BaseballBiz On Deck

• Pitcher and Catcher Report
• HAIL TO THE CHIEF
• Mark’s bad date, No Uber, Grand Funk Railroad, Little Eva, 
• Friends sacrificed an evening with Grand Funk 
• Regrets for making the wrong decision and it’s impact on other
• Voices skewed – what about Jim Acosta 
• Getting the Truth out v  Corporate scripted & misleaded
• GroundNews points out the bias
• Gaggle of Oligarchs
• New Administration providing free reign for corporations
• AI genie out of the bottle
• People who are as nice as gold individually – as a group not so nice
• Stepping back from the group
• Hiring a bad employee, sometimes you have to cut them loose when their having a bad impact on people
• Bad choices in the cabinet 
• Extricating ourselves from bad decisions
• God save us all if we don't speak up
• Work to be done, Healthcare and homelessness in United States
• Discussions on helping others, Healing needs to begin
• Mike Trout example with the Angels 
• Free Trade Agreements 
• Trade barriers have been systematically brought down by generation and generation.
• Learn the Lessons of history
• Monopolistic systems that have gone belly up
• Access to libraries, shutting out books, what is being deleted off the records
• Hold on to your print books
• Stand up and Step up
• Find some compassion, find some heart, find some joy
• Baseball shift to Spring Training
• Where will Pete Alonso go
• Alex Bregman a 6 or 7 year deal? – Another Carlos Correa
• Aging 2nd baseman Jose Altuve – move to outfield?          
• Bregman replace Alex Bohm with the Phillies – Dombrowski makes late moves
• Max Schwerzer – now a Blue Jay  - 6 Man Rotation avoid injuries and health issues
• Scherzer expectations - 4.5 ERA and 150 plus innings
• Kevin Kiermaier – will the Tampa Bay Rays ever retire his number
• Kiermaier’s confidence & commitment as an outfielder to be the best
• KK’s stretch of dominance as a defensive centerfielder was longer than Andruw Jones
• The joy of grandparents
• Caribbean League – Mexico is leading – Japan is currently last – are A Players playing
• Japan teams have very strict regimen on when they play through the year
• Science Fiction baseball – AI and Analytics
• Robotic Arms, Neuralink chips to better see the ball, new bat and ball enhancements
• New world baseball could bring moving fences to the Orioles Camden Yards
• MLB should rule that these intelligent fields could perform “Waves” and flip
• Expansion teams should have adaptabitlity so that their field can automatically adapt to each visiting teams field
• Cyborg baseball – playing and cheating at 150 years of age
• Tim Anderson with Ron Washington and the Angels
• Finding Joy 
• Spring Training what will be the mood in the midst of world events
• Why did NFL remove “End Racism” from the end zones?
• Joy of a young Mat going to see the Montreal Expos on Opening Day tradition.
• Living & Protecting all Free Speech
• Booing AFTER the US Anthem in Canada at an NHL game
• Canadians do not want to become part of a new country
• Strength of both countries working together and being separate
• TV packages 

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Special thanks to XTaKeRuX for the music “Rocking Forward

Author & Judge Lou Schiff joins Mat & Mark 

28 years on the bench

Mitchell Hamline School of Law

Upcoming book: Attorneys in the Baseball Hall of Fame 

Plans for Marlins games in LA and Milwaukee

Visits to Japan and LA

World Baseball Classic

Caribbean baseball fans & attendance comparison with the Marlins

Past Marlins stars (Yelich, Ozuna, Stanton, Realmuto) & team-building challenges

Ownership lack of long-term commitment affecting fan engagement

The importance of consistency in building a franchise

Pitching depth concerns f(Yuri Pérez’s return, Sandy Alcantara’s status)

Junior Caminero’s dramatic home run 

Building a Competitive Team – The importance of a strong general manager and financial strategy. Discussion on past Marlins trades and franchise decisions.

Reflections on Derek Jeter, Kim Ng, and Don Mattingly's tenure. Why Kim Ng was the best thing to happen to the Marlins and the controversy surrounding her departure.

MLB’s Financial Landscape – impact of ownership decisions on team success, the need for a salary floor, and the debate over trade equity.

