Mid-Days On The Fanatic

(00:00-12:48) With the loss of Jason Kelce in the locker room, Andrew says that Jalen Hurts needs to step up as a leader for the Eagles.

 (13:05-36:07) Ray poses the question, why is it okay for Bryce Harper to lead by example but for Jalen Hurts that isn’t enough?

(36:16-58:08) We hear a clip of Adam Schefter saying Haason Reddick will garner a 2nd round pick. Is that enough to move on from the all-pro?  The Hurts leadership conversation continues.

(58:25-1:19:41) We hear a clip from Jason Kelce’s podcast elaborating on why he retired, Andrew & Ray react.

(1:19:51-1:44:37) Do you go to your flight’s gate before doing anything else at the airport? We hear more from Jason Kelce and what makes him upset about hanging it up.

(1:44:57-2:06:59) Buster Olney joins the show to explain why he’s picking the Phillies to win the World Series.  Olney goes on to sing praises for John Middleton and talk about the Phillies’ involvement with a big name still available.

(2:07:15-2:29:43) Ray brings back the Bryce Harper request for an extension, it strikes a nerve with some, but others believe Bryce should get whatever he wants.

(2:30:10-3:01:18) It’s almost legal tampering time! Andrew & Ray playback Kelce’s clips and wonder if he could’ve kept playing effectively. 

ESPN's Buster Olney joined Andrew Salciunas to explain why he's picking the Phillies to win the World Series, how great of an owner John Middleton is, and if the Phillies have any involvement with some big names still on the market.

(00:00-11:32) Andrew hosts from Clearwater and gets a sense of urgency from this team and pleads the fanbase to enjoy the ride of the regular season.  Of course, Jason Kelce reaction too.

(11:49-33:37) Tom McCarthy joins the show! He reflects on how last season ended and how that may carry over into this season.  He touches on his favorite storyline to watch in Spring Training, Zach Wheeler's contract extension, a full season of Bryce Harper at 1B, the absence of Rhys Hoskins, and gives his insight on what the Phillies lineup will look like.

(33:53-55:44) A caller tells Andrew to wake him up when the World Series starts and Andrew is blown away fans can feel that way.

(55:58-1:18:07) Jeff joins the show to react to Jason Kelce's retirement, reflect on his great career, and look forward to how the Eagles will manage without him.

(1:18:17-1:38:59) Matt Strahm joins Andrew Salciunas in Clearwater to look back on closing out the NLDS, going into this season as a veteran clubhouse, and watching this group play in the 2022 playoffs.

(1:39:09-2:01:51) The Midday show plays back Jayson Stark’s interview from yesterday then talks about how huge the Phillies’ offseason extensions are.

(2:01:58-2:23:29) Alex Coffey joins Andrew and the midday show to give her take on how locked in the Phillies are, who the clubhouse leader is with Rhys' absence, and weigh in on the Zach Wheeler extension.

(2:23:42-2:57:10) Andrew returns to his main question of if fans can enjoy the season as it goes without hyper fixating on the World Series.

Phillies writer Alex Coffey joins Andrew and the midday show to give her take on how locked in the Phillies are, who the clubhouse leader is with Rhys' absence, and weigh in on the Zach Wheeler extension.

Phillies pitcher Matt Strahm joins Andrew Salciunas in Clearwater to look back on closing out the NLDS, going into this season as a veteran clubhouse, and watching this group play in the 2022 playoffs.

Jeff McLane of the Philadelphia Inquirer joins Andrew Salciunas and the Midday Show to react to Jason Kelce's retirement, reflect on his great career, and look forward to how the Eagles will manage without him.

The Voice of the Phillies Tom McCarthy joins Andrew Salciunas in Clearwater to discuss all things Phillies.  TMac reflects on how last season ended and how that may carry over into this season.  He touches on his favorite storyline to watch in Spring Training, Zach Wheeler's contract extension, a full season of Bryce Harper at 1B, the absence of Rhys Hoskins, and gives his insight on what the Phillies lineup will look like.

Andrew Opens the show down in Phillies Spring Training down in Clearwater reacting to a lot of breaking news in the Philly Sports world. Zack Wheeler gets a 3 year contract extension and Jason Kelce will have a press conference about if he will continue to play for the Eagles or not.

Jason Stark joins Andrew down in Clearwater to break down the Wheeler extension and what he sees coming next for the Phillies.

Zack Wheeler and Dave Dombrowski sit down with the media and talk about Wheelers new extension to stay a Phillie moving forward.  

Andrew sits down and talks with a Phillies young reliever in Jeff Hoffman.

Scott Lauber Joins the show to continue to break down all the Phillies news coming from today.

Phillies infielder Darick Hall joins Andrew and talk about his expectations for the 2024 season along with Bryce Harper moving to 1st base.

Larry Bowa Joins the show and gives his insights to the team and what he is most looking forward to about the 2024 season

Jason Kelce holds a press conference to announce his retirement.

Larry Bowa Joins the show and gives his insights to the team and what he is most looking forward to about the 2024 season

Scott Lauber Joins the show to continue to break down all the Phillies news coming from today.