Framing The Conversation: A Baseball Podcast
By Devan Fink
Framing The Conversation: A Baseball PodcastDec 20, 2019
Recapping the Draft
On Episode 10 of Framing The Conversation, Taylor, Devan, and Jeremy recap the MLB Draft, discussing their favorite and least favorite selections from last week's five round event. They also discuss whether teams strategized their selections around finding talent who could contribute in the majors this year. Lastly, they talk about what baseball in 2020 may look like in light of the recent uncertainty surrounding the season.
Baseball Is Back. . .In Korea
On Episode 9 of Framing The Conversation, Josh Herzenberg, the quality control coach and pitching coordinator at the KBO's Lotte Giants, joined Devan and Jeremy from Busan, South Korea to discuss his role with the club, how baseball differs between the two countries, what MLB could learn from the KBO in dealing with the current pandemic, and his scouting background.
A Discussion With Orioles Bullpen Catcher Ben Carhart
On Episode 8 of Framing The Conversation, Orioles bullpen catcher Ben Carhart joined the crew to discuss his relationship with Taylor, potential rule changes regarding catchers, player popularity, the state of MLB's 2020 schedule, what everyone is doing with no baseball, and much more.
Sports Fallout From COVID-19
On Episode 7 of Framing The Conversation, Taylor, Devan, and Jeremy discuss the sports fallout from COVID-19, including the abrupt cancellation of the MLB season, the nixing of college sports, what may happen with the 2020 MLB Draft, and more.
Taylor's Announcement
On Episode 6 of Framing The Conversation, Taylor, Devan, and Jeremy discuss Taylor's big personal news, the Mookie Betts trade, the importance of competition in camp at big league spring training, and their picks for 2020 cinderella teams.
The Banging Scheme
On Episode 5 of Framing The Conversation, Bailey of Foolish Baseball joined Devan and Jeremy to discuss baseball’s massive sign stealing scandal and whether the consequences were appropriate, Josh Donaldson signing with the Twins, and the current state of the league heading into the 2020s.
Discussing Voting With an MVP Voter: The Athletic's Levi Weaver
On Episode 4 of Framing the Conversation, Rangers beat writer for The Athletic Levi Weaver joined Taylor and Jeremy to discuss if the Angels could match the power output of the Twins and Yankees, award voting and Levi’s AL MVP ballot, the definition of “value," and the Rangers, of course.
The Free Agent Frenzy
On Episode 3 of Framing The Conversation, Taylor, Devan, and Jeremy discuss the 2019 Winter Meetings, a comparison of the Cole and Strasburg contracts, whether Trout and Rendon are the best 1-2 punch in baseball, the Bryant trade market, the Donaldson free agent market, Shohei Ohtani's future, and other interesting questions around the sport.
How Much Does Taylor Know About His Career?
On Episode 2 of Framing The Conversation, Taylor, Devan, and Jeremy discuss the Zack Wheeler signing, the Phillies' 2020 plans, the recent NFL gambling scandal, Cole Hamels landing in Atlanta, Taylor's career stats and fun facts, and much more.
Introduction
Taylor, Devan, and Jeremy introduce themselves and the podcast, BABIP, walks, Nolan Arenado and the Rockies, the Nationals' 2020 plans, trade scenarios, and much, much more about baseball in the first episode of Framing The Conversation.