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Lure of the LakeThe Grace Lake Story (Part 2): Planting, Pastoring & Purpose With Brandon GroomeContinuing the conversation: Today’s guest is a man whose story reads like a modern-day Acts of the Apostles—complete with overseas mission work, a deep calling to serve, and a heart on fire for building community through faith. Brandon Groome's journey began not in a pulpit, but on the mission field—where he and his wife Rena dedicated their early years to bringing hope and the message of Jesus to underserved corners of the world.
Those formative years shaped more than just a worldview—they shaped a vision. One rooted in service, in walking alongside people through...2025-04-2638 minLure of the LakeThe Grace Lake Story: Planting, Pastoring & Purpose With Brandon GroomeToday’s guest is a man whose story reads like a modern-day Acts of the Apostles—complete with overseas mission work, a deep calling to serve, and a heart on fire for building community through faith. Brandon Groome's journey began not in a pulpit, but on the mission field—where he and his wife Rena dedicated their early years to bringing hope and the message of Jesus to underserved corners of the world.
Those formative years shaped more than just a worldview—they shaped a vision. One rooted in service, in walking alongside people through every season of life...2025-04-1844 min
GSMC Dead Ball Sports PodcastStakes for Jayson Tatum in the Finals & Kyrie's Timeline with Boston | GSMC Dead Ball Sports PodcastSegment 1: Celtics' Legacy: Tatum’s Future & NBA Finals Showdown with MavericksWelcome to the GSMC Dead Ball Sports Podcast, your go-to source for insightful sports analysis and engaging discussions. In this episode, host TJ delves into the 2024 NBA Finals, focusing on the Boston Celtics and the potential impact on their legacy if they fall short against the Mavericks. TJ examines Jayson Tatum's journey, comparing his performance in this postseason to the 2022 Finals run. What would another Finals loss mean for Tatum's reputation as the Celtics' leader? TJ also explores the future of the team, discussing possible implications for their ro...2024-06-051h 01
GSMC Sports PodcastStakes for Jayson Tatum in the Finals & Kyrie's Timeline with Boston | GSMC Sports PodcastSegment 1: Celtics' Legacy: Tatum’s Future & NBA Finals Showdown with MavericksWelcome to the GSMC Sports Podcast, your go-to source for insightful sports analysis and engaging discussions. In this episode, host TJ delves into the 2024 NBA Finals, focusing on the Boston Celtics and the potential impact on their legacy if they fall short against the Mavericks. TJ examines Jayson Tatum's journey, comparing his performance in this postseason to the 2022 Finals run. What would another Finals loss mean for Tatum's reputation as the Celtics' leader? TJ also explores the future of the team, discussing possible implications for their roster construction an...2024-06-051h 01
Locked On MLB Prospects - Daily Podcast on Minor League BaseballFarm Friday with the Boston Red Sox! Has every pitcher in this system had Tommy John already?On today's Farm Friday, we're talking about the Boston Red Sox organization. Single-A Salem has a ton of talent, including #1 organizational prospect Marcelo Mayer and corner infielder Blaze Jordan (he's playing 3rd now, but he'll end up at 1st). Greenville has a pure hitter in 2B Nick Yorke, who may end up in left field, and the first of many post-TJ guys we talked about, RHP Bryan Mata. That theme continues in Double-A Portland, where LHP Jay Groome is trying to recover his conditioning (and his electric stuff) after TJ and RHP Thad Ward's just trying to get back...2022-06-2433 min
SoxProspects.com Red Sox PodcastSPPod Ep.# 207 - It is not a terrible takeThe 2021 Major League Baseball season is just over two weeks old. Chris and Ian got together to discuss what they have seen with the big club, including some early takes on who is figuring things out. There’s some bad news on the injury front, and some good news with Eduard Bazardo’s MLB debut and the return of streaming from the Alternate Site in Worcester. Plus, there’s the hot-button issue of the new rule change experiments the Atlantic League will be trying out this summer. And we close out the show taking a quick dip into the mailba...2021-04-161h 12SoxProspects.com Red Sox PodcastSPPod #189 - I think that's genius, actuallyWith the trade deadline