Splash Considerations

In the first episode of the "Reflections From a Distance" series, Justice talks with Kerry Crowley of Bay Area News Group. Kerry discusses the days leading up to baseball being suspended and his initial reaction (6:00), how he transitioned to the breaking news desk (11:15), what he has missed out on because of the pandemic (23:15), the creation of Your Future In Sportswriting (29:30) and how he's grappled with identity in a world without sports (36:50).

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Instrumental by Eryn Tolentino (@erynjt_)

Artwork by Anthony Ananian (@anthonycartoons)

In Episode 14, Justice introduces a new series: "Reflections From a Distance." Over the the next several months, Justice will conduct a litany of interviews and allow people from all walks of life to share how their lives have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Episodes will air on Monday and Friday with regularly-scheduled episodes of Splash Considerations airing on Wednesday.

In Episode 12, Justice, Rory (@RoryOToole4), Josh (@joshcal2020) and Joey (@joeypatton21) discuss Major League Baseball's decision to reduce the 2020 Draft to five rounds, as well as the proposal that calls for players and owners to split revenues in 2020.

Instrumental by Eryn Tolentino (@erynjt_)

Artwork by Anthony Ananian (@anthonycartoons)

In Episode 12, Justice, Rory (@RoryOToole4) and Joey (@joeypatton21) break down the rumor that Yasiel Puig might be headed to the Giants. 

Instrumental by Eryn Tolentino (@erynjt_)

Artwork by Anthony Ananian (@anthonycartoons)

In Episode 11 of Splash Considerations, Justice, Josh (@joshcal2020), Rory (@RoryOToole4) and Joey (@joeypatton21) to ponder the question: What would you do if you were commissioner for a day? Eliminating billionaire owners? Harsher suspensions for the Astros? Giving minor leaguers a livable age? All that, and more.

Insturmental by Eryn Tolentino (@erynjt_)

Artwork by Anthony Ananian (@anthonycartoons)

In Episode 10, Justice, Josh, Joey and Emily share their hottest baseball-related takes, including who could be AL and NL MVP, Clayton Kershaw's legacy, what the Cubs should do with Kris Bryant, and more. 

Insturmental by Eryn Tolentino (@erynjt_)

Artwork by Anthony Ananian (@anthonycartoons)

In Episode 9, Justice talks with former Cal baseball standout and current minor leaguer Cameron Eden about his professional career thus far, how he has dealt with the suspension of play due to COVID-19, Major League Baseball's decision to reduce the 2020 and 2021 MLB Draft and more.

Instrumental by Eryn Tolentino (@erynjt_)

Artwork by Anthony Ananian (@anthonycartoons)

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In Episode 8, Justice is joined by former Daily Cal writers Rory O'Toole (@RoryOToole4), Joey Patton (@joeypatton21) and Emily Ohman (@emilyohman34) to re-visit Game 6 of the 2010 NLCS.

After scrapping by the Atlanta Braves in four games in the NLDS, the San Francisco Giants found themselves matched up against the Philadelphia Phillies, who were arguably the best team in the National League. The Phillies were the two-time defending National League champions and boasted one of the deepest, experienced rosters in baseball, featuring the likes of Roy Halladay, Ryan Howard, Roy Oswalt and Chase Utley, among a plethora of others. The Giants, on the other hand, were a rag-tag band of characters. It was David versus Goliath. 

Insturmental by Eryn Tolentino (@erynjt_)

Artwork by Anthony Ananian (@anthonycartoons)

In Episode 7, Justice is joined by former One Golden Moment co-host Rory O'Toole and editor-in-chief of The Daily Californian Josh Yuen to re-visit Game 1 of the 2010 NLDS. 

On October 6, Roy Halladay threw a no-hitter against the Cincinnati Reds in his postseason debut, registering a Game Score of 94. The following day, Tim Lincecum made his postseason debut as well, throwing a complete game shutout and striking out 14 batters as the Giants took a 1-0 series lead over the Atlanta Braves. Lincecum's performance registered a Game Score of 96.

Justice, Rory and Josh explore the legacy of Lincecum, the absence of Chipper Jones and Martin Prado, Lincecum's shaky first inning, the Giants' and Braves' general offensive shortcomings in this game, Lincecum's surprising amount of mistake pitches, the Posey/Heyward debate and more.

Insturmental by Eryn Tolentino (@erynjt_ on Twitter)

Artwork by Anthony Ananian (@anthonycartoons on Twitter)

In Episode 6, Justice breaks down the agreement that MLB and MLBPA came to on Thursday night, discussing the transaction freeze (8:14), arbitration (11:52), salaries (13:58), 2020 and 2021 Draft (18:36) and service time (30:14)