2015-16 Offseason & Spring Training Media Thread

[Jim Goulart]

AUDIO via the Mike Heller Show Fri. 1/22: Scooter Gennett (go to the 1:45 minute mark) -- surely all these guys are going to love (yeah, sure) constantly being asked about Jonathan Lucroy's comments, as Scooter was here off the top, by the way.

 

And yes, Scooter kicked butt on his answer, "can't fully agree with what Lucroy said".

[Jim Goulart]

AUDIO Fri. 1/22: Ben Zobrist & Tim Dillard discuss how the Gospel impacts their lives as pro players and dispel the myth of a “Christian” baseball player.

 

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The two players are together in a Nashville studio for this 47-minute discussion. Even if the subject matter listed as it is above may not be your cup of tea for a podcast, the discussion is actually quite entertaining, and yes, the @DimTillard persona chimes in at times to help the chat move along.

[Jim Goulart]

Via MLB Network Fri. 1/22: Brewers scouting director Ray Montgomery phones in to MLB Now to talk about many of the team's key prospects

 

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The interview could have been so much more, but as often the case with national audience interviews, it's kind of generic.

[Jim Goulart]

AUDIO via WSSP: Tim Allen on the "Big Show"

[Jim Goulart]

AUDIO via WSSP Monday AM 1/25: Adam McCalvy joins the Chuck and Wickett Show

 

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AUDIO via the Bill Michaels Show Monday 1/25: What is there to look forward to in a rebuilding year for the Brewers? Bill sits down with the host of the Baseball Post Game Show on 105.7 FM The Fan in Milwaukee Tim Allen.

[Jim Goulart]

All AUDIO via WTMJ's Sports Central (Mon. 1/25) with host Greg Matzek --

 

Craig Counsell

 

Corey Knebel

 

Jeff Cirillo

 

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AUDIO 1/25 via MLB.com: "The Brewers brought back veteran pitcher Chris Capuano. Brewers reporter Adam McCalvy joins MLB.com's Dave Raymond to break down where he'll fit into their rebuild and spotlight two top prospects, Orlando Arcia and Brett Phillips."

 

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AUDIO 1/25 via WSSP's Hot Stove Weekly Show: Tim and Sparky are joined this week in studio by former Brewer the "Bulldog" Ken Sanders for the full hour.

 

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AUDIO via Brian Cain Peak Performance: Derek Johnson – Building Mental Toughness in Pitchers

 

"In this podcast, former Vanderbilt Baseball pitching coach Derek Johnson shares strategies for helping pitchers compete one pitch at a time and reach their maximum potential through mental conditioning."

 

Stumbled upon that last one, recorded while Johnson was still at Vanderbilt and hadn't joined the Cubs as their minor league pitching coordinator as of yet (or most recently the Brewers as big league pitching coach), but if you're deep into pitching philosophies, worth your while...

[Jim Goulart]

Via the Minor League Forum --

 

Latest Rattler Radio podcast with Kyle Lobner

 

Always a worthwhile listen via Chris Mehring's blog...

[Jim Goulart]

VIDEO via WTMJ TV4: Brief conversation with GM David Stearns

[Jim Goulart]

VIDEO: Brief Matt Garza weightlifting video and comments at the 40-second mark

 

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AUDIO Wed. 1/27 via WTMJ: Rick Schlesinger talks Ballpark improvements

 

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AUDIO Wed. 1/27 via WTMJ: Ryan Braun with Greg Matzek on Sports Central

 

Not sure if Zach Davies made it on air as scheduled...

[Jim Goulart]

AUDIO via MLB Trade Rumors Thursday 1/28: GM David Stearns the featured guest (02:30 minute mark)

[Jim Goulart]

AUDIO via the Mike Heller Show (thebig920.com) Thursday 1/28: Craig Counsell

[Jim Goulart]

Via MLB Network: Former Major Leaguer Gorman Thomas calls Hot Stove to talk about his career, the Brewers event this weekend and much more

 

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VIDEO via WTMJ620: Some classic Bob Uecker outtakes while filming a commercial

 

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AUDIO via the Bill Michaels Show Friday 1/29: Chief Operating Officer Rick Schlesinger

 

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AUDIO via WSSP Friday 1/29: Nearly 21 minutes with GM David Stearns on "the Big Show"

[RobertR]

Baseball Prospectus is out. I got depressed reading the section on the Brewers.

