The Bronx Pinstripes Show - Yankees MLB Podcast

The Yankees made their second free agent signing in as many weeks, inking Adam Ottavino to a 3-year, $27M deal. Andrew and Scott react to this news, discuss the Yankees super bullpen, and get angry at fans who say the team has not improved this winter. Scott also recaps other Yankees news about a potential Sonny Gray trade, Clint Frazier, Machado rumors, and more. [39:05] - Vic DiBitetto (@vicdibitetto) joined the show to talk about his Yankees fandom over the years, offseason moves the team has made, Machado and Harper mania, why he is frustrated with all the new-age analytics in baseball, and more! Spring Training trip: March 15-16, 2019 -- Contact us if you are interested in a ticket to the March 16 game. BP Crew 2019 Regular Season event dates: Sat, Apr 13 vs CWS Fri, May 31 vs BOS Sat, Jun 22 vs HOU Sat, Jul 20 vs COL Sat, Aug 31 vs OAK Get in touch: @YankeesPodcast @Andrew_Rotondi @ScottReinen @ItsChaBoyDom @T_ Danks_ Submit to the mailbag: bronxpinstripes.com/podcast Call the voicemail line: 646-480-0342 If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a rating and review! Intro/Outro music: One Way Ticket, by Anitek. #nyy #yankees #newyork #newyorksports #wfan #espn #mlb #baseball #sports

The Yankees made a surprising signing of DJ LeMahieu. We discuss DJ’s versatility, offensive and defensive numbers, implications on a Manny Machado signing, Gleyber Torres and Miguel Andujar’s playing time, and more. Then we dive into arbitration updates, Jeff Passan’s article about the “wonky” system, a possible Luis Severino arbitration hearing, Mookie Betts record-setting settlement, and the mega free agent contract possibly being extinct. Finally, a mailbag question about the outfield depth. Spring Training trip: March 15-16, 2019 -- Contact us if you are interested in a ticket to the March 16 game. BP Crew 2019 Regular Season event dates: Sat, Apr 13 vs CWS Fri, May 31 vs BOS Sat, Jun 22 vs HOU Sat, Jul 20 vs COL Sat, Aug 31 vs OAK Get in touch: @YankeesPodcast @Andrew_Rotondi @ScottReinen @ItsChaBoyDom @T_ Danks_ Submit to the mailbag: bronxpinstripes.com/podcast Call the voicemail line: 646-480-0342 If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a rating and review! Intro/Outro music: One Way Ticket, by Anitek. #nyy #yankees #newyork #newyorksports #wfan #espn #mlb #baseball #sports

Yankees 2018 first round draft pick, Anthony Seigler, joined the show to talk about his first year in pro ball, how he became a switch-hitting and switch-pitching player, the talent level jump in Rookie ball, talking to Aaron Boone after he was drafted, having to cut his hair, and the College Football National Championship game.  Spring Training trip: March 15-16, 2019 -- Contact us if you are interested in a ticket to the March 16 game.  BP Crew 2019 Regular Season event dates:  Sat, Apr 13 vs CWS Fri, May 31 vs BOS Sat, Jun 22 vs HOU Sat, Jul 20 vs COL Sat, Aug 31 vs OAK Get in touch: @YankeesPodcast @Andrew_Rotondi @ScottReinen @ItsChaBoyDom @T_ Danks_ Submit to the mailbag: bronxpinstripes.com/podcast Call the voicemail line: 646-480-0342 If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a rating and review!  Intro/Outro music: One Way Ticket, by Anitek.  #nyy #yankees #newyork #newyorksports #wfan #espn #mlb #baseball #sports

