GSMC Baseball Podcast

In arguably the most shocking event to come out of these slow-moving CBA negotiations, the Major League Baseball Players Association has agreed to rid itself of the over-shift that has impeded hitters for years. This move is incredibly shocking as both sides have already agreed to incredible changes already. The National League, for example, will add the designated hitter to is list of positions. Patrick breaks down this and what else has been happening in the sport. Following the CBA talk, Patrick then breaks down dome potential post-lockout trades that could really shake up the power structure in MLB. Trades like Luis Castillo to the Los Angeles Angels, or Oakland going all-in on a hard-reset. To end today's show Patrick takes a look at many teams' outlook on third-basemen for the next five years. If you enjoyed this episode, follow us and subscribe to the show: you can find us on iTunes or on any app that carries podcasts as well as on YouTube. Please remember to subscribe and give us a nice review. That way you will always be among the first to get the latest GSMC Baseball Podcasts. We would like to thank our Sponsor: GSMC Podcast Network Advertise with US: https://gsmcpodcast.com/advertise-with-us Website: https://gsmcpodcast.com/gsmc-baseball-podcast Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gsmc-baseball-podcast/id1122796551 GSMC YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF8Qial15ufp9uS_1-4F6auhV_JDoMt-Y Twitter: https://twitter.com/GSMC_baseball Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gsmcbaseball/ Disclaimer: The views expressed on the GSMC baseball Podcast are for entertainment purposes only. Reproduction, copying or redistribution of The GSMC Baseball Podcast without the express written consent of Golden State Media Concepts LLC is prohibited

Kevin starts the episode by discussing the fact that the MLB and MLBPA could not come to an agreement before the deadline to cancel regular season games. The first two series of the season have been cancelled and Kevin believes it is just a precursor to the first month of the season being cancelled. If we are lucky "opening day" will be May 1st. Kevin then talks college baseball. There was not a ton of movement in the top 25 from last week and the top 10 took care of business. There are multiple top 25 match ups this weekend that will be fun to watch. Kevin also gives his top pitchers to keep and eye on early in the NCAA season. Kevin wraps up the show by sharing his "Most Underrated" team heading into 2022. Whether its due to a small market, or underwhelming traits there are multiple guys who are playing great baseball currently being overlooked. Some of these guys could be the difference in a pennant run for 2022. If you enjoyed this episode, follow us and subscribe to the show: you can find us on iTunes or on any app that carries podcasts as well as on YouTube. Please remember to subscribe and give us a nice review. That way you will always be among the first to get the latest GSMC Baseball Podcasts. We would like to thank our Sponsor: GSMC Podcast Network Advertise with US: https://gsmcpodcast.com/advertise-with-us Website: https://gsmcpodcast.com/gsmc-baseball-podcast Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gsmc-baseball-podcast/id1122796551 GSMC YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF8Qial15ufp9uS_1-4F6auhV_JDoMt-Y Twitter: https://twitter.com/GSMC_baseball Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gsmcbaseball/ Disclaimer: The views expressed on the GSMC baseball Podcast are for entertainment purposes only. Reproduction, copying or redistribution of The GSMC Baseball Podcast without the express written consent of Golden State Media Concepts LLC is prohibited.

