Outside the Box with Jeff Conine

Jeff builds a roster of former teammates to win a championship. Niner's angriest moments in the bigs (involves slamming a wood bat to a concrete pole), and a conversation on the storied career of Miguel Cabrera.

Jeff and Aram discuss some of the scuffling big market teams. Which should be the most worried down the stretch among the Red Sox, Padres, Mets, and Phillies? Jeff weighs in on MLB's Payroll Proposal that lowers the tax threshold and creates a $100 million payroll floor. Also, the infamous 2011 Marlins offseason that saw the team spend hundreds of millions on Jose Reyes, Heath Bell, Mark Buerhle and others. Jeff talks about some big name superstars the Marlins almost reeled in. 

Jeff and Aram give their predictions for each of the big MLB awards. As Joey Votto picks up hit number 2,000, Jeff recounts what made a young Votto so special. 

Now that Jeff is a college baseball coach, he has had to study the ins and outs of NCAA's recruiting rules which Aram thinks are hilarious. How does prospect hype today compare to the 90s when we didn't have social media and as much importance placed on rankings? Is the hype and expectations resulting from these rankings unfair to the players? How important are MLB managers? Can they really make or break a ball club? Aram thinks their importance is overstated and Jeff chimes in.

Jeff Conine and Aram Leighton discuss baseball's rule changes. Should MLB go back to before or keep some of the new rules? Spoiler: Jeff hates all of them. Jeff describes what made Andre Dawson so special and why he really was one of the best players of his generation. The one year where Jeff (kinda) stole bases and what is left of the decimated Cubs roster. What is it like playing on a team that just traded everyone away?

A little bit of controversy in the latest episode, as Jeff and Aram discuss Hall of Fame voting. Jeff gives his thoughts on each of the controversial players and whether they should be inducted as well as some of those who are teetering on the edge of being HOF caliber. A deep dive into the intricacies of the Hall of Fame ballot. Also, the Dodgers vs. Astros series has the makings to be must see TV. Jeff and Aram preview the series and talk about Jeff's most memorable brawl of his career. DEFINITELY a story you won't want to miss.

Jeff and Aram recap the crazy MLB Trade Deadline, who is best positioned for a playoff run? Also, Jeff shares his incredible story of being traded 30,000 feet in the air right at the 2003 deadline buzzer. A look at Cody Bellinger's struggles, can he figure it out? Why Jeff is still taking the field over the Dodgers.

Jeff and Aram discuss the Max Scherzer trade rumors, what the future Hall of Fame could do for a team in the hunt, and predictions on where he will land. Sticking with the Nationals, the team has reportedly made star shortstop Trea Turner available. How much is too much in terms of a return for a star player? 

Lastly, Jeff recalls the infamous 2007 Mets collapse that saw them blow a seven game lead in the division with 17 games to go. 

Legendary closer for the Marlins and Giants Rob Nen joins the show to talk about his impressive career which included serving as the closer for the 1997 World Series team, some of the best relief seasons the modern game has ever seen, and more than 300 career saves. Robb and Jeff recall their time with the Marlins, their title run, and facing each other. Also, Robb's thoughts on sticky stuff and the game today. Plus much more!

Jeff and Aram kick off the second half of MLB's season with a run through the biggest story lines in baseball. Which teams does Jeff like to make a run into the second half and why? Also a look at the MVP races, why the AL MVP showdown could rival McGwire/Sosa. 

The Gold Glove Award is inconsistent to say the least. Jeff recalls some CRAZY instances where someone who maybe shouldn't have won did. Jeff explains what it was like to watch the emergence of Jose Fernandez and Christian Yelich in the Marlins system.