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by TortureCast | May 2, 2023 · 12:15 PM

Episode #278: Dubon’s Revenge

#278: Dubon’s Revenge

Mauricio Dubon #14 of the Houston Astros reacts to hitting an RBI double during the seventh inning against the San Francisco Giants at Minute Maid Park on May 01, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

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Eric and Chad talk about the first month of Giants baseball, and it’s not….good. After a 5 game winning streak, they’ve lost 4 in a row, and their bullpen continues to be their achilles heel, with a 6.40 ERA, good for 28th. Mauricio Dubon exacted a little revenge in game 1 with the Astros, and Mexico City was a damn launching pad on a t-ball field, played with a golf ball. It’s not all terrible news as the Giants are “only” 5 games back of the Dodgers. They’d be 9 back in the NL Central. May has started 0-1, but “May”be it’ll be better than April?

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by TortureCast | April 11, 2023 · 6:49 PM

Episode #277: Nothing Like It?

San Francisco Giants' Michael Conforto hits a two-run home run against the Kansas City Royals during the eighth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Sunday, April 9, 2023. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

#277: Nothing Like It?

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Ok, that’s easier said than done. Ten games in, the Giants find themselves at 4-6, already in last place in the NL West. There have been questionable trades, questionable signings, and questionable managerial decisions. This team is kind of where we expected it to be. Homers, strikeouts, and a revolving roster around mediocrity. Eric and Chad break it all down for you, but our Giants’ fandom might be suggesting that we’re a bit frustrated already. That’s ok. Giants baseball. Nothing like it?

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by TortureCast | March 27, 2023 · 4:51 PM

Episode #276: 2023 Season Preview

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It’s here, one of our favorite podcasts of the year! Chad and Eric are joined by special guest @StevenRissotto from SFBay and Rizzocast to talk about the Giants’ roster, Sergio Romo’s final appearance, the WBC, injuries, Brandon Belt punking his friend, Oracle Park media day and food tasting (don’t forget to check out Chad’s food review video!), and the always fun predictions! We throw out our guesses for how many games the Giants will win and read all of your guesses as well! This is a full one folks, settle in for it. The Giants kick off their 2023 season this Thursday at 10am PDT in Yankee Stadium. There’s nothing like it?

And by the way, this is our 13th season covering Giants’ baseball, and we are the longest-running podcast about this team…and apparently we’re going to become angsty and experimental soon.

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by TortureCast | March 20, 2023 · 1:48 PM

Episode #275: That’s What’s Up!

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That’s What’s Up!

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Would you be pissed if Camilo Doval was injured in the WBC and out of the year? We talk WBC excitement, Giants concerning injuries, Romo retiring as a Giant, and more!

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by TortureCast | March 6, 2023 · 12:59 PM

Episode #274: A Baseball Convex Kite

#274

A Baseball Convex Kite

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Spring Training is well into action, and although the Giants aren’t killing it in terms of their record (who cares?), there are a few guys making a case for the roster. We also chat about the impact of the rule changes so far, the actual shape of the baseball “diamond,” and how the larger bases are changing it slightly, and the World Baseball Classic starts this week!

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by TortureCast | February 18, 2023 · 2:03 PM

Episode #273: Spring has Sprung

Joey Bart points where batting practice is tanking place…probably (photo by Brad Martens, SF Giants, 2/17/23

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Giants have opened spring training in Scottsdale! The boys talk about the predicted roster, non-roster invitees, FanFest, the new MLB rule changes and more! You can just smell the fresh-cut grass!

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by TortureCast | January 16, 2023 · 1:39 PM

Episode #272: New Year, New Team

Michael Conforto and the Giants hope he can return to his 2019 form.

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Happy new year! Correa signs with Minnesota after all of the drama, Giants have twins, Conforto to patrol the outfield, pen bolsterd with Luke Jackson, Belt to Toronto, Longo to Arizona, LaStella released, Murph retires, 8 players avoid arbitration, Giants sign 23 international prospects, is this team actually better? FanFest is Feb 4.

