Gsmc Baseball Podcast

Kevin starts the episode by breaking down the update in negotiations that have taken place over the past 48 hours. Both sides met on three different occasions on Sunday. There was a brief sense of optimism on Sunday morning when a report came out that that sides were "close" but that was quickly debunked by multiple other outlets. Kevin then talks multiple trades over the past 4 years that could come back to haunt the teams that gave up "prospects". The Pirates will debut SS Oneil Cruz who was acquired in 2017 at the deadline for a rental player. Rays prospect Curtis Mead is another name who was dealt in 2019 to keep an eye on this summer. Kevin wraps up the show by counting down to #1 in the Top MLB Players of All-Time. #1 should be no surprise with Babe Ruth taking home the honors. The Top 5 also included Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, Ty Cobb, and Ted Williams. What are your thoughts on this list? If you enjoyed this episode, follow us and subscribe to the show: you can find us on iTunes or o

Kevin starts the episode by giving an update on this weeks meetings between the MLBPA and MLB. This is the first week both sides have agreed to meet everyday with an MLB imposed deadline of Feb 28th to start the season on time. We are now through 4 of the 5 days and Kevin believes it is safe to say this year will not be starting on time. Kevin then talks about the opening weekend of college baseball and discusses the movement in the top 25. Long Beach State was the biggest climber from 24 up to 12 and East Carolina fell the farthest from 12 to 25. Liberty and Maryland also entered the rankings this week. Kevin wraps up the show discussing the #40 - 15 on the Top 100 players of all-time list. Today's names included Jackie Robinson, Pete Rose, Albert Pujols, Mariano Rivera, Derek Jeter, Randy Johnson and more! If you enjoyed this episode, follow us and subscribe to the show: you can find us on iTunes or on any app that carries podcasts as well as on YouTube. Please remember to subscribe and give us a ni

On today's show, Patrick talks about what has been happening with MLB and MLBPA negotiations. There will hopefully be better news this week, as the two sides are set to meet every day from Feb 21-25. FOllowing that Patrick gives updates to the NCAA Opening Weekend in College Baseball, as well as gives advice on what people should look out for this season. Following that Patrick talks about a player that was described to be like the backbone of this squad rebuilding process in the 1990s. Kenny Lofton played for a long time in the bigs, played in three World Series, stole over 600 bases, and is the all-time leader in post-season stolen bases. Lofton had an incredible career and deserved a recap. If you enjoyed this episode, follow us and subscribe to the show: you can find us on iTunes or on any app that carries podcasts as well as on YouTube. Please remember to subscribe and give us a nice review. That way you will always be among the first to get the latest GSMC Baseball Podcasts. We would like to thank

Kevin starts the episode by talking about the meeting on Thursday between MLB and MLBPA and how it only lasted 15 minutes. The Players made an updated proposal but there are still huge gaps that remain in getting a deal done. We are getting dangerously close to the delay of opening day at the end of March. Kevin then talks about Ryan Zimmerman announcing his retirement. Known as "Mr. National" Zimmerman will go down as the greatest player in the Nationals franchise. Ryan is the career leading for the Nationals in games, runs, hits, total bases, doubles, home runs and RBIs. Truly amazing career. Kevin wraps up the show by previewing the opening weekend in NCAA baseball. The top matchup of the weekend is #3 Vanderbilt vs #7 Oklahoma State which will be a ton of fun. You also have #14 Texas Tech vs #15 Arizona on Sunday in a single matchup. The road to Omaha begins! If you enjoyed this episode, follow us and subscribe to the show: you can find us on iTunes or on any app that carries podcasts as well a

Patrick is back with another episode talking about the MLB CBA. MLB has made a decent amount of concessions surrounding the MLBPA's concerns. However, the offer that MLB made is still not good enough in the player's eyes. Patrick breakdown both sides of these negotiations while giving his own opinions on what is happening. Following that Patrick brings the oral history of Frank Robinson's amazing 21-year career. Robinson won two MVP awards, made 14 All-Star games and has his number 20 retired by three teams. Robinson broke the color barrier in 1975 as the first black manager in the bigs. Patrick ends today's show by updating everyone on the Trevor Bauer situation, will there be suspension or will Bauer ever play in MLB again? If you enjoyed this episode, follow us and subscribe to the show: you can find us on iTunes or on any app that carries podcasts as well as on YouTube. Please remember to subscribe and give us a nice review. That way you will always be among the first to get the late