Should MLB Penalize Team Owners when their teams lose?

Ownership Models in Baseball – Comparing private vs. public ownership, with examples like the Atlanta Braves and the Green Bay Packers

Dodgers, Contracts, and MLB’s Future – Examining deferred contracts like Shohei Ohtani’s and how they might push MLB toward a salary cap & floor.

Rule Changes Under Rob Manfred – The pros and cons of pitch clocks, bigger bases, and the controversial "Manfred Man" in extra innings.

The Fan Experience in Japan vs. the U.S. – 

World Series Predictions & Hopes

Mat Germain predicts the Red Sox could be the next World Series winner.

Hopes for early elimination of the Dodger

Would love to see the Pirates or Brewers in the World Series.

Proposed Rule Changes in Baseball

Lou Schiff wants to eliminate the (DH) and bring back pitcher batting, bunting, and small ball.

Modern baseball has too many strikeouts and misses the era of stolen bases and more strategic play.

Mat Germain argues keeping the DH is an equalizer for small-market teams, allowing them to bring in veteran hitters like Nelson Cruz to compete with wealthier teams.

Automated Umpiring & Replay System Changes

Automated strike zones are gaining traction, with MLB experimenting by measuring players’ strike zones individually

Believes bias could affect decisions, even unintentionally, due to relationships or experience levels.

Suggests an approach, where calls are reviewed without prior knowledge of the on-field ruling.

How does bias influences umpiring decisions

Attorneys in the Baseball Hall of Fame" is Co-authored by Lou Schiff & 10 other contributors, covering 11 Hall of Fame members who were also lawyers.

The book Includes players, owners, commissioners, & managers with legal backgrounds.

Lou wrote the chapter on Tony La Russa, the only living attorney in the Baseball Hall of Fame.

La Russa’s signed as a "bonus baby" with Kansas City but later pursued law later

Attended law school and passed the bar exam but never actively practiced law.

Lou interviewed several people connected to La Russa, including:

Prof. Charles Earhart (his law professor), Scott Tozian (law school friend), Judge Robin Fuson (former player under La Russa), Mike Veeck (his first managerial job connection), Bill Dooley (his former boss)

Appendix includes statistics on Hall of Fame lawyers: Net worth, marriages, law schools, and more

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Baseball history through the lens of the 1959 Topps Baseball Card collection.

Phil Coffin, looks back at 1959 through the history of the complete 1959 baseball card collection. He revisits baseball players, managers & stories with short entertaining essays
 
Back in the Day

• Phil Coffin, Author & New York Times Editor
• Mark & Phil reflect on their early days at The Courier-Journal 
• Phil’s journey from Louisville to The New York Times (1997) 

When Baseball Was Still Topps

• One of the best baseball books of 2024 by Sports Collectors Digest 
• Short Essays on each of the 1959 Topps baseball card set
• Growing up in Indianapolis as a baseball fan 
• Watching 1959 World Series between the Dodgers & White Sox with his brothers 

Baseball History

• Comparing reports of Mickey Mantle & Derek Jeter as young prospects 
• Ted (Klu) Kruszewski, Al Lopez, &  Sparky Anderson 
• Beyond the stats 

The 1959 Chicago White Sox

• Tampa Baseball Museum & Al Lopez
• White Sox integrating baseball, Larry Doby, Minnie Miñoso, & Al Smith 
• Al Smith beer drenching of 1959 World Series 
• Ted (Klu) Kluszewski’s sleeveless
• Harmon Killebrew 
• Overlap of Negro Leagues and Major League Baseball history & Hank Aaron's journey from the Indianapolis Clowns to MLB

Building a collection

• Started with 6-card wax packs for a nickel with gum
• The elusive Milt Graff 
• Childhood collection tossed out by mom 
• Path to rebuild the collection
• In “Jersey” you got to know, a guy to get Mickey Mantle
• Bob Gibson rookie card 

Inside When Baseball Was Still Topps

• Essays on all 572 cards from the 1959 Topps set, 
• Ted Williams MIA in Topps collection due to exclusive contract with Fleer 
• Hall of Famer Bob Gibson’s Rookie card, one of the most valuable in the set 
• Maury Wills, debuted in 1959 but was left out of the set due to doubts about his potential 