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by TortureCast | December 22, 2022 · 1:02 PM

Episode #271: They Lost a Carlos

Somewhere in Oracle Park sits an unused Correa jersey.

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Consider this a group therapy session, Giants fans. Eric and Chad try and make sense of how and why the Giants essentially walked away from the deal with Carlos Correa in the 11th hour. Just three hours prior to the press conference that would have introduced Correa and his #1 jersey, the Giants contacted his agent, Scott Boras, and told him they needed more time to go over an “issue” they discovered with Correa’s physical. Boras gave them 5 hours. The Giants never called him back. So, he hammered out a deal with Mets owner Steve Cohen and behold, Carlos Correa is now a Met. We talk through this and speculate why? Also, why have the Giants not offered any explanation. Aside from a short statement, they’ve been on radio silence. This is a PR nightmare for the team, the largest botched free agency debacle in MLB history, and an event that will have major ramifications for this franchise for years to come. No biggie, really.

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by TortureCast | December 16, 2022 · 1:43 PM

Episode #270: They Got a Carlos

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Just when you thought that the Giants wouldn’t make a big splash, Farhan pulls one out of his hat and signs Carlos Correa to a 13 year, $350 million contract. The Giants finally got their guy. This is in addition to signing Sean Manaea, Mitch Haniger, and Stripling…we think this team is absolutely better than last year’s version. And remember, they only missed the playoffs by six games…that’s one extra win a month. This new version should be able to do that. Join Chad, Eric, and Willie as we discuss this and more!

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by TortureCast | December 8, 2022 · 1:55 PM

Episode #269: Arson Judge is Still Available

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We digest the hot stove action, which unfortunately includes Aaron Judge denying the Giants their big fish, as he signed a 9/360 deal to return to the Yankees. What other free agents should the Giants target? Will this off-season be a failure if they only get Haniger? Plus, Bonds gets rejected in a big way by the HOF veterans committee. Check out this cathartic podcast (for Giants fans, that is!).

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by TortureCast | November 7, 2022 · 2:30 PM

Episode #268: Dusty Gets His Ring

Dusty Baker reacts shortly after winning the World Series 4 games to 2 over the Phillies on November 5, 2022. Photo: Getty Images

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Dusty Baker finally got the monkey off his back and won his first ring as a manger as the Houston Astros defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4 games to 2. Jeremy Pena won the first World Series MVP by a position player rookie, along with ALCS MVP and a gold glove. Yes, we talk a little Judge, since the hot stove is LIT! And, Carlos Rodon officially declined his $22.5m option, as expected. Barry Bonds will have another shot at the Hall of Fame in December. Also, who do you think will be the Giants’ uniform sponsor in 2023? And, why do we have to have a goddamn patch on these clean unis?!

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by TortureCast | October 24, 2022 · 2:00 PM

Episode #267: Texas Ranger Bochy

Bruce Bochy was introduced as the next manager for the Texas Rangers earlier today (October 24, 2022). He signed a 3-year deal. The Rangers visit Oracle park Aug 11-13, 2023. That’ll be fun!

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All three hosts have a very lively conversation about the Astros and Phillies in the World Series, and how the Phillies’ run is reminiscent of the 2014 Giants. Eric really, really hates the Astros, btw. Bruce Bochy comes out of retirement to become the next manager of the Texas Rangers (BTW, Rangers visit Oracle next Aug 11-13). Pete Putila is the new Giants’ GM, and Zaidi promises to be “very active” this offseason, with reports that they are targeting Aaron Judge and Trea Turner. This and Eric’s epic entry and run in a World Poker Tour 5 Diamond tournament at the Bellagio last week!