TODAY IS THE DAY! If the players and owners cannot come to an agreement today, then there will be games missed. Patrick spends the first part of today's show breaking down what needs to be known about the CBA. These two sides are far from close, and it does not look like there will be a deadline, and Paddy tells everyone what to expect. After that Paddy takes a look at two of the most important people to the MLBPA and Free Agency. First Patrick talks to the first executive director of the MLPA Marvin Miller. Under MIller the MLBPA grew to become one of the most powerful unions in the United States, and he was able to help create Free Agency. Paddy also talks about Jim "Catfish" Hunter, who was the first "big-money free agent", and is the only person to have their number retired by the Athletic's since the 1920s. If you enjoyed this episode, follow us and subscribe to the show: you can find us on iTunes or on any app that carries podcasts as well as on YouTube. Please remember to subscribe and give us a nice review. That way you will always be among the first to get the latest GSMC Baseball Podcasts. We would like to thank our Sponsor: GSMC Podcast Network Advertise with US: https://gsmcpodcast.com/advertise-with-us Website: https://gsmcpodcast.com/gsmc-baseball-podcast Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gsmc-baseball-podcast/id1122796551 GSMC YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF8Qial15ufp9uS_1- 4F6auhV_JDoMt-Y Twitter: https://twitter.com/GSMC_baseball Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gsmcbaseball/ Disclaimer: The views expressed on the GSMC baseball Podcast are for entertainment purposes only. Reproduction, copying or redistribution of The GSMC Baseball Podcast without the express written consent of Golden State Media Concepts LLC is prohibited.

Kevin starts the episode by breaking down the update in negotiations that have taken place over the past 48 hours. Both sides met on three different occasions on Sunday. There was a brief sense of optimism on Sunday morning when a report came out that that sides were "close" but that was quickly debunked by multiple other outlets. Kevin then talks multiple trades over the past 4 years that could come back to haunt the teams that gave up "prospects". The Pirates will debut SS Oneil Cruz who was acquired in 2017 at the deadline for a rental player. Rays prospect Curtis Mead is another name who was dealt in 2019 to keep an eye on this summer. Kevin wraps up the show by counting down to #1 in the Top MLB Players of All-Time. #1 should be no surprise with Babe Ruth taking home the honors. The Top 5 also included Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, Ty Cobb, and Ted Williams. What are your thoughts on this list? If you enjoyed this episode, follow us and subscribe to the show: you can find us on iTunes or on any app that carries podcasts as well as on YouTube. Please remember to subscribe and give us a nice review. That way you will always be among the first to get the latest GSMC Baseball Podcasts. We would like to thank our Sponsor: GSMC Podcast Network Advertise with US: https://gsmcpodcast.com/advertise-with-us Website: https://gsmcpodcast.com/gsmc-baseball-podcast Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gsmc-baseball-podcast/id1122796551 GSMC YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF8Qial15ufp9uS_1-4F6auhV_JDoMt-Y Twitter: https://twitter.com/GSMC_baseball Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gsmcbaseball/ Disclaimer: The views expressed on the GSMC baseball Podcast are for entertainment purposes only. Reproduction, copying or redistribution of The GSMC Baseball Podcast without the express written consent of Golden State Media Concepts LLC is prohibited.

Kevin starts the episode by giving an update on this weeks meetings between the MLBPA and MLB. This is the first week both sides have agreed to meet everyday with an MLB imposed deadline of Feb 28th to start the season on time. We are now through 4 of the 5 days and Kevin believes it is safe to say this year will not be starting on time. Kevin then talks about the opening weekend of college baseball and discusses the movement in the top 25. Long Beach State was the biggest climber from 24 up to 12 and East Carolina fell the farthest from 12 to 25. Liberty and Maryland also entered the rankings this week. Kevin wraps up the show discussing the #40 - 15 on the Top 100 players of all-time list. Today's names included Jackie Robinson, Pete Rose, Albert Pujols, Mariano Rivera, Derek Jeter, Randy Johnson and more! If you enjoyed this episode, follow us and subscribe to the show: you can find us on iTunes or on any app that carries podcasts as well as on YouTube. Please remember to subscribe and give us a nice review. That way you will always be among the first to get the latest GSMC Baseball Podcasts. We would like to thank our Sponsor: GSMC Podcast Network Advertise with US: https://gsmcpodcast.com/advertise-with-us Website: https://gsmcpodcast.com/gsmc-baseball-podcast Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gsmc-baseball-podcast/id1122796551 GSMC YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF8Qial15ufp9uS_1-4F6auhV_JDoMt-Y Twitter: https://twitter.com/GSMC_baseball Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gsmcbaseball/ Disclaimer: The views expressed on the GSMC baseball Podcast are for entertainment purposes only. Reproduction, copying or redistribution of The GSMC Baseball Podcast without the express written consent of Golden State Media Concepts LLC is prohibited.

