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046- Interview with Erik Manning of FutureRedbirds.net
Show Notes for Episode 46:
Hosts: Tom
Summary:
Erik Manning from FutureRedbirds.net is my guest. Erik talks about Future Redbirds and what his website is all about. He then gives his analysis of the Cardinals' farm system.
Finally, Erik does touch on the Cardinals' big league team and talk about their chances in 2008.
Time: 31:53
Date Recorded: 7:24/08
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045- Trade Talk and All-Star JabberingShow Notes for Episode 45:
Hosts: Tom and Todd
Summary:
On the night before the All-Star Game, Todd and Tom discuss the Brewers and Cubs trades for starting pitching then hit on the All-Star voting.
We then do a quick wrap up of the MLB division by division.
Time: 41:46
Date Recorded: 7:14/08
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044- Interview with Erick Robertson of SimyardShow Notes for Episode 44:
Hosts: Tom
Summary:
It's been a while since we've put out a show but this is a good one. Teddy Ballgame and CLuke put me in touch with Erick Robertson who is a programmer who has created an online fantasy baseball "universe". I took the time to create a login at Sim Yard and it looks pretty interesting. It allows people to create teams of players and and build franchises. It's a brand new project so we thought we get ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
043- First BZR Roundtable of 2008 seasonShow Notes for Episode 43:
Hosts: Tom, Tedd, Chuck
Summary: Our first roundtable of the year. Tom, Todd, and Chuck discuss the first week of Major League Baseball with special emphasis on the Pittsburgh Pirates, Chicago White Sox and Chicago Cubs.
We get a few words in about the University of Illinois baseball team, too.
Time: 45:38
Date Recorded: 4/6/08
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042- Interview with Tigers Minor Leaguer Shawn RoofShow Notes for Episode 42:
Hosts: Tom
Summary: In a special show, I interview Shawn Roof. Roof is a former Illini who was drafted into the Detroit Tigers organization in 2007. He talks to us from the Tigers spring training camp in Lakeland, Florida.
Roof talks about life in the minor leagues, his daily routine in spring training now and his thoughts on his old alum, University of Illinois and their chances in 2008.
Time: 16:33
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041- An update from Teddy Ballgame from the Grapefruit LeagueShow Notes for Episode 41:
Hosts: Tom and Tedd
Summary: Regular Tedd Mallasch, aka Teddy Ballgame, phones in an interview from Florida where he is enjoying some spring training games. He updates on what he has seen and who he has talked to.
Check out Teddy's daily reports from Florida on The Baseball Zealot.
Time: 28:41
Date Recorded: 3/3/08
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040- Interview with Big Ten Hardball's Brian DeCaussinShow Notes for Episode 40:
Hosts: Tom
Summary: I interview Brian DeCaussin from Big Ten Hardball. Brian reviews the Big Ten baseball teams and we take a look at the first weekend of Big Ten baseball.
Time: 26:10
Date Recorded: 2/26/08
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039- Spring Training is here! Todd and I catch upShow Notes for Episode 39:
Hosts: Tom and Todd
Summary: With Spring Training beginning this week, Todd and I chat about the latest in baseball news, We cover the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Roger Clemens ordeal, Alfonso Soriano, and a few of the trades and signings in the off-season.
Time: 45:10
Date Recorded: 2/17/08
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038- Interview with The College Baseball Blog's Brian FoleyShow Notes for Episode 38:
Hosts: Tom:
Summary: I interview Brian Foley from The College Baseball Blog. Brian chats a bit how The College Blog came about, sums up the 2007 college postseason and gives us a pre-season look at this year's college baseball. Finally, we discuss where college baseball is headed as a college sport.
Links:
The College Baseball Blog
Time: 28:39
Date Recorded: 2/10/08
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037- Interview with Haunted Baseball author Dan GordonShow Notes for Episode 37:
Hosts: Tom:
Summary: In this week's show, I interview author Dan Gordon who has just come out with his book, Haunted Baseball: Ghosts, Curses, Legends and Eerie Events with co-author Mickey Bradley. Dan talks about the impetus to write his book and relates some of the stories he heard when he and Mickey interviewed hundreds of baseball players in researching the book.
