Toeing The Slab with David Cone

Latest Episodes:

30 | Orioles' Grayson Rodriguez is baseball's top pitching prospect Apr 15, 2022

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The crew welcomes baseball's No.1 pitching prospect, Baltimore Orioles' Grayson Rodriguez, to the show in this bonus episode of Toeing the Slab!

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29 | Unwrapping the pitching from MLB Opening Weekend Apr 12, 2022

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David, Justin and James examine the pace of pitching with PitchCom. Coney believes the price for Frankie Montas just went up. The crew also explains why the Astros rotation deserves more love. Plus, the greatest pitching performance EVER occurred over the weekend. Did you hear about it?

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MLB 2022 Season Preview! Apr 06, 2022

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The crew previews the 2022 MLB season by doing over/under props including Judge/Stanton/Gallo's home run total, the SF Giants win total, Shohei Ohtani's home run total, number of starts made by Max Scherzer, and much more!

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27 | Max Fried on the Braves upcoming title defense Apr 05, 2022

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The Braves Opening Day starter explains what he’s gained after pitching in a World Series clincher, how Atlanta is adjusting without Freddie Freeman, and his admiration for Sandy Koufax. David, Justin and James touch on the pitching injuries for the Mets and White Sox.

00:00 INTRO

04:30 The Opener

13:48 Max Fried interview

40:19 Recapping the interview

50:38 This week in pitching history

52:05 Three up! Three down!

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26 | Casey Mize believes the Tigers next wave of talent is here Mar 29, 2022

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The 2018 top overall draft pick touches on the new energy in Tigers spring training. He also discusses balancing his pitch mix for 2022, and reveals what he gained from discussions with Roger Clemens. David, Justin and James discuss PitchCom, new rules and the legend of Sidd Finch.

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Timestamps:

1:30 Big news!

4:04 Previewing Casey Mize

8:42 The Opener!

14:41 Casey Mize interview

46:28 Recapping the interview

49:06 This week in pitching history

51:13 Three up! Three down!

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25 | Mike Borzello is baseball’s modern day Forrest Gump Mar 22, 2022

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The godson of Joe Torre, Borzello details how he became labeled as the “secret weapon” to the 2016 Cubs championship, and how he was the first person to ever catch Mariano Rivera’s cutter. He also explains the latest in game prep for today’s MLB coaches. David and the crew reflect on the free agent shortstop class, including some of the moves that weren’t made. Plus, a look at the NL East, and an ode to Trader Joez.

Intro/Mike Borzello preview

4:06 The Opener

13:40 Mike Borzello interview

1:05:43 This week in pitching history

1:09:09 Three up! Three down!

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24 | Jon Lester’s FOMO isn’t all that high as Spring Training begins Mar 15, 2022

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The 3-time World Series champ discusses his pitching adjustments, hard conversations with catchers, and what he’s looking forward to in retirement. David reacts to the Yankees/Twins trade, and the crew combs through some of the finer details of the new CBA.

Timestamps

2:42 Yankees trade Gary Sanchez to Twins (The Opener)

10:41 Chris Bassit traded to Mets

13:47 Carlos Rodon signs with Giants

18:26 Jon Lester interview

56:14 Recap

59:43 This week in pitching history

1:00:54 Clayton Kershaw stays with Dodgers

1:02:00 Three up! Three down!

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20 | Clay Holmes is currently working out with high schoolers Feb 22, 2022

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The Yankees reliever details his workout routine during the lockout, dives into his sinker usage and touches on his plans for 2022. David thanks all of the baseball dads, and the crew wonders whether Vanderbilt’s new electronic wrist bands will eventually make it to MLB.

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Intro

1:20 The Opener

4:43 Previewing Clay Holmes

9:57 Clay Holmes interview

44:52 Recapping the interview

48:48 This week in pitching history

51:57 Three up! Three down!

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19 | Josh Hader wanted to be like Dontrelle Willis on the mound Feb 08, 2022

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The Brewers all-star closer joins the show to talk about his arm maintenance routine, mechanics and making his own content. David, James and Justin wonder whether the CBA negotiations are moving slowly due to internal issues between small and large market owners.

Timestamps:

Intro

3:07 Breakdown on Josh Hader

4:25 The Opener!

15:38 Josh Hader interview

52:16 Recapping the interview

54:44 This week in pitching history!

58:58 Three up! Three down!

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18 | Pitching Ninja ditched dinner with his wife for Yu Darvish Feb 01, 2022

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Pitching Ninja (Rob Friedman) joins the crew to discuss some of the interesting requests he’s received from MLB pitchers, and how youth pitchers can market themselves to reach the next level. David, James and Justin also touch on the CBA talks, and how the lockout is negatively affecting charitable work.

0:27 INTRO

6:57 NFL talk

11:37 The Opener

20:53 Pitching Ninja interview

59:36 Recapping the interview

1:01:30 This week in pitching history

1:06:37 Three up! Three down!

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