On today's show, Patrick talks about what has been happening with MLB and MLBPA negotiations. There will hopefully be better news this week, as the two sides are set to meet every day from Feb 21-25. FOllowing that Patrick gives updates to the NCAA Opening Weekend in College Baseball, as well as gives advice on what people should look out for this season. Following that Patrick talks about a player that was described to be like the backbone of this squad rebuilding process in the 1990s. Kenny Lofton played for a long time in the bigs, played in three World Series, stole over 600 bases, and is the all-time leader in post-season stolen bases. Lofton had an incredible career and deserved a recap. If you enjoyed this episode, follow us and subscribe to the show: you can find us on iTunes or on any app that carries podcasts as well as on YouTube. Please remember to subscribe and give us a nice review. That way you will always be among the first to get the latest GSMC Baseball Podcasts. We would like to thank our Sponsor: GSMC Podcast Network Advertise with US: https://gsmcpodcast.com/advertise-with-us Website: https://gsmcpodcast.com/gsmc-baseball-podcast Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gsmc-baseball-podcast/id1122796551 GSMC YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF8Qial15ufp9uS_1- 4F6auhV_JDoMt-Y Twitter: https://twitter.com/GSMC_baseball Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gsmcbaseball/ Disclaimer: The views expressed on the GSMC Baseball Podcast are for entertainment purposes only. Reproduction, copying or redistribution of The GSMC Baseball Podcast without the express written consent of Golden State Media Concepts LLC is prohibited.

Kevin starts the episode by talking about the meeting on Thursday between MLB and MLBPA and how it only lasted 15 minutes. The Players made an updated proposal but there are still huge gaps that remain in getting a deal done. We are getting dangerously close to the delay of opening day at the end of March. Kevin then talks about Ryan Zimmerman announcing his retirement. Known as "Mr. National" Zimmerman will go down as the greatest player in the Nationals franchise. Ryan is the career leading for the Nationals in games, runs, hits, total bases, doubles, home runs and RBIs. Truly amazing career. Kevin wraps up the show by previewing the opening weekend in NCAA baseball. The top matchup of the weekend is #3 Vanderbilt vs #7 Oklahoma State which will be a ton of fun. You also have #14 Texas Tech vs #15 Arizona on Sunday in a single matchup. The road to Omaha begins! If you enjoyed this episode, follow us and subscribe to the show: you can find us on iTunes or on any app that carries podcasts as well as on YouTube. Please remember to subscribe and give us a nice review. That way you will always be among the first to get the latest GSMC Baseball Podcasts. We would like to thank our Sponsor: GSMC Podcast Network Advertise with US: https://gsmcpodcast.com/advertise-with-us Website: https://gsmcpodcast.com/gsmc-baseball-podcast Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gsmc-baseball-podcast/id1122796551 GSMC YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF8Qial15ufp9uS_1- 4F6auhV_JDoMt-Y Twitter: https://twitter.com/GSMC_baseball Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gsmcbaseball/ Disclaimer: The views expressed on the GSMC baseball Podcast are for entertainment purposes only. Reproduction, copying or redistribution of The GSMC Baseball Podcast without the express written consent of Golden State Media Concepts LLC is prohibited.

