Hittin' Season: A Philadelphia Phillies podcast

The first game of spring training is here, and Liz and Justin are focusing on what matters most: the fact that the Phanatic's design is being changed due to an ongoing legal dispute! The magic of baseball is back, friends; as is the creeping horror of a possible loss of J.T. Realmuto in the future. So much to be excited about! Not fears in here! Nope!

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On Episode 360 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis takes a look at comments made by Jake Arrieta and Aaron Nola regarding the tenure of Gabe Kapler and Chris Young and how much better they feel things are now. Did the Phils waste two years of their rebuild with the Kapler era? Also, a conversation with Bob Kendrick, President of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum as the museum celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Negro Leagues this year, as well as a Twitter mailbag chock full of Phils questions.

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On Episode 359 of Hittin' Season, John Stolnis, Justin Klugh & Liz Roscher chat about a number of stories as full squad workouts begin in Clearwater. Bryce Harper's thoughts on adding Kris Bryant, concerns about JT Realmuto's contract and Andrew McCutchen's ability to be a leadoff hitter, Scott Kingery's value as a center fielder and Jean Segura is in the best shape of his life! Also, Rob Manfred steps in it again.

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On Episode 358 of Hittin' Season, host John Stolnis recaps what Phillies GM Matt Klentak said to the media on Thursday, plus some thoughts on Joe Girardi's first official presser of the spring. Also, a conversation with MLB Network Analyst Bill Ripken about the battle between old school baseball guys and the new school analytical wave that sweeping through the game. And how is it possible the Astros were even worse on Thursday than expected?

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Training camp is open, and Liz and Justin talk about the joy of seeing the Phillies back on the field despite the cloud of toxic issues surrounding the sport at present. Speaking of which, did you hear the latest on the cheating scandal that's made people question why they even watch baseball?

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On Episode 357 of Hittin' Season, hosts John Stolnis, Justin Klugh and Liz Roscher discuss the start of 2020 Spring Trainin as the Phillies begin the road back to the playoffs! J.T. Realmuto's contract extension, the makeup of the starting rotation and Joe Girardi's influence on the team are all major topics of conversation. Also, is MLB getting ready to radically change their playoff format? And in honor of the Oscars, the gang hands out some superlatives from their favorite baseball films.

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Justin and Liz talk about the latest developments in the heinous Astros cheating scandal, and hold up the reporting in the Wall Street Journal on the front office's involvement to former GM Jeff Luhnow's statement on the matter after his suspension and firing. Also discussed are a history of the Mets' Mets-ing, the future of the Phillies' outfield, and the interminable Mookie Betts trade.

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Darin Ruf signed a minor league deal with the Giants this winter, so you know what that means: A comprehensive look at his career as a prolific Phillies slugger that never was. Justin and Trev go back and remember Darin Ruf's time as a draft pick, prospect, and sort first baseman/outfielder for the Phillies, as well as his awesome career in Korea. They almost called this episode "Ruf Stuff," and then didn't.

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On Episode 356 of Hittin' Season, host John Stolnis is joined by Phillies beat writer for the Philadelphia Inquirer Scott Lauber to chat about the Mookie Betts trade, the likelihood of the Phils trading for Kris Bryant and the team's decision to retire Roy Halladay's number.

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With John out, Justin, Liz, and Chris Jones talk about who has the LEAST amount of pressure on them for the Phillies this year, as well as all of your favorite baseball topics: Big, stupid trades! Will the Phanatic taunt the Astros, Gritty-style? And what teeny little move will come back and turn out to be the season-saving move Matt Klentak planned it to be?

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