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Consider yourself VERY lucky to be alive right now.  Despite all the craziness that 2020 has brought to our lives, we get see Mike Trout simply dominate day in and day out.  Listen as the guys discuss the notion that Trout is actually the G.O.A.T.! One thing to remember, keep the jokes off the field or you just might incite a brawl.  The A's and Asstros scuffle over an alleged "Mom" diss.  And the instigator got a 20 game suspension--that's 1/3 of the season!  Also more great trivia questions from our listeners and more from Doc's Mystery Mail Bag.

The 2020 season is about 10 games in and there are already some surprises both good and bad. Teams that are exceeding expectations, players who are going off and players who are struggling big time. Plus, Covid is still on the top of everyone’s minds—will it derail the season? Can the players follow protocol? Plus more great questions from Doc’s Mystery Mail Bag.

This episode was recorded during the Joe Kelly head hunting game on July 28, 2020 and the guys were able to get first takes of what was going on. The Marlins Covid situation is very concerning, can it bring down the league? Ohtani with no outs in his 2020 pitching debut--was it mental?  Joe Madden thinks so.  And much more including Doc's Mystery Mail Bag.  Keep the questions coming!!

Baseball starts this week and this show is filled with the childlike excitement from the hosts, Benny, Lenny & Campy.  Lots of discussions about the contingencies and the taxi squad to pivot in case of more cases.  Also, great questions from Doc's Mystery Mail Bag.

The season is almost here but many players have been tested positive or opted out, will this impact certain teams?  Puig is finally singed by an MLB team.  The Atlanta Braves, who lost some key hitters to opting out or being sick, pick up arguably the top position player in the 2020 free agency market.  Can he become a role model for the young Latin players on the Braves or a distraction like he was accused of with the Dodgers.  Covid-19 is still preventing spikes in cases all over the country.  Will this cause issues as the season starts?  Plus great trivia questions from our listeners and more questions from the newly named "Doc's Mystery Mail Bag" as only Eric knows the questions and Campy and Benny have to answer off the cuff.  

As Spring Training 2.0 begins, does it already show signs of cutting the season short?  Several players are sick with covid and several others have opted out, will this lead to a drastic move my the owners or the players association?  The political divisiveness is so thick its affecting baseball and other sports, can the season be spared or will tensions flare up too high to continue?  So many questions to try to answer, it's actually sad that sides  in all areas of sports and politics have dug in and not willing to budge from their stances.  Can sports survive without fans?  Can fans survive without games and seasons?  Interesting and unprecedented times for sure.  Plus more from Doc's Mail Bag.

We've got BASEBALL!  Just announced as we recorded this episode, there will be a 60 game season beginning 7/24.  This is the same amount of games played by NCAA Baseball so what does that mean for stats?  Can someone hit 30 HRs?  McGwire hit 32 at USC in 60 games in 1984.  Will someone hit over .400 in this shortened season?  It's VERY possible.  Will the shortened season help some teams and hurt some teams?  The analysis focuses on adjusting from a marathon 162 game season to more like a 10K race with 60 games.  Then the discussion turned to the new MLB Documentary called, "Junior" detailing the career of Ken Griffey, Jr.  Hear the inside scoop on Junior and how the documentary portrayed him a bit differently than reality.  Plus more discussion about the diversity in the clubhouse and how that helps players better understand what it's like growing up in a different state, culture, or even country.  And more great listener questions in Doc's Mail Bag.

In an attempt to get the 2020 season started, Commissioner Manfred and MLBPA's Tony Clark met in PHX to discuss a framework to get the players back on the field.  Manfred and the owners have created a divide that may be insurmountable--or can there be a deal struck to save the season?  Discussion of the legacies of the all the former MLB Commissioners.  Interesting topic!  Plus more great questions from "Doc's Mail Bag".

This episode was recorded during the 2020 MLB draft with Benny keep the updates flowing.  The 1:1 is an ASU Sun Devil.  The Angels get a quality LHP.  Campy tells of his draft story in 1988 getting picked in the 3rd round and answers the question, what that what you dreamed about?  Plus more from Doc's Mail Bag.

The owners and players cannot seem to agree on a financial plan to get the 2020 season started, they better hurry up as we enter June very soon.  Who were the toughest pitchers to hit or had the nastiest pitches.  Comments on the expansion drafts of the past and potentially the future. Plus more GREAT questions from the listeners.