It was a busy week in Yankees news! We discuss the Zach Britton contract and why it is a good move for both sides, David Robertson signing with Philly, why the Yankees did not try harder to keep DRob, how the bullpen will look in 2019 and beyond, what bringing in Troy Tulowitzki means, what we can expect from Tulo, and if it is worth the risk. We read listener New Year’s Resolutions and mailbags about trading Dellin Betances, Tulo, and way too early predictions for next year.  Spring Training trip: March 15-16, 2019 -- Contact us if you are interested in a ticket to the March 16 game.  BP Crew 2019 Regular Season event dates:  Sat, Apr 13 vs CWS Fri, May 31 vs BOS Sat, Jun 22 vs HOU Sat, Jul 20 vs COL Sat, Aug 31 vs OAK Get in touch: @YankeesPodcast @Andrew_Rotondi @ScottReinen @ItsChaBoyDom @T_ Danks_ Submit to the mailbag: bronxpinstripes.com/podcast Call the voicemail line: 646-480-0342 If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a rating and review!  Intro/Outro music: One Way Ticket, by Anitek.  #nyy #yankees #newyork #newyorksports #wfan #espn #mlb #baseball #sports

The MLB news cycle has come to a screeching halt and we are all waiting on Manny Machado to sign. We discuss the tweets by Dan Clark indicating Machado will sign with New York after the New Year, the latest Sonny Gray rumors, best moments from the 2018 season, New Year’s Resolutions for the 2019 Yankees, and mailbags about the Hall of Fame, Eric Thames, Deivi Garcia, Miguel Andujar’s long-term future, and Luke Voit. Today’s sponsors are Robinhood and Sleep Number. Robinhood is giving listeners a FREE stock like Apple, Ford, or Sprint to help build your portfolio! Sign up at: bronx.robinhood.com. Save $400 on a Sleep Number 360 queen c4 smart bed; visit SleepNumber.com/BRONX to find the location nearest you. Spring Training trip: March 15-16, 2019 -- More info about meetups, game tickets, etc. to come! BP Crew 2019 Regular Season event dates:  Sat, Apr 13 vs CWS Fri, May 31 vs BOS Sat, Jun 22 vs HOU Sat, Jul 20 vs COL Sat, Aug 31 vs OAK Get in touch: @YankeesPodcast @Andrew_Rotondi @ScottReinen @ItsChaBoyDom @T_ Danks_ Submit to the mailbag: bronxpinstripes.com/podcast Call the voicemail line: 646-480-0342 If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a rating and review!  Intro/Outro music: One Way Ticket, by Anitek.  #nyy #yankees #newyork #newyorksports #wfan #espn #mlb #baseball #sports

The Yankees met with Manny Machado this week. We discussed what may have taken place during that meeting, what type of contract the Yankees could offer Machado, how Manny would handle NY, Miguel Andujar working with Adrian Beltre on defense, CC Sabathia’s health status, what relief pitchers the Yankees might sign, MLB free agency and trade news, and mailbags about Dallas Keuchel, using a 6th starter, and the 2020 free agent class. Bonus segment: We reviewed ‘Joe Torre: Curveballs Along The Way’ with Brian from the Take Too Podcast. This movie is a fun trip down memory lane for the 1996 season, but is laughably bad in many areas. We dive into all of it, including casting, things the movie got wrong, and what the 1996 season meant to us. Spring Training trip: March 15-16, 2019 -- More info about meetups, game tickets, etc. to come! BP Crew 2019 Regular Season event dates:  Sat, Apr 13 vs CWS Fri, May 31 vs BOS Sat, Jun 22 vs HOU Sat, Jul 20 vs COL Sat, Aug 31 vs OAK Get in touch: @YankeesPodcast @Andrew_Rotondi @ScottReinen @ItsChaBoyDom @T_ Danks_ Submit to the mailbag: bronxpinstripes.com/podcast Call the voicemail line: 646-480-0342 If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a rating and review!  Intro/Outro music: One Way Ticket, by Anitek.  #nyy #yankees #newyork #newyorksports #wfan #espn #mlb #baseball #sports