Baseball’s History and Evolution:

• Stories of baseball legends like Jackie Robinson, Babe Ruth, and Ted Williams 
• The evolution of baseball cards, from Topps’ dominance in the 1950s to today’s competitive memorabilia market 
• Eddie Gaedel’s one-game fame 
• Endurance of catchers 
• Challenges of following modern baseball with expanded rosters and teams compared to the 16-team era of 1959 
• Baseball fans connect with the game through history, stories, & tangible memorabilia 

Phil’s Upcoming Book:

• A Baseball Book of Days: 31 Moments That Transformed the Game, explores pivotal dates in baseball history 
• Stories include Babe Ruth’s sale to the Yankees, Jackie Robinson’s first game, and the dominance of Dominican players in MLB 

Where to Find Phil Coffin’s Books:

• When Baseball Was Still Topps: Available at McFarlandBooks com and on Amazon 
• A Baseball Book of Days: Pre-order now for its upcoming release (just in time for spring training) 

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Special Thanks to X-Take-R-U-X for the music Rocking Forward

• Executive Order – One Baseball – All-Americans 
• Can the Rays bring Pete Alonso home
• Alonso would be a  strong leader on the team & marketing asset for the Rays
• Past considerations with Freddie Freeman & Nelson Cruz
• The Return of Ozzie Timmons
• Competitive Balance between MLB teams
• Salary Caps & Floors
• Dodgers & the NL West Superteams
• Roki Sasaki signs with the Dodgers & International Signings
• New College, new donor, new ballfield, foul ball onto the Sarasota airfield
• CBA – Baseball Collective Bargaining Agreement with players & owners
• Frustration with elite teams spending like Dodgers & Mets
• Looking forward to a very strong Junior Caminero to take the field for the Rays
• Christopher Morel’s elite bat speed, placing him among top players like Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
• Evan Longoria – lets sign him up as a coach for the Rays
• Visa concerns for International players

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“Baseball can’t truly be America’s pastime if women are prohibited from playing.” – Bob Hope
 
Bob Hope’s Baseball Career Journey:

• College student to Atlanta Braves employee 
• Starting as an office assistant to Assistant PR Director
• Rising to PR Director at age 24

Memorable Moments with Hank Aaron:

• Close friendship with Hank Aaron
• Managing PR during Aaron’s record-breaking home run chase
• Hank Aaron meeting children with illnesses before games, despite league restrictions, highlighting Aaron's compassion and humility

Women in Baseball:

• The influence of Hank Aaron on Bob’s advocacy for women in baseball.
• Early efforts in the 1980s, including tryouts at Georgia Tech, to explore women’s potential in professional baseball.
• Founding the Colorado Silver Bullets with support from Coors Brewing Company to demonstrate women’s ability to compete at a high level in baseball.
• Tamara Holmes, who thrived with the Silver Bullets and later represented the USAWNT Baseball

Cultural Shifts in Baseball:

• Overcoming skepticism & resistance to women playing baseball.
• Shifting public and organizational attitudes toward women in sports.
• The evolution of opportunities for women in baseball
• Reflections on working with baseball icons like Hank Aaron
• Hank Aaron’s humility & kindness left a lasting impact on Bob’s career & life.
• The significance of Bob’s work in promoting inclusivity and innovation in baseball.

Career with the Braves and Ted Turner:

• Managed high-profile events like the MLB All-Star Game & Hank Aaron’s home run chase to beat Babe Ruth's record
• Worked directly with Ted Turner, who challenged Bob to raise his profile nationally
• Balancing career with family life led Bob to transition from Turner’s intense environment to Coca-Cola and eventually founding his own agency

Creating the Colorado Silver Bullets:

• Partnered with Coors to establish a professional women’s baseball team.
• Assembled top-tier coaching staff, including Phil Niekro, to ensure the team’s success & credibility
• Overcame initial struggles to become a competitive team, defeating college teams, minor league teams & international opponents like Nicaragua’s national team
• Pitcher Pam Davis’s “Greg Maddux”-style performance, showcased the talent and determination of women in baseball

Promoting Women in Baseball:

• Early advocacy inspired by conversations with Hank Aaron and Billie Jean King.
• Collaboration with the Women’s Sports Foundation to explore opportunities for women to play baseball professionally.
• Importance of visibility & equal opportunities for girls dreaming of playing baseball.

