The A's Insider Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Bill King will (finally) receive the Ford C. Frick Award this Saturday. Ahead of the ceremony in Cooperstown, King's broadcast partner for 10 years and current voice of the A's, Ken Korach, joins Insider Joe Stiglich on The A's Insider Podcast...
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A's rookie Paul Blackburn joins Joe Stiglich on The A's Insider Podcast to talk facing big-league hitters, his first in-awe moment of the majors and much more.
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Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson sits down with Joe Stiglich on The A's Insider Podcast to discuss his work as a special instructor during A's spring training, his memories of the 1989 World Series team, and who he thinks can make a run at his single-season stolen base record.
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A's pitching prospect Jharel Cotton joins Joe Stiglich on The A's Insider Podcast to discuss what pitches he's working on, his work with Tom "Flash" Gordon this offseason, moving to America from the Caribbean as a teenager, and more. Enjoy!
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Team president Dave Kaval joins Joe Stiglich on The A's Insider Podcast to share detailed thoughts on all of the potential sites for a new ballpark...
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A's reliever Sean Doolittle joins Joe Stiglich in Arizona on The A's Insider Podcast to discuss the return of baseball, additions to the bullpen, how he proposed to his fiance, and much more. Enjoy!
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Ahead of honoring his father at the Coaching Corps Game Changer Awards, A's starter Kendall Graveman joins Joe Stiglich on The A's Insider Podcast to break down the lessons he learned and to analyze the A's pitching staff going into the 2017 season.
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Assistant GM Billy Owens joins Joe Stiglich from the MLB winter meetings on the latest edition of The A's Insider Podcast to discuss the state of Oakland's minor league system, a few of their top prospects, how scouts watch baseball and much more. Enjoy!
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A's manager Bob Melvin joined Joe Stiglich at the winter meetings to discuss the team's direction moving forward...
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Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal joins Joe Stiglich to discuss all things A's as we enter Hot Stove season...
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A's general manager David Forst joins Joe Stiglich for an extended conversation on The A's Insider Podcast to discuss his first year as GM, how the A's trade philosophy impacts fans morale, which young players he's excited to see next season, how he behaves during A's games, and much more. Enjoy!
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A's broadcaster Ray Fosse joins Joe Stiglich on The A's Insider Podcast to discuss the challenges of the 2016 season, how he originally got into broadcasting, what it was like to work between Bill King and Lon Simmons, and much more. Enjoy!
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The A's new second baseman and leadoff hitter Joey Wendle joins Joe Stiglich on the latest episode of The A's Insider Podcast to discuss his trade to Oakland and time in the minors, his wild ways to stay in shape last offseason, the plans to increase his versatility this offseason, and much more. Enjoy!
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Khris Davis’ offense has been one of the A’s bright spots this season. The power-hitting left fielder joined Joe Stiglich on the latest episode of “The A’s Insider Podcast” with candid takes on the difficult season, the team’s lack of leadership after the trade deadline moves, his interesting plans for the World Baseball Classic and much more. Enjoy!
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Single-A shortstop Richie Martin is one of the A’s top-rated prospects. He joins Joe Stiglich on the latest edition of “The A’s Insider Podcast” to break down life in the low minors, provide scouting reports for former teammates and recent A’s draft picks A.J. Puk and Logan Shore, update his health after a knee operation, and much more. Enjoy!
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Dan Otero was a key member of the A’s bullpen during their 2013 and 2014 playoff runs. Now, he’s enjoying a career year with the first-place Indians. But he took time to sit down with Joe Stiglich on the latest episode of “The A’s Insider Podcast” to discuss the transition to a new team, what it’s like to play against the A’s, who he keeps in touch with and much more. Enjoy!
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A’s closer Ryan Madson joins Joe Stiglich on The A’s Insider Podcast with an honest look at the path that led to locking down games for the A’s, the lengths he’s gone to keep his elbow healthy, his mentality and preparation before entering a game, and much more. Enjoy!
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Ryon Healy has only been in the majors for a couple of weeks, but he’s already injecting plenty of energy into the clubhouse. Get to know the A’s new third baseman in the latest episode of “The A’s Insider Podcast.” Enjoy!
