Podcast: Phillies, Braves preview
Chris and Jack discuss the Phillies and the Braves, and talk about each teams' strengths and weaknesses entering the season.
- From the beginning: A very brief, and certainly entertaining, discussion about how we spend our weekend.
- 1:20: A look at the Phillies' offseason moves. What will Michael Young and Delmon Young bring to the team?
- 4:20: Age is a problem for the team's big-three offensive players. Can Jimmy Rollins, Chase Utley and Ryan Howard stave off the inevitable this year?
- 7:20: How much will Carlos Ruiz's suspension impact the team?
- 9:30: Can Domonic Brown and Darin Ruf emerge as useful options this year?
- 14:20: A look at the team's starting staff. Cole Hamels and Cliff Lee look strong at the top, but Roy Halladay has more uncertainties than ever.
- 19:20: The addition of Mike Adams will help the club's pen.
- 20:15: Jack makes a bold predition for the Phillies, and tells you where he sees them finishing in the NL East.
- 21:00: Moving over to the Braves, both BJ Upton and Justin Upton were brought in during the offseason. Jack talks the impact of both players this season.
- 23:45: We look at the Braves entire offense. Will Freddie Freeman improve? How good is Andrelton Simmons?
- 26:00: Jack talks about whether he's concerned about Brian McCann this year.
- 29:00: A look at the club's rotation, where there's plenty to like behind Tim Hudson. Can Kris Medlen repeat? Will Mike Minor and Julio Teheran emerge as strong options?
- 35:25: The team's bullpen looks strong with Craig Kimbrel. Are there any concerns about him dropping off? Jack talks about what he likes from the club's pen.
- 38:25: Jack makes a bold prediction for the Braves, and tells you whether they'll contend in the NL East.
- Follow Jack on Twitter at @jh_moore. I can be found at @Chris_Cwik.
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- This episode of the podcast runs a little over 40 minutes.
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