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Enjoyed this again this week. I like Blake’s enthusiasm, knowledge, and self-confidence. Brian keeps the show moving along with balance. Thanks to both.
I don’t know if WWW is taking questions, but if it is, I’d be interested in an update on Hence.
Hence’s future has been questioned because some think he’s not big enough to be a top of rotation guy. In 2023, Baseball Reference listed Hence at 6’1, 185 lbs, but this year they have him listed at 6’1, 195 lbs.
Sounds like he’s filling out. BTW, and FWIW, Pedro Martinez is listed at 5’11, 170 lbs..@bt_newberry & I review how the #STLCards system stacks up against MLB, Marmol’s contract, standouts in Spring Breakout Games, including Hence & Baez (p), and Tuesday standouts Scott, O’Brien & Leahy, roster cuts coming and impact of Middleton’s injury to pen candidates. (free)… pic.twitter.com/4LfYoyzDuq
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) March 20, 2024
I was thinking the same thing, jj.
“Weekdays with Walton and Blake”
“Weekends with Walton and Blake”
“Shake n Bake with Walton and Blake”There are lots of options.
I bet you could rattle those off all day long!
I remember those Game Recaps you wrote for our tournament. Real good stuff.
A lot to cover in our Wednesday podcast. @bt_newberry and I review how the #stlcards finished spring training by the numbers, highlight three prospects recently cut from camp and recap the six-man Opening Day injured list. Next is the outfield, with Victor Scott and Michael… pic.twitter.com/HeeRdRTb9J
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) March 27, 2024
Matt Svanson 6’5, 235lbs. Acquired from the Blue Jays for Pauly and cash. Community’s #35 ranked prospect.
Possibly the best relief prospect in the system?! That’s interesting.
These WWW&B are fun.
TCN's Wednesday #STLCards podcast: We focus on the AAA Memphis roster – key additions, the trial of Thomas Saggese at SS, the hot bat of Jose Fermin, the power of Luken Baker and speed of Mike Antico. The rotation and late-inning relievers are discussed. https://t.co/ZdNDqTbRQg pic.twitter.com/TkBuymxvb5
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) April 3, 2024
Always interesting to hear Brian and Blake banter about our baby Birds.
Of particular note this week was the comment about Antico’s defense not being up to the expected norm given his speed. I had sort of placed Antico in the Siani bucket as an emergency CFer/5th OFer if we needed him in a pinch. Sounds like maybe he’s not quite there, and will need to further develop the bat to make the bigs.
Also agree with the comments on the pitchers in Memphis. We need more from those guys at the big league level next year if not this…they’re gonna have to step up with Hence and Roby right there to move into AAA if they pitch well.
Thanks very much for these weekly podcasts, Brian. As a former college and semi-pro pitcher, I’m especially impressed by Blake’s knowledge of pitching. The details of individual pitches – depth of curves, movement of two and four seam fastballs, sweepers, sliders, and changeups, etc. is great. I wonder where he gained this knowledge. Again, thanks for providing these podcasts.
In our Wednesday podcast, @bt_newberry and I discuss key #STLCards prospect additions at AA @Sgf_Cardinals, A+ @peoriachiefs and A @GoPBCardinals, emerging players to watch and early season promotion candidates. (free) https://t.co/JrmOzJZioj pic.twitter.com/CZd8DOJey4
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) April 10, 2024
If you have an hour to spend…
We're not saying the #stlcards broke out because @C70 and @B_Walton were podcasting but hey, who knows! Brian drops the knowledge on some of the minor league players and some of those that used to be minor leaguers in a great conversation! /@FansFirstSN https://t.co/DRXjRytDCA
— Meet Me At Musial (@MeetMeAtMusial) April 13, 2024
In TCN's Wednesday pod, we look at a prospect promotion and a league Pitcher of the Week in the #STLCards system. Early stats leaders: hitters R.J. Yeager, Bryan Torres, Anyelo Encarnacion & Cesar Prieto. Pitchers covered: Alec Willis, Quinn Mathews, Tink Hence & Jose Davila.… pic.twitter.com/2KHwb7SDcm
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) April 17, 2024
You couldn’t have selected a better Pod sidekick than Mr. Newberry, Brian. Definitely want Tink over Rom for the 5th slot in the Memphis rotation. I think Tink is ready. And Anyelo Encarnacion out of the Dominican is a name we all will be familiar with very soon. Keep em coming, Brian!
So glad you are doing these again, Brian! Blake has a ton of knowledge and really adds to the show as well. I wouldn’t mind if you expanded the show to be a bit linger each week, if there is content to talk about.
There is always plenty to discuss, but I made the decision to limit the episodes to 15-20 minutes. I never listen to one-hour podcasts because I find that at least 3/4 of them is filler. I guess if it was as background noise while doing other tasks, that might be ok… but I’d rather give people a reason to come to the site and subscribe to learn more.
I agree with the 15-20 minute format. That’s easy to listen to in a single chunk. If it was an hour, I’d probably be more miss than hit on listening.
The Bernie Show's live from the @friendlysstl studio
4:00 @B_Walton talking #STLCards prospects
4:30 Former Cards coach & #MLB manager Jim Riggleman on Whitey Herzog #ForTheLou
5:30 @JakeZivin ahead of his call of #AllforCITY v #SportingKC
Listen live: https://t.co/OQKh0WPucG pic.twitter.com/sQsWehMSxG
— 590 The Fan KFNS (@590TheFan) April 18, 2024
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