Links:
Haunted Baseball book web site
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036- Interview with Tim Dierkes of MLB Trade Rumors and Roto AuthorityShow Notes for Episode 36:
Hosts: Tom:
Summary: Tim Dierkes is our guest for our first episode of 2008. Tim has two web sites, MLBTradeRumors.com and RotoAuthority.com. He talks a bit about his background and his work with both sites.
We then talk about some of the pressing hot stove issues including Johan Santana, Erik Bedard, and Joe Crede.
Time: 21:35
Date Recorded: 1/30/08
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035- Frick Awards, Veterans Committee, and Hot StoveShow Notes for Episode 35:
Hosts: Tom, Chuck, Todd:
Summary: It's December but there has been a lot of baseball news lately. Todd, Chuck and I discuss the Ford Frick ballot, the Veterans Committee selections for the HOF as well as the latest trades and signings in light of the Winter Meetings.
Links we talked about:
2008 Cubs Convention
2008 PirateFest
2008 SoxFest
Time: 48:35
Date Recorded: 12/9/07
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034- Covering the MLB AwardsShow Notes for Episode 34:
Hosts: Tom, Chuck:
Summary: Chuck and I review the Gold Glove, Rookie of the Year, Manager of the Year, and Cy Young awards. We take a look forward to the MVP award next week.
An email that we get prompts some discussion about the 1922 St Louis Browns.
The Veterans Committee is voting on executives and managers so we give our opinions. Also, the Ford Frick voting is near and fans can help narrow the se ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
033- Teddy Ballgame reports on the Arizona Fall LeagueShow Notes for Episode 33:
Hosts: Tom, Tedd:
Summary: Teddy's back from the warm climate of Arizona where he caught some Arizona Fall League action. In Show 33, he gives his scouting report of the players he saw and an overall summary of his trip.
A-Rod is one of Teddy Ballgame's favorite players so we managed to hit on the topic of his departure from the Yankees as well.
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032- Pre-Postseason RoundtableShow Notes for Episode 32:
Hosts: Tom, Chuck, Todd
Summary: After Todd tells how happy he is about the Littlefield leaving the Pirates, we discuss the upcoming postseason. We give our opinions on who will go on and who won't.
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Time: 46:19
Date Recorded: 9/30/07
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031- Cubs Chat II: Keepin' it PositiveShow Notes for Episode 31:
Hosts: Tom, Alex, Tyler
Summary: Alex Breen and Tyler Davis are back for more Cubs analysis We cover the last week's series and look forward to the last series of the year with the Reds.
Also, we discuss which players Lou might take to the postseason.
Thanks for listening!!
Time: 31:46
Date Recorded: 9/28/07
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030- Cubs ChatShow Notes for Episode 30:
Hosts: Tom, Alex, Tyler
Summary: It's crunch time for the Cubs so I bring on Cub fans Alex Breen and Tyler Davis as guest hosts.
We discuss the Cubs' improved pitching staff, Lou Piniella's shaving habits, and decide who we would choose for this year's Cub MVP.
We had so much fun, BZR might invite those two back again.
Links:
Here is the info you need if you're interested in getting tix for the NLDS.
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029- A chat with Al Yellon of Bleed Cubbie BlueShow Notes for Episode 29:
Hosts: Tom
Summary: Al Yellon is one of the biggest names in the Cubs blogosphere. His blog, Bleed Cubbie Blue, is a great resource for Cub fans and judging by the amount of feedback, he has a large following.
For Episode 29, Tom chats with Al. We talk a few minutes about the BCB blog then spend the rest of the show on what's happening with the Cubs.
Links:
Bleed Cubbie Blue
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028- Roundtable with Todd V and C LukeShow Notes for Episode 28:
Hosts: Tom, Todd V, and C Luke
Summary: It's been a while since we've had a roundtable discussion so we have regulars Todd and Chuck on to discuss what's happening in baseball.
