The Rip Griffin Show

In this episode, I discuss how the NL Central will take shape. The new-look Cardinals look to stay atop of the central. The Cubs try to regroup after the departure of Theo Epstein. The Brewers are much improved after signing Jackie Bradley Jr, the Reds will take a step back after Trevor Bauer left, and the Pirates are well, the Pirates.

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In this episode, I discuss how the AL West will take shape. The Astros look to re-gain the top spot in the division while the Athletics try to make it a repeat. The Angels have the best player in baseball but not spend enough this offseason to take the West. The Rangers and Mariners round out this division still in full rebuild mode.

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In this episode, I discuss how the NL West will shape out. The Dodgers and Padres will make for a great rivalry, Giants still rebuilding, and the Diamondbacks and Rockies still not in postseason contention.

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In this episode, the guys talk about Jake Odorizzi signing with the Astros, the Mets in talks of an extension with Francisco Lindor, Ichiro taking batting practice, and more.

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In this episode, the guys go over the news over the past week. Thoughts and Prayers go out to Aaron Boone, and Jon Lester has they have surgeries. JBJ finally signs with the Brewers, more development of the Mickey Calloway situation, Angel Hernandez, and more.

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In this episode, Rip and Brad is joined by John Snyder, Co-Host of the Breaking Balls Podcast and fan of the New York Mets. They discussed the possibility of a Francisco Lindor extension, former Seattle Mariners President and CEO Kevin Mather in hot water, Blake Snell's article,  and more. They will discuss the team of the week, the New York Mets, while also discussing two players: Dom Smith, who was picked by our guest, and Jacob deGrom, who won the Twitter poll.

Please be sure to follow John on Twitter @JohnnyDoesIt and the podcast @BreakBallsPod.

If you would like to check out the article by Blake Snell: https://www.theplayerstribune.com/posts/blake-snell-baseball-mlb-tampa-bay-san-diego-padres

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In this episode, Brad is joined by the show's friends, Zach and Brandon from The NEST Podcast, to discuss what has happened this week in baseball. The guys discuss Brock Holt signing with the Rangers, Justin Turner signing his deal with the Dodgers, and breaking news!!!!

Be sure to follow Brandon on Twitter @BrandonBrewah and Zach @thezachbill. Also, be sure to follow The NEST Podcast on Twitter @NESTpod and also on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/NESTpodcast1.

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In this episode, Rip and Brad is joined by Heather Noble, a Baltimore Orioles super fan. They discussed breaking news with Andrew Benintendi being traded to the Royals, Trevor Bauer to the Dodgers, Clayton Kershaw's future, and more. They will discuss the team of the week, the Baltimore Orioles, while also discussing two players: Stevie Wilkerson, who was picked by our guest, and Cal"The Iron Man" Ripken Jr., who won the Twitter poll.

Please be sure to follow Heather @AlainnFocail on Twitter. 

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In this episode, Rip and Brad are joined by Zach Billings from the NEST Podcast. They discussed the Colorado Rockies trading Nolan Arenado to the St. Louis Cardinals, Dustin Pedroia retires, Mickey Callaway gets suspended, and more. They will discuss the team of the week, the St. Louis Cardinals, while also discussing two players: Harrison Bader, who was picked by our guest, and Ozzie "The Wizard" Smith, who won the Twitter poll.

Please be sure to follow Zach @thezachbill on Twitter and the NEST Podcast @NESTpod. 

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In this episode, Rip and Brad are joined by Bryan Smith, a writer with Bleacher Nation. They discussed the passing of Hank Aaron and his impact on baseball, Red Sox making moves, Red Sox and Yankees make a trade, Jameson Tallion trade to the Yankees, and more. They will discuss the team of the week, the Chicago Cubs, while also discussing two players: Zach Davies, who was picked by our guest, and Kris Bryant, who won the Twitter poll.

Please be sure to follow Bryan on Twitter @cubprospects and check out his work at https://www.bleachernation.com/

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