The Oppotaco Podcast

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(0:00) Introduction and Excitement for the New Season

(1:45) The number 40

(10:12) QUICK HITS Injuries and Suspensions in Baseball

(18:10) Will Smith's Contract Extension with the Dodgers

(22:10) Crochet's Impressive Performance Against the Braves

(28:05) Low Attendance Numbers at the Coliseum

(30:21) Notable Performances by Tyler O'Neill and Corbin Burns

(32:46) The Pirates' Surprising Start

(34:47) MLB Suspensions

(47:50) First No-Hitter of the Year

(51:19) Creative Alternate Identities and Jerseys in Minor League Baseball

(11:02) Quick Hits

(20:21) Ohtani News

(24:32) Predictions: Division Winners, League Winners,

(38:24) World Series Matchup

(41:35) Stolen Base Leader

(50:00) AL and NL Home Run Leaders

(53:36) AL and NL Batting Title

(1:00:30) AL and NL Reliever of the Year

(1:04:35) AL and NL Rookie of the Year

(1:20:00) AL and NL MVP

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Takeaways

Injuries to key players, such as Gerrit Cole, Devin Williams, and Danny Jansen, could have a significant impact on their respective teams.

The signing of JD Davis by the A's after his arbitration case with the Giants highlights the changing dynamics between teams and agents.

The spring breakout games showcased impressive performances from players like Spencer Jones, Xavier Isaac, Jace Jung, Ceddanne Raffaella, Jordan Lawlar, and Marcelo Mayer.

The possibility of Shohei Ohtani playing in the outfield raises questions about the risk involved and the impact on his performance as a pitcher.

Overall, the spring breakout games were a success, despite some issues like hit batters and outfielders struggling with routine fly balls.

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(5:06) #38

(13:42) QUICK HITS

(34:14) SAM SHAW

(34:30) Introduction and Childhood Memories

(1:00) #37

(10:56) Recent Baseball Signings

(11:39) Joey Votto

(16:01) Discussion on Mookie Betts Playing Shortstop

(20:29) Noel V. Marte's Suspension

(23:07) Spring Breakout Rosters

(26:04) Baseball Participation at its Highest

(30:00) The Need for Coaching Programs

(31:11) Darryl Strawberry's Heart Attack and Baseball Highlights

(32:29) Injuries in Baseball

(34:39) Proposed Solution: Velocity Restrictions

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(1:22) - #36

(11:25) - Quick Hits (Spring Training, Signings, Matt Chapman, Zack Wheeler, Robinson Cano, Alek Manoah, Paul Skenes, Juan Soto, James Wood, Josh Donaldson, is Ohtani a Spy? Injuries, Red Sox, Montgomery or Snell)

Snell or Montgomery (27:23)

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(2:13): #35

(7:40): Quick Hits (New singings - Cody Bellinger, Tim Anderson, Amed Rosario, Gio Urshela, Enrique Hernandez. New Trades - Twins & Dodgers, Pirates. Injuries. Player Updates. Eric Hosmer retirement)

(22:14) : Insider College Baseball Talk with Kyle Johnson, what makes a good college baseball team, Willow calling out teams, future of college baseball, development, new pitcher gen.

(43:05) Players to watch!! Best Teams, OUR PREDICTIONS TO WIN.

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(1:24): #34

(7:33): Quick Hits (Pitcher Injuries, New Signings, Blue Jays, position swaps, Oakland Faithful, Rob Manfred, Free Agent Deadline)

(25:06) : Jonah Tong Interview. 21yo New York Mets minor league prospect pitcher, playing with Bratt, College vs Pro, best pitch, late night sessions with Dad, Tim Lincecum similarities, Mets Pitching Program, work ethic, Spanish, other sports.

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Baseball is our Valentine <3

(2:54) : Garrett Broshuis Interview

(6:39) : Case start

Talks backstory of wage in the minors, leading the case, being a pro, becoming a lawyer, and more!

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(2:32) - #32 Stats

(9:55) Quick Hits

(23:21) Liam Hicks Interview.

Talks Fall League, Spring Training, Catching vs 1st Base, Pre-game Routine, Juco, Superstitions, TOE SOCKS??

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(8:04) Quick Hits - New signings and trades,

(19:51) Caribbean Series

(26:18) Tyler Black Interview.

Talks 2023 season, Playing different positions, Playing hockey and football, how he ended up in Wright State, first regional Tennessee game, leaving glove in Toronto

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