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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