Bourbon and Baseball

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL THE LISTENS/FOLLOWS!! Please keep sharing and spreading our pod around! 📢 Spread the word about our podcast! Share this show with your friends, family, and fellow baseball fans. Let's build a community of passionate listeners who love the game as much as we do. Together, we can make a difference! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#PodcastCommunity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/podcastcommunity] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#BaseballFans⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/baseballfans] You can find us on the socials: Check out our personal Twitter: ⁠ Suzy - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Baseball_SuzyQ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kelsey - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kburdtweets ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and the show Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@BourbonNBBall ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG: BourbonAndBaseballPod / ‪@bourbonandbaseballpod‬ 0:00 - Introduction and Disclaimer 0:47 - Grieving #KyleTucker's Loss and Parenthood Adventures 1:58 - Rated-R Warning: Language and Humor Disclaimer 3:13 - Second Annual "40-Man Find" Segment Introduction 4:40 - Highlighting #ThomasSaggese (#StLouisCardinals) 9:32 - Saggese's Journey Through the Minors 10:58 - Saggese's Debut and Expectations for 2025 12:08 - #ShayWhitcomb (#HoustonAstros) Spotlight 15:59 - Whitcomb's MLB Debut Highlights 17:55 - Whitcomb's Challenges at Third Base 20:06 - #NolanArenado Trade Rumors and Blocked Trade Discussion (#StLouisCardinals #HoustonAstros) 24:10 - #Dodgers' Potential Moves for Arenado 26:35 - Spinning the Wheel for Next Week's Teams 27:42 - #Yankees vs. #Padres Team Assignments for 40-Man Find 29:02 - #CodyBellinger and #GiancarloStanton Drama (#Yankees) 32:08 - Yankees' Recent Trades (#NestorCortes and #DevinWilliams) 35:48 - #Astros Trade Analysis: Kyle Tucker to #Cubs 43:03 - #Athletics Acquire #JeffreySprings: Future Outlook 46:14 - #Orioles Sign #TomoyukiSugano 50:52 - Cubs' Roster Moves and Analysis (#IsakParedes #CamSmith) 54:10 - #Nationals Sign #MichaelKopech 58:03 - #Mets Add #GriffinCanning: Reclamation Project Discussion 1:03:33 - Nationals' Rebuilding Efforts and Young Talent 1:06:01 - #Phillies Sign #MaxKepler --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/suzy-fulton/support [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/suzy-fulton/support]

📢 Spread the word about our podcast! Share this show with your friends, family, and fellow baseball fans. Let's build a community of passionate listeners who love the game as much as we do. Together, we can make a difference! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#PodcastCommunity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#BaseballFans⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can find us on the socials: Check out our personal Twitter: Suzy - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Baseball_SuzyQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / Tom -⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@ThirdCoastTom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and the show Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@BourbonNBBall⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠IG: BourbonAndBaseballPod / @bourbonandbaseballpod * 0:00 - 0:39 Introductory remarks; acknowledging #KyleTucker's trade and emotional impact. * 0:40 - 1:48 Bourbon toast to #KyleTucker and podcast warnings (language advisory). * 1:49 - 2:26 Breaking down the #KyleTucker trade: return players from the #ChicagoCubs. * 2:27 - 3:21 Early reactions and initial thoughts on the trade. * 3:22 - 6:44 Financial and strategic implications of the #KyleTucker trade; referencing #JuanSoto's massive contract as a benchmark. * 6:45 - 8:24 Frustration over other #Astros contracts: #JoséAbreu and #RafaelMontero. * 8:25 - 10:12 Comparing the value of long-term vs. short-term contracts and the #Astros' approach to payroll. * 10:13 - 11:44 Emotional breakdown upon hearing the trade news: crying in a #Walmart parking lot and reflections on being a #KyleTucker fan. * 11:45 - 13:46 Showcasing #KyleTucker memorabilia (cards, autographs, jerseys). * 13:47 - 16:38 Reflections on player loyalty and comparing #KyleTucker's trade to the departure of other sports legends. * 16:39 - 18:22 Optimism about new acquisitions: #IsaacParedes, #CamSmith, and #HaydenWesneski. * 18:23 - 19:47 Speculation on #CamSmith's starting position and development timeline. * 19:48 - 22:31 Discussion on #HaydenWesneski's potential role in the rotation and excitement about young #Astros pitchers. * 22:32 - 23:57 #LanceMcCullersJr.'s injury concerns and bullpen vs. rotation debates. * 23:58 - 26:14 Highlighting #RonelBlanco's contributions and recognizing his underappreciated efforts. * 26:15 - 29:41 First base dilemmas and potential targets like #CarlosSantana, including comparisons to #JonSingleton. * 29:42 - 32:37 Considering #NolanArenado as a trade target and weighing his contract and production. * 32:38 - 36:56 Revisiting potential lineups and adding #PeteAlonso ("Polar Bear") as a dream scenario for marketing and offense. * 36:57 - 38:06 Concerns about the #Astros' current outfield and advocating for improvements. * 38:07 - 41:15 Outfield discussions: options, including #TaylorTrammell, and disappointment in the lack of depth. * 41:16 - 44:41 Reviewing underperforming outfielders and suggesting alternative prospects like #JacobMelton. * 44:42 - 47:32 Lighthearted discussion about other #MLB teams (#OaklandAthletics and #LosAngelesAngels). * 47:33 - 50:41 Evaluating competition in the #ALWest, particularly between the #Rangers and #Mariners. * 50:42 - 53:53 The painful realization of rebuilding and trading players like #FramberValdez to strengthen the farm system. * 53:54 - 56:55 Addressing the #Astros' farm system challenges due to lost draft picks post-2017. * 56:56 - 58:43 Highlighting key #Astros players' ages and the team's balance of youth and experience. * 58:44 - 1:00:13 Final thoughts: the importance of re-signing #AlexBregman to anchor the team. * 1:00:14 - 1:03:50 Ideal off-season moves: #CarlosSantana at first base and #RandallGrichuk for the outfield. * 1:03:51 - End Closing remarks and continued optimism for the #Astros' future. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/suzy-fulton/support [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/suzy-fulton/support]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL THE LISTENS/FOLLOWS!! Please keep sharing and spreading our pod around! 📢 Spread the word about our podcast! Share this show with your friends, family, and fellow baseball fans. Let's build a community of passionate listeners who love the game as much as we do. Together, we can make a difference! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#PodcastCommunity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#BaseballFans⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can find us on the socials: Check out our personal Twitter: ⁠ Suzy - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Baseball_SuzyQ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kelsey - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kburdtweets ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and the show Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@BourbonNBBall ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG: BourbonAndBaseballPod / ‪@bourbonandbaseballpod‬ Intro and Initial Banter * 0:00 - 0:13: Show introduction by #Suzy and #Kelsey. * 0:13 - 0:27: Promotion for free content, like, and subscribe. * 0:27 - 0:52: #Kelsey talks about her week and the #MLB trade/rumor environment. * 0:52 - 1:27: #GarrettCrochet trade discussion from #WhiteSox to #RedSox. * 1:27 - 2:04: #WhiteSox rebuild and future prospects. * 2:04 - 3:10: #RedSox perspective and #KyleTeel's potential impact. * 3:10 - 3:53: #RedSox offseason moves; need for veteran pitching and trade rumors involving #AlexBregman. * 7:05 - 8:03: #HoustonAstros and financial decisions; fan frustration over #KyleTucker’s future. * 8:03 - 9:11: Speculation on #Tucker’s contract demands and the #Astros' unwillingness to meet them. * 9:11 - 11:01: Trade talks involving the #ChicagoCubs, proposed package of players including #IsaacParedes and #SeiyaSuzuki. * 11:01 - 12:02: Emotional impact on #Astros fans and #Suzy’s personal reflection. * 16:00 - 18:12: #Yankees signing #MaxFried; concerns over an 8-year contract. * 18:12 - 19:00: #Yankees rotation discussion: #CarlosRodón, #GerritCole, and #MaxFried. * 19:00 - 20:36: #MarcusStroman contract and #Yankees roster moves. * 27:03 - 28:10: #TorontoBlueJays' acquisition of #AndrésGiménez and questions about their strategy. * 28:10 - 29:21: Complications of three-way trades explained humorously. * 30:36 - 31:15: Discussion about #Giménez's declining offense but strong defense. * 50:00 - 52:57: #Orioles’ ownership gives green light for spending, but GM #MikeElias is hesitant. * 52:57 - 55:12: Speculation on #Elias’ decisions and team building. * 56:02 - 58:38: Plans for next week’s episode: team breakdowns and the “Wheel of Choices.” * 58:38 - 1:01:07: Fun banter about #JuanSoto, #Yankees suite drama, and #ScottBoras' comments. * 1:01:07 - 1:02:48: Closing remarks, calls to like/subscribe, and audience interaction requests. #RedSox #WhiteSox #Astros #KyleTucker #Yankees, #MaxFried #Orioles #MikeElias --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/suzy-fulton/support [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/suzy-fulton/support]