Humanitarian Efforts in Honduras:

• Organized annual trips to rural Honduras for nearly 30 years, focus on building schools and improving healthcare.
• Helped transform the region with state-of-the-art education facilities and support for the local community.
• Encourages others to get involved, emphasizing the personal growth and connections gained from giving back
• Honduras Efforts Donations can be made :via Zelle to, 678 362 4883 
  
  
•  Women’s Sports Foundation and its initiatives.
• Hank Aaron’s legacy: Hank Aaron Foundation
• Learn more about the Colorado Silver Bullets 
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  Thanks to XTaKeRuX for the music “Rocking Forward

Mat Germain's extensive research into the Tampa Bay Rays has given him the insight to discover & assess the Top 50 Prospects in their farm system. He shares with us the gems of the Rays and the keys to their future in this episode.
Those who have followed Mat here and on Blue Sky know the success of his scouting skills and will be given a glimpse into the future of the 50 Tampa Bay Rays most promising prospects.
So get ready for the countdown to the future of these great players as Mat shares their history, achievements and potential to make a difference for the Rays.

• The big shiny Top 50
• Mat’s history with the game from fantasy to blogger to dynasty baseball
• Mat’s expertise grew in his time with FanSided, Toronto Blue Jays & SBNation
• Immersion into MLB, MiLB & other broadcasts of young prospects for the Tampa Bay Rays
• From Pitchers to Catchers to Utility to Outfielders & DH’s, Mat breaks down all 50 of his top prospects for the Rays
• Pitching from Ben Peoples, Yoniel Curet & Gary Gill Hill,
• Who could he be another Pedro Martinez
• Which prospect could be a UT like Ben Zobrist
• How many Canadians have made it to the list
• How do these prospects measure up to the current Rays on the field, Taylor Walls, Brandon Lowe, Yandy Diaz
• Shortstops in the post-Wander Franco era
• How soon will these prospects make it up to the show

#RaysUp
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Special thanks to XTaKeRuX for the music “Rocking Forward

Gratitude -  Thank you to Canadians, including Mat Germain, for their contributions during hurricanes and wildfires in Florida and California.

• Excitement for upcoming 2025 Baseball Season
• Spring Training dates: Pitchers and Catchers Report: February 12, 2025.
• Truck Day: February 3, 2025 (celebrated by teams like the Boston Red Sox).
• Collegiate Baseball Opening Days, Division I: February 14, 2025, Division II: January 31, 2025.

Rays Prospects and Player Analysis

• Junior Caminero: Graduated from prospect status in 2024, no longer a rookie.
• Carson Williams - best defensive prospect in minor league baseball (MLB executives' poll). Willaims combines elite defense and power but still developing his hitting.
• Chandler Simpson - Stole 104 bases in 2024, known for speed and strong hitting.
• Xavier Isaac - Emerging as a power hitter, possibly a future left fielder.

Rays' System Outlook

• Prospects like Williams, Simpson, and Isaac could fill critical positions
• Pipeline of elite outfielders for the first time since the late 2000s
• Strategic trades opened opportunities for younger players to rise

Drew Rasmussen Update

• Signed a two-year extension with the Rays
• Career ERA is consistently below 3.00, with a steady WHIP (~1.04)
• Limited innings pitched due to past injuries, including two Tommy John surgeries.
• Contract reflects his dual potential as a reliever or starting pitcher, with incentives ranging from $8M to $20M in 2026

Team Strength and Roster Decisions

• The Future of Brandon Lowe and Yandy Díaz
• Developing infield and outfield talent reflects a strategy for long-term success.
• Expect a transformative 2025 season with young talent stepping up

 Fixing the Trop is it worth it?

