writer for the Athletic, and long time baseball author to talk about his new book "The Inside Game", a look at the psychology and bias that affects baseball decisions and how to overcome them. Those who know Keith though, will know that's not ALL we talked about, including the upcoming MLB Draft, Baseball in the time of COVID, and much more!
NEW THEME MUSIC FROM "THE COLLINGWOOD", FROM THEIR ALBUM "THE PITTER PATTER OF LITTLE EVERYTHING" https://thecollingwood.bandcamp.com/
So it's finally happened. The Passa/o/n off!
This week Jim and Adam are joined by ESPN national baseball writer Jeff Passan in what was supposed to be a long form interview, but quickly turned into a fun, free flowing conversation about hair, Adam totally fumbling his notes, and journalistic integrity in the days of COVID-19. It was a lot of fun.
In this week's show, Adam got to sit down with Jeremy Frank and some guy named Jim Passon to talk about their new book, "The Hidden Ball Trick, Volume II". We got to rambling about baseball cards, social media in baseball, and of course, to talk about their book and how it portrays some of the most interesting statistical stories in baseball history.
This week, Adam and Jim are joined by Spink award winning writer Paul Hagen. Paul covered the Dodgers, Rangers, and Phillies since the mid 1970's, has covered over 30 World Series, and holds a place in the writers wing of the Baseball Hall of Fame. We talked about his time getting started in journalism, covering the World Series, and advice for young writers coming into the game.
In this weeks show, Minor League reporter for The Athletic, Emily Waldon talks to Jim and Adam about her background, and what it's like to be the only woman on the field covering the minor leagues. After the break, we dive into her current work advocating for Minor League players, what we can expect from the pending MLB/MiLB deal, and what is needed to help improve the lives of players, fans, and those who enjoy the game.
This week, Jim and Adam sit down with Levi Weaver, former musician and current beat writer, covering the Texas Rangers for The Athletic. We talk about the parallels (and differences) between the Music World and Baseball, weird proposals for the 2020 season, and more!
Please forgive audio being a little less than standard for this episode, had some technical issues that should only be a one-off!
This week, Adam sits down with friend of the show, Bailey, creator of Foolish Baseball. He recently eclipsed 100,000 subscribers, so we talk about his ever growing platform, his process and methods in making his "Baseball Bits" video series, and what might be next for him.
YES, A PODCAST IS DISCUSSED!
This week, Adam sits down with Chris Dimino, a radio personality in the Atlanta area for 680 THE FAN, but also the curator of the HARDBALL Podcast. A collection of conversations from some of the greatest to play the game. We talked about his approach to these conversations, some of his most memorable ones, and his journey into baseball.
This week, Jim and Adam welcome Mark Simon from Sports Info Solutions to talk about his baseball origin story, and his journey into baseball writing. After the break, we talk about the latest edition of the Fielding Bible, what it means and what it tells us about the modern game, players we know, and defensive stats as a whole!
In this weeks episode, Eric Nusbaum sits down with Adam and Jim to discuss his newest book, "Stealing Home: Los Angeles, The Dodgers, and the Lives Caught In Between" releasing next week! We start off talking about covering sports in Latin America and the state of sports journalism today. After the break, we talk about his new book, which shines a light on the story of the Dodgers migration to Los Angeles, from the perspective of those who's stories aren't always told.
Just hours after baseball cancelled Spring Training, and indefinitely delayed the start of the 2020 season, Adam and Jim sit down with absolutely no preparation and goof off for an hour, because we are clearly out of sorts. That's it. That's the show.
In this weeks episode, Adam and Stephen Nesbitt from the Athletic sit down to talk about his journey into writing, and talk about the often untold story of a beat writer. After the break, we talk about the team he covers, the Pirates, and how things are looking for the upcoming season and beyond for the rebuilding team!
In this weeks episode, Adam and Jim welcome Christopher Kamka from NBC Sports Chicago to talk about his background in baseball, love of baseball cards growing up, and of course, a lot of time talking about White Sox baseball! He and Jim also slip in some breaking personal news right at the end of the show too...
