David, Justin and James are joined by HOF pitcher & FOX Sports analyst John Smoltz, who touches on the evolution of the strike zone, the starter/closer dynamic, Shohei Ohtani and whether he actually hates the current game of baseball. The crew dives into the latest and best pitch by Ohtani, who is must-watch two weeks into the season and why the Rays and Dbacks are playing well. Later, how long is the leash on Clarke Schmidt in the Yankees rotation, and what are the Yankees saying by whom they’re playing in the outfield?

00:00 INTRO
02:43 The Opener
06:31 Shohei Ohtani
09:31 Appointment viewing?
13:55 John Smoltz interview
45:14 Yankees
55:48 OUTRO
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84 | John Smoltz responds to fans who say he hates baseball

Welcome to Toeing the Slab with David Cone! A podcast thats all about pitching and incorporating just the right amount of past and present day thinking into the game of baseball! Hosted by David Cone, Justin Shackil, and James Smyth.

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David, Justin and James discuss what’s next for the Phillies pitching staff now that Aaron Nola is returning, and whether they need more rotation help. What could the Braves be up to with their recent activity? The group also touches on the aggressive nature of the front offices in Atlanta and Philadelphia. Plus, why Lance Lynn and Kyle Gibson don’t cut it for the Cardinals, a realistic expectation for a Yamamoto contract, and Brandon Woodruff’s options. In the Yankees chat, the gang discussed Zack Britton’s recent comments and whether a reunion makes sense with either Sonny Gray or Jordan Montgomery. 
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00:00 INTRO
03:44 The Opener
07:25 Aaron Nola re-signs with the Phillies
12:58 Braves are making moves
22:28 Cardinals sign Lance Lynn and Kyle Gibson
26:57 Yoshinobu Yamamoto is officially posted
35:12 What will Brandon Woodruff's deal look like?
40:07 Yankees
49:59 OUTRO
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David Cone reacts to Zack Britton's Yankees criticism

David, Justin, and James react to MLB's Cy Young award announcements and dive into what's to follow long-term and short-term with Gerrit Cole and Blake Snell being the winners. Does this cement Cole's Hall of Fame case? How much does this help Snell in free agency? The crew also dives into a surprising possibility regarding Shohei Ohtani's free agency along with evaluating the most undervalued free agents this winter and more! New episodes every week.
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00:00 INTRO
02:57 The Opener
06:40 Is Gerrit Cole a Hall of Famer now?
14:04 How much does Blake Snell's Cy Young help his free agency?
18:56 Shohei Ohtani may take a short-term deal?
24:30 Mystery team that could make a big splash
30:38 Most undervalued free agent pitchers available?
34:42 Changes to the pitch clock for 2024
38:31 The Yankees and Brian Cashman
52:29 The A's are officially moving to Las Vegas
57:58 OUTRO
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116 | David Cone reacts to Gerrit Cole's Cy Young, Shohei Ohtani rumors, A's to Vegas

David, Justin, and James put a bow on the World Series along with diving into some early offseason news including Clayton Kershaw undergoing shoulder surgery, Yoshinobu Yamamoto's posting, opt-outs and options, and more. The crew also dives into three foreign stars that may wind up with the Yankees.
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00:00 INTRO
01:41 The Opener
05:00 World Series recap
16:17 Reviewing year one of the pitch clock
22:42 Clayton Kershaw undergoes shoulder surgery
26:45 Yoshinobu Yamamoto is officially posted
29:45 Which of these group of pitchers would you sign?
25:30 Yankees
45:57 OUTRO
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115 | David Cone wants the Yankees to sign THIS foreign star

David, Justin and James examine the first two games of the World Series and wonder if we’ll see another seven inning performance from any pitcher the rest of the series like we did from Merrill Kelly. What should we realistically expect from Max Scherzer? How can Texas tame Arizona’s running game? And will MLB’s plan to reduce the number of pitchers allowed on a roster in the future have its desired effect? Plus, how well would you rate the chances of the Yankees trading for Juan Soto? 
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00:00 INTRO
02:27 The Opener
04:07 Merrill Kelly the first World Series pitcher to complete 7 innings since 2019
08:47 World Series tied 1-1 after D-Backs win game 2
12:22 Max Scherzer gets the start for Texas in game 3
17:17 Brandon Pfaadt going for the D-Backs
20:40 Are these six pitchers enough for Arizona?
23:48 Rangers pitching
26:05 The D-Backs running game this October
33:14 Marcus Semien or Christian Walker more disappointing this postseason?
36:21 Manfred wants less pitchers on rosters
42:12 Juan Soto rumors
48:23 Predictions
51:15 OUTRO
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114 | David Cone reacts to Juan Soto Yankees trade rumors

The gang reviews the pitching decisions of NLCS Game 7, and the emergence of Brandon Pfaadt, whom Coney believes is a star in the making. Looking ahead to the World Series, James sizes up two bullpens who have proved many wrong. Who holds the edge in the bullpen, rotation and lineup? Justin believes Max Scherzer is a true wild card. Plus, the Giants, Padres and Red Sox make changes. 
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00:00 INTRO
03:43 The Opener
08:07 NLCS Game 7 reaction
25:58 World Series preview
39:04 Around the league
48:26 OUTRO
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84 | John Smoltz responds to fans who say he hates baseball

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