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BondsCastWonderful WeekIn this episode, I review the 6 games we played this past week, including a series victory over the division rival Padres on the road, and a sweep in the home opening series vs. the Rockies; an overview of the pitching and hitting performances in these games, including an over-reliance on home runs with a low batting average; a trip down memory lane of Giants’ closers in the past before we signed Jake McGee; an update of the standings and playoff odds; a preview of next week’s games; and a comment on two roster transactions by the team
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2021-04-1231 minBondsCastHomers, bullpen collapses, and new All-Star game locationsIn today’s episode, I address the one transaction made in the last week; the MLB moving the All-Star game away from the state of Georgia and my feelings about that situation; the passing of Bondscast contributor Sam’s dog; and the 3 game series against the Mariners, including Gabe Kapler’s management of the bullpen; Buster Posey’s rejuvenation batting in the 7th spot in the order; Longoria’s contribution; the impressive starting pitching performances; an update in the NL West standings; and the probable pitchers and match-ups in the week ahead.
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2021-04-0525 minBondsCastAlmost Real BaseballIn this episode, I dive deep into the roles of the players that I think will make the 26-man roster for opening day; I analyze the structure of the schedule within the context of the Vegas odds; and lastly I set realistic expectations and goals for the upcoming season.
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2021-03-2927 minBondsCastTaking the Long View: Cap Space and ProspectsIn this episode, I discuss the Wins Above Replacement (WAR) of each position group for the Giants in 2020, which passed the eye test of a poor pitching staff, a top-10 infield, and plenty of room for growth; next, I discuss the salary cap commitments of the team, including somewhere between 150M and 193M in cap space in the winter of 2022; lastly, I name some of the free agents available to us next winter and the 7 prospects expected to arrive between now and then who could help us fill the roster out in 2022.
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2021-03-2233 minBondsCastOracle Park OffenseIn this episode, I mention the career of Hank Schulman, long time beat writer for the San Francisco Giants with San Francisco Chronicle and his retirement from the profession; an update on Spring Training statistics, including the hitters who have featured the most times and pitchers who have faced the most batters, highlighting Arismendy Alcántara, Zack Littell, James Sherfy, Silvino Bracho, and Dominic Leone; updating on Free Agent signings Aaron Sanchez and Tommy La Stella; and ending with a statistical analysis about the physical changes made to the structural elements of Oracle Park and the impact this could h...
2021-03-1634 minBondsCastProspects Podcast: The Sanchez ScaleIn this episode, I provide an update on some of the stats around Spring Training thus far, including the batters who have had the most at-bats and pitchers who have featured the most often; I also look at some potential diamonds in the rough, Jason Vosler and Jason Krizen; then I bring up some offseason news regarding the restructuring of the minor league systems and its new corporate structure, including the loss of the Green Jackets and Volcanoes; and finally, I take deep dive into the top 10 prospects, including rating top-100 prospects on the newly invented Sanchez Scale: from...
2021-03-0935 minBondsCastBout those transactions, bossIn this episode, I discuss obtaining my COVID-19 vaccine today; the optimism that a new Spring training season brings; my feelings about analyzing spring training and some information from yesterday’s game; Pedro Gomez’s passing on February 7th and his impact on this podcast; and a deep dive on all the Giants’ offseason transactions, including Rule 5 draft picks, non-tendered free agents, trades involving Sam Coonrod and Shaun Anderson, free agent signings, including Tommy La Stella and Alex Wood, and international free agents; also a bonus story about seeing Alex Wood pitch with the Cubs.
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2021-03-0135 minBondsCastYour dollars are supporting the Giants’ owner and QAnonIn this episode, I tell a funny story about hanging out in the local park with toddlers; give an overview of 2020 and 2021 for the Giants’ franchise; give a shout-out to Mike Yazstremski for his All-MLB team selection; give an overview of the COVID-19 pandemic and that the Giants would like to welcome fans back to the park; remind everyone of Larry Baer’s public domestic violence incident in March 2019; and update the listeners on the political expenditures of the team’s largest shareholder Charles Johnson and what his support means for you spending your hard earned money with this franch...
