The Bronx Pinstripes Show - Yankees MLB Podcast

BP Show 59 topics include Brett Gardner's lingering wrist injury and how it will affect his season, Nathan Eovaldi's setback to start spring training and what he needs to do to take his game to the next level, Refsnyder taking drills at third base and if there is a place for him on the major league roster, David Ortiz's comments that he'd like a standing ovation at Yankee Stadium and how farewell tours have run their course, and we preview the Texas Rangers and Oakland Athletics. We also answer two mailbag questions; one about the night life of players and the other about Aaron Judge. Submit to the podcast mailbag: bronxpinstripes.com/podcast/ Call voicemail line: 646-480-0342 Find us on Facebook & Twitter: www.facebook.com/groups/YankeesBP/ twitter.com/BronxPinstripes twitter.com/Yankees_talk twitter.com/ScottReinen

This week on the BP Show we talk about Yankees spring training news and updates, including the bullpen session heard 'round the world, CC's comments about rehab and how he will deal with it going forward, Beltran mentoring Aaron Judge, and a free agent deal with Tommy Hunter that fell through. We also discuss the Yankees Ticket Exchange and the team's ongoing feud with Stub Hub and other secondary ticket markets. Around MLB we preview the White Sox and Mariners, and answer a voicemail question about the Rule 5 Draft. Submit to the podcast mailbag: bronxpinstripes.com/podcast/ Call voicemail line: 646-480-0342 Find us on Facebook & Twitter: www.facebook.com/groups/YankeesBP/ twitter.com/BronxPinstripes twitter.com/Yankees_talk twitter.com/ScottReinen

BP Show 57 topics: Yankees pitchers and catchers will report this week, Tanaka’s health entering the season, the Yankees and Chapman avoid arbitration, scenarios for if Chapman struggles to start the season, important event dates including Old Timers’ Day and the 1996 World Series celebration ceremony, how many wins it will take to win the AL East, a twitter question about Jorge Mateo, and we preview the Indians and Twins. Submit to the podcast mailbag: bronxpinstripes.com/podcast/ Call voicemail line: 646-480-0342 Find us on Facebook & Twitter: www.facebook.com/groups/YankeesBP/ twitter.com/BronxPinstripes twitter.com/Yankees_talk twitter.com/ScottReinen

The Super Bowl is over which means we are officially turning the page to baseball season. BP Show 56 topics: our favorite and least favorite moments of SB50, Cashman’s tenure as Yankees GM, what Greg Bird’s injury means for his MLB service time, Starlin Castro vs. Howie Kendrick, if the Yankees should sign Cliff Lee, the Gurriel brothers defecting from Cuba this past weekend, and a preview of the KC Royals and Detroit Tigers. Submit to the podcast mailbag: bronxpinstripes.com/podcast/ Call voicemail line: 646-480-0342 Find us on Facebook & Twitter: www.facebook.com/groups/YankeesBP/ twitter.com/BronxPinstripes twitter.com/Yankees_talk twitter.com/ScottReinen

This week we react to the surprising news that Greg Bird will have shoulder surgery and miss the entire 2016 season. We discuss the impact Bird's absence has on ARod and Teixeira, how Girardi will now have a harder time shuffling the lineup around to give guys rest, if the Yankees will bring in first base help on the major league or minor league level, how Bird missing the entire season may stunt his growth as a player, and if this injury is cause for concern in 2017 and beyond. We also talk about Jeter potentially attending spring training this year and take a Twitter question regarding ARod's future with the team. Submit to the podcast mailbag: bronxpinstripes.com/podcast/ Call voicemail line: 646-480-0342 Find us on Facebook & Twitter: www.facebook.com/groups/YankeesBP/ twitter.com/BronxPinstripes twitter.com/Yankees_talk twitter.com/ScottReinen

This week we kick-off the show talking about some upcoming features to the website, including a Yankees Social page, new designs in the fan shop, daily columns, forums, and more. We discuss Cespedes resigning with the Mets and if he was truly interested in coming to the Yankees, the news that the designated hitter might be coming to the National League soon, the possibility of trading for Angels’ Andrew Heaney, Chapman not facing charges, Hal Steinbrenner’s payroll comments, and Tim Lincecum. We also take a mailbag question about what to see and eat at the new Yankee Stadium.