Kevin starts the episode by giving an update on the most recent proposal made by MLB to the MLBPA. The feedback from the players was that there are still "underwhelmed" with the proposal and we are not any closer to reaching an agreement. Kevin then discusses who he believes from this free agent class could potentially be a bust for the 2022 season. Robbie Ray and Carlos Rodon have to be at the top of the list. After multiple so/so years they both have huge years while heading into a new contract. Kevin wraps up the show continuing to talk about the Top 100 Players list. In today's episode he covers #69 through #41. A few surprise names pop up on the list today such as Nolan Ryan and Manny Ramirez. If you enjoyed this episode, follow us and subscribe to the show: you can find us on iTunes or on any app that carries podcasts as well as on YouTube. Please remember to subscribe and give us a nice review. That way you will always be among the first to get the latest GSMC Baseball Podcasts. We wo

Kevin starts the show my discussing the latest on the CBA negotiations. The past week was a "reset" for both parties. The owners met in Orlando, while the players met in Arizona and Florida. It is being reported that the owners will finally make a counter offer to the players this week after waiting for almost two weeks to continue negotiations. Kevin then talks about 10 players who are returning from injury after missing the majority or all of last season that could make a huge difference in 2022. There are multiple teams who were decimated by injury last year and are counting on these players playing at a high level once they return. Kevin wraps up the show continuing to discuss the list of top 100 MLB Players of All-Time. Today, Kevin gives his take on 84-70. The list continues to be impressive with guys making impacts on the game in different ways. If you enjoyed this episode, follow us and subscribe to the show: you can find us on iTunes or on any app that carries podcasts as well as on YouT

Patrick opens up today's show by giving an update on Trevor Bauer. Bauer will not be facing legal charges following an announcement from the LA District Attorney's Office, but this does not mean that Bauer will not be suspended by MLB. After that Patrick updates everyone on how CBA negotiations have been, and they really have not been well. The state of things is good because both sides are still talking and close on big ideas, but they are very far apart on the smaller parts of the CBA. Things like the pre-arbitration bonus pool money, revenue sharing, and a few others. In the third segment, Patrick continues with the list of the Top-50 players of all time. Starting today at 25 and working down all the way to 1. Patrick gives his thoughts on where some players ended up placing. However, Patrick feels like every single one of these 25 all-time greats could be the number 1 on anyone's own list. If you enjoyed this episode, follow us and subscribe to the show: you can find us on iTunes or on an

Kevin starts the episode by breaking down the latest news across MLB such as the retirements of Adrian Gonzalez and Joe West, how the Cubs are working on their own streaming service to watch games, and the latest on the MLBPA saying NO to a federal mediator. Kevin then breaks down one ideal move for each team when the lockout comes to a close. Dodgers sign Freddie Freeman, Yankees sign Carlos Correa, or the Phillies sign Kris Bryant, is it likely to happen? No, but it would be ideal for each of these teams. Kevin wraps up the show talking about the Top 100 MLB Players of All-Time list that was recently released. Kevin gives his thoughts on 100 through 85 and players like Jim Thome and John Smoltz make an appearance on the list. If you enjoyed this episode, follow us and subscribe to the show: you can find us on iTunes or on any app that carries podcasts as well as on YouTube. Please remember to subscribe and give us a nice review. That way you will always be among the first to get the latest GSMC Baseball

Patrick opens today's show by congratulating Joe West on an amazing career. West's career spanned 43 seasons and was on the field for countless memories for fans and players everywhere. Following that Patrick covers what has been happening with the CBA. The short answer is not much, and it does not look like anything good will be happening anytime soon. Regarding dates like Opening Day, it may be time to begin worrying about a delayed season. Following that Patrick goes into an ESPN list of the top players of all time. Patrick is only covering the top-50 players on this list and will respond with a list after the conclusion of this list. Some players may deserve to be where they are ranked, some may deserve to be higher. Who will end where? If you enjoyed this episode, follow us and subscribe to the show: you can find us on iTunes or on any app that carries podcasts as well as on YouTube. Please remember to subscribe and give us a nice review. That way you will always be among the first to get the

