Toeing The Slab with David Cone

David, Justin and James discuss what’s next for the Phillies pitching staff now that Aaron Nola is returning, and whether they need more rotation help. What could the Braves be up to with their recent activity? The group also touches on the aggressive nature of the front offices in Atlanta and Philadelphia. Plus, why Lance Lynn and Kyle Gibson don’t cut it for the Cardinals, a realistic expectation for a Yamamoto contract, and Brandon Woodruff’s options. In the Yankees chat, the gang discussed Zack Britton’s recent comments and whether a reunion makes sense with either Sonny Gray or Jordan Montgomery. 

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00:00 INTRO

03:44 The Opener

07:25 Aaron Nola re-signs with the Phillies

12:58 Braves are making moves

22:28 Cardinals sign Lance Lynn and Kyle Gibson

26:57 Yoshinobu Yamamoto is officially posted

35:12 What will Brandon Woodruff's deal look like?

40:07 Yankees

49:59 OUTRO

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David, Justin, and James react to MLB's Cy Young award announcements and dive into what's to follow long-term and short-term with Gerrit Cole and Blake Snell being the winners. Does this cement Cole's Hall of Fame case? How much does this help Snell in free agency? The crew also dives into a surprising possibility regarding Shohei Ohtani's free agency along with evaluating the most undervalued free agents this winter and more! New episodes every week.

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00:00 INTRO

02:57 The Opener

06:40 Is Gerrit Cole a Hall of Famer now?

14:04 How much does Blake Snell's Cy Young help his free agency?

18:56 Shohei Ohtani may take a short-term deal?

24:30 Mystery team that could make a big splash

30:38 Most undervalued free agent pitchers available?

34:42 Changes to the pitch clock for 2024

38:31 The Yankees and Brian Cashman

52:29 The A's are officially moving to Las Vegas

57:58 OUTRO

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David, Justin, and James put a bow on the World Series along with diving into some early offseason news including Clayton Kershaw undergoing shoulder surgery, Yoshinobu Yamamoto's posting, opt-outs and options, and more. The crew also dives into three foreign stars that may wind up with the Yankees.

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00:00 INTRO

01:41 The Opener

05:00 World Series recap

16:17 Reviewing year one of the pitch clock

22:42 Clayton Kershaw undergoes shoulder surgery

26:45 Yoshinobu Yamamoto is officially posted

29:45 Which of these group of pitchers would you sign?

25:30 Yankees

45:57 OUTRO

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David, Justin and James examine the first two games of the World Series and wonder if we’ll see another seven inning performance from any pitcher the rest of the series like we did from Merrill Kelly. What should we realistically expect from Max Scherzer? How can Texas tame Arizona’s running game? And will MLB’s plan to reduce the number of pitchers allowed on a roster in the future have its desired effect? Plus, how well would you rate the chances of the Yankees trading for Juan Soto? 

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00:00 INTRO

02:27 The Opener

04:07 Merrill Kelly the first World Series pitcher to complete 7 innings since 2019

08:47 World Series tied 1-1 after D-Backs win game 2

12:22 Max Scherzer gets the start for Texas in game 3

17:17 Brandon Pfaadt going for the D-Backs

20:40 Are these six pitchers enough for Arizona?

23:48 Rangers pitching

26:05 The D-Backs running game this October

33:14 Marcus Semien or Christian Walker more disappointing this postseason?

36:21 Manfred wants less pitchers on rosters

42:12 Juan Soto rumors

48:23 Predictions

51:15 OUTRO

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The gang reviews the pitching decisions of NLCS Game 7, and the emergence of Brandon Pfaadt, whom Coney believes is a star in the making. Looking ahead to the World Series, James sizes up two bullpens who have proved many wrong. Who holds the edge in the bullpen, rotation and lineup? Justin believes Max Scherzer is a true wild card. Plus, the Giants, Padres and Red Sox make changes. 

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00:00 INTRO

03:43 The Opener

08:07 NLCS Game 7 reaction

25:58 World Series preview

39:04 Around the league

48:26 OUTRO

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David, Justin and James react to the Rangers winning Game 7 in Houston to reach the World Series, how short a leash Max Scherzer may have in the Fall Classic, and whether they consider this era of Astros baseball “dynastic.” Plus, what to expect for Game 7 of the NLCS tonight in Philadelphia.