Ex-Rays – where are they now

• Charlie Morton – Orioles replacing Corbin Burnes
• Blake Snell  - Dodgers
• Nathaniel Lowe traded to the Nationals
• Amed Rosario to Nationals
• Tommy Pham?

Cincinnati Reds  & the Tito Effect

• Gavin Lux traded from Dodgers to the Reds
• Tony Tito Francona now managing the Cincinnati Reds
• Tito & Kevin Cash have always built strong connections with their teams
• Elly De La Cruz amazing talent may grow under Tito

 Waiting for another big trade for the Rays 

Thanks to Mat Germain for bringing his knowledge, wit and wisdom to the show. You can catch more of Mat on BlueSky @matgermain.bsky.social

Mark can be found on BlueSky at @baseballbizondeck.bsky.social & and at  http://www.baseballbizondeck.com

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 Special thanks to XTaKeRuX for the music “Rocking Forward

• Mark Corbett introduces Brandon Noe who has been organizing the Goofy Gobbler Awards for the past five years.
• Brandon reflects on how the awards started as a joke but have now grown into a prestigious tradition.
• The Goofy Gobblers aim to bring fun and humor to the sport, poking fun at various baseball-related antics.
• You can find Brandon on Twitter @SportsBlitzPod.

Award 1: Grandpa Politics

• Winner: Tampa Bay Rays & Pinellas County
• Reasoning: Brandon jokes that this award goes to the duo for their contentious stadium discussions, with the Rays' leadership and political maneuvering creating tension when unity was needed.
• Mark's Take: Mark agrees the award is fitting, emphasizing the constant political wrangling around stadium deals in baseball.

Award 2: You Brought Them Award

• Winner: Ice Cube & Fat Joe
• Reasoning: The duo performed pre-game music for every home opener during the World Series, but their performance seemed awkward, failing to connect with the fans. Most reactions were of indifference or mild confusion.
• Mark suggests a rap battle between Ice Cube and Fat Joe might have been a better way to engage fans. He also humorously suggests an old-school battle between Mick Jagger and Steven Tyler.

Award 3: Dry Turkey Award

• Winner: Toronto Blue Jays
• Reasoning: The Blue Jays had high expectations, especially after chasing Shohei Ohtani, but failed to deliver. Key players like Matt Chapman were lost, and there were no major improvements to the team. Brandon suggests they might face another rebuild soon, highlighting their underwhelming performance despite their talent.
• Mark agrees, pointing out the Blue Jays' inability to live up to their potential, especially with players like Biggio and Teoscar Hernandez leaving for other teams.

Award 4: Drunkle Award

• Winner: Jenny Kavanaugh, Oakland A's Lead Announcer
• Reasoning: This award goes to Kavanaugh for multiple awkward moments in her first year as the A’s lead announcer, including a famous “Hey Siri, it’s not your night” comment right before a game-tying homer. She also misjudged a fly ball as having a “chance” to go out of the stadium.
• Mark's Take: Mark empathizes with Kavanaugh, acknowledging how tough it is to be in her position and encourages her to improve in her second year.

Closing Thoughts:

• Brandon continues to reflect on the season's quirky moments, adding humor and unique perspectives to the world of baseball.
• Mark wraps up the discussion, offering thanks to Brandon for his work on the Goofy Gobbler Awards.

Links & References:

• Follow Brandon on Twitter @SportsBlitzPod
• Episodes available on all major podcast platforms
• Just a reminder you can find Mark at @baseballbizondeck.bsky.social
• Special thank s to XTaKeRuX for the music “Rocking Forward
• Website: www.baseballbizondeck.com

• Early days studying architecture and design in Mississippi & New York
• Janet Marie Smith’s work with Fenway, Dodgers Stadium, Camden Yards, Ed Smith ballpark
• Janet Marie has been recognized by Cooperstown Hall of Fame in the Diamond Dreams exhibit
• Breakdown of 3 genres of baseball parks
• Renovations at Dodgers Stadium
• Camden Yards is the vision of Larry Lucchino – intimacy of an Old-fashioned ballpark 
• Governor’s support of the Orioles after losing the football team to Indianapolis
• Working within restrictions & a tether 
  • Preservation & Environmental impact 
  • Controversy of keeping the old warehouse on Eutaw Street
  • Ballparks are not uniform with fixed architecture and field measurements
• Challenge of upgrading Fenway in Dodgers Stadium 
• 3 Drivers to any project, The Schedule, The Design & the Scope of the project
• Stagger work on projects so that team may return to their home field each year
• Expansion of MLB teams with Montreal, Salt Lake & others
• Dodger Stadium expansion of the clubhouse this offseason – adding square footage that will include accommodating 
  • batting cages
  •  women
  • mental health
  • nutrition 
• Ballpark Changes
  • Perry Barber, Umpire 
  • Accommodations for women in the game
  • 2000 – 2005 construction included umpire rooms for men and women to dress in separate areas and have a common room to meet
  • PNC Park & others were built to give that room to women umpires were not used as women have not been brought up into MLB. Some of that room has been repurposed to Mascots, etc.
• Advancement of Women in Baseball across several different disciplines, Finance, Legal, Public Relations, Ticketing, Nutrition, Mental Health
• Janet Marie - sometimes best ideas come from people with background outside off sports
• Frank Robinson – ultimate insider – secret weapon on development on Camden Yards
• Larry Lucchino posits – How can the 2 smallest parks pull the greatest number of fans to the field
• Women in the game today, Catie Griggs, President of Business Operations, Baltimore Orioles as well as Kim Ng former GM of the Marlins
• Celebrating Toni Stone 

You have been listening to a Women in Baseball edition of BaseballBiz On Deck, with special guest, Janet Marie Smith, Senior Vice President of Planning and Development for the Los Angeles Dodgers. 

 Special Thanks to Gianna Daniece & Rick Vaughn for making this episode possible.

Thank you all for listening and remember , you can find Mark at @baseballbizondeck.bsky.social You may also find Baseball Biz on Deck, on iHeart, Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, and at baseball biz on deck.com.

• Caleb Durbin – more like Dustin Pedroia or Jon Berti style of player?
• Durbin is Electric
• What can we expect from the Blue Jays in the AL East
• Blue Jays pitching is getting older but not as dominant in past years
• What do they have for pitching in the minors 
• Willy Adames encourages Corbin Burnes to join the Giants rotations
• Free Agents at large – Tommy Pham, Charlie Morton, Kirby Yates, Max Scherzer, Justin Verlander, 
• Many older pitchers may wait until mid-season until they sign like Roger Clemens
• Other pitchers still as free agents include Patrick Burnes, Jose Quintana, Sean Manaea
• Tampa Bay Rays need more experienced leaders for their team – Charlie Morton & Jason Heyward
• Wizard of Oz, Rob Manfred came to Tampa Bay
• George Steinbrenner Field – Yankees Spring Training 
• Stu Sternberg strategy for the future of the TB Rays ballpark 
• Pinellas County Commissioner Chris Latvala loves MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred
• Will MLB pay the cost overruns for the new Rays Stadium and find a new owner for the Tampa Bay Rays
• George M. Steinbrenner Field – 2025 Home Field for Tampa Bay Rays
• How will a healthy Brandon Lowe, Josh Lowe & Jonathan Aranda impact the 2025 season
• Janet Marie Smith, VP of Planning & Development – Fenway, Camden Yards & Dodgers Stadium
• Christmas Lobster Dinner with Mat’s family – plus breakfast Creamed Lobster with Scrambled Eggs
• Strawberry Pretzel Dessert Dish Christmas favorite with Mark’s family
• Curt Flood’s Christmas Eve letter to Bowie Kuhn – precursor to Free Agency
• Ted Lindsay – linchpin of the players union in Canada – another courageous player who fought for the rights of all players
• Curt Flood issue with Cardinals and they did not want to pay his salary
• Flood collected the first hit in a major league game in Canada. 
• General Hospital has nothing on Major League Baseball
• Comparing Nolan Arenado’s & Curt Flood’s experience with the Cardinals
• Christmas wishes – no blackouts of ballgames
• Remember to thank those who serve us both near and far away
• Reminder to serve others who are in need or people who do not have someone to celebrate the holydays with.

Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas. Ho, Ho, Ho,

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