Bless You Boys: for Detroit Tigers fans

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BYB Podcast Episode #34: Mariano Rivera leads a new HOF class Jan 22, 2019

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We're back with a Hall of Fame heavy episode. The Tigers did a few minor things, but most of the talk around the game revolved today around Mariano Rivera's unanimous first ballot selection to Cooperstown, a feat which, bizarrely, no one had ever managed until today. Sportswriters man...someone always has to be the curmudgeon. Imagine not voting for Greg Maddux the moment he appeared on Hall of Fame ballots. Ridiculous. We take a look at the Tigers minor league signings and wonder what they say about hopes for the Tigers actually signing any more real major leaguers this offseason.The Baseball Writers Association of America elected Mariano Rivera, Mike Mussina, Roy Halladay, and Edgar Martinez to the hallowed halls on Tuesday.We look at Jay Jaffe's JAWS system for peak years and Hall of Fame credentials.Put more catchers in the Hall of Fame. Do it.Listener questions

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BYB Podcast 33: Ok we're ready for more baseball now, please Jan 16, 2019

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Ashley and Brandon fire up a podcast that’s been sitting out in frigid temperatures undriven for a month. Unfortunately, there is still precious little warmth emitting from the hot stove to help us along. We took a look back at the Tigers offseason, the options they have remaining this offseason, and the chilly relations between free agents and teams around the league. The Tigers signed Jordy Mercer and Tyson Ross, and that’s fine. More please.Are the Tigers going to do anything else, and other cries for help.Will Nicholas Castellanos be traded or has the ship already sailed on those possibilities?Matt Shepherd takes over as the Tigers new play-by-play man.State of free agency.More complaints about how the Tigers could benefit from picking up a few more free agents.Listener questions Intro: “Let’s Save Tony Orlando’s House” - Yo La Tengo

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BYB Podcast #32: Non-tenderered is the night Dec 05, 2018

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Ashley and Brandon return to a modest array of Tigers news. The offseason has started with some major moves, but until Patrick Corbin signed with the Nationals, trades rather than free agent signings took the center stage. As for the Tigers, they added Matt Moore for some reason. They then joined the flood of 39 rostered players who were not tendered new contracts on the final day of November, by adding Alex Wilson and James McCann to a seemingly vast pool of cheap, decent MLB caliber players. Matt Moore seems like Blaine Hardy's doppelganger in terms of potential role on the 2019 Tigers. We bid goodbye to Alex Wilson and James McCann and pray their roster spots aren't cleared in vain. Finally Michael Fulmer's surgery was a little more complicated than expected so DO NOT RUSH BACK, MICHAEL FULMER. Thank you.(32:00) We take your listener questions, which largely revolve around the Seattle Mariners for various reasons.(55:35) Finally, we look at an already slow free agent market that was flooded as teams declined to tender contracts to a whopping 39 players. If this offseason plays out like the last, and it seems well on its way, there are going to be hard words spoken.

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BYB Podcast Episode 31: Arizona Fall League with Emily Waldon of The Athletic Nov 15, 2018

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This is kind of a funky episode. We recorded an interview with Emily Waldon, prospect writer for The Athletic, on Thursday, November 10th. Issues prevented it coming out over the weekend, so we added a little news and commentary as an opening segnment. You can skip to our interview with Ms. Waldon at about 30:00 of the podcast. To lead off, co-host Brandon Day flies solo with a quick rundown of MLB awards season, and the Tigers posture toward free agency as the hot stove season gets underway. Justin Verlander is defeated by Tampa for the third time in Cy Young Award votingBob Melvin was a bit of a strange choice for Manager of the YearThe Tigers' claim their payroll is weighing them downEmily Waldon of The Athletic

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BYB Podcast Episode 30: Requiem for the 2018 Detroit Tigers Oct 05, 2018

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Brandon and Ashley put a bow on a somewhat dismal season of Tigers baseball, because it's time to look ahead to October baseball and the offseason to come. Hopes for a little more rookie fireworks failed to launch in September.Tigers Way 4.0The Tigers have to be careful not to let the rebuild get away from them.Jose Iglesias and James McCann may leave opportunities more than holes.Listener questions.The Addison Russell problem.Rooting in all directions in October.