In this weeks episode, Adam and Jim are joined by author and commissioner of the West Coast League Rob Neyer to discuss working with Bill James, writing about baseball, and writing about anything at all! After the break, we talk about his involvement with SABR and his commissionership of the West Coast League.
In this weeks episode, Jim and Adam discuss domestic violence in baseball. After the break, they welcome an experienced Victim Advocate to discuss how domestic violence looks from the perspective of the victim, and how we, as fans, can be better equipped to better understand things from not a baseball point of view, but from a more personal side.
IF YOU OR ANYONE YOU KNOW MAY BE A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING RESOURCES:
- Partnership Against Domestic Violence (800) 621-4673
- National DV Hotline (800) 799-7233
In this weeks episode, Joey Mellows, AKA "The Baseball Brit" joins Jim and Adam to talk about the incredible story of how he came to baseball, and his travels around the country trying to see as much of it as he can. He talked about his travels so far, and his travels to come as he tries to tell stories of the 42 minor league teams who's affiliation with MLB is in Jeopardy.
In a special TWO guest episode, Jim and Adam first welcome Jeff Wiser from Baseball Prospectus, and of the Rattle, a site covering the Diamondbacks. After the break, Fantasy expert KC Bubba from the podcast "Benched with Bubba" gives some advice to newer or first time fantasy managers for the upcoming season.
This week, Jim and Adam host Fangraphs senior writer Dan Szymborski to the show, and we just goof off and talk baseball for a little over an hour. During this goof off session, we discuss how modern analytics are changing the landscape of baseball, ZiPS, and Baseball Hall of Fame voting, and more!
This week, Adam and Jim welcome Hannah Keyser, national baseball writer for Yahoo! We discuss her early going in baseball writing, her eye-opening take on "bandwagoning", and her hatred for hot dogs. After the break, we dive into the Astros sign stealing scandal and ask how we might feel about this year down the line.
In this weeks episode, Jim and Adam welcome professional outfielder Lane Adams to the show, where we talk about his journey into baseball, and all the twists and turns along the way. We conclude with a round of everyone's favorite game, "Mike Trout or Lane Adams?"
This week, Gabrielle, founder of Girl at the Game joins Adam and Jim to talk about her blog, being a woman in sportswriting, and the Red Sox. After the break, we discuss the next team to break their postseason drought, and maybe even their World Series drought!
In our first episode of 2020, DB Firstman stops by to talk about their new book "Hall of Name", and how they got their start in baseball. After the break, Jim and Adam run down who is, and who ISN'T on their IBWAA Hall of Fame ballot.
In the final episode of the calendar year, Jim and Adam dive straight into the final episode of the MLB Offseason round up, talking about the Yankees being clear World Series favorites, the Rays shouldn't surprise anyone anymore, and how the Blue Jays aren't contenders.... yet. In Jim's stat spotlight, trends from the past decade are discussed.
In this weeks (record long) episode, Jeremy Frank from MLB Random Stats and co-author of "The Hidden Ball Trick" joins Adam and Jim as we talk about the situation between MLB and the Minor Leagues, and how it affects fans in general. We dive into the AL West talking about the Astros mission next season to win back the fans, and the A's continuing to be good even if no one notices. We also talked about how the Angels don't need to win NOW, the Rangers possibly headed for the tank, and the Mariners being well... a team. Jim's stat spotlight is a tough showing for Adam, but Jeremy jumps in with some trivia of his own!
Friend of the show Bailey from Foolish Baseball called me this week and asked for some time on the show, so naturally, we obliged (1:24)! He treats with the Ballad of Bobby Wallace, the hall of famer you've never thought about. After that, we get into the AL Central with MLB writer Casey Boguslaw (20:17), and then discuss our thoughts on some of the winter meetings action (53:03)!
This week, Adam and Jim welcome Max Goldstein from Max's Sporting Studio to discuss the latest Free Agent signings (2:23), including Zack Wheeler, Cole Hamels, and Michael Pineda. We talk about the trades of Dylan Bundy and Omar Narvaez (13:05) and speculate on the latest rumors around the league (15:50). After the break, we talk NL West baseball, and what the Dodgers are going to do with Kenta Maeda (18:15), the Diamondbacks potential breakouts (28:01), The Giants aging roster woes (35:31), the Rockies breakdown from 2018 to 2019 (39:51), and the Padres (43:51) intriguing youth going in to the next season.