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BondsCastEnd of the RoadIn this podcast, I discuss the results in detail from the last week and some of the questionable managerial decisions that led to the Giants not making the playoffs; a detailed analysis of my pre-season predictions; some of the team-wide data for the season and how that correlated with our finish in the standings; and finally a retrospective of all the major storylines for the season and how they are a source for optimism for a young team and front office.
2020-09-2900 minBondsCastFrom Sweeps to Getting Nearly SweptIn this episode, I discuss the results from the past week, featuring a season sweep of the Mariners and nearly being swept at the hands of the A’s; some highlights and concerns regarding the individual performances from these games; what playoffs will mean for the team and how we might survive with a leaky rotation and a closer by committee; a detailed explanation of the playoff standings; and end with an optimistic overview of the Giants’ season as a whole.
2020-09-2100 minBondsCastAdios Pablo, USA Today is Trash, and some baseballOakland has been very average in hitting and starting pitching, but absolutely lock down in relief pitching, which we saw when we played them because we got to their starters, but ended up blowing games late In this episode, I discuss our dominance in the brief Mariners’ series; Pablo Sandoval’s Giants legacy (I forgot Javy Lopez as part of the 3 World Series teams); the Padres’ dominance over us; USA Today’s terrible reporting of the Alex Dickerson false positive COVID-19 test; the franchise’s direction going forward from here and our prospects for the playoffs; t...
2020-09-1400 minBondsCast9/7 Optimism-ishIn this episode, I give an overview of the Rockies series in which we had an epic 23-run blowout and gave up a classic Coors Field inning to avoid getting the sweep; our 3-1 series victory over the Diamondbacks; the emergence of Mauricio Dubon as a leader; Brandon Belt’s acceptance as a platoon player; Sam Coonrod’s questionable use in high leverage situations; revisit my predictions for the season; look ahead at the potential playoffs; and finally preview the upcoming series against the Mariners and Padres.
2020-09-0800 minBondsCastRace relations and the Giants, I guessIn this podcast, I am depressed about the status of life right now. After the police brutality events of last week, I basically try to explain them and squeeze in a little about how the Giants have been doing. Later this week, we face the Rockies, I guess.
2020-09-0100 minBondsCast8.24 DBacks sweep & LAD previewIn this episode, I review the Giants’ 3-game sweep of the division rival Diamondbacks; I go over some of the impressive performers, including Yaz’s hot streak at the plate, Dickerson’s game-changing 3-run homer, and all the impressive starting pitching performances, including Tyler Anderson’s complete game. As of now, the Giants are in a good position to make the playoffs, but what does this say about the direction of the franchise? And lastly, a brief preview of the Dodgers series ahead.
2020-08-2500 minBondsCastOrange and Black Chat f/ Tyler v. 2.0In this podcast, Tyler and I discuss his initial reactions to this 30-game check-in; the national disrespect for the Giants’ lineup, despite their reliance on the offense this season to carry the team; the issues with the Giants’ pitching being either the talent or management utilizing it properly; who really calls the shots in a game for the franchise; parting thoughts on Hunter Pence’s Giants’ tenure, where I reference his 2014 World Series batting average, found here: https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.fcgi?id=pencehu01&t=b&year=0&post=1#32-38-sum:batting_gamelogs_post; the roster construction leading to the G...
2020-08-2500 minBondsCast8.21 Angels Review, Dbacks PreviewIn this episode, I discuss the Giants finally winning a series, 3 games to 1 vs. the Angels. Our offense has been well above average recently, and this is an overall positive direction for the franchise, demonstrating that maybe our overpaid veterans do have something left in the tank, specifically Brandon Belt, Brandon Crawford, Evan Longoria, and Pablo Sandoval. However, we still managed to blow a 9th inning lead in the first game of this series by placing trevor Gott in a position where he is not performing well, and our pitching overall has been awful this year. By most metrics...