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BYB Podcast Episode 29: The Boys are Back in Motown Sep 07, 2018

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After a road trip that saw the Detroit Tigers finally flex a little offensive muscle, the club returns home to meet up with Justin Verlander and the Houston Astros. Some of the young guys are contributing, and we'll take a look at their vital signs, as well as examining and speculating irresponsibly about the Rod Allen/Mario Impemba kerfuffle. The story of the day is the reported scuffle between the long-time broadcast duo. Just know that the chair is not the chair.The Tigers have finally found a bit of power as players like Mikie Mahtook, Niko Goodrum, Dawel Lugo, and Ronny Rodriguez have brought a spark to a miserable lineup.Daniel Norris is back and we’re happy.Pennant races are shaping up with a wild finish expected in the National League.Shohei Ohtani is amazing, Sean Doolittle and Ian Kinsler are fun, and sometimes amazing.The service time games continue to look bad, and may herald part of a contentious collective bargaining agreement.

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Bless You Boys Podcast 28: Roster expansion as the season enters the homestretch Aug 30, 2018

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Ashley and Brandon return to discuss the week in Tigers baseball, for better and for worse. Daniel Norris is on the way back and Christin Stewart should be coming with him.Matt Manning looks like one of the better pitching prospects in the game after a fantastic 2018.The James McCann era nears its end, and we aren't sad about it.Women's baseball at the highest level has been pretty awesome.On the art of becoming a fan favorite.Baseball is becoming too insular and inaccessible for its own good.

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Bless You Boys Podcast 27: Andy Dirks is our life coach now Aug 08, 2018

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Brandon and Ashley welcome in the honey voiced perspective and insight of one Andy Dirks to the podcast. The native born Kansan, transplanted Michigander, former Tigers outfielder, real estate maven, podcast host, and all around life coach talks his current endeavors, Tiger tales, and the mentality of success on the field and in life. There’s also that time that Jim Leyland challenged Jered Weaver to a fiery bout of fisticuffs. Hold onto your butts. Dirks retirement and how he applied lessons learned in baseball to his life after retirement.Get Your Game Right- How Andy’s podcast aims to teach the mentality of the game through conversations with coaches, scouts and player development personnel.The role of confidence is playing consistently good baseball.Brandon wonders if plate discipline can be taught (asking for some friends).Sometimes Miguel Cabrera just sees things other can’t, and how a normal player makes adjustments.What’s in a good clubhouse?Andy Dirks doesn’t really want to hear players complain about West Coast travel.Looking back at a three year major-league career in which the Tigers never missed the playoffs.Jim Leyland’s greatest hits.

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Bless You Boys Podcast 26: Lou Whitaker and Bill Freehan will be avenged Jul 25, 2018

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Ashley and Brandon return to touch on all things Tigers, except that no one really wants to touch the Tigers right now. Ashley rants about MLB's weird resistance to the future regarding the All-Star game blackout.We look back at the All-Star game and the many ways in which it was a microcosm of major league baseball writ large.The Tigers are struggling along, and while their appear to be a lot of trade candidates, the market continues to look a little bloated with options to expect much in return.We look around the league at team's position heading toward the deadline.Listener questionsAlan Trammell and Jack Morris are about to be inducted into Cooperstown and it's awesome.

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BYB Podcast Episode 25: You're the All-Star of our Hearts, Nick Castellanos Jul 11, 2018

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With the Tigers stumbling toward the break, the editorial staff assesses their chances of a profitable trading season and an interesting second half. The Tigers are scuffling, and too many players they hoped to trade are going in the wrong direction.Jordan Zimmermann is suddenly pitching some of the best baseball of his career despite the endless plague of injuries.How will the Tigers fill out their pitching staff in the second half if they move multiple starters?Joe Jimenez is an All-Star, and Nick Castellanos isn't, and we're kind of alright with that.All-Star selections always seem to whiff on a few players, and Chris Archer and Justin Verlander have some ideas for improvements.

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