Jim's stat spotlight (51:40) has a back and forth trivia match with Max and Jim on NL West teams and facts about the 2019 season!
In this episode, we welcome Jon Becker from Roster Resource (part of Fangraphs) to the show. We start by trying to take a quick dive into the Astros sign stealing scandal (3:30). After that, we take a look at the NL Central starting with the Cardinals (15:09) and what they can do next. The Brewers and the most obvious, albeit unsexy free agent fit for them (20:49), then we talk about the Cubs (26:55) and what could be OUTgoing as opposed to INcoming. The Reds and their weird season (36:27), and we talk about the Pirates (44:50) because we have to. To round it out, Jim's Stat Spotlight (49:39) takes us out with some NL Central trivia!
In this weeks episode, Jim and Adam are joined by Kevin McAlpin from 680 the Fan in Atlanta to talk about the upcoming offseason in the National League East. We start by discussing the Braves acquisition of Will Smith (3:25) and what that means for the pitching staff. We also discuss possible free agent additions (5:49) and tradability of prospects in the Braves System. We also run down the Mets (17:50) and a possible fire sale? The Phillies pitching needs (22:41), the Nationals possible dilemma with Strasburg and Rendon (30:29), and the Marlins (36:40). Jim's stat spotlight pits Kevin and Adam against each other with some NL East and Braves trivia to wrap it up! (43:22)
In today's episode, Adam and Jim reflect on the World Series that just finished (1:44), and debate the merit of choosing a pitcher for World Series MVP (11:44). After that, we talk about the best World Series of the past decade (21:47), and get really bogged down on one in particular (26:41). Jim's Stat Spotlight talks about players that Were worthy of the World Series MVP, but didn't get it because their teams lost (46:12).
Brian Rob Young provides the break music as always, and South City Riot with the intro/outro music.
In today's episode, Jim and Adam welcome Bailey, founder of "Foolish Baseball" to talk about the most intriguing managerial openings (5:50), Jim's Stat Spotlight makes a bold prediction out there for Zack Greinke (23:04), we somehow end up talking about Doug Fister? (30:00) and talk about our favorite random players to stumble across while stat hunting. During our World Series preview (34:13), Adam makes a ridiculous World Series prediction.
Foolish Baseball (@FoolishBB): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbW12JIVAdi5NugdakbU33A
In today's episode, Adam and Jim review the League Divisional Series, including the Braves collapse (1:20), the Dodgers collapse (9:11), the Twins losing to the Yankees again (16:32), the conclusion of the Rays/Astros series (21:30). Jim's Stat spotlight talks about baseball birthdays in the postseason (31:23), and we preview the Championship series (38:16).... Don't worry, Chipper's fine!
Music credit to South City Riot for intro/Outro music as always, breaks done by Brian Rob Young.
In this episode, Adam and Jim discuss the Wild Card games (1:55), the pending coaching vacancies across baseball (5:42), Jim hits us with his first Stat Spotlight (14:41), and then for the featured story, Adam and Jim preview each divisional series and who their MVP picks are (21:04)
September 27th, 2019
In a special edition of the Podcast, Adam talks with Dan Clemens, relief pitcher for the Tuscon Saguaros, and the oldest active professional baseball player in the country, at 51 years old. In the interview, we discuss how he got back into the game after a three decade absence, his experience coaching and his book "A Perfect Season".
Music credit, South City Riot "Leavin' Kind" (intro), "Where to Go" (outro)
September 20th, 2019
RAB Welcomes new Co-Host Jim Passon Jr. to the show, where we discuss some the latest in the playoff picture(1:34), some intriguing World Series matchups (11:13),including our favorites (22:30) and poke holes in Adam's IBWAA Season Ending Awards ballot (23:55), and why he is so blatantly wrong on his NL MVP pick (46:23)
MUSIC CREDIT: South City Riot "Sunday Morning" (intro), "Where To Go" (outro)