2020-08-2100 minBondsCastA's Review, Angels PreviewIn this podcast, I review the tragic series that we had with the A’s, where we go from here as a franchise, and a preview of the Angels series
2020-08-1700 minBondsCast8.14 Astros Review; A's PreviewIn this episode, I discuss the brittle spirit of the Giants’ team, but give credit for their Game2 comeback vs. a good Astros team; discuss how much we missed an injured Donovan Solano; question some of the catching techniques and ask why Joey Bart has not been called up; a review of the Astros series and a preview of the A’s series.
2020-08-1400 minBondsCast8.10 SeriesIn this episode, I review the three game series versus the Dodgers; questioning the futures of Jeff Samardzija, Wandy Peralta, and Hunter Pence on the Giants. Looking forward to 2 big transactions for the franchise’s future and the ominous match-up versus the Astros.
2020-08-1000 minBondsCast8.6 Series- I'm backIn this episode, I discuss why I haven’t recorded in the last 10 days; an overview of the Giants’ record over their last 3 series; trying to explain what the Marlins’ positive tests say about baseball and the country as a whole; revisiting my projection for the Giants’ record thus far; reviewing the 10 games, including storylines and any plays that changed the winning percentage by more than 15%; the storylines of this patch of games, specifically balancing starting pitchers and relief pitcher matchups, plus winning the home run battle; a preview of the upcoming Dodgers series; the two bright spots for the team...
2020-08-0700 minBondsCastOrange and Black Chat-- Dodgers Preview w/ JuanIn this episode, Juan, a friend and Dodgers’ fan, discussed his origins as a fan growing up in East Los Angeles and his family ties to Fernando Valenzuela; Juan listening to Dodgers’ games growing up in Spanish on the radio; Juan discussing how his affinity for the Dodgers stemmed from mimicking their skills in his own baseball games; Juan comparing Dodgers’ stadium to Oracle Park; sharing our mutual respect for Vin Scully; me begging for compliments about the Giants’ roster and hearing them about Brandon Crawford and Johnny Cueto; I show my admiration for the roster of homegrown talent the Dodg...
2020-07-2800 minBondsCast7.26 Dodgers Review, Padres PreviewIn this episode, I review each of the 4 games that we faced the Dodgers in our impressive series split; I bring up the top 5 plays, line-up changes, best hitting performances, starting pitching performances, managerial decision, big plays, and how all of these relate to the direction of the franchise. Finally, I end with a preview of the Padres series and pitching probables there.
2020-07-2700 minBondsCastA's Review & Dodgers PreviewIn this podcast, I discuss the main storylines from the A’s series, namely the optics of playing baseball during a pandemic, the Giants’ players decision to kneel during the national anthem, and Alyssa Nakken’s debut as the first female MLB coach; our excellent pitching, despite using 18 pitchers to pitch all 18 innings; some of the better hitting from our batters in the lineups in the series; how Oracle Park played differently; some updates on the roster; and the probables for the Dodgers series.
2020-07-2200 minBondsCastElimination Game Finale episodeIn this episode, we revisit the top 10 (because of ties, top 11) game-changing plays from the 10 consecutive elimination games that the Giants faced between 2010 and 2016, as measured by the change in win percentage. All clips are from TBS and FOX live TV broadcasts, as found for free on YouTube. To revisit any of the games featured, check back in your podcast feed to hear more about those match-ups.
2020-07-2200 minBondsCastOrange and Black Chat- A's PreviewMike and I discussed the origins of his A’s fanhood; his favorite player Miguel Tejada; Mike’s feelings on the Oakland Coliseum and the prospects of a future building for the green and gold, including the issues with attendance; Mike’s experiences at A’s playoff games; the quality of the A’s roster; the difference in approach between the pitching assignments of the A’s and Giants in their preseason series; a discussion about the imbalance scheduling; the quality of the A’s prospects, Jesus Lazardo, A.J. Puk, and Sean Murphy, and the impact they will have with the...
