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TWIB 08: Integration, Misinterpretations, Trade Presentations!

Nick & Carlos start this week's pod off with the Negro League news and why it's really not that big of a deal? Then they discuss the Mets Jorge Lopez situation and how much blame the media should take. After that, they chat about which teams could be sellers at the trade deadline, Carlos reveals his All Star picks, Nick gives a Nats player their flowers, then gets miffed about Spencer Torkelsen's demotion. Of course, we close it out with the Immaculate Grid, do we fill every block? Listen to find out!


Hosts: Nick & Carlos

Producer: Justin


Music: "One Eyed Slugger" - Yakuza 0 Soundtrack - Yuri Fukuda, Chihiro Aoki, Saori Yoshida

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    01:10:37|
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  • TWIB 07: Acuna's tear, Exit Velo, more City Connects, oh my!

    01:08:06|
    Nick & Carlos lead off (get it?) with Atlanta's season altering injury, then discuss the recent comments of PTI's Michael Wilbon regarding exit velocity stat, and Nick uncovers and interesting connection(?) between that stat and a couple others! Then they discuss the City Connects some more as Toronto's appear to have leaked, is this the worst year for City Connects? Then they chat more about the fall from grace of Victor Robles, and the Immaculate Grid!Email the show! thisweekinbasepod@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram! @thisweekinbasepodHosts: Nick & CarlosProducer: JustinIntro/Outro Music: 2K Sports Theme
  • TWIB 06: More Ippei, Diaz tears and a Nats rant?

    57:46|
    Nick & Carlos open the show with a chat about tech issues from last weeks recording attempt, you missed so many things! Then they chat more Ippei stuff, as another Ohtani associate was using the same bookie...Ohtani didn't know that either, moving along....they chat Edwin Diaz, Nick rants about a few Nats hitters and then Carlos closes it out with Yankees talk and of course, the Immaculate Grid!Email the show! thisweekinbasepod@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram! @thisweekinbasepodHosts: Nick & CarlosProducer: JustinIntro/Outro Music: Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-Flat Minor Funeral March - performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra
  • TWIB 05: May the Fourth be with Jose Abreu...

    01:00:38|
    Nick & Carlos chat some baseball on May the Fourth! They also quickly discuss the Drake/Kendrick beef, then move on Nick's MVP stat that will settle his debate with Carlos once and for all...but Carlos never gives up! Then they move on to Mike Trout & Stephen A Smith's comments regarding it, Jose Abreu, the Yankees upcoming Peacock documentary, more of the Rays City Connects, and who won the Juan Soto trade...and is it even a debate?Hosts: Nick & CarlosProducer: JustinMusic: Star Wars Rogue SquadronIntro: "Main Theme" by Chris HülsbeckOutro: "The Hanger" by Chris Hülsbeck and John Williams
  • TWIB 04: Nick's Trout Take is Not Uniform and Listener Questions!

    01:02:57|
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  • TWIB 03: Ippei, Uniform issues, Jackson Holliday, more Pitchers hurt and Monty changes reps!

    01:06:40|
    This week, Nick & Carlos discuss the ever evolving Ippei/Ohtani scandal, MLB's new uniforms continue to disappoint, Jackson Holliday's debut, more pitcher injuries, including their pick for NL Cy Young, and Jordan Montgomery changing agents. Plus, the immaculate grid and updates to our teams!Email the show: thisweekinbasepod@gmail.comFollow the show on IG: @thisweekinbasepodMusic credits: Triple Play Baseball 2001, "Menu 1," Dieter Piltz, Omar Al-Khafaji, Tim McKenzie
  • 2. TWIB 02: Pitch-demic, Oakland, Hot teams, Oh my!

    01:03:41||Ep. 2
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    58:03||Season 0, Ep. 1
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