Kevin starts the episode by giving an update on the CBA negotiations. The two sides met for approximately 90 minutes this week, and there was zero progress made towards a new deal. Neither side is willing to concede on their core values and because of this a delay to spring training feels inevitable at this point. Kevin then breaks down the best teams to NOT win the World Series since 2000. Kevin discusses the 2011 Phillies who had possibly the best pitching staff in recent history, as well as the 2001 Mariners who won a record 116 games but couldn't get past the Yankees in the postseason. Kevin wraps up the show by talking about MLB Stars who had a down year in 2021 and are looking for a bounce back season this summer. Guys like Keuchel, Ryu, and Hendricks all had down years on the mound and are looking to regain previous form. Also stars such as Mookie Betts and DJ LeMahieu will to shake off an uncharacteristically bad years. If you enjoyed this episode, follow us and subscribe to the show: you can f

Patrick is back with another episode and more updates on CBA negotiations. Patrick goes over when fans should begin to worry about important dates on the MLB timeline. MLB and MLBPA are running out of time to get a deal done before delays to spring training and/or the shorting of the season. Following that segment, Patrick talks about Doug Glanville's article arguing against Barry Bonds enshrinement in the Hall of Fame, but from a player from that era's perspective. Patrick ends today's show with a two-segment story of William Clarence Mathews. Mathews was a fantastic baseball and football player at Harvard University. Mathews was rumored in the summer of 1905 to join the Boston Nationals (Beeneaters). Patrick dives into the story of the man who could have Jackie Robbinson 42-years earlier. If you enjoyed this episode, follow us and subscribe to the show: you can find us on iTunes or on any app that carries podcasts as well as on YouTube. Please remember to subscribe and give us a nice revie

Kevin begins the episode by breaking down the top 1-2 punches atop each teams rotation. The Mets have the top spot after signing Max Scherzer to pair with Jacob deGrom. The Brewers are a close second with Woodruff and Burnes, but the rest of the top 10 could be ranked in any order. Kevin then discusses about each organizations top prospect for the 2022 season. Everyone has heard the names Rutschman, Rodriguez, and Witt but Kevin breaks down the lesser-known prospects who might not be household names yet. Teams like the Phillies and Diamondbacks have their top prospects in Rookie Ball. Kevin wraps up the show by talking about current and former MLB players who could have had successful football careers. Darin Erstad was a top punting prospect coming out of Nebraska, Jeff Samardzija was a 1st round WR prospect, and Jackie Robinson set all kinds of records at UCLA.If you enjoyed this episode, follow us and subscribe to the show: you can find us on iTunes or on any app that carries podcasts as well as on YouTube

Patrick starts today's show by continuing the telling of David Ortiz's Hall of Fame career. Ortiz never won an MVP, but he did finish in the Top-5 of MVP voting four times. Ortiz also would lead his Boston Red Sox to three World Series victories during his tenure. Big Papi was almost murdered in the Dominican Republic in 2019, fourtunetly Ortiz would come out on top of that as well. David Ortiz was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in January. Following that Patrick talks about some baseball legends that could have just as well been a legend on the Gridiorn. Players like Adum Dunn, Jackie Robbinson, and Mickey Mantle are just a few of the talented athletes that chose baseball. To end today's show Patrick talks about the most likely stars that will be on the trade block during the 2022 deadline. Players like Matt Olsen, Ketel Marte, and other studs could be on the move if their franchises do not come out hot starting the season. If you enjoyed this episode, follow us and subscribe to t

Kevin starts the episode by breaking down the results of the 2022 BBWAA Hall of Fame voting. David Ortiz is a first-ballot Hall of Famer as he was the only player to reach the 75% threshold. Roger Clemens and Barry Bonds did not receive enough votes and will now fall off the ballot after their 10th and final time. Kevin then discusses the top Hall of Fame classes of all-time based on the total WAR for the class. The top two classes are from the 1930s due to the fact that these were the first few classes and had a few of the legends of the game be enshrined. There is a recent class or two that are high on the list. Can you guess which class? Kevin wraps up the show having some fun and talking about the most stunning off-season trades in MLB history. Five of the most stunning trades in baseball history have occurred in the past two years. Will there be another stunner this offseason when we finally get a new CBA agreement? If you enjoyed this episode, follow us and subscribe to the show: you can find us on iTun