📢 Spread the word about our podcast! Share this show with your friends, family, and fellow baseball fans. Let's build a community of passionate listeners who love the game as much as we do. Together, we can make a difference! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#PodcastCommunity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/podcastcommunity] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#BaseballFans⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/baseballfans] You can find us on the socials: Check out our personal Twitter: Suzy - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Baseball_SuzyQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / Tom -⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@ThirdCoastTom⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and the show Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@BourbonNBBall⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠IG: BourbonAndBaseballPod / @bourbonandbaseballpod 0:00 - Introduction and Explicit Content Warning 0:12 - Bourbon and Baseball Theme 0:40 - Tonight’s Bourbon Choices 1:48 - #Astros Strategy and Updates 3:00 - Emotional Reactions to News 4:30 - #KyleTucker Trade Rumors 6:10 - Trade Comparisons (e.g., #MookieBetts) 8:00 - #Astros Farm System Concerns 9:15 - #FramberValdez vs. #KyleTucker Debate 12:00 - Player Contracts and Budget 15:00 - Fan Reactions to #KyleTucker Speculation 18:00 - #Astros’ Trade and Contract Scenarios 20:30 - Emotional Bonds with Players 25:00 - Speculated Trade Destinations 29:00 - #Astros Farm System Philosophy 33:00 - Pitching Staff Analysis (#HunterBrown, #RonelBlanco) 37:00 - Balancing Team Needs 40:00 - #KyleTucker’s Legacy and Long-Term Value 45:00 - #Astros’ Future Challenges 50:00 - Frustrations with Management 1:00:00 - Closing Debate: #FramberValdez or #KyleTucker? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/suzy-fulton/support [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/suzy-fulton/support]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL THE LISTENS/FOLLOWS!! Please keep sharing and spreading our pod around! 📢 Spread the word about our podcast! Share this show with your friends, family, and fellow baseball fans. Let's build a community of passionate listeners who love the game as much as we do. Together, we can make a difference! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#PodcastCommunity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#BaseballFans⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can find us on the socials: Check out our personal Twitter: ⁠ Suzy - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Baseball_SuzyQ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kelsey - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@kburdtweets ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and the show Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@BourbonNBBall ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IG: BourbonAndBaseballPod /‪@bourbonandbaseballpod‬ 0:00 - Introduction and hosts reunited #Baseball #Podcast #Hosts #MLB #Fans 0:32 - Catching up, Zac Gallen sighting #ZacGallen #MLB #SouthJersey #Diamondbacks 1:43 - Bryce Harper offseason in Nashville #BryceHarper #Phillies #Nashville #MLB #SouthJersey 3:23 - Rated R humor warning #RatedR #Podcast #BaseballHumor #MLB 4:20 - Recent MLB free-agent signings #MLBFreeAgency #Baseball #MLB 5:36 - Juan Soto’s record Mets deal #JuanSoto #Mets #MLB #FreeAgency #Baseball 7:48 - Soto vs. Ohtani contracts #ShoheiOhtani #JuanSoto #Mets #Dodgers #MLB 10:07 - Yankee fans react to Soto#Yankees #JuanSoto #MLB #Fans #Baseball 13:07 - Soto to face Yankees again#JuanSoto #Yankees #Mets #OpeningDay #MLB 16:07 - Yankees’ strategy post-Soto loss#Yankees #MLB #FreeAgency #Baseball 17:48 - Overview of remaining free agents #MaxFried #CorbinBurns #Yankees #MLB #FreeAgency 22:36 - Blue Jays, Red Sox active #BlueJays #RedSox #MLB #FreeAgency 26:25 - Cardinals trade Arenado discussions #Cardinals #NolanArenado #MLB #TradeRumors #Dodgers 29:05 - Dodgers as Arenado’s new home? #Dodgers #NolanArenado #Cardinals #MLB #FreeAgency 30:58 - Astros exploring Pressly trade rumors #Astros #RyanPressly #MLB #Trades #Baseball 32:06 - Free agency winter dominoes fall #MLBFreeAgency #WinterMeetings #Baseball 36:00 - Giants sign Adames for future #Giants #WillieAdames #MLB #FreeAgency #Baseball 40:05 - Athletics surprise with Severino signing #Athletics #LuisSeverino #MLB #FreeAgency #Baseball 43:48 - Updates on veteran player moves #PaulGoldschmidt #LanceLynn #Astros #Cardinals #MLB 48:23 - Ohtani’s uncertain pitching future #ShoheiOhtani #Dodgers #MLB #Baseball #FreeAgency 50:39 - Roki Sasaki's posting news #RokiSasaki #Japan #Dodgers #MLB #FreeAgency 54:55 - Padres offseason plans questioned #Padres #MLB #Offseason #Baseball 58:39 - Angels or A’s better season? #Angels #Athletics #MLB #Basebal l1:00:32 - Can baseball fandom be bought? #MLBFandom #Baseball #FanLoyalty 1:03:41 - Outro and 40-Man Finds return #MLB #40ManFinds #Baseball #Podcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/suzy-fulton/support [https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/suzy-fulton/support]