ANNOUNCEMENT: Important info at the beginning of the show about our Spring Training trip and regular season BP Crew game events.  There were a million rumors that came out of the Winter Meetings. We discuss the ones surrounding the Yankees, Cashman’s comments about being a “fully operational Death Star” and if that means Harper and Machado is in play, JA Happ returning for 2019, if the Yankees should have signed Charlie Morton, and more! Mailbag questions about Sonny Gray staying on the roster, infield help not named Manny Machado, and Marcus Stroman.  Our sponsor today is Robinhood! They are giving listeners a FREE stock like Apple, Ford, or Sprint to help build your portfolio. Sign up at: bronx.robinhood.com. Get in touch: @YankeesPodcast @Andrew_Rotondi @ScottReinen @ItsChaBoyDom @T_ Danks_ Submit to the mailbag: bronxpinstripes.com/podcast Call the voicemail line: 646-480-0342 If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a rating and review!  Intro/Outro music: One Way Ticket, by Anitek.  #nyy #yankees #newyork #newyorksports #wfan #espn #mlb #baseball #sports

We have a very busy episode today! First we answer mailbag questions about Patrick Corbin signing in Washington, if the Yankees should have extended to 6 years, what their next step in upgrading the rotation should be, MLB possibly regulating defensive shifts, and CC not caring about the Red Sox winning the World Series. Then we are joined by Brian Stever from the Take Too Podcast to talk about the ESPN 30 for 30 documentary called ‘The Deal’. Synopsis: In the winter of 2003 two cities went after the same man. On one side, New York. On the other, Boston. In the middle, the hired gun: Alex Rodriguez. We discuss our thoughts on the film, endless possibilities had the ARod deal with Boston gone through, our feelings on the trade 14 years later, and more!  Thank you to our advertiser, Sleep Number! Go to SleepNumber.com/BRONX to find the nearest Sleep Number location.  Get in touch: @YankeesPodcast @Andrew_Rotondi @ScottReinen @ItsChaBoyDom @T_ Danks_ Submit to the mailbag: bronxpinstripes.com/podcast Call the voicemail line: 646-480-0342 If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a rating and review!  Intro/Outro music: One Way Ticket, by Anitek.  #nyy #yankees #newyork #newyorksports #wfan #espn #mlb #baseball #sports

Patrick Corbin met with the Yankees last week and the hype is out of control. We discuss the Yankees courting Corbin, if we are over-hyping him, Ronald Torreyes leaving, the Mets trading for Robinson Cano and if the Yankees should have pursued Cano harder, if Madison Bumgarner is declining, and mailbag questions about starting LF and 1B, Marwin Gonzalez, and signing the young players on the Yankees roster.  Get in touch: @YankeesPodcast @Andrew_Rotondi @ScottReinen @ItsChaBoyDom @T_ Danks_ Submit to the mailbag: bronxpinstripes.com/podcast Call the voicemail line: 646-480-0342 If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a rating and review!  Intro/Outro music: One Way Ticket, by Anitek.  #nyy #yankees #newyork #newyorksports #wfan #espn #mlb #baseball #sports

The Yankees made a major trade last week, acquiring James Paxton from Seattle for Justus Sheffield, Erik Swanson, and Dom Thompson-Williams. We break down the trade, Paxton’s injury history, pitch mix and statcast metrics, and what losing top prospect Justus Sheffield means. Then we discuss the Yankees rotation for 2019, how Paxton impacts the rest of the offseason, Cashman’s comments about the rotation and infield depth, and mailbag questions about the Yankees farm system and having too many lefties in the rotation. Get in touch: @YankeesPodcast @Andrew_Rotondi @ScottReinen @ItsChaBoyDom @T_ Danks_ Submit to the mailbag: bronxpinstripes.com/podcast Call the voicemail line: 646-480-0342 If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a rating and review!  Intro/Outro music: One Way Ticket, by Anitek.  #nyy #yankees #newyork #newyorksports #wfan #espn #mlb #baseball #sports

Miguel Andujar was snubbed by Shohei Ohtani in AL Rookie of the Year voting, Sonny Gray’s trade market, and Brian Cashman’s comments about luxury tax and spending this offseason. Then Brad (@DugoutLegends) and Joe (@JoezMcfly) joined us to do an All-Time Yankees player draft. Our sponsor this week is Robinhood! They are giving our listeners a free stock like Apple, Ford, or Sprint. Sign up at bronx.robinhood.com. Get in touch: @YankeesPodcast @Andrew_Rotondi @ScottReinen @ItsChaBoyDom @T_ Danks_ Submit to the mailbag: bronxpinstripes.com/podcast Call the voicemail line: 646-480-0342 If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a rating and review! Intro/Outro music: One Way Ticket, by Anitek. #nyy #yankees #newyork #newyorksports #wfan #espn #mlb #baseball #sports

