Toeing The Slab with David Cone

The Nationals RHP talks about his first taste of MLB, and his journey from New Rochelle, NY. Plus, the crew discusses why changes are needed to the HOF voting process, and David’s farewell to Meat Loaf.

Intro

5:28 The Opener!

11:13 Josiah Gray interview

47:54 Recapping the interview

49:29 This week in pitching history!

52:16 Three up! Three down!

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The HOF’er discusses movement & changing speeds, while David thinks back to a box he left for John Kruk. The crew also praises Shohei Ohtani’s attitude.

TIMESTAMPS

INTRO/Analyzing Greg Maddux's career

6:50 The Opener! (Shohei Ohtani GQ article)

11:20 Update on MLB labor talks

19:29 Greg Maddux interview

1:05:30 Recapping the Maddux interview

1:12:51 This week in pitching history!

1:16:08 Keith Hernandez getting number retired!

1:18:53 Three up! Three down!

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The Yankees RHP joins the show & David shares details on his new ESPN job. Plus, the crew touches on Rachel Balkovec & Genevieve Beacom.

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TIMESTAMPS

0:23 Intro/previewing Taillon

3:19 The Opener! David joins Sunday Night Baseball!

15:17 Jameson Taillon interview

20:37 Rehab from ankle surgery

27:08 The turning points of Taillon's season

37:10 Inside the Yankee clubhouse

43:12 MLB lockout

48:39 A question from Taillon for an upcoming guest!

52:31 Recapping the interview

58:36 This week in pitching history!

1:02:22 Three up! Three down!

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The A’s RHP joins the show, the crew discusses potential rule changes for 2022, the Iowa Cubs and an ode to John Madden.

TIMESTAMPS

Intro/Happy New Year!

3:31 Happy Birthday David!

4:48 The Opener! (potential MLB rule changes)

9:36 Chris Bassitt interview

43:55 Recapping the interview with Chris

46:55 This week in pitching history!

48:56 Three up! Three down!

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The Yankees top prospect joins the show. Plus, Japanese baseballs, Catfish Hunter and David’s greatest karaoke hits.

TIMESTAMPS

Intro/Volpe interview preview

3:25 David's karaoke machine

6:32 The Opener

12:55 Anthony Volpe interview

53:07 Interview recap

55:41 This week in pitching history

1:00:39 Three up! Three down!

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David, Justin, James & producer Dan draft the pitches they believe will make the biggest impact in 2022. Dr. Meredith Wills explains how the two baseballs were used in 2021.

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David answers questions on throwing new pitches, how to regain control, pitches he wish he threw and when kids should start locating.

TIMESTAMPS

INTRO

5:26 Mets manager search

8:38 Verlander deal official

12:18 The Opener!

25:05 Mailbag!

25:28 Is there ever a situation where a pitcher really wants to start throwing a pitch but cannot figure out how to throw said pitch

34:01 Do you remember seeing me at your perfect game?

35:03 Was there a pitch that you were unable to throw that you wish you could?

37:26 When should kids begin to work on locating pitches?

41:42 In game, what has been a time when you lost the feel for a pitch but then regained your control? 

45:56 What are the top 3 things I can look out for to help me truly appreciate good pitching?

48:00 Do you find the days that you didn’t have your A stuff was more fun than days you dominated?

51:46 Is the extinction of starting pitchers the natural end point of the shorter starts trend and what could make the game trend back to starters going deep into games?

57:02 This week in pitching history

1:01:34 Three up! Three down!

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Tom Glavine joins the show to discuss all things pitching, the MLB lockout, changeup tips, and his favorite Bobby Cox ejection!

Timestamps

0:00 Intro

2:11 MLB lockout

6:13 Tom Glavine interview

12:49 What its like being a player rep

15:28 Looking back at the 1990 lockout

17:10 Inside the negotiations

25:57 When will the lockout end?

32:35 Will the season be affected?

38:00 Now lets talk pitching!

1:09:15 Recapping the the interview

1:14:03 This week in pitching history!

1:16:35 Three up! Three down!

Welcome to Toeing the Slab with David Cone! A podcast thats all about pitching and incorporating just the right amount of past and present day thinking into the game of baseball!

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Welcome to Toeing the Slab with David Cone! A podcast thats all about pitching and incorporating just the right amount of past and present day thinking into the game of baseball!

Timestamps

0:45 CBA/free agency

4:13 Mets sign Max Scherzer

12:23 What goes into a free agency decision

14:49 Active MLB free agency before lockout

22:12 Corbin Burnes interview

58:05 Recapping the interview

1:04:26 This week in pitching history

1:09:25 three up three down!

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Welcome to Toeing the Slab with David Cone! A podcast thats all about pitching and incorporating just the right amount of past and present day thinking into the game of baseball!

Timestamps

1:38 Thoughts on Corbin Burnes winning NL Cy Young

8:00 The Opener!

9:23 Free agency

25:48 Robbie Ray interview

58:10 Recapping Robbie Ray's season 1:01:58 This week in pitching history

1:05:53 Three up! Three down!

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