The guys welcome Texas Rangers 3rd round pick from 2021 Cameron Cauley. Cauley was a Texas Tech commit who was the leader of his state championship team at Barber Hills High School. Cam talks about his offseason preparing for his first full spring training. What he has worked on and what to expect this season. He also plays the HR game, the TD game, his favorite food and something nobody knows about him. The guys also talk about Jung's surgery and where the Rangers look to replace him. They also talk about labor issues and when they head to Arizona. Another fun one for the show, take a listen.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/txrangerspod/support

Jeff and John welcome their first "SECOND" time guest in Rangers infielder and top prospect Justin Foscue. Justin talks about getting ready to head out to Arizona. He also talks about the offseason workouts and getting engaged. Then the fun begins. Learn what he is afraid of, favourite shows he and his fiancé are binge watching, who would play him in a movie........you know, important stuff. Justin has fun and gets stumped a few times. He also chooses Jeff to attend his fantasy dinner with Michael Jordan and Derek Jeter. John auditions to be flower girl. This is some funny stuff.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/txrangerspod/support

They guys go back to the big leagues and welcome Texas Rangers LHP Taylor Hearn. He talks off-season and getting ready for the spring. He talks about each time he was drafted which is 4 times. Where he was and how he found out. He also talks about his famous grandfather and family history in rodeo. Then we get into food and and he tells us something nobody knows about him. Jeff and John touch on labor deal before discussing the potential rotation with current players in organization along with potential free agents or trade targets. Another fun one for the die hard Ranger fan. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/txrangerspod/support

The guys welcome 2019 first round draft pick Davis Wendzel to the show. He talks about being Co Big 12 player of the year with fellow first round pick Josh Jung. He discusses how a California kid ended up in Texas playing for Baylor. He talk fishing, hunting and whether or not food gets caught in his beard. Most importantly, he played the HR game and talked about his offseason and what he is doing to get ready or 2022. (He might be guy who makes his major league debut at some point) Then Jeff and John talk labor negotiations before John reveals his WEIRD idea. This is another blast for the guys. Give them a like!!  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/txrangerspod/support

Jeff and John welcome another top Rangers prospect in outfielder Evan Carter. The second round pick in the 2020 draft seems to the be a steal for the Rangers that year. They discuss his first pro season and recovery from his back injury in 2021. He is eager to go for 2022. Touted as a possible 5 tool prospect by Kip Fagg (Rangers head of scouting) Carter has comparisons to Cody Bellinger as a tall, slender, fast centerfielder who can hit. They also discuss his favorite foods, best HR's and grandma's home cooking. Eventually the guys get to the new Baseball America and Baseball Prospectus Top 100 prospect list. Last but not least, Jeff and John talk about the lockout and how a delay to the season could impact players. Once again, enjoy listening to the future stars of this organization.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/txrangerspod/support

Jeff and John welcome Texas Rangers prospect Josh Smith who they acquired in the Joey Gallo trade in 2021. Josh and his wife Claire have a Youtube Channel called "Getting Smithy With It" that documents their life as newlyweds and minor league baseball. He also talks about being a SS and the fact that the Rangers have a stable young middle infielders and potential position change might be in his future. Then the guys talk about John's Top 20 Prospect list that dropped this week and the fact Josh Smith is in the Top 5. Oh..........and they talk about the labor talks.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/txrangerspod/support

Jeff and John welcome the Texas Rangers 2021 first round pick Jack Leiter. He was the second overall pick and highest rated pitcher in the organization after a stellar career at Vanderbilt. Jack talks about growing up with a dad who played in the big leagues. He talks about draft day and what that was like. He was ecstatic to know he and the Recliner Nerd share the same high school baseball stat. He talks about his family, favourite food and what mom makes the best. Get to know the Rangers top pitching prospect. Afterwards, Jeff and John talk about the lockout, T.R.s Kenny Rogers 3 part story and their upcoming prospect list. WELCOME TO 2022!! This is great one.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/txrangerspod/support

Jeff and John do it once again as they welcome the Texas Rangers Minor League Player Of The Year Dustin Harris. He talks about life in Florida, being traded, drafted and how he found out. He talks about his season and even plays the HR Game with John. Listen to the future big leaguer talk about his life as a ballplayer.  Then listen to Jeff and John talk about the year of 2021. They recap the highs and lows of the entire year from last offseason to the big one this year so far. Buckle up for another great podcast. Merry Christmas and have Happy Holidays!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/txrangerspod/support

Jeff and John welcome Texas Rangers Minor League Pitcher Of The Year Cole Winn. Cole talks about his season, his path to the big leagues, his high school days and how he is scratch golfer. He also talks about his Pickle Ball skills and moms rice, bell pepper and chicken recipe. Mmmmm     Then Jeff and John proceed with their moves they think the Rangers could make after the lockout is over. They play some Armchair GM. Go listen and enjoy. Another highly touted prospect on the show.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/txrangerspod/support

Jeff and John welcome Derek who goes on over an hour and talks about EVERYTHING!!!!  ##LANGUAGE WARNING## Derek has always had a radiant personalty and proves it here. He talks about his career, his foundation, COVID, vaccines, what pisses him off and what touched his heart. How he found out he was drafted and he even once cussed out and hung up on Jon Daniels. One of the funniest and funnest podcast interviews ever. Go listen and take your hat off to the Dutch Oven.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/txrangerspod/support