Todd came armed to the teeth with his issues with Pirates' GM Dave Littlefield and how he's handling the Buccos. Other topics we cover:
- Chuck does his review of ESPN's Bronx is Burning.
- Tom Glavine's 300th win and will there be another 300 game winner
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027- Interview with Dr Adrian Burgos, author of Playing America's Game: Baseball, Latinos and the Color LineShow Notes for Episode 27:
Hosts: Tom
Summary: University of Illinois Professor of History Adrian Burgos has just come out with his book, Playing America's Game: Baseball, Latinos and the Color Line, and I thought I'd have him come on and talk about it. Dr Burgos has done extensive research on Latinos in baseball especially in relation to the Negro Leagues. More info from the University of Illinois website...
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026- Interview with Professor Alan Nathan on the Physics of BaseballShow Notes for Episode 26:
Hosts: Tom and Shawn
Summary: Alan Nathan is a professor of physics at the University of Illinois who lectures often on the physics of baseball. During our interview with Alan, we cover the effects of spin on the flight of the baseball, wood versus aluminum bats, and "Is there such a thing as a rising fastball?".
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025- Interview with Bryan Alaspa from Chicago Minor League ReviewShow Notes for Episode 25:
Hosts: Tom
Summary: I had an enjoyable chat with Bryan Alaspa from Chicago Minor League Review. Appropriately named, CMLR is a new site which focuses on all sports on the minor league level in the Chicago metro area.
I think with the increasing interest in minor leagues across all sports, there is a lot of potential for CMLR. Bryan certainly has big plans for the future of the website. Take a listen to the show and definite ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
024- All-Star Game, Vintage Base Ball, APBA and the SoxShow Notes for Episode 24:
Hosts: Tom and Chuck
Summary: We touch on a variety of issues including the All-Star Game, vintage baseball, Tom's 1979 APBA replay, the upcoming APBA convention and the woes of the Chicago White Sox.
As we said during the show, sometime co-host Shawn Lee is busy with the vintage base ball team, Vermilion Voles. For a couple years, he's been the webmaster for them so check out their website.
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023- Interview with Andrew Hartwell of Summer BallHosts: Tom
Summary: The college baseball season is over but many college players are busy as ever. Across the nation, college summer leagues are well into their schedule.
BZR interviews Andrew Hartwell of Summer Ball, a website that is devoted to getting info out about college summer leagues. Andrew talks about what these leagues are all about.
Time: 26:41
Date Recorded: 6/24/07
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022- First Player Draft, Pirate update and Bonds, Clemens WatchHosts: Tom and Todd
Summary: It's been a while but here's Show #22. Todd does his usual Pirate update. Talking about the First-Player Draft leads into a discussion about overuse of young pitchers. Todd, who umpires high school-aged kids has some definite opinions on that subject.
We also get into the latest with the Cubs dugout action. Has it hurt or helped their winning ways?
Note: due to some technical difficulties, Tom sounds like he's broadcasting from a tin can. Sorry about that.
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021- Interview with Mark Pankin of Retrosheet.orgHosts: Tom and Chuck
Summary: Mark Pankin takes some time to talk to us about what's behind running Retrosheet.org as well as the philosophy behind their organization. He talks about the process of compiling boxscores and play-by-play accounts and talks about some of the other cool features of Retrosheet.
For those of you use Retrosheet, this is a must-listen.
Time: 34:59
Date Recorded: 4/26/07
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020- A look at the first couple weeks of 2007Hosts: Tom and Todd
Summary: This is our first podcast since the beginning of the season so we hit on a few of big topics. A few we take on: Jackie Robinson Day, Barry Bonds, the Pirates' start out of the gate, Dice-K mania, Tom Glavine, and who's hot and who's not.
Tom also takes two minutes to update on the University of Illinois baseball team.
