Buster asked for the ball. The brothers discuss how the appointment of Buster Posey went down, what about the current team made him want to ask for the job, and what these early days will look like for him. They also participate in a coup and Matthew asks a close friend for help.

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On the cocktail side of things Matthew is drinking an Herbal Hot Toddy while Ben is drinking a Venus Gin #2 Old Fashioned. Recipes below.

Herbal Hot Toddy

• 4-5 oz Hot Camomile Tea
• 1 1/2 oz Cognac or Brandy
• 1/2 oz Elderflower Liqueur
• 1 heaping teaspoon Honey
• Steep camomile tea in a mug for a few minutes. Add remaining ingredients and stir until combined.

Venus Gin #2 Old Fashioned

• 2 oz Venus Gin #2
• 1/4 oz Simple Syrup
• 2 dashes Orange bitters
• Lemon Twist
• Combine gin, simple syrup and bitters in a mixing glass with ice. Stir for 15-20 seconds. Strain into a Old Fashioned glass with a large chunk of ice. Express oils from lemon twist over the cocktail and discard. Garnish with 3 brandy soaked cherries.