Baskin & Phelps

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Brian Anderson: It’s tough to teach a player a new position on the fly. Apr 02, 2021

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Rays color analyst and former Cleveland Indians pitcher Brian Anderson joined Dan and Jeff on the show to talk MLB Opening Day. They start by talking Opening Day festivities both in Detroit and around the league and talking about BA’s time in studio calling the Rays win over Miami and how strange not traveling is but how he sees his job changing as it pertains to traveling. Then they move to talking Indians and what the Indians should do at their positions of need which include center field and first base. They talk about Rosario and the potential for playing center field and trying to teach him center field on the fly. BA says it’s tough to teach a player a new position on the fly, but it can be done. Find out why by giving this a listen!

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Mandy Bell: It’s tough to know if Jose Ramirez is long term. Apr 02, 2021

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Mandy Bell, Indians beat writer for MLB.com, joined Dan and Jeff to talk about the Indians opening day loss. They start by mentioning the starting lineup with Jordan Luplow and others in the lineup and what potential or potential issues could be in that lineup. Then they move to talking about Jose Ramirez and the potential of moving him before his contract expires. They also talk about Nolan Jones and getting him up in the outfield rather than third base. Then they move to what the makeup of the bullpen will be throughout the season. Mandy said that the bullpen might be a rotation in itself. Mandy says it’s tough to know if Jose Ramirez is long term, find out why by giving this a listen.

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Amy Trask: I see no good reason not to do the eye in the sky. Apr 02, 2021

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Amy Trask from CBS Sports joined the show to talk some NFL and the rule changes that have been proposed. They start by talking about the Kansas City rule change and she speaks on how long that’s been an issue and people shouldn’t be worked up about it. They then move to the “Eye in the Sky” rule change and why this is a good move for the NFL. Then they move the proposal of the changing the onside kick and what they need to do to fix it. Then they move to talk about the Browns and the moves they made this offseason and why fans should be excited. What does Amy think of the rule change proposals? Find out here!

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Daryl Ruiter: “I don’t think Clowney will sign with the Browns.” Apr 01, 2021

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Daryl Ruiter, our Browns beat writer, joined the show to talk some Browns free agency. They talk a lot of free agency and if the Browns are done signing players, Daryl thinks that the Browns are not done. They also talk about how the perception of the Browns has now changed to Super Bowl contender from what it has been in years past. They also move over to talking about the signing of Malik Jackson and how Joe Woods are reconnecting and why that’s a big deal. Daryl doesn’t think that Jadeveon Clowney will sign with Cleveland. Find out why by listening here!

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Michael Baumann: I’m taking Triston McKenzie for AL Rookie of the Year Apr 01, 2021

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Michael Baumann who covers baseball for The Ringer joined Jeff and Dan to talk Indians and opening day! They start by talking about the positional breakdown and the starting rotation and how the Indians can succeed this season. They then end up talking about why he thinks that Triston McKenzie will win the American League Rookie of the Year award. They move away from the Indians to talk about the megadeal that former Cleveland shortstop Francisco Lindor just signed overnight last night.

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Paul Hoynes gets us ready for MLB Opening Day Apr 01, 2021

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Paul Hoynes of the Plain Dealer and Cleveland.com joined the show this morning to talk Indians opening day! They start by talking about the center field position and what they trying to do with center field. They also talk about the position battles at shortstop and center field and what that means as baseball gets rolling. They then move to the rotation and talk about the back end of the starting rotation and what they are doing with the fourth and fifth spots in the rotation and the depth they have in pitching. They also talk about how the team is going closer by committee to start the season.

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Keith Law: Just getting guys on base to score runs is going to be a problem for the Indians Mar 31, 2021

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Keith Law joined Baskin and Phelps to talk about the Indians opening day roster and what he thinks the biggest weaknesses in the outfield are. He broke down the young talent on the team and the potential they have this year. He also talked about potential trades that could happen mid-season and who he thinks the Indians would deal out.

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Chris Rose: The Indians are mediocre at best and I wouldn't be shocked if they finished in 4th behind Kansas City Mar 31, 2021

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Chris Rose joined Baskin and Phelps to preview Opening Day for the Indians and Major League Baseball. He talked about why he's not confident in the Tribe this year and why the team's current strategy won't help them improve. He also discussed possible trades of two key players if the team is struggling.

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Solomon Wilcotts: You can't win without linebackers, and Anthony Walker will fit that role for the Browns Mar 31, 2021

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Solomon Wilcotts joined Baskin and Phelps to talk about the Browns free agent acquisitions in the off-season. He broke down the different pieces of the defense, their importance and their role on a team, and how players like John Johnson III and Anthony Walker will be those guys for the Browns. He also talked about Denzel Ward and why he's so valuable to the Browns defense.

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Eno Sarris: There seems to be a disconnect that the Indians haven't been able to find bats to fill the outfield Mar 30, 2021

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Eno Sarris joined Baskin and Phelps to talk about the the Indians opening day lineup and why he thinks the pitching rotation is still one of the best in baseball. He breaks down the Tribe's struggles in the outfield and why he thinks those positions have been a problem for the club. He also talked about whether or not he thinks Nolan Jones will be elevated to the starting lineup this season.

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