Tag: MLB Trade

CapFigure Podcast – Episode 7 (MLB Trade Deadline & Rockies Blueprint)

CapFigure Podcast – Episode 7 (MLB Trade Deadline & Rockies Blueprint)

In this episode of CapFigure Podcast, Ryan and Tom recap and give their take on intriguing storylines leading up to the MLB Trade Deadline, including: Jay Bruce joining the Mets and the Yankees’ fire-sale.  Given the recently surging Colorado Rockies, the dynamic duo explore and devise a blueprint to organizational success for a team playing in the high altitude of Coors Field.  Oh and Mike Francesa stops by to talk WrestleMania….enjoy!

  • CapFigure Podcast Intro  (0:00 to 4:05)
  • MLB Trade Deadline Updates  (4:05 to 14:00)
    • Jay Bruce to the New York Mets
    • Yankees’ Rebuild Mode, Trading Andrew Miller & Aroldis Chapman
    • Dodgers Acquire Josh Reddick & Rich Hill
    • Speculation Surrounding Chris Sale & Chris Archer
  • Blueprint for Colorado Rockies Success  (14:00 to 17:38)
    • Unique Challenge of Coors Field – Park Factor
    • Taking Inventory of Roster, Farm System and Payroll Obligations
    • Creative Solutions to Mitigate the Effect of Altitude at Coors Field
  • Final Notes, A-Rod 700 Hat & Closing (17:39 to 36:51)

CapFigure Podcast takes listeners on an exhilarating journey through relevant topics within the world of professional sports’ organizations.  Ryan DePaulo, formerly of ESPN Radio, delivers a witty, unapologetic and unfiltered attitude to hosting the show; balancing the calculated, clean-cut demeanor of CapFigure Founder and former leveraged finance investment banker, Thomas L. McLaughlin.

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CapFigure Podcast – Episode 6 (MLB Trade Deadline)

CapFigure Podcast – Episode 6 (MLB Trade Deadline)

In this episode of CapFigure Podcast, Ryan and Tom take inventory of MLB teams in the final week leading up to the Trade Deadline.  The dynamic duo share surprises from the season thus far, while looking at some of the statistically advantageous personnel decisions that need to be made.  After comparing the value of the “DH” position in 2016 vs. 2006, Tom delivers a riveting proposal to Yankees’ owner Hal Steinbrenner.

  • CapFigure Podcast Intro  (0:00 to 2:30)
  • MLB State of Affairs  (2:31 to 1:45)
    • Takeaway from Standings
    • Cleveland Indians’ Chances of Landing Lucroy
    • Texas Rangers’ Blueprint to Fill DH
    • AL East Predictions
  • Value of the Designated Hitter (“DH”), Today vs. 2006  (13:36 to 17:38)
    • Utility Players, Platoon Players & Rest
  • Message to Yankees’ Owner Hal Steinbrenner & Closing (17:39 to 21:13)

CapFigure Podcast takes listeners on an exhilarating journey through relevant topics within the world of professional sports’ organizations.  Ryan DePaulo, formerly of ESPN Radio, delivers a witty, unapologetic and unfiltered attitude to hosting the show; balancing the calculated, clean-cut demeanor of CapFigure Founder and former leveraged finance investment banker, Thomas L. McLaughlin.

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#MLB #TradeDeadline #MLBTrade #Indians #Rangers #Cubs #Yankees #NYY #NYC #Boston #RedSox #Dodgers #Astros #Archer #Puig #Schwarber #Lucroy #Chapman #Miller #CarGo #Griffey #Piazza #GriffeyJr #MLBHOF #MLBNetwork #Cooperstown #CapFigure #AskCap

 

T2S: Part 2

T2S: Part 2

My handful of loyal visitors, thank you. Let’s capitalize on the positive momentum here.

As is the case with all things great, there is a sequel. Come on did you all really think I was going to leave you hanging there.

So let’s get focused here. The prior article laid out the following observations I made:

  • The Rangers are a really good team but have a glaring hole at the catching position
  • An already iffy situation became worse, with Robinson Chirinos now out long-term
  • There are common traits amongst championship winners, catching is one
  • Lack of organizational depth at the catcher position

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