Tom Hamilton and Len Kasper join Starkville! This week, Jayson and Doug sit down with the longtime voices of the Red Sox and White Sox to discuss the matchup between two teams that have taken different paths but built their success the right way. They break down why America needs this series, whether any non-playoff teams could surprise everyone and make the postseason next year, and the emergence of José Ramírez, Chase DeLauter and other young players making their mark. They also discuss the early injury chaos, the contrasting pitching staffs, and the importance of trust when managing new coaches and young players. Plus, Jayson and Doug highlight players who deserve more attention, including Brayan Rocchio, Joey Cantillo, Tristan Peters and Sam Antonacci. And in Strange But True, the guys explore the Pope factor and his unexpected influence on the action in the field.
Rundown:
03:36 Am I Wrong?
05:41 Losing Left Handed Leverage
08:35 UP NEXT
09:04 Tom and Len Visit Starkville!
12:04 Why America Needs This Series
19:48 The Game of Predicting Playoffs
24:46 Chase Delauter and Parker Messick
27:11 Crazy First Inning Injuries
28:19 Contrast Between Pitching Staffs
31:15 Role of Trust in the Game
36:37 Players We Should Know Better
42:19 The Pope Factor In This Series
46:21 UP NEXT
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