CC Sabathia re-signed with the Yankees and what it means for the rotation in 2019, Gary Sanchez’ shoulder surgery, rumors that Bryce Harper will play 1B, the Mariners potentially selling and if James Paxton and/or Robinson Cano could be a fit for the Yanks, and mailbag questions about Yusei Kikuchi, trade assets in the Yankees system, Madison Bumgarner, and more! Today’s sponsors are ZipRecruiter and Sleep Number! To try ZipRecruiter for free, go to ZipRecruiter.com/BRONX. To find a Sleep Number location near you, go to SleepNumber.com/BRONX. Get in touch: @YankeesPodcast @Andrew_Rotondi @ScottReinen @ItsChaBoyDom @T_ Danks_ Submit to the mailbag: bronxpinstripes.com/podcast Call the voicemail line: 646-480-0342 If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a rating and review! Intro/Outro music: One Way Ticket, by Anitek. #nyy #yankees #newyork #newyorksports #wfan #espn #mlb #baseball #sports

The Red Sox are trolling the Yankees, Brett Gardner will return for 2019, what Gardy’s impact will be next year, how it affects Clint Frazier, Jacoby Ellsbury, and the other outfielders, Hal Steinbrenner’s comments about luxury tax, big contracts, and possible free agents, news that the Indians might be selling some of their veteran pitchers, and mailbag questions about Corey Kluber trades, David Robertson representing himself, spin rate, and JT Realmuto. Today’s sponsor is Sleep Number. To find the nearest Sleep Number location, visit SleepNumber.com/BRONX. Get in touch: @YankeesPodcast @Andrew_Rotondi @ScottReinen @ItsChaBoyDom @T_ Danks_ Submit to the mailbag: bronxpinstripes.com/podcast Call the voicemail line: 646-480-0342 If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a rating and review! Intro/Outro music: One Way Ticket, by Anitek. #nyy #yankees #newyork #newyorksports #wfan #espn #mlb #baseball #sports

World Series nightmares/thoughts, the blending of analytics and gut feeling by managers during the playoffs, and Bryce Harper and Manny Machado’s free agency value. Mailbag questions about moving Gary Sanchez to first base, Giancarlo Stanton a full time left fielder, Aroldis Chapman’s wildness, and which young pitcher will have the biggest impact next year. Get in touch: @YankeesPodcast @Andrew_Rotondi @ScottReinen @ItsChaBoyDom @T_ Danks_ Submit to the mailbag: bronxpinstripes.com/podcast Call the voicemail line: 646-480-0342 If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a rating and review! Intro/Outro music: One Way Ticket, by Anitek. #nyy #yankees #newyork #newyorksports #wfan #espn #mlb #baseball #sports

We (Andrew & Scott) each act as Yankees General Manager by laying out the full offseason plan we would take if in charge. This includes free agents, trades, re-signings, and more! Scott’s plan includes a big trade with Arizona. Andrew’s plan involves a difficult decision in the outfield. Both plans include lots of pitching. We also discuss “bad boy” Manny Machado and the upcoming World Series. Thank you to our sponsors, Robinhood and SeatGeek. Robinhood is giving listeners a FREE stock like Apple, Ford, or Sprint to help build your portfolio! Sign up at bronx.robinhood.com. For $20 off your first SeatGeek purchase, download their app and enter promo code BRONX. Get in touch: @YankeesPodcast @Andrew_Rotondi @ScottReinen @ItsChaBoyDom @T_ Danks_ Submit to the mailbag: bronxpinstripes.com/podcast Call the voicemail line: 646-480-0342 If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a rating and review! Intro/Outro music: One Way Ticket, by Anitek. #nyy #yankees #newyork #newyorksports #wfan #espn #mlb #baseball #sports