Patrick is back with another episode talking about the MLB CBA. MLB has made a decent amount of concessions surrounding the MLBPA's concerns. However, the offer that MLB made is still not good enough in the player's eyes. Patrick breakdown both sides of these negotiations while giving his own opinions on what is happening. Following that Patrick brings the oral history of Frank Robinson's amazing 21-year career. Robinson won two MVP awards, made 14 All-Star games and has his number 20 retired by three teams. Robinson broke the color barrier in 1975 as the first black manager in the bigs. Patrick ends today's show by updating everyone on the Trevor Bauer situation, will there be suspension or will Bauer ever play in MLB again? If you enjoyed this episode, follow us and subscribe to the show: you can find us on iTunes or on any app that carries podcasts as well as on YouTube. Please remember to subscribe and give us a nice review. That way you will always be among the first to get the latest GSMC Baseball Podcasts. We would like to thank our Sponsor: GSMC Podcast Network Advertise with US: https://gsmcpodcast.com/advertise-with-us Website: https://gsmcpodcast.com/gsmc-baseball-podcast Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gsmc-baseball-podcast/id1122796551 GSMC YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF8Qial15ufp9uS_1- 4F6auhV_JDoMt-Y Twitter: https://twitter.com/GSMC_baseball Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gsmcbaseball/ Disclaimer: The views expressed on the GSMC baseball Podcast are for entertainment purposes only. Reproduction, copying or redistribution of The GSMC Baseball Podcast without the express written consent of Golden State Media Concepts LLC is prohibited.

Kevin starts the episode by giving an update on the most recent proposal made by MLB to the MLBPA. The feedback from the players was that there are still "underwhelmed" with the proposal and we are not any closer to reaching an agreement. Kevin then discusses who he believes from this free agent class could potentially be a bust for the 2022 season. Robbie Ray and Carlos Rodon have to be at the top of the list. After multiple so/so years they both have huge years while heading into a new contract. Kevin wraps up the show continuing to talk about the Top 100 Players list. In today's episode he covers #69 through #41. A few surprise names pop up on the list today such as Nolan Ryan and Manny Ramirez. If you enjoyed this episode, follow us and subscribe to the show: you can find us on iTunes or on any app that carries podcasts as well as on YouTube. Please remember to subscribe and give us a nice review. That way you will always be among the first to get the latest GSMC Baseball Podcasts. We would like to thank our Sponsor: GSMC Podcast Network Advertise with US: https://gsmcpodcast.com/advertise-with-us Website: https://gsmcpodcast.com/gsmc-baseball-podcast Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gsmc-baseball-podcast/id1122796551 GSMC YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF8Qial15ufp9uS_1- 4F6auhV_JDoMt-Y Twitter: https://twitter.com/GSMC_baseball Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gsmcbaseball/ Disclaimer: The views expressed on the GSMC baseball Podcast are for entertainment purposes only. Reproduction, copying or redistribution of The GSMC Baseball Podcast without the express written consent of Golden State Media Concepts LLC is prohibited.

Kevin starts the show my discussing the latest on the CBA negotiations. The past week was a "reset" for both parties. The owners met in Orlando, while the players met in Arizona and Florida. It is being reported that the owners will finally make a counter offer to the players this week after waiting for almost two weeks to continue negotiations. Kevin then talks about 10 players who are returning from injury after missing the majority or all of last season that could make a huge difference in 2022. There are multiple teams who were decimated by injury last year and are counting on these players playing at a high level once they return. Kevin wraps up the show continuing to discuss the list of top 100 MLB Players of All-Time. Today, Kevin gives his take on 84-70. The list continues to be impressive with guys making impacts on the game in different ways. If you enjoyed this episode, follow us and subscribe to the show: you can find us on iTunes or on any app that carries podcasts as well as on YouTube. Please remember to subscribe and give us a nice review. That way you will always be among the first to get the latest GSMC Baseball Podcasts. We would like to thank our Sponsor: GSMC Podcast Network Advertise with US: https://gsmcpodcast.com/advertise-with-us Website: https://gsmcpodcast.com/gsmc-baseball-podcast Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gsmc-baseball-podcast/id1122796551 GSMC YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF8Qial15ufp9uS_1- 4F6auhV_JDoMt-Y Twitter: https://twitter.com/GSMC_baseball Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gsmcbaseball/ Disclaimer: The views expressed on the GSMC baseball Podcast are for entertainment purposes only. Reproduction, copying or redistribution of The GSMC Baseball Podcast without the express written consent of Golden State Media Concepts LLC is prohibited.