coming up, Chris and Ian get back on the line to talk trades. They address the deal that sent Brandon Workman and Heath Hembree to the Phillies and brought back Nick Pivetta and Connor Seabold. The guys then revisited the trade talks with the Padres, and while they don’t see Wil Myers coming to Boston, they do see the Red Sox as being in a good spot to take on salary and get decent young talent in exchange. The guys also talked who the club should and should not move. They talk through Casas jo...2020-08-261h 16SoxProspects.com Red Sox PodcastSPPod #172 - We’re going to try to talk baseballThis is a test of the emergency podcast system. This is only a test. If this had been an actual emergency podcast, Mookie Betts would no longer be a member of the Boston Red Sox. But as of the recording of this episode, no trade has been struck. While we wait for news to break (if it breaks), Chris and Ian talked through potential returns for Betts. Ian tackled the Padres; Chris took the Dodgers. And before they played fantasy GM, they recapped the latest moves and offered condolences for all the families and friends of the victims of...2020-01-281h 10
Friends with Fantasy Benefits | BaseballFWFB | Baseball - 2020 Boston Red Sox Prospect MinuteBoston Red Sox Prospect MinuteHost: Justin Mason @JustinMasonFWFBCoHost: Matt Thompson @MdThompFWFBPlayers discussed:Boston Red Sox Prospect MinuteTriston Casas- 1B (96)Jay Groome- LHPBryan Mata- RHPBobby Dalbec- 3BGilberto Jimenez- OFMatthew Lugo- SSJarren Duran- OFThad Ward- RHPTanner Houck- RHPC.J. Chatham- SSNoah Song- RHPNick Decker- OFBrandon Howlett- 3BCameron Cannon- 2BAldo Ramirez- RHPChris Murphy- LHPRyan Zeferjahn- RHPAntoni Flores- SS...2020-01-0519 minSoxProspects.com Red Sox PodcastSPPod Ep. #167: Halloween Candy Buyback ProgramThe hot stove fires have been stoked. Ian and Chris discuss the looming offseason. Topping it off, meet Chaim Bloom. The Red Sox took their time and did their due diligence. Bloom brings a creative mind and a collaborative spirit to the ball club. And his first move highlights a course correction. Along with Bloom, the Sox added new coaches to the big league bench. Chris and Ian pivot to rankings. They focus on the challenge of number three. Including a digression on the physics of baseball travel and manufacture. Working through the new rankings, Ian comments on how...2019-11-021h 20SoxProspects.com Red Sox PodcastSPPod #165 The Ballad of Big JoeEven if the ultimate goal of minor league games is player development, winning still matters to those players. With Lowell and Salem qualifying for the post-season, we get more looks. Case in point, Ian saw both Spinner wins last week. He got good looks at Jay Groome, Yusniel Padron-Artiles, and Big Joe Davis among others. Chris and Ian talk through the Salem guys who shined in their post season series. And they close out the show by going through September's system rankings update. Listen in! 0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon. 4:15...2019-09-091h 27SoxProspects.com Red Sox PodcastSPPod #164: Scouting catch-up pt. 2/Catching up with Mike RikardAfter focusing on the Lowell Spinners last episode, Chris and Ian emptied their scouting notebooks, which they filled in recent weeks with stops to see the Greenville Drive and Portland Sea Dogs. As if that weren't enough, Red Sox VP of Amateur Scouting Mike Rikard joined the podcast to talk about scouting for the draft generally and the 2019 draft class in particular. Listen in! 0:00 - Intros, housekeeping, email us and remember to check us out on Patreon. Chris mentioned Patreon game updates, visit our Patreon page to get more details on how you can get exclusive access to the...2019-08-271h 42SoxProspects.com Red Sox PodcastSPPod #154: SoxProspects Spring Training trip previewJetBlue is bustling. There’s new grass on the field. The Sox are playing and getting geared up for the defense of their World Series victory. (It never gets old saying that) And with Spring in the air, Chris, Ian, Mike and the team are getting ready for their annual trip to the Fort. In this preview episode, Chris and Ian talk about the prospect stars from the first few weeks of major league camp, with Michael Chavis and Darwinzon Hernandez off to particularly hot starts. Then they break down the guys they are most looking forward to seeing on...2019-03-131h 07SoxProspects.com Red Sox PodcastSPPod #152: Red Sox VP of Amateur Scouting Mike RikardThe