On this week's episode we talk about big MLB free agents still available, Chris Davis signing the biggest contract in Orioles team history, AROD CORP, Aroldis Chapman being named the closer, Yankees infield depth, Greg Bird starting the season in Triple-A, Gary "The Kraken" Sanchez winning the backup catcher job, Didi Gregorius' rank among baseball's best shortstops, and possible low risk free agent starting pitchers the Yankees could sign. We end the episode by recapping the NFL Divisional playoff weekend and picking the championship games. Submit to the podcast mailbag here: bronxpinstripes.com/podcast/ Find us on Facebook & Twitter: www.facebook.com/groups/YankeesBP/ twitter.com/BronxPinstripes twitter.com/Yankees_talk twitter.com/ScottReinen

[Baseball/Yankees talk starts at 25:15] Today's topics include Making A Murderer, NFL Wild Card playoff weekend recap, NFL Divisional Round picks, Jeter HGH "scandal," MLB Hall of Fame results and flawed voting system. We take your mailbag questions about the Yankees playing in London, trading for Sonny Gray, roster holes, free agents, and more. Thanks to everyone who submitted mailbag questions this week! Submit to the podcast mailbag here: bronxpinstripes.com/podcast/ Find us on Facebook & Twitter: www.facebook.com/groups/YankeesBP/ twitter.com/BronxPinstripes twitter.com/Yankees_talk twitter.com/ScottReinen

Happy New Year! Justin McElrath (@jtmac21) joined us this week for the first episode of 2016. Topics include the Jets collapse, Johnny Football partying and desire to play in Dallas, and the Black Monday NFL firings. We also pick Wild Card Weekend playoff games. Baseball talk starts at 18:55; we give our 2016 MLB Hall of Fame ballot; Justin and I attempt to defend the steroid-era guys while Scott is a firm believer in the eye test. Its been 1 week since the Arolids Chapman trade, so we give our thoughts after thinking about the trade some more, the possibility of trading Ivan Nova, and the Yankees' starting rotation holes. Call the voicemail line this week and you will be entered in a drawing to win a free tee shirt: call 646-480-0342 Submit to the podcast mailbag here: bronxpinstripes.com/podcast/ Find us on Facebook & Twitter: www.facebook.com/groups/YankeesBP/ twitter.com/BronxPinstripes twitter.com/Yankees_talk twitter.com/ScottReinen twitter.com/jtmac21

Episode 50! This week we react to the surprising Aroldis Chapman trade and what it means for the Yankees in 2016. We discuss if the Yankees will now trade Andrew Miller or if they plan to use the three-headed bullpen monster, what order they'll be used in, if Chapman will fit into the Yankees clubhouse, and his looming suspension. We also talk about the Al Jazeera HGH report, why people care so much more about PED use in MLB versus NFL, and the Jets vs Pats in week 16. Call the voicemail line this week and you will be entered in a drawing to win a free tee shirt: call 646-480-0342 Submit to the podcast mailbag here: bronxpinstripes.com/podcast/ Find us on Facebook & Twitter: www.facebook.com/groups/YankeesBP/ twitter.com/BronxPinstripes twitter.com/Yankees_talk twitter.com/ScottReinen