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00:00 INTRO

02:59 The Opener

07:54 The Rangers win the ALCS!

21:30 What's next for the Astros?

25:06 NLCS game 7 preview

34:17 Astros a dynasty or not?

41:53 OUTRO

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David, Justin and James wonder out loud what the Astros and Dbacks can do to get back in their respective series. Arizona will have to be the more creative team with their pitching moving forward. Who has been the best starting pitcher in October? Would you invest more in Jordan Montgomery or Aaron Nola in free agency? What’s preventing other teams from following the Rangers quick rebuilding model? The hosts also touch on Kim Ng’s future and why Craig Counsell may be the most important person in the sport this offseason. In our Yankees chat, the hosts grade producer Dan’s offseason blueprint. 

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00:00 INTRO

05:02 The Opener

11:55 Best postseason starter?

17:08 Postseason tax

23:25 Free agency

28:36 Why don't more teams do what the Rangers did?

32:38 Kim NG and Marlins part ways

40:00 Brewers the team that has most to figure out this winter?

45:30 Yankees

1:00:31 OUTRO

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David, Justin and James try and catch their breath after an amazing Game 2 between the Braves and Phillies. Despite one heart-breaking defeat, Coney remains bullish on the Phils. While none of the hosts feel the layoff for teams with byes is “a thing” just yet, is the layoff *too* long? Do fans need to recalibrate their minds for what the postseason has actually become? The hosts assess the Braves pitching staff, whether we ended up asking too much of the Dodgers rotation, why the Twins hold the pitching edge over Houston and which homegrown core they’re rolling with between the Orioles and Rangers. Touching on the Blue Jays and the Berrios/Kikuchi pitching move, Justin wonders why front offices still try to maintain the illusion that they don’t make game decisions. If they had a seat at the table at the Yankees end-of-season meetings, what is each host pounding the table for? 

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00:00 INTRO

01:54 Best game of the playoffs yet (The Opener)

04:17 Does the playoff format need changing?

18:22 Braves/Phillies

24:03 Dodgers/D-Backs

31:13 Astros/Twins

35:16 Rangers/Orioles

38:10 Blue Jays mistakes

42:44 Lack of conviction in managers these days?

49:38 Yankees

1:00:02 OUTRO

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David is in Philadelphia for Phillies/Marlins. James is in Minnesota for Twins/Blue Jays. The postseason is here! The hosts touch on whether they’d take the momentum of a Wild Card team or the rest of a team on a bye into the Division Series. Coney, Justin and James dig deeper into Jordan Montgomery’s and Zack Wheeler’s respective performances to open up the postseason. What was Jerry Dipoto saying in Seattle? Which fired manager may receive another opportunity? What should the Yankees hitting philosophies look like moving forward? 

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00:00 INTRO

03:46 Rest in peace Tim Wakefield

06:22 Would you rather have a first round bye or have the momentum from the Wild Card Series?

10:19 Biggest takeaway from day one of the Wild Card Round?

15:07 How big of a lift did Jordan Montgomery give to the Rangers pitching staff?

21:09 Jerry Dipoto's odd comments during Seattle's post-mortem

25:55 Gabe Kapler, Buck Showalter, Phil Nevin lose their jobs

31:29 Yankees chat

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David, Justin and James put out an S.O.S. for Coney’s iPad at LaGuardia Airport. They open the show by touching on the passing of Brooks Robinson. Then, is the Braves pitching staff in trouble? How close will the voting be for the NL Cy Young Award? Where’s the love for the Twins pitching staff? Where’s the offense for the Blue Jays pitching staff?! And in the Yankees chat, how closely is the organization listening to Aaron Judge?

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00:00 INTRO

01:46 The Opener

05:56 Braves injuries

09:46 NL Cy Young race

14:55 Respect the Twins?

20:47 Blue Jays offense

26:38 Yankees/Aaron Judge

32:28 OUTRO

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