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Mick Gillispie Talks DJ Herz Aug 01, 2023

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Episode 71, Segment 3 -- One half of the return for Jeimer Candelario was LHP DJ Herz, who has spent his 2023 campaign with the Cubs Double-A Affiliate, the Tennessee Smokies. The voice of the Smokies, Mick Gillispie joins Bustin' Loose Baseball to give his insight on the 22 year old lefty and what his outlook could be with the Nats. Then, we close out this episode with Grant and Tobi's final thoughts as we approach the final hours before the MLB Trade Deadline.

Sellers Seeking Buyers; Best Time to Trade Him is Never; Putting on a Shohei Jul 28, 2023

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Episode 70, FULL SHOW -- With only one full series remaining before the MLB Trade Deadline on August 1st, Grant & Tobi get you prepared as to who the Nationals may have on the trade block. Plus a quick recap of the 5-1 home stand where the Nationals took down the Giants and Rockies over the last 6 games; As the trade deadline rumors begin swirling across the league, it turns out that the San Diego Padres could be listening to offers for former Nationals World Series Champion Juan Soto. But do Nats fans care what happens to Soto anymore? Or are fans still following the once beloved All-Star?; We can't help but to spend a few minutes talking about the incredible player that Shohei Ohtani has been this season. On Thursday in a double header vs Detroit, the league's only Two-Way player pitched a complete game shutout in Game 1, and followed up Game 2 with a 2 HR performance. Grant & Tobi marvel over the talent of the Angels superstar. Plus, we close out this episode of Bustin' Loose Baseball by kindly asking former Nationals to stop coming to division rivals.

Sellers Seeking Buyers Jul 28, 2023

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Episode 70, Segment 1 -- With only one full series remaining before the MLB Trade Deadline on August 1st, Grant & Tobi get you prepared as to who the Nationals may have on the trade block. Plus a quick recap of the 5-1 home stand where the Nationals took down the Giants and Rockies over the last 6 games.

Best Time to Trade Him is Never Jul 28, 2023

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Episode 70, Segment 2 -- As the trade deadline rumors begin swirling across the league, it turns out that the San Diego Padres could be listening to offers for former Nationals World Series Champion Juan Soto. But do Nats fans care what happens to Soto anymore? Or are fans still following the once beloved All-Star?

Putting on a Shohei Jul 28, 2023

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Episode 70, Segment 3 -- We can't help but to spend a few minutes talking about the incredible player that Shohei Ohtani has been this season. On Thursday in a double header vs Detroit, the league's only Two-Way player pitched a complete game shutout in Game 1, and followed up Game 2 with a 2 HR performance. Grant & Tobi marvel over the talent of the Angels superstar. Plus, we close out this episode of Bustin' Loose Baseball by kindly asking former Nationals to stop coming to division rivals.

Dust Off The Brooms; Introducing Dylan Crews; Keith Law Assesses The Nats Future Jul 24, 2023

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Episode 69, FULL SHOW -- For the first time since June 2021, the Washington Nationals have completed a three game series sweep of a team! Behind great pitching performances and exciting offense, the Nats took it to the San Francisco Giants. Grant & Tobi breakdown all the best from the weekend series, and continue to be impressed by CJ Abrams; Saturday afternoon, the Nationals introduced Dylan Crews to the media. Listen to the entire press conference right here, featuring Crews, his Agent Scott Boras, and Nationals GM Mike Rizzo; Keith Law of The Athletic joined Tobi Altizer on 106.7 The Fan over the weekend to discuss the state of the Nationals with as Dylan Crews and the entire 2023 draft class now in the fold. Plus, he provided his thoughts on current young players, including the recent surge by CJ Abrams.

Dust Off The Brooms Jul 24, 2023

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Episode 69, Segment 1 -- For the first time since June 2021, the Washington Nationals have completed a three game series sweep of a team! Behind great pitching performances and exciting offense, the Nats took it to the San Francisco Giants. Grant & Tobi breakdown all the best from the weekend series, and continue to be impressed by CJ Abrams.

Introducing Dylan Crews Jul 24, 2023

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Episode 69, Segment 2 -- Saturday afternoon, the Nationals introduced Dylan Crews to the media. Listen to the entire press conference right here, featuring Crews, his Agent Scott Boras, and Nationals GM Mike Rizzo.

Keith Law Assesses The Nats Future Jul 24, 2023

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Episode 69, Segment 3 -- Keith Law of The Athletic joined Tobi Altizer on 106.7 The Fan over the weekend to discuss the state of the Nationals with as Dylan Crews and the entire 2023 draft class now in the fold. Plus, he provided his thoughts on current young players, including the recent surge by CJ Abrams.

Yes You Candy; Bullpen Woes; Promotion Day Jul 20, 2023

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Episode 68, FULL SHOW -- Jeimer Candelario returned to the lineup after missing a couple of games with a wrist injury, and he picked up where he left off. The Nats 3B continues to slug, and appears to be the top position player candidate to be traded. Grant & Tobi open up this episode of Bustin' Loose Baseball discussing the expectation that Candelario could be gone well before the trade deadline, but could be primed to return to the roster again in 2024 as a free agent. (2:00) Plus, Grant & Tobi are excited to see SS CJ Abrams putting his speed to use, and strike some similarities in his game to a former Nationals Shortstop (15:30); After various solid stretches throughout the first half of the season, where it seemed the bullpen could hold itself together, the opening road trip post All-Star Break has proved that isn't quite the case, and that it may only get worse. Grant & Tobi discuss why the trade deadline will be the key for what to expect from the Nats relievers, as they scramble to find arms to help finish games in 2023 (25:00); A couple of the Nats top prospects received promotions this week, as 3B Brady House moves up to Double-A, and OF Daylen Lile moves up to High-A. Tobi details seeing Brady House in action in his Double-A debut earlier this week, and breakdown what the promotion means for the young Infielder's timeline (35:00). Plus, Grant and Tobi talk about the internet's latest obsession, The Immaculate Grid (46:00).

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