Hittin' Season: A Philadelphia Phillies podcast

On Episode 371 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis, Liz Roscher and Justin Klugh discuss the latest rumors regarding when the MLB season may begin. July 1? In empty spring training stadiums? With players quarantined? Fans in the stands by August? How realistic is any of this? Plus, our reaction to the Phillies' Twitter poll of the top plays of the last 20 years.

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Justin and Liz start the weekend discussing how former Astros manager A.J. Hinch and GM Jeff Luhnow will get credit for their year-long suspensions even if no baseball is played, as well as a certain ex-Phillies GM joining Twitter (It's exactly who you think). Also, go back to opening day 2010 and remember Roy Halladay's first start for the Phillies a decade ago.

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On Episode 370 of Hittin' Season, host John Stolnis talks to Brad Balukjian about his new book, "The Wax Pack," in which Brad used a pack of unopened 1986 Topps baseball cards to interview almost all of the former players he pulled out of that pack. Brad's journey is part road-trip, part baseball love, and part self-discovery. Order at WaxPackBook.com. Also, the latest on when the MLB season might start and what it would look like, a recap of The Good Phight's 2020 OOTP simulation so far, who I believe is the most underrated Phillie and 11 games every Phillies fan should watch right now!

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On Episode 369 of Hittin' Season, hosts John Stolnis, Justin Klugh & Liz Roscher discuss the J.T. Realmuto contract situation and the difficult decisions facing the best catcher in baseball, Seranthony Dominguez' continued reluctance to get Tommy John Surgery, whether Hector Neris is a "good" closer, who the best Phillies closer of the last 25 years was and our favorite Phillies YouTube videos from the Nothing If Not Inconsistent page.

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On Episode 368 of Hittin' Season, host John Stolnis is joined by Nationals beat reporter Jesse Dougherty to talk about his new book Buzz Kill, when the start of the 2020 season might happen and a little about the Nats' run to the title last year. Also, the latest on negotiations between the league and the player's union on possible changes to the schedule and other ideas on how to play a shortened season, and my five favorite Phillies calls of all time.

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Opening day has been at least postponed in 2020, but back when the Phillies were a mere ten years old, they held an opening day to remember with action on the field, tomfoolery in the stands, and an almost epic meltdown in the final inning that was most displeasing to the eye. Join Justin and Trev as they enter yet another disease-ridden portion of Philadelphia history as they bring you the story of Phillies opening day, 1893.

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On Episode 367, hosts John Stolnis and Justin Klugh fight through the coronavirus news with some thoughts on Spencer Howard, J.T. Realmuto's contract situation and the new Venezuelan player they signed for $2.5 million. Also, which one player in team history made the most out of just one game with the team? And which games would we most like to see MLB Network air in their entirety as we wait for the 2020 season to begin?

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Justin talks to Noah Frank, formerly of the Washington Nationals organization, to get the inside scoop on the 2012 Nationals' campaign centered on the concept of "Natitude," and how personally it was aimed at Phillies fans. Also, Justin and Liz talk about a wild trade rumor that surfaced ten years ago in Phillies spring training.

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On the Phillies catcher's 29th birthday, Justin and Liz talk about J.T Realmuto's path to the major leagues, his celebrity in his home state as a multi-sport stud, and the first time he lit up the Phillies before they made him one of their own. If the Phillies are reading this: EXTEND HIM.

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On Episode 366 of Hittin' Season, hosts John Stolnis, Liz Roscher and Justin Klugh discuss the affects of the coronavirus on the Phillies and the MLB season. How much season will we get when baseball does come back? Could the season be cancelled? Also, should the Phils step in and help the hourly workers who could lose wages with baseball going dark? And some suggestions on what to watch/read while you're all contained in your homes!

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