The boys discuss the retirement of John Sterling, the longtime voice of the New York Yankees. They share their favorite calls and reflect on his impact on the team and the sport. They also discuss Anthony Rizzo's defensive struggles and the potential lineup changes when DJ LeMahieu returns. The hosts express concern about the Yankees' inconsistent hitting and the need for more depth in the lineup. They also mention Juan Soto's impressive performance and the importance of having a strong bench. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss their thoughts on Aaron Judge's performance and potential injury concerns. They also talk about Juan Soto's impressive hitting and command of the strike zone. The conversation then shifts to the Yankees' rotation and the potential impact of Gerrit Cole's return on the pitching staff. They discuss the possibility of Luis Gil and Nestor Cortes Jr. being moved to the bullpen. The hosts analyze the performance and potential of both pitchers. They also highlight the impressive stuff and command of Luis Gil and discuss his potential as a future ace. In this conversation, Luke and Murph discuss various baseball statistics and trends. They talk about the low number of hard-hit balls in a game and the impact of pitch velocity and pitch clock on player injuries. They also touch on the unluckiness of certain hitters and the performance of catchers Austin Wells and Trevino. The conversation shifts to the Yankees' improved plate approach and the influence of hitting coach Dylan Lawson. They mention the trade between the Yankees and Pirates involving Hoy Park and Clay Holmes. The conversation concludes with a discussion about prospect development and the impact of trades on teams.

John Sterling, retirement, New York Yankees, favorite calls, Anthony Rizzo, defensive struggles, lineup changes, DJ LeMahieu, hitting, Juan Soto, bench depth, Aaron Judge, injury concerns, Juan Soto, hitting, strike zone, Yankees rotation, Gerrit Cole, Luis Gil, Nestor Cortes Jr., bullpen, pitching staff, stuff, command, future ace, baseball, statistics, trends, hard-hit balls, pitch velocity, pitch clock, player injuries, unlucky hitters, catchers, plate approach, hitting coach, trade, prospect development

00:00 Introduction and Yankees Update

06:56 Reflecting on John Sterling's Retirement

14:57 Potential Lineup Changes and the Need for Depth

38:31 The Impressive Stuff and Potential of Luis Gil

46:09 The Yankees' Record and Unlucky Hitters

52:15 Trades and Unpredictable Outcomes

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The boys are off to a HOT start this episode is around the excitement and optimism surrounding the New York Yankees' strong start to the season. The hosts discuss the impact of players like Juan Soto and Anthony Volpe, who have brought a new energy and attitude to the team. They highlight the team's resilience and ability to come back in games, which was lacking in previous seasons. The conversation also touches on the dilemma of fitting DJ LeMahieu back into the lineup and the struggles of Giancarlo Stanton. Overall, the hosts express their excitement for the team's new identity and the potential for a successful season. The conversation covers various topics related to the New York Yankees, including the improved outfield defense, concerns about Clay Holmes in the bullpen, the team's ability to work pitch counts, the impact of Juan Soto's hitting approach, and the potential role of Luis Hill in the rotation or bullpen. The hosts express excitement about the team's performance and discuss the possibility of roster changes in the future. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss the impact of trading Michael King and the bullpen situation. They also talk about the importance of signing Juan Soto to a long-term contract and the pressure on the Yankees to prove themselves as a winning team. The conversation then shifts to the ongoing investigation of Tony La Russa and the implications for baseball. The hosts end the conversation by joking about their own comedic abilities and making plans for future recordings.

Timestamps:

00:00 The Excitement Surrounding the New York Yankees' Strong Start

02:39 The Impact of Juan Soto and Anthony Volpe

06:05 Resilience and Comeback Ability

09:52 The Dilemma of Fitting DJ LeMahieu Back into the Lineup

11:45 Giancarlo Stanton's Struggles and Future

13:31 Excitement and Optimism for the Team's New Identity

20:30 Concerns About Clay Holmes in the Bullpen

22:45 Working Pitch Counts

23:52 Admiring Juan Soto's Hitting Approach

26:35 Excitement About Luis Hill

34:06 Possible Roster Changes and the Role of Nester Cortes Jr.

37:40 The Impact of Trading Michael King and the Bullpen Situation

39:07 The Importance of Signing Juan Soto to a Long-Term Contract

41:31 The Pressure on the Yankees to Prove Themselves

43:24 The Investigation of Tony La Russa and Its Implications

46:56 Joking About Comedy and Making Plans for Future Recordings

Keywords:

New York Yankees, strong start, Juan Soto, Anthony Volpe, resilience, comeback, DJ LeMahieu, Giancarlo Stanton, excitement, potential, New York Yankees, outfield defense, Clay Holmes, bullpen, pitch counts, Juan Soto, Luis Hill, roster changes, Michael King, bullpen, Juan Soto, long-term contract, pressure, Yankees, Tony La Russa, investigation,

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In this episode the boys discuss...

• Spencer Jones has impressed with his performance in minor league baseball.
• The chemistry between Juan Soto and Aaron Judge is a positive sign for the Yankees.
• Re-signing Juan Soto should be a priority for the Yankees.
• The Yankees' outfield depth is a good problem to have.
• The stability of the Yankees' roster is a welcome change.
• Luis Gil has shown promise in his performance.
• Predictions for the upcoming season's bullpen are made. The addition of players like Verdugo and Stroman brings a new feel to the team and a welcome shake-up.
• Unleashing Aaron Judge's emotions and allowing players to play looser could lead to better performance.
• Possible expansion cities include Nashville, Charlotte, Oklahoma City, and New Orleans.
• The uncertainty of Juan Soto's contract situation adds to the all-in mentality of the team.
• The conversation highlights the excitement and potential of an all-in year for the Yankees.

Time Stamps:

00:00 Introduction and Minor League Baseball

01:01 The Yankees' Chemistry

03:03 Juan Soto and Potential Contract Extension

04:26 The Yankees' Outfield Depth

06:20 The Importance of Re-signing Juan Soto

07:37 Juan Soto's Age and Accomplishments

09:30 The Stability of the Yankees' Roster

10:26 Aaron Hicks and Catcher Platoon

13:08 Luis Gil's Performance

15:30 Bullpen Predictions

19:35 The Strength of the Bullpen

20:28 Trent Grisham as a Solid Outfielder

22:21 The Impact of Bench Players

23:34 Finding Diamonds in the Rough in the Bullpen

24:00 The Uncertainty of Blake Snell's Signing

25:02 The Possibility of Another Move

26:35 The Excitement for Anthony Volpe

31:52 The Impact of Alex Verdugo

36:00 The New Feel of the Team

37:14 A Different Approach

38:17 Adding Swagger and Excitement

40:19 Expansion Teams and Potential Cities

42:19 The Uncertainty of Juan Soto

43:26 The Excitement of an All-In Year

44:24 The Potential of Expansion Drafts

46:29 Possible Expansion Cities

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