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Show #4 of 2010 features “Three of the New Guys”: new Baseball HQ.com Rotisserie writers Matt Cederholm and
Show #3 of 2010 features a “Great Debate” from the First Pitch Arizona Baseball HQ Seminars in November. Jeff Erickson of RotoWire.com and Tristan Cockroft of ESPN debate the wisdom of grabbing premium catchers ... In the League Watch segments, Harold Nichols discusses NL news and Matt Beagle talks the AL ... Rob Gordon profiles Marlins 1B prospect Logan Morrison in our regular Minor League Minute ... Beagle discusses mis-valued pitching categories in the Market Pulse segment ... and BaseballHQ.com editor Ron Shandler talks about 2010 players who fit “The Crawford Scenario” in his Master Notes... Runs 54:10
Show #2 of 2010 features Baseball HQ.com Managing Editor Ray Murphy, discussing his fourth-place finish in the 2009 NFBC, the HQ Straight Draft Guide, more new features at the HQ site, and his “Speculator” column ... In our League Watch segments, Harold Nichols discusses NL news and Matt Beagle talks the AL ... Rob Gordon looks at Detroit OF prospect Austin Jackson in our regular Minor League Minute ... Beagle has his weekly Market Pulse segment, talking about stat categories that the fantasy world over- and undervalue ... and in his Master Notes segment, Shandler asks if we can get rid of the DH-only rule for players who haven’t got enough GP anywhere else ... Runs 50:40
Show #1 of 2010 features an interview with Baseball HQ.com founder and editor Ron Shandler, discussing the leagues he plays (including the NFBC for the first time), the new “Mayberry Method” of payer management, new features at the HQ website, and this year’s “First Pitch Forums” ... In the League Watch segments, Harold Nichols discusses NL news and Matt Beagle talks the AL ... Host Patrick Davitt introduces a new “Baseball History” trivia feature ... Rob Gordon looks at Chicago Cubs shortstop prospect Starlin Castro in our regular Minor League Minute ... Beagle introduces his new weekly Market Pulse segment ... and Shandler talks about the difference between keeper and redraft leagues in his Master Notes segment ... Runs 1:00:15
Show #30 of 2009 is our annual First Pitch Arizona Preview, with FPAZ participants discussing the event. Guest include ”Dr. HQ,” Rick Wilton, CreativeSports’ Lawr Michaels, Mastersball.com’s Todd Zola, fantasypros911.com’s Lenny Melnick, as well as “regular Joes” who have been attending FPAZ for various lengths of time ... Also, HQ minor leagues analyst Rob Gordon looks at some of the top prospects scheduled to play in the Arizona Fall League, and focuses on first pick Stephen Strasburg, who will pitch in the league ... Runs 46:45
Show #29 of 2009 features Jeff Erickson of RotoWire, talking about managing your squad down the stretch ... Harold Nichols discusses NL player news and Matt Beagle talks the AL in their regular “Market Watch” segments ... Brandon Kruse discusses Luke Hochevar, Tony Gwynn, Jr. and two other players whose performance is at odds with their skill metrics in our “Skills Monitor” segment ... Rob Gordon looks at Tampa lefthanded pitching prospect Matt Moore in our regular “Minor League Minute” ... and HQ editor Ron Shandler talks about the five top players for 2010 ... Runs 1:02:00
Show #28 of 2009 features Baseball HQ.com team analyst and “Baseball Professor” Andy Andres, talking about his historical Sim league (with opponents including new SI columnist Joe Posnanski and sabermetrics legend Bill James, as well as some players to watch down the stretch ... Harold Nichols analyzes NL news and Market Pulse columnist Matt Beagle talks AL in our regular Market Watch segments ... minor leagues analyst Rob Gordon looks at the prospects who moved to Cleveland in the Victor Martinez deal ... Runs 52:05
Show #27 of 2009 features Baseball HQ.com Managing Editor and “Speculator” columnist Ray Murphy, talking about the MLB deadline trades ... Harold Nichols analyzes the NL trades, and Market Pulse columnist Matt Beagle talks AL trades in our regular Market Watch segments ... In our “Skills Monitor” segment, Brandon Kruse discusses Matt Wieters, Clayton Kershaw and two other players whose performance is at odds with their skill metrics ... minor leagues analyst Rob Gordon looks at the prospects who moved at the deadline ... and show host Patrick Davitt pinch-hits for Ron Shandler, discussing “Things we never would have said a year ago,” in the “Master Notes” segment... Runs 57:00
Show #26 of 2009 features Baseball HQ.com’s “Dr. HQ,” Rick Wilton, talking about player injuries and answering questions from the HQ Subscriber Forums ... Harold Nichols discusses NL player news and Matt Beagle talks the AL in their regular “Market Watch” segments ... Brandon Kruse discusses Delwyn Young, John Smoltz and two other players whose performance is at odds with their skill metrics in our “Skills Monitor” segment ... Rob Gordon looks at White Sox catching prospect Tyler Flowers in our regular “Minor League Minute” and HQ editor Ron Shandler talks about free agent considerations at the deadline in his weekly “Master Notes” ... Runs 52:50
Show #25 of 2009 features Mastersball.com fantasy expert Todd Zola, talking about dump trading—how to do it, and what rules work best to govern it ... Harold Nichols analyzes the NL, and Market Pulse columnist Matt Beagle talks AL in our regular Market Watch segments ... In our “Skills Monitor” segment, Brandon Kruse discusses Jeff Niemann, Jimmy Rollins and two other players whose performance is at odds with their skill metrics ... and minor leagues analyst Rob Gordon looks at Houston catching prospect Jason Castro ... Runs 52:00
Show #24 of 2009 features Baseball HQ.com analysts Harold Nichols (NL) and Market Pulse columnist Matt Beagle (AL) discussing their picks for the 2009 Fantasy Baseball All-Star teams ... Nichols and Beagle also have their regular “Market Watch” segments ... and Brandon Kruse discusses David Wright, Derek Holland and two other players whose performance is at odds with their skill metrics in our “Skills Monitor” segment ... (Rob Gordon and Ron Shandler are on the Reserve List this week) Runs 44:40
Show #23 of 2009 features BaseballHQ.com researcher Bill Macey, talking about how power production translates from the minors to the majors, and how bunts affect Expected Batting Average ... Harold Nichols analyzes the NL, and Market Pulse columnist Matt Beagle talks AL in our regular Market Watch segments ... In our “Skills Monitor” segment, Brandon Kruse discusses Ricky Nolasco, Carl Crawford and two other players whose performance is at odds with their skill metrics ... Minor leagues analyst Rob Gordon looks at Cincinnati OF prospect Chris Heisey ... and in his “Master Notes” segment, Ron Shandler discusses the inevitable shifts in breakout-player value in the second half of the year ... Runs 53:10
Show #22 of 2009 features Baseball HQ.com editor Ron Shandler, discussing his controversial public “outing” of trade partners in the XFL experts’ league ... In our regular “Market Watch” segments, Harold Nichols analyzes the NL, and Market Pulse columnist Matt Beagle talks AL ... Brandon Kruse discusses Nick Swisher, Tommy Hanson and two other players whose performance is at odds with their skill metrics in our “Skills Monitor” segment ... and Shandler talks about the importance of keeping your cards close to your vest in his “Master Notes” ... Runs 50:40
Show #21 of 2009 features BaseballHQ.com Rotisserie analyst Craig Neuman, talking about the critical importance of category management in Roto-style play ... Harold Nichols analyzes the NL, and Market Pulse columnist Matt Beagle talks AL in our regular Market Watch segments ... In our “Skills Monitor” segment, Brandon Kruse discusses Trevor Cahill, Brendan Harris and two other players whose performance is at odds with their skill metrics ... and in the “Master Notes” segment, Ron Shandler discusses how to decide whether to keep fighting—or just bag it for the year ... Runs 47:00
Show #20 of 2009 features “Dr. HQ,” BaseballHQ.com injury expert Rick Wilton, talking about elbow injuries, and players like Grady Sizemore and Brad Lidge ... In our regular “Market Watch” segments, Harold Nichols analyzes the NL, and Market Pulse columnist Matt Beagle talks AL ... Brandon Kruse discusses four players whose performance is at odds with their skill metrics in our “Skills Monitor” segment... Minor leagues analyst Rob Gordon has an in-depth commentary on the recent minor-league draft ... and BaseballHQ.com editor Ron Shandler talks about the importance of keeping your cards close to your vest in his “Master Notes” ... Runs 1:03:50
Show #19 of 2009 features Ray Murphy, Managing Editor and “Speculator” columnist at BaseballHQ.com, talking about how and when to make speculative roster moves ... Harold Nichols analyzes the NL, and Market Pulse columnist Matt Beagle talks AL in our regular Market Watch segments ... In our “Skills Monitor” segment, Brandon Kruse discusses Kevin Millwood, Josh Willingham and other players whose performance is at odds with their skill metrics ... Rob Gordon looks at Tampa OF prospect Desmond Jennings in our "Minor League Minute" ... and in the “Master Notes” segment, program host Patrick Davitt pinch-hits for Ron Shandler, talking about four rules for better trading ... Runs 51:00
Show #18 of 2009 features our regular Market Watch analysts Harold Nichols and Market Pulse columnist Matt Beagle join host Patrick Davitt for our first annual “50-game Fantasy Player Awards”: our Fantasy MVP and Cy Young awards, some honorable mentions, and our “Busts of the Year” so far ... Nichols also discusses NL player news and Beagle covers AL player news in our “Market Watch” segments ... Brandon Kruse discusses four players whose performance is at odds with their skill metrics in our “Skills Monitor” segment... Rob Gordon looks at Yankees outfield prospect Austin Jackson in our "Minor League Minute" ... BaseballHQ.com editor Ron Shandler talks about the way to start productive trade discussions in his “Master Notes” segment ... Runs 41:45
Show #17 of 2009 features Jeff Erickson of RotoWire.com, talking about roster analysis and his streaming online audio program ... In our regular Market Watch segments, Harold Nichols analyzes the NL, and Market Pulse columnist Matt Beagle talks AL ... In our “Skills Monitor” segment, Brandon Kruse discusses Matt Cain, Jay Bruce, and other players whose performance is at odds with their skill metrics ... Rob Gordon looks at Cubs 3B prospect Josh Vitter in our "Minor League Minute" ... and BaseballHQ.com editor Ron Shandler talks about managing “Dead roster spots” in his “Master Notes” ... Runs 52:00
Show #16 of 2009 features Mastersball.com expert Todd Zola, talking about player assessment at the 20% mark of the season ... In our regular Market Watch segments, Harold Nichols analyzes the NL, and Market Pulse columnist Matt Beagle talks AL ... Brandon Kruse discusses four players whose performance is at odds with their skill metrics in our “Skills Monitor” segment... Rob Gordon looks at Giants pitching prospect Tim Alderson in our "Minor League Minute" ... BaseballHQ.com editor Ron Shandler talks about the dangers of overturning trades in his “Master Notes” ... and host Patrick Davitt comments on MLB’s recent overruling of an official scorer’s decision ... Runs 51:30
Show #15 of 2009 features a discussion of fantasy-league constitutions and rules with lawyer and BaseballHQ.com analyst Phil Hertz ... Harold Nichols analyzes the NL, and Market Pulse columnist Matt Beagle talks AL in our regular Market Watch segments ... Brandon Kruse discusses four players whose performance is at odds with their skill metrics in our “Skills Monitor” segment... Rob Gordon looks at Baltimore slugger Nolan Reimold in our "Minor League Minute" ... and BaseballHQ.com editor Ron Shandler continues his discussion of coping with “uneven trades” in his “Master Notes” ... Runs 48:45
Show #14 of 2009 features Part 2 of a discussion with “Dr. HQ,” BaseballHQ.com injury expert Rick Wilton, talking about pitcher injuries ... In our regular Market Watch segments, Harold Nichols analyzes the NL, and Market Pulse columnist Matt Beagle talks AL ... Brandon Kruse discusses four players whose performance is at odds with their skill metrics in our “Skills Monitor” segment... Rob Gordon looks at Boston relief pitcher prospect Daniel Bard in our "Minor League Minute" ... and BaseballHQ.com editor Ron Shandler talks about the challenge of coping with “uneven trades” in his “Master Notes” ... Runs 44:00
Show #13 of 2009 features Part 1 of a discussion with “Dr. HQ,” BaseballHQ.com injury expert Rick Wilton, talking about wrist injuries and some major-league hitters coping with those and other injuries ... Harold Nichols analyzes the NL, and Market Pulse columnist Matt Beagle talks AL in our regular Market Watch segments ... Brandon Kruse discusses four players whose performance is at odds with their skill metrics in our “Skills Monitor” segment... Rob Gordon looks at Baltimore starting pitcher prospect Jake Arrieta in our "Minor League Minute" ... and BaseballHQ.com editor Ron Shandler talks about the importance of context in giving and getting fantasy baseball advice in his “Master Notes” ... Runs 50:00
Show #12 of 2009 features BaseballHQ.com minor league expert Rob Gordon, discussing prospects who made their big-league clubs, some who’ll be up soon, and some who’ll be up later in the year ... In our regular Market Watch segments, Harold Nichols analyzes the NL and Market Pulse columnist Matt Beagle talks AL ... Brandon Kruse discusses Endy Chavez, Jair Jurrjens and others in our weekly “Skills Monitor” segment ... Gordon also looks at Baltimore right-handed prospect Chris Tillman in the "Minor League Minute" ... and Baseball HQ.com editor Ron Shandler wonders about the Seattle saves situation in his “Master Notes” ... Runs 43:40
Show #11 of 2009 features BaseballHQ.com bullpen analyst Doug Dennis, talking about how he analyzes ‘pens and some of the unsettled situations around the big leagues ... Harold Nichols analyzes the NL, and Market Pulse columnist Matt Beagle talks AL in our regular Market Watch segments ... Brandon Kruse discusses Pure Quality Starts (PQS) in our “Skills Monitor” segment... Rob Gordon looks at Cincinnati 1B prospect Yonder Alonso in the "Minor League Minute" ... and BaseballHQ.com editor Ron Shandler talks about his annual experts-comparison column “Pundits on Parade” in his “Master Notes” ... Runs 50:30
Show #10 of 2009 features Part Two of a Rotisserie Auction Roundtable with BaseballHQ.com editor Ron Shandler and Roto analyst Craig Neuman ... Harold Nichols analyzes the NL and Market Pulse columnist Matt Beagle talks AL in our regular Market Watch segments ... Brandon Kruse discusses relief pitching skills in our “Skills Monitor” segment ... and Baseball HQ.com editor Ron Shandler warns against reading too much into Spring Training stories in his “Master Notes” ... Runs 42:12
Show #9 of 2009 features Part One of a Rotisserie Auction Roundtable with BaseballHQ.com editor Ron Shandler and Roto analyst Craig Neuman ... Harold Nichols analyzes the NL, and Market Pulse columnist Matt Beagle talks AL in our regular Market Watch segments ... Brandon Kruse discusses starting pitchers in our “Skills Monitor” segment... Rob Gordon looks at White Sox infield prospect Gordon Beckham in the "Minor League Minute" ... and Shandler explains how to use 2009 as a steppingstone to 2010 (and have fun doing it) in his “Master Notes” ... Runs 48:20
Show #8 of 2009 features Bill Macey, a fantasy baseball researcher at BaseballHQ.com, discussing whether health is a "skill," "fliners," putting dollar values to straight-draft positions, and fine-tuning ADP data to understand the "range" of likely draft slots for a given player ... Harold Nichols analyzes the NL and Market Pulse columnist Matt Beagle talks AL in our regular Market Watch segments ... Brandon Kruse discusses speed skills in our “Skills Monitor” segment ... and Baseball HQ.com editor Ron Shandler asks about the importance of draft position in his “Master Notes” ... Runs 45:49 ... After the show, we are also re-running our interview with “Dr. HQ,” Rick Wilton, because it was accidentally deleted in an early edition of Baseball HQ Radio last week...
UPDATED TO FIX POSTING ISSUES FROM EARLIER SHOW ... Show #7 of 2009 features injury analyst Rick Wilton, BaseballHQ.com’s “Dr. HQ,” discussing A-Rod’s hip, Duschcherer’s elbow, and other aches and pains around MLB ... Harold Nichols analyzes the NL and Market Pulse columnist Matt Beagle talks AL in our regular Market Watch segments ... Skills Monitor commentator Brandon Kruse looks at power skills I ... Minor league analyst Rob Gordon looks at Detroit RHP prospect Rick Porcello in the "Minor League Minute" ... and Baseball HQ.com editor Ron Shandler discusses the potential pitfalls of overfilling your keeper list in his regular Master Notes ... Runs 42:34
Show #6 of 2009 features Todd Zola of Mastersball.com, discussing player valuation, the role of luck, and other topics ... Harold Nichols analyzes the NL and Market Pulse columnist Matt Beagle talks AL in our regular Market Watch segments ... We welcome back our “Skills Monitor” segment, with Brandon Kruse discussing batting average ... Rob Gordon looks at Pirates OF prospect Andrew McCutchen in the "Minor League Minute" ... and Baseball HQ.com editor Ron Shandler asks about the importance of draft position in his “Master Notes” ... Runs 1:05:35
Show #5 of 2009 features BaseballHQ.com Minor League Analyst Rob Gordon, discussing prospects to watch at Spring Training this year ... Harold Nichols analyzes the NL and Market Pulse columnist Matt Beagle talks AL in our regular Market Watch segments ... Gordon also looks at Texas slugging 1B prospect Justin Smoak in the "Minor League Minute" ... and Baseball HQ.com editor Ron Shandler discusses how take advantage of the difference between “production value” and “market value” at your auction ... Runs 52:53
Show #4 of 2009 talks about steroids and new areas of baseball research with Baseball HQ.com data analyst Andy Andres, a university professor of both biology and baseball statistics ... Harold Nichols analyzes the NL and Market Pulse columnist Matt Beagle talks AL in our regular Market Watch segments ... Rob Gordon looks at Cardinals 3B prospect Brett Wallace in the "Minor League Minute" ... and Baseball HQ.com editor Ron Shandler discusses the importance of price enforcing in his “Master Notes” ... Runs 45:21
Show #3 of 2009 features HQ Radio “Skills Monitor” commentator and BaseballHQ.com “Batting Average” and “Batters Buying Guide” columnist Brandon Kruse, discussing the skills he looks for and “hidden .300 hitters,” including two Carloses ... