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Episode 25 - Shakespearean Tragedy

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Episode 25 - Shakespearean Tragedy

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A few days after the Hall of Fame day, Jeremy and Jamal discuss their sentiments around certain aspects of the league. Wearing GM hats is still ongoing, for now, it’s about the Chicago Cubs. Followed by the weekly home runs and strikeouts features this year’s Hall of Famer David Ortiz, also Fair or Foul of the week which is about the pool of money for top pre-arbitration players.

  • [09:45] Dinger of the week from Jamal: 1996 MVP Ken Caminiti going deep against Cardinals and NLT
  • [11:38] Dinger of the week from Jeremy:
  • Barry Bonds first home run of the year at the new AT&T park
  • [12:47] K of the week from Jamal: Billy Wagner pitching for the Braves, closing against the Phillies, final save of his Big League career
  • [16:24] K of the week from Jeremy: Rocket's final strikeout in his career, 2013 ALDS against Martinez of Cleveland
  • [20:23] David Ortiz deserves to be there in the Hall of Fame, but double standards push people away from the game
  • [30:32] Fair or Foul: There's going to be a pool of money for the Top 30 pre-arbitration players - is it a good idea?
  • [41:15] Playing GM: Cubs who is rebuilding their team would benefit to the pool of money
  • [53:41] The future of Cubs with David Ross and developing team
  • [1:01:47] For the next five years, do you want Bellinger or Yelich?

    • Meet The Hosts

    Dingers and Ks is a podcast for baseball fans of all ages—new ones or lifelong ones. You’ll learn something new about the baseball scene with Jeremy and Jamal to give you perspective on what it means to be in the pro ball today.

    Jamal Rousell is a baseball blogger from Sportbumz, a left-handed pitcher since high school, a lifelong fan of the game. Baseball is Jeremy Altshule’s first love in high school, which helped him explore other sports and do shows.

    Find Jeremy and Jamal here

    Jamal’s Blogs on Sportbumz: https://sportbumz.com/brothaonbaseball/

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