Time: 39:21
Date Recorded: 4/17/07
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019- Interview with Brian DeCaussin from Big Ten HardballHosts: Tom
Summary: If you want information on Big Ten baseball, there is pretty much only one site out there that covers the conference wholesale (other than the Big Ten web site, of course). That site is Big Ten Hardball. Brian DeCaussin, who runs BTH, does a fantastic job keeping up with all the teams, news, and any pressing issues that the conference faces.
For this week's podcast, I had a chance to chat with Brian about the Big Ten Hardball web site, who's big in Big 10 baseball this ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
017- Cardinal talk with Larry Borowski of Viva El BirdosHosts: Tom
Summary: We get a chance to talk about the St Louis Cardinals as Larry Borowski from Viva El Birdos is our guest. Those of you Cardinal fans (or baseball fans in general) who haven't been to Viva El Birdos should check it out. They have just recently been picked as the #5 baseball blog according to Sports Media Challenge.
Larry talks about the Cardinals' World Series win in 2006 and gives his team analysis for 2007. We end with a brief NL Central division summary.
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018- CLuke and the Zealot get out the crystal ballListen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
013- Tedd reports from the Grapefruit LeagueListen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
016- Tedd's last report from Florida Spring TrainingListen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
016- Tedd's last report from Florida Spring TrainingHosts: Tom and Tedd
Summary: This is Tedd's third podcast from Spring Training in Florida. He calls in and reports to us what he's seen at Dunedin and Clearwater. A lot of Phillies and Blue Jays material including Gustavo Chacin, Ryan Howard, Shane Victorino and Chris Roberson not to mention a Dallas Green sighting.
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015- Tedd reports from the Grapefruit League Part IIHosts: Tom, Chuck and Tedd
Summary: Tedd reports back from Spring Training in Florida again after seeing a few more games. Chuck is on board with this discussion and as it is when we start talking baseball, we hit a lot of topics.
Stay tuned as Tedd plans to call in one more time from Florida to report from Spring Training.
Time: 50:21
Date Recorded: 3/4/7
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014- Interview with Peoria Chiefs broadcaster Nathan BalivaHosts: Tom
Summary: My special guest is Nathan Baliva, broadcaster and media manager for the Peoria Chiefs. The Chiefs are a single-A affiliate for the Chicago Cubs.
Nathan tells us who to watch for in the Cubs' farm system and talks up the Peoria Chiefs upcoming season.
Oh yeah, we get around to talking about their rookie manager, Ryne Sandberg.
This one's definitely worth a listen.
Here is a link to the Peoria Chiefs web page.
Time: 23:22
Date Recorded: 2/27/07
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012-Interview with Chris Robinson at Spring TrainingHosts: Tom
Summary: I interview Chris Robinson who is now down in Arizona for Spring Training with the Chicago Cubs. Robinson, a catcher and a University of Illinois product, talks about his 2006 season in the minors, getting traded to the Cubs, and what 2007 holds for him.
Time: 13:18
Date Recorded: 2/27/07
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011- Pitchers/Catchers Report and the Veterans CommitteeHosts: Tom and Chuck
Summary: We catch up on the latest Cubs and White Sox news as well as tidbits from the opening days of Spring Training, injuries and all.
We also get our last words in before the HOF announcement from the Veterans Committee on Tuesday.
A first, we manage to get through a show without mentioning the s-word. Coincidentally, we didn't talk about Barry Bonds either. Hmm...
Time: 57:00
Date Recorded: 2/25/07
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008- Cubs Convention, Erstad and LaRoche deals and how MLB umpires resolve conflictsListen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
010- Remembering the dead and a little Super Bowl talkListen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
009- Interview with University of Illinois Head Coach Dan HartlebHosts: Tom
Summary: Coach Dan Hartleb from the University of Illinois baseball team took some time out from his busy schedule to talk with me. We talk a bit about his first year with the Illini, how they stack up against the Big Ten this year and the future of the team.
During the show, Hartleb talks up the Hot Stove Banquet which is happening in Champaign, IL on Feb 17. You can find out more info and get tickets from the Fighting Illini website.