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A’s shortstop Marcus Semien joins Joe Stiglich on “The A’s Insider Podcast” to break down his breakout year and how he’s developing at the plate and in the field, his work with Ron Washington, his offensive goals this year, which players he idolized and more. Enjoy!
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A’s radio broadcaster Vince Cotroneo joins Joe Stiglich for Episode 15 of “The A’s Insider Podcast” to break down the first half of the 2016 MLB season and look ahead toward the second half. What were the most dominant trends in the first 89 games? What should A’s fans most look forward to watching over the last 73 games? What goes into Vince’s gameday preparation? Enjoy!
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A’s third baseman Danny Valencia joins Joe Stiglich for Episode 14 of “The A’s Insider Podcast” to break down his role in Oakland, how he is feeling about the upcoming trade deadline, how he spends his days off and much more. Enjoy!
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Mark Mulder, former A’s left-hander and current broadcaster, joins Joe Stiglich on “The A’s Insider Podcast” to break down his transition to the booth, a fateful round of golf with Eric Chavez, his current golf game and much more. Enjoy!
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Former A’s knuckleballer and current Astros radio broadcaster Steve Sparks joins Joe Stiglich on Episode 12 of “The A’s Insider Podcast” to break down the AL West hierarchy.
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Rich Hill is pitching like an All-Star for the A’s this year. The starter sat down with Joe Stiglich for Episode 11 of “The A’s Insider Podcast” to break down the mentality of a left-handed pitcher, perceptional velocity and that devastating curveball. Enjoy!
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Gold Glove right fielder Josh Reddick joins Joe Stiglich for Episode 10 of “The A’s Insider Podcast” to discuss his connection to Oakland, his progress at the plate and in the field in a contract year, his go-to Prince karaoke song, and much more. Enjoy!
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A’s strength and conditioning coach Mike Henriques joins Episode 9 of the A’s Insider Podcast to pull back the curtain and reveal how much work it really takes to be a major league and which A’s are true beasts the weight room…
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A’s top pitching prospect joins Joe Stiglich for Episode 8 of “The A’s Insider Podcast” shortly after his MLB debut in Oakland to discuss his first time climbing a major league mound, his impressive hair style — dubbed the “Samo-fro” — and much more. Enjoy!
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A’s bench coach Ron Washington joins Joe Stiglich for Epsidoe 7 of “The A’s Insider Podcast” to discuss his progress with shortstop Marcus Semien, his desire to become a manager again, and the ceiling of third base prospect Matt Chapman. Enjoy!
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Ryan Dull has quickly and quietly secured a role in the A’s bullpen. Get to know the A’s slight right-hander in Episode 6 of “The A’s Insider Podcast with Joe Stiglich”.
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Chris Coghlan is making his first start in Green and Gold on Thursday, a day after he sat down with Joe Stiglich to record Episode 5 of “The A’s Insider Podcast”. Enjoy!
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Grady Fuson’s official title is special assistant to A’s GM Billy Beane, but his tasks take him all over the country and include a significant amount of scouting. Fuson joins the program for Episode 4 of “The A’s Insider Podcast with Joe Stiglich” to give a glimpse into how the team likes its prospects.
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A’s catcher Stephen Vogt joins the program for Episode 3 of “The A’s Insider Podcast with Joe Stiglich.” How is the new-look pitching staff look in spring training? If playing Major League baseball doesn’t make Vogt nervous, what does? And who’s next on the talented impersonator list?
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A’s ace and Cy Young finalist Sonny Gray joins Joe Stiglich for Episode 2 of “The A’s Insider Podcast” to talk about his spring training, trade rumors, his one-year-old son Gunnar, his love of musicals, and much more. Enjoy!
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The inaugural episode of “The A’s Insider Podcast with Joe Stiglich” is live! CSNCalifornia.com A’s Insider Joe Stiglich welcomes bench coach and former Athletic Mark Kotsay for a spring training conversation down in Arizona. Enjoy!
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