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by TortureCast | October 7, 2022 · 1:50 PM

Episode #266: 2022 SF Giants Autopsy

Carlos Rodon appears pumped about the contract he’s going to cash in this offseason…probably. Rodon was voted by our hosts as the Giants’ best pitcher for 2022. Will he return in 2023? (probably not, if we’re being honest)

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It’s time to bust out the scalpel and open up the body of the Giants’ 2022 season to determine what went wrong with the team that won a franchise-record 107 games just a season ago. Eric, Willie, and Chad put their gloves on and dig deep into the mediocrity of their offense, the sub-average bullpen, and bad defense that was countered by their excellent starting pitching. They also put out their Christmas shopping list for Zaidi, take a look at how their pre-season predictions went, and forecast the 2022 MLB Playoffs. It’s a full one! Enjoy!

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by TortureCast | September 26, 2022 · 2:14 PM

Episode #265: Now the Giants are Good?

Buster Posey most likely used a lot of his successful investment into Body Armor to buy a portion of the Giants to become their first co-owner that was a player.

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Giants went 6-1 this week, making a .500 season possible if they go 6-3 the rest of the way. Buster Posey owns the Giants (partially)! Aaron Judge is going to be very expensive, no matter if he hits 60 or 63. Albert Pujols crosses 700 homers. The Giants’ pen is hot, and is it ok to wear your name on the back of a jersey?

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by TortureCast | September 19, 2022 · 1:04 PM

Episode #264: The End is Nigh

Hunter Pence became the 55th player to make the Giants’ “Wall of Fame.” Here, Hunter rides around Oracle Park on his iconic scooter before the Giants played the Dodgers on September 17, 2022. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)

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The Giants had another disappointing week, and concluded their season series with their bitter rivals, the Dodgers, who took 15 of 19 games this year, the most losses to the Dodgers in a year since moving to San Francisco. We talk about Hunter Pence going on the wall of fame, Aaron Judge, selling Dodgers gear INSIDE Oracle Park, and notable happenings from around baseball. Remember, you can catch us live on Facebook on most Mondays at 12:15 pm PDT.

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by TortureCast | September 1, 2022 · 3:45 PM

Episode #262: When the Lights Go Out in the City

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 31: San Francisco Giants’ Joc Peterson backpedals into the dugout jawing the whole way with home plate umpire Adrian Johnson after a call strike three during an MLB game against the San Diego Padres, Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022, in San Francisco, Calif. (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group)

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Not a good week. At all. The Giants are in the midst of a 7-game losing streak, including sweeps at Minnesota and at home against the Padres. At 10 1/2 games back of a playoff spot, tied with Arizona now, with 32 games left, the season is over. What went wrong? Who’s to blame? What can they do? The only goals left are to have a winning month, get close to .500, and see what the young bucks have in their tanks. 2022 is turning out to be an extremely disappointing season for a team that set a franchise record with 107 wins last year. Come commiserate with us!

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by TortureCast | August 22, 2022 · 2:13 PM

Episode #261: The Dog Days of Bummer

Evan Longoria is congratulated by the Giants’ dugout after having a career day on Sunday in Colorado, going 3-4 with a grand slam, 4 RBI, and a couple of fantastic plays in the field. (Photo by Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports)

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Join Chad and Willie as they talked about the last 2 weeks in Giants baseball, where they went 7-6 since we last recorded and didn’t make up any ground. They need a miracle to get back in the race, even IF the 2 teams they’re chasing falter. Tatis and the PEDres. 2012 Reunion. Upcoming games: 2 @ DET, 3 @ MIN.Remember, you can catch us live most Mondays at 12:15 pm PDT.

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by TortureCast | July 21, 2022 · 1:46 PM

Episode #258: All-Star Breaking Bad

The Giants’ Joc Pederson grimaces after striking out against A’s pitcher Paul Blackburn in the fourth inning of Tuesday’s All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium.
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Willie and Chad discuss the last week of Giants baseball, the playoff picture, the All-Star Game, Homerun Derby, the MLB draft, Juan Soto, and more!

