755 Is Real: A show about the Atlanta Braves

DOB & EOF welcome The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal to the program (:30) to converse about playoff baseball's tentative nature and how it's impacting player, owner profit sharing and Tom Glavine's and Chipper Jones' position on Blake Snell's comments (9:15). Also, which safety precautions are subject to revision (15:45)? David and Eric broach the matter of Covid-19 testing (18:15), and discuss what plans are in store for extra players in taxi squads (33:20). Lastly, we cover Spring Training concerns, including the arid conditions, and logistical challenges, especially in places like NYC (41:45).

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When they aren't resetting their modems or running from bears, DOB & EOF are discussing baseball, but seeing as there's no baseball, the duo instead explore the question, 'why isn't there baseball yet'? The guys breakdown the perceived hangup, money, from both the players and owners perspectives (:30), and muse the losses, public image and more, of both parties, while the negotiations continue to stall (16:00). The Bravos Boys also examine The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal and Evan Drellich recent report detailing the safety protocols Major League Baseball is proposing (25:15), including condemning spitting, unnecessary physical contact (high fives) and more, plus how does the league intend to enforce these rules (36:30)?

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DOB & EOF welcome Atlanta Braves starter, Mike Foltynewicz, to today's show! The band of Bravos have "Folty" catch them up on life during quarantine, including relishing time with family and working out (while taking proper precautions) with fellow pitchers, Sean Newcomb and Mike Soroka (2:00). Are the Braves better suited for an abridged season than most other teams? The 28-year-old shares his thoughts on that and the reinforced rotation with a healthy Cole Hamels (18:45). Foltynewicz responds to the proposed plan by the owners, and reacts to playing an 82-game schedule in a cross-league division format and the implementation of the universal DH (24:00). The trio discuss the issue of money that is stunting the player, owners negotiations (39:30), plus the emphasis on safety (47:00). Before parting ways, Foltynewicz describes his thoughts and emotions after the divisional series loss to the Cardinals, and how he's turned part-criticism and part- support into motivation (1:01:30).

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DOB & EOF return to react to the latest from The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal and ESPN's Jeff Passan regarding a proposal to play the 2020 season from MLB owners (1:00). The Bravos Boys outline the proposal and tackle the minutiae of the deal (13:00), including: Reconfiguring training camp, roster spots, and divisions as well as managing teams who can't play in their home stadiums (19:15) and incorporating the universal DH rule (27:30). Is there a party that wins if there's no season? David and Eric breakdown potential ramifications in a year without baseball (34:00) before discussing who the best under-25 starter in the National League, Mike Soroka or Jack Flaherty (45:45).

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DOB & EOF welcome Fox Sports South/Southeast announcer, Chip Caray, to today's program! Chip updates David and Eric about how he's passing time during quarantine (2:00) before discussing the numerous reported scenarios in which baseball could return, and how baseball could use this season to experiment (16:00). In relation to baseball starting, the triumvirate also consider how the Braves could stand to benefit from a condensed season, and where Atlanta resides among contenders in the NL East (33:15). Chip sheds light on life as a Caray, being the grandson of former Cubs announcer, Harry, and son of beloved Braves commentator, Skip, and his less-then-idyllic upbringing (Which many fail to realize - 44:15). He then explains The Baseball Hall of Fame's flaw when it comes to inducting broadcasters (56:45), and being apart of a long line of exceptional Braves broadcasters (1:08:45), plus, maintaining belief in your ability despite criticism (1:14:15).

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DOB & EOF explore the particulars of umpiring, including: The financial side of the business (5:15); what are clubhouse dues and why are umps required to pay (10:25); Spring Training compensation, retirement funds and the importance of having seasoned adjudicators (15:15). The Bravos Boys react to the possibility of a three division league, and what obstacles Atlanta (and the League) could face in that scenario (29:30). In light of MLB and MLBUA (Major League Baseball Umpires Association) recently struck payment plan deal, instant replay may be eliminated to accommodate for the shortened season (39:45). We revisit the mailbag to answer more of your questions (44:30), including (but not limited to): Best/Worst Trades; Detailing the responsibilities of a bullpen coach and their impact on pitchers (53:15); and, Who would comprise DOB's & EOF's dream team lineup (57:35)?

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DOB and EOF venture into recent reports by The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal, ESPN's Jeff Passan and USA-Today's Bob Nightnegale, among others, who have expressed optimism in a 2020 season, regardless of whatever iteration it's presented, and despite obstacles (which David and Eric address - :45). After, the Bravos Boys answer your questions (19:45), including (but not limited to): player holdouts due to perceived underpayment; the guys' reveal their least favorite stadiums (30:45); what would Eric do differently in his career given the chance (42:35); what traits lead organizations to project a pitcher as a reliever or starter (54:00); what was Eric's high school hitting/pitching acumen (1:00:15); and, Eric shares pitching advice with a soon-to-be college hurler (1:07:15).

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DOB & EOF welcome Driveline Baseball Founder and Cincinnati Reds' Director of Pitching Initiatives and Pitching Coordinator, Kyle Boddy, to today's program! The trio gab over maintaining contact with players during quarantine and Boddy's impact pitchers like Trevor Bauer (and vice versa - 1:30). Boddy discusses adjusting to working within a professional baseball organization as well as his previous stints as an advisor and teaching Reds players and management gambling strategies like counting cards (9:45). The guys pinpoint a moment in baseball analytics' budding popularity that catapulted it into vogue (23:30). The Bravos Boys hone in on Braves pitching prospect, Tucker Davidson, who has made strides in his craft while working at Driveline (33:00) before tackling the evolution of Driveline, itself, and Boddy's approach to coaching (35:30). The triumvirate travel backwards in time to chat Boddy's upbringing and time before Driveline and the Reds; where he jumped from working at a pizzeria and Olive Garden, to winning (and losing) thousands of dollars in online gambling, to working at Microsoft and eventually starting, what would be, Driveline (42:30).

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DOB & EOF react to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal's and Evan Drellich's report regarding the Boston's Red Sox punishment from their sign-stealing scandal in 2018 (1:00). Are the penalties imposed by Major League Baseball appropriate? Plus, Eric explains the difference between decoding and sign-stealing. Next up, the guys elaborate on the results from David's Atlanta Braves fan survey, which include, but are not limited to: What is the excitement level for 2020 (pre-quarantine); What would make a successful season (16:45); Who should start at 3rd base (25:45); Confidence Meter: Anthopoulos (29:55) and Snitker (35:30); Who is the face of the franchise (46:10); Favorite all-time Braves player (54:45); Will Acuna record a 40/40 season in the next full playing year (1:04:00) and which throwback uniforms belong in Atlanta's rotation (1:08:30)?

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DOB & EOF welcome former MLB utility player, journeyman and Braves first-round selection, Kelly Johnson, to the program! Eric and Johnson reflect on their time playing together with the Mets, including Eric's awkward NL Championship ring reception (3:30). Johnson recalls his time with the 2005 Braves, better known as the 'Baby Braves', and being called up around the same time as Brian McCann (11:25) as well as playing with "The Natural", Jeff Francoeur (19:50). He then discusses his time with the Diamondbacks following his first stint with Atlanta as well as his thoughts on AJ Hinch's management of Arizona (29:30). Johnson details his unique career path as a journeyman who played for eight different organizations (38:45) before discussing the importance of camaraderie and leadership (49:40) and if today's game is more difficult (1:04:50).

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