GSMC Baseball Podcast

Patrick is back with a packed episode that flies by! Patrick opens the show by talking about the MLB Network deciding not to renew Ken Rosenthal's contract with the company after 12 years. The issue is that Rosenthal appears to have been let go due to Rosenthal's criticism of MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred. Patrick reads one of the articles in question and gives his own thoughts on the situation. Following that segment, Patrick dives into the crazy career of Andruw Jones. Jones was a perennial Gold Glove winner, winning 10 consecutive from 1998-2007. The reason Patrick chose to cover Andruw Jones is because of the article "No Crime in Not Being Willie Mays: Andruw Jones and the Hall of Fame" By Ryan M. Spaeder (@theaceofspaeder). In which he makes the case that Andruw Jones is obviously a Hall of Fame player, but for some reason is continuously overlooked. Patrick ends the show by scratching the surface of the great Bob Gibson. 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 Shohei Ohtani being named AP Male Athlete of the Year. Ohtani makes history once again by becoming the first male winner from Japan. Kevin then talks about the surprising news of Kyle Seager's retirement. Seager put together a very solid career with the Mariners and is only 34 years old. Kevin next gives his Way-To-Early Predictions for the 2022 season. Kevin predicts the White Sox, Rays, and Astros will be the division winners in the American League, while in the National League the Dodgers, Braves, and Brewers will be division champions. All of this builds to a World Series between the Astros and Dodgers. Kevin wraps up the show by giving his award winners for the 2022 season. The favorite in the American League is Ohtani but Kevin believes a darkhorse candidate is Wander Franco. In the National League, it is time for Juan Soto to win his award. 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 opens today's episode by updating everyone with some stories from around the league. 23 full-time staff members of the Iowa Cubs received a portion of the profits from the team's sale. Kyle Seager has also announced his retirement after 11 seasons with the Seattle Mariners. Following that Patrick goes into oral histories of Dave Concepcion of the 'Big Red Machine and Roger Maris. Patrick then goes into analysis of the top 100 draft prospects for this upcoming draft. Patrick covers 101-80 in today's show, letting the listeners know who to start paying attention to this upcoming college season. Patrick ends today's show by taking a look that some of the toughest decisions that front offices are going to have to make soon. Decisions on Freddie Freeman, Carlos Correa, Clayton Kershaw, and a ton of other great players that do not have their futures in ink just yet. 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 opens today's show talking about some of the most underrated players in MLB history. Some of these players won multiple MVPs, broke records, and more but might not get the recognition they deserve. Players Like Roger Maris, Scott Roland, and even someone on the Big Red Machine. Following that segment, Patrick breaks down the career of a hero to many. Tommy John was fantastic as a player in his first "career". John's second career would come as a shock to many as he became the first player to ever undergo "Tommy John" or UCL reconstructive surgery. Once he did this John came back to have a decade and a half more in the Bigs. Find out how good this former Opening Day starter was. 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 looking back at the top 10 moments from the 2021 season. In a year that started with a home run in the snow and ended with the Braves winning the world series, Kevin is able to break down the top 10 moments from the year. Kevin then discusses the top 10 storylines from the 2021 season. It was a wild year that had everything from players dropping their pants to be searched for foreign substances, to the current work stoppage for the first time since 1995. Kevin wraps up the show by talking about a prospect for each organization that made the biggest jump in 2021. Multiple prospects went from outside the organizations top 30 into the top 5. Happy New Year Everyone! 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 welcomes everyone into today's episode by covering a 1-season wonder for every club. This segment bleeds into the next where Patrick talks about one of the most interesting teams ever. The Yonkers Hoot Owls lived for only one year, and while the friendships that formed with some of these players have lasted ever since, this team was built like the Cleveland Indians in Major League (1989). Patrick finishes today's show by talking about the all-holiday team from MLB history. The criterion of this team was a holiday-themed name, Players like Matt Holiday, and Jesús Aguilar are obvious examples. Patrick then talks about what players like Charlie Morton and Lucas Giolito have said about how the lockout is affecting them. P.S. Patrick recorded this episode with a new setup and was recorded on the wrong settings. Patrick extends an apology for the "popping" and the issue will be fixed by his next episode. 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 his thoughts on the recent managerial hires of Buck Showalter to the Mets and Mark Kotsay to the A's. Showalter is chasing his first World Series championship and will have high expectations in New York. On the other hand, this is Kotsay's first managerial opportunity and will have a tough assignment with a team entering a rebuild. Kevin then discusses this years Hall of Fame ballot and who could be elected into Cooperstown, as well as talking about who will be on the ballot in the next 5 years. There are a few players over the next 5 years who could be enshrined as a first-ballot player. Kevin wraps up the show with a way-to-early 2022 MLB Mock Draft. He breaks down the first round and who he believes will be in the mix to be the #1 overall pick for next year. 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 opens today's show by updating everyone on the Oakland Athletics managerial search. The Oakland A's have hired Mark Kotsay as their new manager. Patrick also updates everyone on a new lawsuit against MLB for the drastic shrinking of minor league teams. Following that segment Patrick talks some Free Agency rumors. After that, he talks about some of the perfect landing spots for the best remaining free agents. Where does Castellanos go? Kershaw? Freeman? Patrick gives his thoughts on where the top spots are for certain players. Patrick ends today's episode by telling the story of how the, at the time, new expansion San Diego Padres almost moved to Washington D.C. after several terrible early years. How the Padres end up staying in San Diego is shocking! 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 staying in the holiday spirit. With Christmas less than a week away, Kevin gives his list for Santa for each team in the National League. Starting out in the NL East where teams like the Mets and Phillies are working to end the hold that the Braves have had on the division over the last few years. Kevin then discusses the NL Central where the Brewers have to be asking for upgrades to the offense. The Brewers need to add two power bats to help the pitching staff that dominated last year. The Cubs and Cardinals are also looking for improvements to close the gap and make the division more competitive this coming year. Kevin wraps up the show with the NL West and how the Dodgers want multiple of the top free agents still remaining. This would be bad news for the Padres and Giants who are hoping to make enough upgrades to take down the powerhouse Dodgers. 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 opens today's show on the news that Buck Showalter will become the 5 managers in MLB History to lead both the Yankees and the Mets. Patrick goes through Showalter's career and how he got to Queens. Following that segment, Patrick goes into a two-part segment covering which teams need to do more in free agency once it opens again. Patrick talks about the Dodgers, Astros, Padres, Angels, and no one will be surprised with the number 1 selection. Following that Patrick drives into an Oral History of one of the best catchers of all time, Yogi Berra. Berra was raised in an Italian community in St. Louis where he found his love for baseball. Branch Rickey, who owned the St. Louis Cardinals at the time, did not draft Berra in hopes of signing him to the New York Mets because Rickey already had plans to move. From there on Berra became one of the winningest athletes of all time. 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.