2020-07-1900 minBondsCastOrange and Black Chat- Dodgers PreviewIn this episode, Tommy and I discuss his fanhood as a kid, brought up in Dodger blue by his mother, despite living in Angels’ territory; his reverence for the great Vin Scully and our mutual respect for what he brought to the game of baseball; Tommy’s favorite player growing-- Shawn Greene; my thoughts on losing MadBum; our thoughts on Buster Posey and David Price not playing this season; Mookie Betts’ impact on the Dodgers this year; Tommy’s fawning over the strength of the Dodgers’ lineup; the respect for the unpredictability of baseball, especially in elimination games; Tommy’s prediction...
2020-07-1800 minBondsCast2016 NL Wild Card GameIn this episode, I review the 9th consecutive elimination game for the Giants, this one the 2016 Wild Card game at the Mets. This is the 17th game review in this series, with one more to go, the final consecutive elimination game victory between 2010 and 2016. Link to view (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xY8IOTQhkcM)
2020-07-1700 minBondsCastOrange and Black Chat- Mariners PreviewIn this episode, I spoke to my good friend Sam Presley (Twitter: @slamuelpres) about his favorite team, the Mariners. We discussed Jon Miller and Dave Niehaus as announcers; the Mariners trend over the last few decades; Sam’s first memories at the King Dome; Jay Buhner’s impact on the team and the turf; the Mariners’ amazing 1995 run to the playoffs; Sam’s admiration for Hall of Fame DH Edgar Martinez; the impact of Ichiro’s signing in 2001 on the franchise; the promise of the 2002 season before Moneyball happened; the promise of the Mariners’ prospects and GM Jerry Dipoto’s vision for t...
2020-07-1600 minBondsCastChris Heston's No HitterIn this episode, I review Chris Heston’s no-hitter in June of 2015 at the New York Mets. Link to view (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7h81QqToZk)
2020-07-1500 minBondsCast2014 World Series Game 7In this episode, I review Madison Bumgarner's epic performance and all the other details from this historical Giants' victory in another elimination game. Link to watch (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJmwofDYOeo&t=8782s)
2020-07-1300 minBondsCast7.10 Season + Buster UpdateIn this episode, I go over my feelings regarding Buster Posey’s decision to not play this season; my feelings about the schedule release that happened this week; and end with an optimistic analysis of a potential road to the postseason for the Giants.
2020-07-1100 minBondsCast2014 NLDS Game 2In this episode, I go over the ins and outs of the 2014 NLDS Game 2 at the Nationals, which was an epic, 18-inning affair. Link to watch (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0WTWek7YYE)
2020-07-0800 minBondsCast7.6 Season PredictionsIn this episode, I discuss the Cesar’s Sportsbook odds for the Giants and their 9 opponents for this season; and I end with a data analysis done by yours truly. If you’d like to hear all the nuts and bolts of the calculations, stay tuned until after the outro to hear more. Link to the data I used (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1QHocIvKmBOluMykKvRo7NB0YrDor1ph0xxV-rXJilTU/edit?usp=sharing)
2020-07-0600 minBondsCast2014 NL Wild Card GameIn this continuing series, we review over the 7th consecutive elimination game victory for the Giants in the 2014 NL Wild Card game at the Pittsburgh Pirates on October 1, 2014. Link to watch (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NP7nwdT8OmQ)
2020-07-0300 minBondsCast7.1 Roster UpdateIn this podcast, I discuss the delay in the Giants announcing of their 60-man roster; the reason and impact behind cutting 4 veterans, then re-signing them; the details of the 60-man roster, including Hunter Bishop’s positive COVID-19 test; a suggested 30-man roster; and finally, some recent former Giants who are on other teams’ 60-man rosters for this upcoming season.