Here’s that episode of the classic homerun derby between Mickey Mantle and Willie Mays

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by TortureCast | July 12, 2022 · 2:28 PM

Episode #257: Giants are Officially Mediocre

Carlos Rodon was named as a reserve in the All Star game along with starting outfielder Joc Pederson. Photo by Getty Images

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We talk about the absolute thud of a sound that the Giants made over the last two weeks. They have completely fallen out of the NL West race and now are on the outside looking in at the wild card race. What happened? Can they fix it? How did 107 happen last year? We also discuss the Giants All-Star selections of Joc Pederson and Carlos Rodon, and will the Giants be sellers at the trade deadline? Plus, what we think the chance are that the Giants sign Aaron Judge this offseason. This and more!

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by TortureCast | June 2, 2022 · 12:16 PM

Episode #254: Mediocre May

Giants’ starting pitcher Carlos Rodon delivers off the mound in Philadelphia. He’s been one of the Giants’ best starters this year and leads the team in strikeouts. (photo Sportrac)

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The Giants finished May with a 13-14 record, their first losing month since 2020. Despite producing more runs per game in May than they did in April, they also finished the month with an MLB-worst 6.26 reliever ERA, and a 5.44 staff ERA. Clearly, the pitching is holding them back. Eric and Chad talk about this hopeful outlier of a month, the best Giants for the first third of the season, the “slap” by Tommy Pham on Joc Pederson, and where the Giants hope to go from here.

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by TortureCast | May 16, 2022 · 2:52 PM

Episode #252: Cy Pujols

Cardinals legend Albert Pujols took the mound for the 9th inning against the Giants. He gave up 4 runs, but we all had a blast. (photo USA Today)

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The Giants went 4-2 this week, but ended a 6-game winning streak. Eric and Chad talk review the week that was in San Francisco Giants’ baseball, including the trade of fan-favorite Mauricio Dubon. We had an entertaining blow-out on Sunday night baseball with Albert Pujols taking the bump along with Luis Gonzalez, and the Giants and Mariners keep making trades, including the same guy back and forth! Oh, and Eric is sporting a glorious mustache for May. Be sure to check it out below.

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by TortureCast | May 9, 2022 · 2:24 PM

Episode #251: Giants Getting Healthy?

Giants outfielder, Mike Yastrzemski celebrates with Joc Pederson after depositing a home run into McCovey Cove against the Cardinals on Mother’s Day (photo USA Today)

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Chad and Willie review the last week in Giants’ baseball. We talk about the highs and lows, Buster Posey Day, and an umpire doing weird things with Madison Bumgarner.

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by TortureCast | May 2, 2022 · 2:31 PM

Episode #250: Stay Calm and Put the DFA Button Down

Giants starting pitcher Alex Wood did not fare well against the Washington Nationals on Friday night, but he hopes to get back on the horse against his former Dodgers on Wednesday. (photo AP)

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We recorded episode #250 and reviewed the week in Giants’ baseball. Not the greatest week, going 2-3, but there were many challenges to overcome from COVID and injuries, Farhan is making deals everywhere, a career minor-leaguer finally got his chance in the show, and the rosters have contracted. Eric has a mini-rant about fair weather Giants fans at the end, so don’t miss it!

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by TortureCast | April 25, 2022 · 10:25 PM

Episode #249: What a Roadie!

San Francisco Giants’ Joc Pederson hit two bombs in Washington, and four for the week. Photo by Luis M. Alvarez/AP

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In episode 249, we talk about the Giants’ 8-3 road trip…despite losing 3 of 4 in NY! We give our players of the week, roast Angel Hernandez, and a traditional segment, “why the Giants will win it all.”

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by TortureCast | April 18, 2022 · 5:46 PM

Episode #248: The Giants Picked Up Where They Left Off

“The Captain” did his part, swatting 3 homeruns in the Giants first 9 games, helping them to a 7-2 record out of the gate. (photo Getty Images)

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In episode 248, we talk about the Giants’ hot start to 2022 as they opened the season winning 7 of 9 games and all 3 series. Their pitching is hot, their hitting could be better, but it’s all working out. We give our players of the week, and a traditional segment, “why the Giants will win it all.”