countdown to Spring Training is on, and what better way to get geared up for the season than with a special guest: Red Sox VP of Amateur Scouting Mike Rikard! Mike shared insights on his career in the game-including almost 15 years with the Red Sox, the scouting process, and running a draft. With four drafts as the organization's scouting director under his belt, the guys also asked about some of his more noteworthy picks like Andrew Benintendi and Jay Groome, as well as the well-received class of 2018. Plus, Chris and Ian briefly discussed some of the team's slew...2019-02-0759 minSoxProspects.com Red Sox PodcastSPPod #151 - Alex Speier’s on the Podcast (WHAAAAT?)Happy New Year! Chris and Ian kick off 2019 with a very special guest. They welcome the Boston Globe’s Alex Speier (@alexspeier) back to the podcast for his unofficial annual appearance. Alex writes up the Sox top 10 prospects for Baseball America and holds court on the state of the system and all things Red Sox. Chris and Ian ask about Alex’s recent articles (check out the links below). He shares what makes this year’s rankings so unusual. Chris goes over both the depth at the corners in both the upper and lower minors and what the future of fro...2019-01-1254 minSoxProspects.com Red Sox PodcastSPPod #149 - I’m not dead insideIt’s the most wonderful time of the year. Thanksgiving leftovers linger in the fridge and the last of the pumpkin pies has been finally eaten. And with the calendar poised to turn to December, we toss another log on the fire turn our eyes towards that most magical of wintry festivals. Yes, the hot stove is crackling and the winter meetings loom on the horizon. Chris and Ian start off with the 40-man roster. They break down the players protected from the rule V draft as well as the big name left exposed. They review the Arizona Fall Le...2018-11-291h 27SoxProspects.com Red Sox PodcastSPPod #147 - Season-end rankings spectacularEnd-of-season rankings … season is upon us, and the full complement of the SoxProspects brass is ready to chat about it. Chris and Ian welcome back The Dude himself, Mike Andrews, to the virtual studio for an extended discussion of the state of the Sox system. All topics are fair game: why Michael Chavis remains the consensus top prospect, why Darwinzon Hernandez jumped both Tanner Houck and Bryan Mata to become the top (healthy) pitching prospect in the system, the differences that put Antoni Flores ahead of CJ Chatham, the huge jumps by breakout players from Instructs for whom we do...2018-10-191h 25
SoxProspects.com Red Sox PodcastSPPod #145 - We're letting it roll, so just go aheadOur minor league revels now are ended for 2018. Before we turn our attention to the big club and their quest to break the franchise record for wins in a season, Chris and Ian wrap up the minor league season. They preview the Arizona Fall League, highlighting the strong contingent of Sox Prospects who will play for Mesa. They begin to game plan the off-season, before getting down to the in-depth review of the system at season end. Ian concludes that the system is coming back, thanks to a great draft and high volume of international signings. But first, Chris...2018-09-131h 14SoxProspects.com Red Sox PodcastSPPod #121 - Draft Preview with JJ Cooper of Baseball America.Another episode, another guest. This week JJ Cooper abandons the bear and joins Chris and Ian for a draft preview extravanganza. JJ discusses players who have been linked to the Sox and touches on some of the more interesting strategies teams have employed in recent years to maximize their talent hauls in the draft. Chris and Ian go deep on the recent spate of promotions. And if it's a new month, we have rankings to run down. Plus your questions are answered. Listen In! Podcast Show Notes 2:00 - Intros, Housekeeping, email us and Remeber to...2017-06-071h 39SoxProspects.com Red Sox PodcastSPPod Ep. #119: I'm abusing nothing!Chris is back from Greenville to join Ian for a news heavy Podcast. Prospects are getting promoted. Chris and Ian analyze all the moves and all the injuries we're tracking in the system. Chris quizzes Ian on the players in the Sox system who launched at least 10 home runs last season. With an extra week, you answered the call and refilled the mailbag with gusto. We have a Devers update and more of your questions. Listen In! Podcast Show Notes 2:00 - Intros, Housekeeping, email us and Remeber to check us out...2017-05-221h 23