Episode 17: Opening Day, Trump, NL Central Preview, Brexit
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For Episode 17 of Foul Territory: A Baseball Podcast, Jed Rigney and Jon Sumple wax poetic about the beauty of opening day, why President Trump won’t be throwing out the ceremonial first pitch at the Nationals-Marlins game, Yadier Molina closing in on a big-bucks contract, Wade Davis’ spring struggles and the impact it may have (or not have) on the Cubs, Sports Illustrated naming Corey Seager #1 on its trade value list, Angel Pagan’s highly anticipated (or not) decision on where he will play in 2017, Jessica Alba’s company selling MLB-branded diapers at Target, and MLB officially naming an official hotdog of the MLB – Nathan’s.
In this week’s Starting Nine, Jed introduces nine players with “fantasy” names; and no, not that kind of “fantasy” (although Ginger Lynn does get a shout out). Don’t miss why Jed says: “Have you been hacked by the Russians, Jon?” Jed is bewildered that Jon hasn’t seen a certain “fantasy” film.
The final preseason preview focuses on the NL Central – why the Reds will continue to bottom-feed, the emerging-but-not-quite-there Brewers, the solidly .500 Pirates, the wildcard-hunting Cardinals and, last but not least, the almighty Cubs and why they are the best team in baseball despite not being as good as they were last year.
We wrap things up with Extra Innings, a peak outside the baseball world. This week, we talk about the Raiders’ move to Las Vegas, the “yeah, we tied!” World Cup qualifier between the U.S. and Panama, Brexit really going down (have fun, Scotland!), and Bob Dylan finally agreeing that his Noble Prize is worthy of his time.