David Oritz is the newest inductee to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Ortiz is unquestionably a player worthy of the Hall of Fame, but he is not even close to the players that Barry Bonds and Roger Clemons were. Patrick talks about why the Hall of Fame needs to take a good look at itself, and needs to change the voting rights. Patrick also updates the CBA negotiations in the first segment. Patrick also talks about Ortiz's feelings after being inducted. Ortiz feels like he does not come close to those two guys, and yet Ortiz finds himself standing alone at the podium. To end the show Patrick begins talking about the incredible story that David Ortiz is living, a kid in the Dominican Republic to enshrinement. 'If you enjoyed this episode, follow us and subscribe to the show: you can find us on iTunes or on any app that carries podcasts as well as on YouTube. Please remember to subscribe and give us a nice review. That way you will always be among the first to get the latest GSMC Baseball Podcasts. We w

Kevin starts the episode by discussing the possible timelines for baseball this season depending on when the MLB and MLBPA come to an agreement on a new CBA. If an agreement is not reached by March 1st, this is when things start to become interesting and moving or losing games becomes a real possibility. Kevin then breaks down the top 10 best young cores in baseball. To qualify, a player can be no older than age 26 at the start of the 2022 season. The top two teams are loaded with young talent and look to be set up nicely to compete for the next 5-10 seasons. Kevin wraps up the show by predicting each team's next hall-of-fame inductee. With the 2022 class being announced this week, Kevin thought it would be fun to take a look into the future for each organization. If you enjoyed this episode, follow us and subscribe to the show: you can find us on iTunes or on any app that carries podcasts as well as on YouTube. Please remember to subscribe and give us a nice review. That way you will always be among the

Patrick has a lot to talk about in this episode! He opens today's show by announcing that on Jan. 24 Major League Baseball and MLB Players Association will meet for the second time since the lockout on Dec. 2. After that Patrick updates everyone on where the Rays will be playing this season. Then Patrick goes into a list of players that deserve a lot more love on the Hall of Fame ballots. From there Patrick dives into the career of Andy Pettitte. Pettitte had a fantastic career between his hometown Houston Astros and New York Yankees. Pettitte finished his career with a record of 256–153, 3.85 ERA, and 2,448 strikeouts. Patrick closes today's show by talking about players that are unlikely to continue on the Hall-of-Fame ballot but are deserving to be in the Hall-of-Very-Good. If you enjoyed this episode, follow us and subscribe to the show: you can find us on iTunes or on any app that carries podcasts as well as on YouTube. Please remember to subscribe and give us a nice review. That way you wil

Kevin starts the episode by discussing the news of Carlos Correra hiring Scott Boras as his agent and what this means when baseball finally returns. The reports are that Correra is looking for a 10 year $330-$350 million contract. There are only about 3-5 teams who have the financial ability to hand out a contract this large. Kevin then breaks down the release of the preseason top 25 for College Baseball. The Texas Longhorns are ranked #1 for the first time in the history of the division1baseball.com poll. The SEC then reigns supreme with teams #2-#5 all coming from the conference. Arkansas had a tough break with their Ace starting pitcher go down with Tommy John this preseason. Kevin wraps up the show talking about an update on the automated strike zone. The news that the Atlantic League will no longer use the technology is misleading because there are current job postings in 11 current Triple-A cities for technicians who work with the technology. Is this going to eventually make its way to MLB? If you enjoy

Patrick excitedly starts today's show-off by updating Carlos Correa's situation. Correa has changed his representation to Scott Boras after it was announced his former representation could lose its MLB Players Association certification. Following that segment Patrick talks about what active players will have a decent case at the hall of fame; once their careers are finished. Patrick reacts to which players are believed to be first-ballot through the guys that are considered just missing the threshold. After that Patrick goes over every team's potential breakout player for the 2022 season. To end the show Patrick then reacts to potential trades that could really shake up the MLB. These are trades that include stars like Matt Olsen, Cedrick Mullens, and even Joey Votto. If you enjoyed this episode, follow us and subscribe to the show: you can find us on iTunes or on any app that carries podcasts as well as on YouTube. Please remember to subscribe and give us a nice review. That way you will a