VFBC Podcast Episode 6-B (2011 Season Preview/Prediction Show)

Here it is, the second part of our "long winded" Season preview/prediction show with our NL Picks. Spoiler: all three of us pick the Brewers to win the NL Central.



Breakdown of The Show:

NL Preview :00-45:47
Break
News and Notes 46:42-58:51

VFBC Podcast Episode 6-A (2011' Season Preview/Prediction Show)

We got a little "long winded" with this show, had to separate it into two parts. First one available now with Trade talk and our AL preview/predictions. Second part available tomorrow night with our NL preview/predictions. Enjoy! (Please!)

Breakdown of The Show:

Intro :00-13:55

Break

AL Preview 14:42-55:34
To be continued....

Listener Poll Results

"Will Carlos Gomez finally "break out" in 2011?"

Yes: 66%

No: 33%

25 Man Roster Prediction 1 Week Until Opening Day (UPDATE w/ Dickerson/Mitre & Morgan/Dykstra Trades)

Starting Lineup:

C: George Kottaras
1B: Prince Fielder
2B: Rickie Weeks
3B: Casey McGehee
SS: Yuniesky Betancourt
LF: Ryan Braun
CF: Carlos Gomez
RF: Mark Kotsay

Bench:

Craig Counsell - IF
Will Nieves - C
Brandon Boggs - OF
Nyjer Morgan - OF
Erick Almonte - IF/OF

Starting Rotation:

Yovani Gallardo
Shaun Marcum
Randy Wolf
Chris Narveson
(Marco Estrada up on 4/6)

Bullpen:

John Axford
Takashi Saito
Kameron Loe
Zack Braddock
Sean Green
Mitch Stetter
Brandon Kintzler (down on 4/6)
Sergio Mitre

Disabled List:

Zack Greinke
Jonathan Lucroy
Corey Hart
Manny Parra
LaTroy Hawkins

VFBC Podcast Episode 5

Breakdown of The Show:

Intro/Roenicke And His Impact So Far? Positive :00-17:45
Break
Pitchers Having Poor Springs, Cause For Concern?: 18:22-33:18
Break
Minor Leaguers That Could Be Up At Some Point In 2011: 34:00-44:53
Break
News and Notes (Gamel To Play 1B, Estrada #5, Axford Merch) 45:23-56:06

Listener Poll Results

"Who should be the Brewers 5th starter until Greinke returns?"

Mark Rogers: 73%

Amaury Rivas: 6%

Cody Scarpetta: 0%

Wily Peralta: 6%

Tim Dillard: 0%

Manny Parra: 13%

VFBC Podcast Episode 4

Breakdown of The Show:

Injury Updates, Serious? (Greinke, Braun, Weeks, Hart, Parra, etc.) :00-25:29
Break
Bench Spots (Who gets the final couple spots?) 26:31-45:10
Break
Bullpen (Who gets the final couple spots?) 45:59-1:02:18
Break
News and Notes (Maple Street Press, Rick Peterson, Axford Theme Song) 1:03:33-1:17:16

25 Man Roster Prediction Three Weeks From Opening Day

Starting Lineup:

C: George Kottaras
1B: Prince Fielder
2B: Rickie Weeks
3B: Casey McGehee
SS: Yuniesky Betancourt
LF: Ryan Braun
CF: Carlos Gomez
RF: Corey Hart

Bench:

Craig Counsell - IF
Will Nieves - C
Chris Dickerson - OF
Mark Kotsay - OF
Erik Almonte - IF

Starting Rotation:

Yovani Gallardo
Shaun Marcum
Randy Wolf
Chris Narveson
Mark Rogers

Bullpen:

John Axford
Takashi Saito
Kameron Loe
Zack Braddock
LaTroy Hawkins
Manny Parra
Sean Green

Disabled List:

Zack Greinke
Jonathan Lucroy

Listener Poll Results

"Bigger threat to the Brewers in 2011?"

Cubs: 7%

Cardinals: 7%

Reds: 85%

VFBC Podcast Episode 3

Break Down of The Show:

Possible McGehee Extension? :00-22:28
Break
Options For 6th Starter 23:20-41:25
Break
Spring Training Surprises/Youngsters 42:01-1:00:55
Break
News and Notes (Catching, Injury Updates, Broadcast Teams) 1:01:46-1:20:29
Close

YouTube Classic: MLB Network "All In One Place"

One of the coolest commercials I have ever seen. Love the way they make it look like all these great players were all in studio 42 and interacting with one another. Talk about nostalgia. Best part, the appearance of Robin Yount.

VFBC Podcast Epiosde 2

Breakdown of The Show:

Lucroy's Injury/Catching Options :00-17:02
Break
Greinke Interview/Interesting Cat 17:46-32:07
Break
Wainright Injury/Impact on NL Central 33:00-44:27
Break
Rotation Set/Marcum Home Opener 45:13-52:17
Break
News and Notes 52:48-59:26

Listener Poll Results

"Where would you rather see Mat Gamel in 2011?"

Playing everyday in AAA Nashville: 50%

Bench in Milwaukee subbing at 3B, 1B, OF: 50%