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by TortureCast | April 7, 2022 · 11:24 AM

Giants set opening day roster

Here is your 2022 San Francisco Giants Opening Day roster:

The roster is expanded to 28, from 26 for the month of April to help out with the double headers and lack of off days due to the season starting late from the lockout. Personally, not too many surprises, as it’s very similar to the 2021 opening day roster and what they had at the end of last season, aside from subbing Bart for Posey, adding Rodon and Pederson and a few others. Hey, the Giants are apparently 107-win underdogs this year. Let’s see how they do. They open tomorrow, Friday, April 8 at 1:35pm PDT at home against the Miami Marlins. Chad should be at Oracle on Monday when they battle the Padres, be sure to follow all the action at TortureCast on twitter.

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by TortureCast | April 4, 2022 · 7:18 PM

Episode #247: 2022 Season Preview

Will Logan Webb be the Giants’ ace? (Karl Mondon/Bay Area News Group)

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Willie, Chad and our listeners predict how many wins the Giants will get, where they will finish in the NL West and what special awards might be earned.

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by TortureCast | January 24, 2022 · 6:59 PM

Episode #245: The Cold Winter

Barry Bonds singles out writers that didn’t vote for him…probably. (photo USA Today)

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We’re back for the new year with a fresh episode to bring updates regarding the MLB lockout of players, but in addition, we have a little discussion about the insane football playoff games from this past weekend, the fact that the Giants never even offered Kevin Gausman a contract, and it looks like Bonds will not make it to the Hall of Fame in his 10th and final year of eligibility.

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by TortureCast | May 16, 2023 · 3:58 PM

Episode #279: Holy Schmitt!!

#279: Holy Schmitt!!

Casey Schmitt swings away at Oracle Park. In his brief stint thus far, he’s 13 for 28 with 2 homers. (Ray Chavez | Credit: AP Copyright: Bay Area News Group 2023)

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In a shorter, conversational-style episode, Willie and Chad look at the bright spots of the Giants’ season, despite their current record. The most recent highlight has to be the call-up and performance of Casey Schmitt. Not only does he have a great baseball name, but he has torn it up in his short week, accumulating as many hits (13) in 28 at bats as David Villar has in 88 at bats! (Villar was also just optioned to AAA, so…). Both the Nationals and Braves recently won World Series after very poor starts to the season (Nats were 19-31!), so the season is by no means over, but they are getting buried in the NL West at 8.5 games back of the Dodgers. But, at just 2 games back of the Wild Card, that’s going to be their primary target. We also pay homage to Bay Area great Vida Blue, who passed away last week.

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by TortureCast | March 24, 2023 · 6:24 PM

Taste Test of New Food at Oracle Park

“Orlando’s Chimichanga” is a new selection at Oracle Park…I gave it a 4 out of 5.

As we enter our 13th Giants’ season as the longest-running podcast about the Giants, I’ve covered many games, interviewed many players, even gave Matt Cain a tour of Monterey Bay Aquarium. However, I’ve never made it up to the media open house, where not only do you get to sit through an hour of campaign messaging (worth it), but the treat at the end is an hour of essentially a buffet of the new food offerings around Oracle Park for the upcoming season. I know. It was tough.

I did a little taste test for most of the new food in the video below. Some of it was fantastic, some of it was meh. I still splurged at the end and got a traditional hot dog and ice cream cone to wash everything down. And I had been so good on the calorie front.

I’d say the best new foods were the grilled cheese (shockingly amazing), Orlando’s Chimichanga and the new “Churrwaffle,” which embodies the dream of a churro and waffle having a baby in your mouth. Well, not making it IN your mouth…you get my drift.

At the end of the day, as a fan, if I’m close to a Derby Grill (which you are always close to one), and I’m hungry, and I don’t want to miss much of the action, I’m probably opting for a good ‘ole hotdog and soda instead of walking to the other side of the park to lay down 20 bucks for a slightly better food offering. Now, if someone were to get it for me, that’s another story…

We’ll be streaming our season preview live on Monday, March 27 around 1pm PDT over on Facebook. The episode will be available wherever you get your podcasts.