Above Replacement Radio

On Episode 87 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel addressed the death of Hank Aaron and went into what he meant to not only baseball, but the world. After that, they got into the now former Mets GM, Jared Porter's sexual harassment scandal. Then, they went into the signings of George Springer, Michael Brantley, and Brad Hand, and discussed the trades involving Jameson Taillon and Adam Ottavino. Then, they did the much-awaited Omar Vizquel Hall of Fame Breakdown.

On Part 2 of Episode 86 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the story of the 2018 Red Sox. They went through their torrid start that involved a fight with the Yankees, their back and forth battle for first place in the division through July, their pivotal series against the Yankees in August that gained them separation, and the regular season franchise records they set. Then, they discussed the ALDS that crowned a winner of the rivalry, their battle with the reigning champs in the ALCS, and their unique 5-game series against the Dodgers.

On Part 1 of Episode 86 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel went through the life and career of Lefty Grove. They talked about his blue collar upbringing in Maryland, his long minor league career, his quick development in the MLB, his legendary World Series performances, and his continuous dominance into his late 30s.

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On Episode 85 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the White Sox signing 2020 AL Reliever of the Year, Liam Hendriks, and how much further the move takes the White Sox. After that, they talked about D.J. LeMahieu signing back with the Yankees, and the Yankees also adding Corey Kluber. Then, they got into the Hall of Fame cases of the players with histories of PED allegations: Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, Manny Ramirez, Sammy Sosa, Gary Sheffield, and Andy Pettitte. After that, they revealed their ballots and ranked the players they checked off.

On Part 2 of Episode 84 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the story of the 2019 Nationals. They got into their very bad 50-game start, which had everyone believing it was not their year. Then, they went over their dramatic resurgence that was able to get them into the postseason. Next, they went into the National League Wild Card Game, which also happened to be on the same day of the first episode of this show. After that, they discussed their amazing series against the Dodgers, their dominant series against the Cardinals, and their moment-filled World Series against the Astros.

On Part 1 of Episode 84 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the life & career of Joe DiMaggio. They went over him driving in countless runs immediately into his career, his MVP seasons, his record 56-game hitting streak, his war service time, his relationship with Marilyn Monroe and his impact on culture.

On Episode 83 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel opened up by discussing the Francisco Lindor/Carlos Carrasco deal to the Mets, and the positions the trade puts the Mets and Indians in. Then, they talked about Blake Treinen re-signing with the Dodgers, Kyle Schwarber going to the Nationals, and gave their takes on DJ LeMahieu's team saying that the Yankees were "slow playing" the second baseman. After all that, they went through their Hall of Fame bubble case of the week, Billy Wagner, compared him to other Hall of Fame relievers, and gave a case for and against him being in the Hall of Fame.

On Part 2 of Episode 82 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel talked about the 2011 Cardinals having to go through the season without their ace, coming back from an 8.5-game defecit with less than a month to go, and going through one of the most legendary postseason journeys ever.

On Part 1 of Episode 82 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel discussed the life and career of Johnny Bench. It starts with him growing up in Oklahoma idolizing Mickey Mantle and practicing his autograph, then escaping death in a bus crash in high school, getting drafted in the first ever MLB Draft, having a breakout rookie year, winning MVPs, plenty of Gold Gloves, and eventually World Series titles.

On Episode 81 of Above Replacement Radio, Chris & Daniel discussed the Phillies trading for Jose Alvarado. After that, they went over some bad Hall of Fame ballots and the logic behind them. After that, they went over the Hall of Fame case for and against Curt Schilling, including on the field performance and off the field actions. They made sure to go over positive actions off the field as well.