Radio Scouts Podcast Episode 19: Farewell, Superman

[P2F]

Welcome back to Radio Scouts. Thanks to a multitude of Blue Jays moves on Tuesday, we have so much to get into, so let's not waste another minute.

 

 

• (0:00) Intro
  
• (0:13) THE DECISION! We announce the verdict on the Darrell Dynasty League trade that Mike and Andrew discussed at the end of the show last week: Carlos Correa for Bo Bichette, Nate Pearson, and Touki Toussaint.
  
• (2:43) Kevin Pillar OUT; shipped out of town for some stuff: RP Derek Law, 2B/OF Alen Hanson, and SP prospect, Juan De Paula. We also briefly touch on the Kendrys Morales trade, which broke after we wrapped recording last week.
  
• (6:47) Anthony Alford IN; recalled from AAA Buffalo. What's the plan with him? We discuss this.
  
• (8:53) Randal Grichuk inks a 5-year/$52M extension with the Jays. We agree collectively that the potential is there for some pretty good value, though this deal is not devoid of risk. We also speculate if this extension is a direct response to the seemingly evident shift in the contractual landscape of Major League Baseball, and who might be the next player to be extended.
  
• (20:13) Socrates Brito (80-grade name) acquired shortly after the Pillar trade broke. Flipped for minor leaguer, Rodrigo Orozco.
  
• (20:52) Bud Norris released from his minor-league deal
  
• (21:13) How have the Blue Jays looked through the first 6 games of the season? We offer our thoughts, while not reading much into such a small sample size. What should we expect out of this team this season?
  
  • Rotation talk (Matt Shoemaker, Trent Thornton)
    
  • Brandon Drury
    

   

  [*](29:08) Vlad is healthy again and back to playing baseball. How long does he spend in the minors before getting the inevitable call to the bigs?

  [*](30:32) Notable minor league assignments ('A' Lansing: Eric Pardinho, Jordan Groshans, Josh Winckowski, Otto Lopez, Alejandro Kirk, Mc Gregory Contreras; 'A+' Dunedin: Nate Pearson - probably not long for High-A).

  [*](32:43) Totally appropriate and necessary banter

  [*](35:28) Parting thoughts on the Kevin Pillar trade

  [*](38:35) Outro

As always, thanks for listening.

 

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Recording date: Apr. 2, 2019

https://www.buzzsprout.com/200570/1023119-episode-19-farewell-superman

[Carlos Danger]

Haven't had a chance to listen yet, will try soon. Need to put earmuffs on my kid and take my allergy pills due to Boxy's swearing and cats

 

Question though? 20:13) Socrates Brito (80-grade name) acquired shortly after the Pillar trade broke. Flipped for minor leaguer, Rodrigo Orozco.

 

We flipped Socrates for someone else, or we traded Rodrigo for him??

[Dr. Dinger]

Need to put earmuffs on my kid and take my allergy pills due to Boxy's swearing and cats

 

Boxy ragequit so there is only one cat now, and 70% less swearing.

[BTS]

I'm listening to episode 16 right now and want to murder Boxy's cats.

[Dr. Dinger]

I'm listening to episode 16 right now and want to murder Boxy's cats.

 

In fairness to Boxy, John also has cats. So unless you specifically hear Boxy shouting abuse at a cat, it could be either.

[wilko]

In fairness to Boxy, John also has cats. So unless you specifically hear Boxy shouting abuse at a cat, it could be either.

 

Someone needs to call CPS!

[z3r0s]

so did Boxy actually quit... that would be sad.

Best part of this episode is that is very current. I totally understand that these take a lot of time to schedule, record, and edit, but its really nice to listen to really current news.

[Dr. Dinger]

so did Boxy actually quit... that would be sad.

Best part of this episode is that is very current. I totally understand that these take a lot of time to schedule, record, and edit, but its really nice to listen to really current news.

 

He didn't actually quit, he just ghosted.

[Dr. Dinger]

so did Boxy actually quit... that would be sad.

Best part of this episode is that is very current. I totally understand that these take a lot of time to schedule, record, and edit, but its really nice to listen to really current news.

 

Part of this is -- I think -- that the longer we do this pod, the better we get at not talking over each other and not pooping out of our mouths, hence less editing for John to do.

[Corporal Valdal]

Part of this is -- I think -- that the longer we do this pod, the better we get at not talking over each other and not pooping out of our mouths, hence less editing for John to do.

 

I have been listening since podcast #1. You guys are getting alot better at not talking over eachtoher and it's much easier to listen to now...

[vdubmvp]

Ugh, I suck, I'm so far behind on these.

[BlueRocky]

You guys do a great job by the way and have come a long way since ep 1. It’s great that the pod is posted on both iTunes and YouTube.

 

On an aside, I’m a bit surprised the cats are still not on the podcast logo since they’re practically your mascot at this point

[Spanky99]

Ugh, I suck, I'm so far behind on these.

 

Same...

[Boxcar]

You guys do a great job by the way and have come a long way since ep 1. It’s great that the pod is posted on both iTunes and YouTube.

 

On an aside, I’m a bit surprised the cats are still not on the podcast logo since they’re practically your mascot at this point

 

Cats are stupid idiot attention whores. Feeding their egos is not the correct way to go.

[Boxcar]

so did Boxy actually quit

 

I'm an idiot, please disregard what was here earlier.

Edited April 5, 2019 by Boxcar

[BTS]

I guess I should actually say something on the matter.

 

Yeah, I will no longer be a part of anything to do with the Radio Scouts. Creative differences. I wish these guys the best of luck going forward.

 

This is s*****. TBH I thought you were an integral part of the podcast, and very entertaining.