[Jim Goulart]

All audio below via WTMJ radio:

 

Saturday:

 

Joe Block

 

Jeff Levering

 

MLB Network Radio's Mike Ferrin on the Brewers' rebuild

 

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Sunday (Brewers on Deck):

 

Mark Attanasio

 

GM David Stearns the day after the trade with Arizona

 

Rollie Fingers

 

Domingo Santana

 

Chris Carter

 

Matt Garza

 

Jeremy Jeffress

 

Bob Uecker and Will Smith

 

Jimmy Nelson

 

Craig Counsell

[Jim Goulart]

AUDIO via WSSP's Morning Show Monday 2/1: Adam McCalvy

 

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Via MLB Network: Adam McCalvy joins Hot Stove to discuss the trade between the Brewers and the D-backs

 

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AUDIO via the Bill Michaels Show Monday 2/1: Andrew Wagner of The Sports Exchange

 

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AUDIO via the Mike Heller Show (thebig920.com) Monday 2/1: GM David Stearns

[Jim Goulart]

Catching up with Tuesday's archives:

 

AUDIO via the Mike Heller Show Tue. 2/2: Adam Rygg (@Brewer Nation) -- go to the 20:00 minute mark

 

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AUDIO via MLB.com: Could one of the Brewers' starters throw the first no-hitter since 1987? MLB.com's Dave Raymond checks in with Brewers reporter Adam McCalvy to see who they think could accomplish this rare feat and other predictions for 2016.

 

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Via MLB.com: The first edition of Jeff Levering's "Brewers On Tap" of the new year features first baseman Chris Carter, outfielder Clint Coulter and reviews all the moves from the offseason.

[Jim Goulart]

AUDIO via WSSP Wed. 2/3: Hot Stove Weekly

[Jim Goulart]

AUDIO via Thursday 2/4's WTMJ Brewers Weekly hosted by Justin Garcia --

 

The full show

 

The above includes the two individual interviews linked below:

 

Chase Anderson

 

Aaron Hill

[Jim Goulart]

AUDIO via WTMJ Friday 2/5: Doug Russell sits down with Brewers General Manager David Stearns for an all-reaching interview that goes beyond the game.

[Jim Goulart]

A little different, not obliged to click, but listen if you wish. Anderson and his wife are currently in a foster-to-adopt program, which earns points with this poster. Just a couple of minutes here, actually --

 

AUDIO via Life1025.com - Brewers TV announcer Brian Anderson shares his journey of faith, balancing family and career, and his love for Christian Music

[Jim Goulart]

AUDIO via WTMJ Sunday 2/7: Al Bethke of Al's Ramblings on what to expect from the Brewers this season

[Jim Goulart]

From the Minor League Forum --

 

AUDIO 2/9: Latest Rattler Radio podcast with Chris Mehring and Kyle Lobner

[Jim Goulart]

AUDIO 2/8 via MLB.com: How impactful will the Brewers eight trades prove to be this season? MLB.com's Dave Raymond and Brewers reporter Adam McCalvy break down the biggest moves, Chris Carter's impact, and when Jonathan Lucroy could say goodbye to Milwaukee.

[Jim Goulart]

AUDIO via The Fan 107.5 Wed. 2/10 - Jerry Augustine

 

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AUDIO via 105.7FM WSSP -- Tim and Sparky are joined this week by Brewers' farm director Tom Flanagan and Brewers COO Rick Schlesinger in this hour. Hear from Clint Coulter and Josh Hader as well.

[Jim Goulart]

AUDIO via the Bill Michaels Show Thurs. 2/11: Adam McCalvy