2020-07-0100 minBondsCastOrange and Black Chat f/ JackIn this episode, Jack and I discuss his time growing up as a Giants fan in Sacramento, watching the Sacramento Solons at Edmonds Field (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edmonds_Field); seeing the Giants-Yankees 1962 World Series Game 7 at Candlestick Park; a story about Yogi Berra on the wives’ bus late to a World Series game; my Spring Training experiences as a kid and recently; a link to the Giants fans in the Phoenix area (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoenix_Firebirds); Jack telling a story about his grandfather catching a flyball from Rico Petrocelli at Comiskey Park; my experience at...
2020-06-2900 minBondsCast6.26 Team UpdateIn this episode, I discuss an update on the Giants including their top prospects in the 60-man taxi squad roster for this season; the Giants’ odds of winning the World Series, as posted by William Hill U.S.; 3 undrafted free agents signed by the Giants and a signing bonus issued to our third round selection; and finally we end with an entertaining Twitter beef between Aubrey Huff and Trevor Bauer
2020-06-2700 minBondsCastLincecum 2014 No HitterWe review Lincecum's 2nd domination over the Padres in 2 years time. This is a brief episode because it was supposed to feature an interview from my colleague who attended the event, but my dumb self deleted the files, so here we are on the 6th anniversary of the event. Link to watch (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1FsvzFcgaA)
2020-06-2500 minBondsCast6.25 New Season UpdateIn this episode, we discuss the failure of the owners and players to reach an agreement and how that affects some things that the players had to give up in order to be able to file a grievance; all the details of the new 60-game season, including COVID-19 testing, scheduling, and rule changes; some analysis of the agreement from Twitter; the last update from Baseball Reference’s 2020 simulated season; and we end with a silver lining from the web site FiveThirtyEight.
2020-06-2500 minBondsCastLincecum 2013 No HitterIn this podcast, we review Tim Lincecum’s first no hitter at the Padres on July 13th, 2013. Where was I during the game, what did Miller and Krukow rant about during the broadcast, and what were the big defensive plays to seal the deal? Link to watch (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8R-PTuFgkU)
2020-06-2400 minBondsCastOrange and Black Chat f/ TylerIn the premier of this new series, I interview my friend and fellow Giants fan Tyler. We discuss the roster of Tyler’s first favorite Giants team; both of our first memories of attending a Giants game; an analysis of Tim Lincecum’s career; exciting players on the current roster; the changing dynamics of constructing a modern baseball team and the emphasis on power; memories from the 2010-2014 World Series teams, including Aubrey Huff’s legacy, the 2nd base position, and parades; and we end with a look toward the future of the organization, spearheaded by the vision of Farhan...
2020-06-2400 minBondsCast2012 World Series Game 4In this podcast, we detail the 2012 World Series clinching game for the Giants at the Tigers on October 28, 2012, featuring Matt Cain vs. Max Scherzer. Link to watch (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXISOgHIh0U)
2020-06-2200 minBondsCast6.21 Negotiations UpdateIn this podcast, we discuss the recent proposals of the MLB and MLBPA exchanged over the weekend, and more details about a possible season with and without an agreement.
2020-06-2100 minBondsCast2012 NLCS Game 7In this podcast, we visit the 2012 NLCS Game 7 vs. the St. Louis Cardinals in San Francisco, featuring the pitching match-up of Kyle Lohse and Matt Cain. Link to watch (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpPfc9OA524)
2020-06-2000 minBondsCast2012 NLCS Game 6In this podcast, we discuss Ryan Vogelsong vs. Chris Carpenter in Game 6 of the 2012 NLCS in San Francisco. Link to watch (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhoAI5Ji3r0)
2020-06-1900 minBondsCast6.18 Negotiations UpdateIn this podcast, we discuss Wednesday’s proposal by MLB for a 60-game season, the MLBPA’s 70-game proposal, advertisements on uniforms, and a potential schedule for the shortened season.