Its a holiday week and we have already phoned it in for 2015. This week we kick off talking Star Wars, the Steve Harvey Miss Universe debacle, and the Jets and Giants playoff chances. (Baseball/Yankees talk starts at 15:17); we discuss FanGraphs predictions for the 2016 Yankees, if Refsnyder can be a utility player, Betances and Miller's value, Gary Sanchez's role next season, why the Yankees would still be well-served to trade Brett Gardner, and a new top 10 Yankees prospects list. We finish with our Yankees Christmas wish lists and a Festivus airing of grievances. Call the voicemail line this week and you will be entered in a drawing to win a free tee shirt: call 646-480-0342 Submit to the podcast mailbag here: bronxpinstripes.com/podcast/ Find us on Facebook & Twitter: www.facebook.com/groups/YankeesBP/ twitter.com/BronxPinstripes twitter.com/Yankees_talk twitter.com/ScottReinen

This week we discuss what the Justin Wilson trade with Detroit means for the Yankees bullpen, big MLB free agents who have signed, a new set of stadium rules that MLB has recommended, and what the Castro trade means for Rob Refsnyder and the Yankees future plans. We also recorded with Cubs podcast @IvyEnvy to get to know Starlin Castro better (starts at 33:30). We talk about Castro's walkup music, his impact on Cubs players and fans, how he has matured since being called up at age 20, his transition from shortstop to second base, and his hitting style. Call the voicemail line this week and you will be entered in a drawing to win a free tee shirt: call 646-480-0342 Submit to the podcast mailbag here: bronxpinstripes.com/podcast/ Find us on Facebook & Twitter: www.facebook.com/groups/YankeesBP/ twitter.com/BronxPinstripes twitter.com/Yankees_talk twitter.com/ScottReinen

The theme in baseball seems to be massive free agent contracts. This week we are joined by Rich Kaufman (@RAKcity27) to discuss the bank-breaking David Price and Zack Greinke deals. We also talk Giants vs Jets, Warriors win streak, Red Sox's big off season moves, the Dodgers potential trade for Aroldis Chapman and what that means for Andrew Miller's value, the Yankees second base situation, if the Yanks should trade top prospects for a top pitcher like Jose Fernandez, we rank the AL East teams as it currently stands, and try and project what Bryce Harper will get in free agency in 2019. Call the voicemail line this week and you will be entered in a drawing to win a free tee shirt: call 646-480-0342 Submit to the podcast mailbag here: bronxpinstripes.com/podcast/ Find us on Facebook & Twitter: www.facebook.com/groups/YankeesBP/ twitter.com/BronxPinstripes twitter.com/Yankees_talk twitter.com/ScottReinen

This week we talk about the Thanksgiving holiday, NFL football over the weekend, and Kobe's retirement. Yankees/baseball talk starts at 30 min mark. Topics include trading Ivan Nova, the possibility of Yasiel Puig landing in NY, the 2016 Yankees starting rotation, free agent signings around the league, and Chris Young signing with Boston. We also take mailbag answers to last week's question of the week, and pose a new one: Are the Yankees in "win now" mode, and should they be? Call the voicemail line this week and you will be entered in a drawing to win a free tee shirt: call 646-480-0342 Submit your answer to the podcast mailbag here: bronxpinstripes.com/podcast/ or call the voicemail line: 646-480-0342 Find us on Facebook & Twitter: www.facebook.com/groups/YankeesBP/ twitter.com/BronxPinstripes twitter.com/Yankees_talk twitter.com/ScottReinen

This week we talk about the ongoing Brett Gardner trade rumors, David Ortiz's retirement announcement and Twitter suggestions on what the Yankees should give him as a farewell gift, Derek Jeter's appearance on Joe Buck's new show, the Robinson Cano situation in Seattle, and responses to last week's question of the week. New question of the week: If you were Joe Girardi, what would your plan be to keep ARod and Teixeira healthy next season? Submit your answer to the podcast mailbag here: bronxpinstripes.com/podcast/ or call the voicemail line: 646-480-0342 Find us on Facebook & Twitter: www.facebook.com/groups/YankeesBP/ twitter.com/BronxPinstripes twitter.com/Yankees_talk twitter.com/ScottReinen