Time: 27:56
Date Recorded: 1/31/07
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007-Interview with Baseball Reference's Sean FormanHosts: Tom, Todd and ChuckSummary: Tom gives a report from last weekend's Cubs Convention in Chicago. The JD Drew Watch is over as Drew has signed with Boston. Pirate fan Todd has something to be happy about with the LaRoche/Gonzalez deal. Chuck helps us make sense of the White Sox signing of Darin Erstad signing. It couldn't last forever. The love affair is over. Chuck and Todd have finally found something to disagree about. The two of them discuss the role of MLB umpires and whether they ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Special Hall of Fame Edition of BZRMost die-hard baseball fans and stat geeks know about the Baseball Reference web site. In fact, many of us rely on it. In this week's episode, Todd and Tom interview Sean Forman, the personbehind one of the most definitive baseball stat sites around. Sean Forman created Baseball Reference almost seven years ago and continues to add features and enhancements to it. During our interview, he talks about his background, the latest features he's implemented, and what it takes to run such an ende ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
006- BZR New Year Edition: Zito, Big Unit, HOF talk, and a U of I dad checks inIn response to Tuesday's announcement of Hall of Fame enshrinees, we're putting out a special show. Regular hosts Todd and Tom are joined by guest host and resident baseball history expert Chuck Lucas. Luke really knows his stuff. We discuss the Hall of Fame vote, Ripken, Gwynn as well as those who didn't get in this year. I have to say we had a lot of fun doing this show and as Todd said after the show, we really agreed on issues more than we thought we would. We hope to have Luke on ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
005- Interview with Shawn Roof, University of Illinois ShortstopHappy New Year! Tom and Shawn take a last look at the HOF ballot before Tuesday's announcement of the inductees. We then move to the ever-burning Hot Stove and discuss Randy Johnson, Barry Zito among others. All that and few minutes of U of Illinois follow-up. We enjoy reading an email from the father of one of the Illini players. Time: 30:59 Date Recorded: 1/6/07 Listen to the show Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
004- Winter Meetings, Rule 5, and the Hawk gets his dueFor part one of the show, Tom and Todd discuss Dice-K, the Pirates inability to make any good offseason moves and whether the Cubs' Felix Pie will be ready for 2007. We interview Shawn Roof for the second half of the show. Roof, a senior, is the starting shortstop for the University of Illinois Fighting Illini. In 2006, he was third team All Big Ten and in 2005, he was an All-Star for the Coastal Plain League. He is the son of former professional baseball player and coach, Gene Roof. During ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
003- Firing up the Hot Stove and Looking over the HOF BallotShawn, Tedd, and Tom discuss the impact of the MLB Winter Meetings and its effect on the 07 season. Tedd does a review of the Rule 5 draft. Meanwhile, Shawn digs up some historical trivia on an Atlanta pitcher and the Rule 5 draft. Finally, we look at the Ford C. Frick award nominees. Tedd is ever hopeful that Ken Harrelson's retirement is imminent. Time: 50:10 Date recorded: 12/9/06 Listen to the show Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
002- BZR talks Vintage Base BallBrrr! It's cold out there. The week before the MLB Winter Meetings, Tom, Tedd and Shawn take a good look at the wheelin' and dealin' going on. Without Todd onboard this show, who's going to go off on JD Drew? The 2007 Hall of Fame ballot is out and we give our opinions on who who should make the hallowed halls. Does Tedd really support a Cub for the Hall? Time: 1:02 Date recorded: 12/3/06 Listen to the show Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
001-Tedd reports from Arizona, the rest of us tackle the Hot Stove and MLB Awards Todd and Shawn begin the show by welcoming Tedd back to the cold weather. Tedd gives his recap on the Arizona Fall League. Our special guest is Jim Knoblauch, captain of the Vermilion Voles, a vintage base ball team in the Danville, IL area. Jim talks about the concept of vintage base ball as well as anecdotes from his experience with the Voles. Time: 32:55 Date Recorded: 11/28/06 External Links: Vermilion Voles web site Vintage Base Ball Association (National Organization) Listen to the s ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
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