2020-06-1900 minBondsCast2012 NLCS Game 5In this episode, we go over the pregame story lines and all the biggest moments of the Giants’ 5-0 road victory over the Cardinals in the 2012 NLCS. Link to watch (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Meay49NgGXI)
2020-06-1800 minBondsCast6.16 Negotiations UpdateIn this podcast, we discuss the underlying issues that have led to this annoying labor dispute between the MLB and MLBPA, today’s updates from both sides, and what it means for baseball going forward.
2020-06-1600 minBondsCast6.15 Draft UpdateIn this podcast, we discuss some data about the 2020 MLB Draft that took place last week, the updated MLB farm system rankings, and a detailed scouting report on each of the 7 selections made by the Giants in this year’s draft.
2020-06-1500 minBondsCast6.14 Negotiations UpdateIn this podcast, we update the counter proposal (or lack thereof) by the MLBPA, released on Saturday, June 13th, and the owners’ response released on the same day.
2020-06-1400 minBondsCast6.13 UpdateIn this episode, we discuss the newest proposal by the owners to get the 2020 season started and perspectives from both sides of the argument. We then take a deep dive into the Giants’ potential 60-man taxi squad, as was proposed in the MLB’s latest negotiations.
2020-06-1300 minBondsCast6.11 UpdateIn this episode, we discuss the counter-proposal by the MLBPA for an 89 game season, how the sides might come to an agreement, and what the schedule might look like as a result. We end with a discussion on the 2020 MLB Draft: what are the changes to the draft, what were the Giants’ outlook going into the Draft, and who did they use their 1st round pick on.
2020-06-1100 minBondsCast6.9 UpdateIn this podcast, we discuss the continuing negotiations between MLB and MLBPA to start the season under the cloud of COVID-19,we revisit the Giants top 5 prospects of 2015, and end with some suggestions for fanless games at MLB ballparks.
2020-06-0900 minBondsCast6.4 UpdateIf you want to jump straight to baseball, skip the podcast to 15:30.In this podcast, we discuss the wild world we are living in: COVID-19, George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement, the media portrayal of both of these events, lack of leadership surrounding them, and allegations at my work place. Then, we finally get into MLBPA’s proposal for a 114 game season, the health plan released by the MLB, and how this all affects the Giants. In the third segment, we discuss questions and answers from AMAs by both Scott Harris and Kai Correa. Lastly, we...
2020-06-0400 minBondsCast2012 NLDS Game 5In this episode, the deciding game of the 2012 NLDS at the Cincinnati Reds is discussed. Link to watch (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcntWjbZRMk)
2020-05-2900 minBondsCast5.18 UpdateIn this episode, we begin by discussing the odd week I’ve had, then get into the three main topics for discussion. First, the results of the large scale antibody test administered to MLB employees. Next, a brief history of the World Baseball Classic and its demise for 2021. Finally, the details of the owners’ proposal to restart play, including all the details for play and revenue sharing, along with several high profile players’ responses to this plan. Trevor Bauer’s reaction conversation on YouTube
2020-05-1800 minBondsCast2012 NLDS Game 4In this podcast, we get some analysis and perspective on 2012 NLDS Game 4 at the Reds. Link to watch (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-hKrQy9wkQ)
2020-05-1100 minBondsCast5.5 UpdateIn this podcast, we discuss how different leagues are changing their schedules based on the coronavirus, the American sporting calendar and how the NBA and MLB can fit in between the NFL’s season, Bob Nightengale’s (USA Today) calendar solution to the MLB season, Jeff Passan’s (ESPN) calendar solution, and Mauricio Dubon’s bright future with the team.
2020-05-0500 minBondsCast4.27 UpdateIn this podcast, we discussing a class action lawsuit against MLB for ticket refunds and the potential signing of ex-Dodger Yasiel Puig
2020-04-2700 minBondsCast4.20 UpdateIn this episode, we discuss the 10,000-person antibody test that MLB is taking a part of, and the recent “highlights” from NBC Sports’ Alex Pavlovich’s worst 10 trades of Giants' history
2020-04-2000 minBondsCast2012 NLDS Game 3Game 3 of the 2012 NLDS vs. the Cincinnati Reds is discussed, including the tremendous odds facing the Giants, Homer Bailey's near no-hitter against us, and our scrappy run scoring that led us to victory. Link to watch (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3rxG5AZ_2w)
2020-04-1600 minBondsCast4.13 UpdateIn this podcast, we discuss 2 proposals from the MLB for possible schedules and arrangements to complete the season, how different season lengths and play-off formats affect the Giants’ odds, and we end with a survey from Seton Hall regarding Americans’ preferences regarding sports and a coronavirus vaccine.
2020-04-1300 minBondsCastPerfectionIn this podcast, Matt Cain’s perfect game is reviewed, along with its historical context with other great pitching performances, and my personal memories of the game. Link to watch (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTSOBkQKiBs)
2020-04-1000 minBondsCast4.6 UpdateIn this podcast, we will discuss Keith Law’s new rankings of the Giants’ prospect system, Farhan Zaidi’s role in the franchise’s promotion of social values, Hank Schulman’s sad realization of the potential for no baseball this season, and end with the Dodgers’ rotten TV deal depriving fans, but promoting income for the team.
2020-04-0600 minBondsCastPitching DuelIn this podcast, the 2010 Game 5 World Series match-up between the Giants and Texas Rangers will be discussed in detail, including where I was when watching the game and interesting stats that put the game in context. You can watch the game in full here
2020-04-0200 minBondsCast3.30 UpdateIn this podcast, we discuss the proposed opening day line-up from beat writer Hank Schulman, the agreement between MLB and MLBA announced last week, its ramifications, and the #BCrawBracket proposed by Brandon Crawford
2020-03-3000 minBondsCastA Game SnatchedIn this episode, we review the pre-game and during game story lines of 2010 NLCS Game 6 at Philadelphia. Feel free to watch the game for yourself here.
2020-03-2600 minBondsCastCorona SchedulesIn this episode, 2020 Spring Training stats are presented, a deep dive into past shortened MLB seasons is analyzed, potential solutions to the schedule are presented, and finally, a proposal for the next 8 weeks on the podcast is given.
2020-03-2300 minBondsCastRoster RamblingIn this episode, the salaries and overall payroll of the Giants are discussed, along with a detailed view of the 26 man roster, including the infield, outfield, starting staff, and relievers. Joey Bart's potential impact on the big league club and its delay are mentioned, as well as a handful of players who on the bubble outside looking in to be part of the big league roster on opening day.
2020-03-1500 minBondsCastMakin MovesIn this episode, we look at each position group from the 2019 Giants season and the 15 most important transactions over the winter, including free agent signings and departures, and the type of impact that the advanced analytics and common sense say that they will have on the success of the team during the 2020 season.
2020-03-1000 minBondsCastProspects PodcastIn this episode, we discuss the top 9 prospects for the SF Giants, their scouting numbers, potential future impact on the squad, their numbers from last season, and any current numbers they have compiled during Spring Training
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BondsCastOrange and Black Stitched with BlueIn this episode, we discuss the hires of Farhan Zaidi, Gabe Kapler, and the three new primary bench coaches and their connection to the LA Dodgers; a connection to the sabermetric and analytic hiring process is drawn with the Cleveland Browns; finally the statistics from last season that demonstrate that a change is necessary for future success of the franchise
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BondsCastStart with the StadiumIn this podcast, the effects of the new stadium are discussed, with an emphasis on home runs, Oracle Park's Ballpark Factor ratings, and fulfilling the legacy of HRs left by the legendary Barry Bonds
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