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Holden and I discuss the madness that will ensue because of the fact that the intentional walk is now automatic and why teams should be permitted to forfeit their turn at-bat in, “No Countryman of Mine.”
Holden and I discuss pitch-framing and umpire accountability in, “Give us a Kiwi.”
This is a standard soundcheck for the show.
Barry Bonds hit 80 home runs over the span of 160 games from April 12, 2001 to April 17, 2002. He slugged .921 during that stretch. He was so good, that I dedicated my karaoke performance to him.
Holden and I discuss, 10 cent beer night, “The Grasshopper Game, and my visit to Charlotte in, “There is no such thing as a Shark Attack.”
Holden an I discuss John Smoltz’s plan for extra-innings, interleague baseball and how much it sucks, Lance McCuller’s Jr. and Mitch Haniger sponsoring my fundraiser for Veterans in need, and my recent surgery in, “Good guys, Lance and Mitch.”
Holden and I discuss Vlad Jr., Mitch Hangiger’s rise to Edgar-like prominence, just how good Andrelton Simmons is at baseball, and we answer some twitter questions from listeners in, “Testicles the size of Grapefruits.”
Holden and I discuss my meeting with Frank Thomas at Tim Raines’s Hall of Fame banquet and Hold takes some heat from Jeff Passan in, “Big Hurt Beer.”