#146: And We're Off!
Solid start by the Yankees AND the Sox. A tribute to Larry Lucchino, Shohei's problems on back burner and two GREAT stories from the minors.

Solid start by the Yankees AND the Sox. A tribute to Larry Lucchino, Shohei's problems on back burner and two GREAT stories from the minors.
As the season begins, we pick the winners ... and losers. Also, some insight into the Shohei betting saga.
We revisit the insane 4-year anniversary of the lockdown and how the podcast started. For baseball, it's all about Yankee injuries and why Trevor Bauer and Jordan Montgomery aren't signed in MLB.
We go everywhere and even bring in presidential politics. And always a plus, John gets MAD.
What to make of Rafael Devers calling out the Sox. Plus, calling out Aaron Judge's toe and the whole dustup over the new uniforms.
The Super Bowl is done, and now it's time for baseball.We talk everything from Trevor Bauer to the, perhaps, unspoken goal of Theo Epstein's return to Boston.
What's it like to be a scout post Moneyball? Catch the Home Run Derby at Fenway? Plus, some fun intel on the prospects who got away.
He's been a Red Sox scout for over 30 years. We had so much to fodder, we split into two episodes. In the first, his backstory, the post Money Ball world and more stories than you can shake a stick at.
We put a ribbon on the year and talk relegation in baseball, and John has an OUTRAGEOUS prediction relating to Shohei Ohtani.
It's the holiday season, and BIG money is being spent in Hollywood, but are the Dodgers mortgaging their future? After parting with pitching to land Soto, do the Yanks have enough to pull off another needed trade? Plus, why the Red Sox must do something to send a message.
Why Alex Verdugo may never play in New York and Juan Soto is the reason. Also, Shohei is being kinda brutal.
The name sounds like a pesky second baseman for the Twins. But he's an ex-sports junkie who happened to hire both John and Brian. Unfortunately for Brian, and fortunately for John, he's a Yankee fan. Some great stories from a baseball fan lifer.
Brian Cashman making his life more difficult or easier? Plus, we rant on everything from tickets to tips. We're grumpy so you don't have to be!
Hear about the ex-convict who got a ring? Brian had NO IDEA. More on Craig Breslow and handicapping landing spot for Ohtani. Enjoy!
Chris "Mad Dog" Russo won't retire but man, did he step in it by predicting a guaranteed Phillies win. Craig Breslow a great hire? And our WS picks.
We make our pics for the next round. Bryce Harper's genius and STICK AROUND for the end -- great conversation on mental health.
We make our picks, Yanks/Sox wrap, Wakefield goodbye, retirees and more.
Listen and find out.... Sox and Yankees are done, so we have a lot of fun with other stuff. First pitches. Montreal. And yes, Castellanos.
Chaim is gone. Who's Next? Plus we talk about the keys to a successful prison escape.
So you're sayin' we've got a chance! Yankees in the mix? We talk incredible rookie stories and Brian's review of Dodger Stadium and its $20 beers.
The Yankees season is a bust, but the youth invasion can save it. The last month will be wild. Which teams are we picking to be playoff bound. Plus a special guest Co-Host!
Brian doesn't care if Sox make the playoffs. Just make sure the Yankees finish last. Plus, would you still pay Shohei? And a good vacation story as a bonus!
Big Yankees-Sox weekend but all the talk is Boone and Cashman. Fire them? Probably. But who gets those jobs?!?! We throw some spaghetti at the proverbial baseball wall.
The Orioles announcer suspension, of course, is a joke. But more importantly, it speaks to larger issues of independence. Oh, and John has an epic Yankees rant. It's perfect.
There is WAY more than meets the eye with Domingo German. Also, will people coming back from injury be enough? Surprising optimism from at least one of us. Can you guess who?
John's on a baseball trip and got lucky in Philly. Brian finally tries to turn positive -- especially with a lot of returning players -- and we both prepare for Aaron Judge's return.
Matt Sirois joins the Yankee pity party. As for Boston, it's nice to be out of the cellar -- just ask Baltimore. Plus, John has an interesting concept for Shohei Ohtani.
A scenario where Yankees DON'T make playoffs? Sean Casey is a thumbs up, the next 10 days will dictate Sox season, and a bunch of fun stuff this week.
We are already talking trade deadline because what are the Yankees going to do if Judge remains out? Go for it? Sell? Regardless, there are great stories outside NY and Boston, and we love it.
Too harsh on the Sox? Panic button for the Yanks? Maybe ... and yes. Plus, some league-wide post-Daddy's Day banter.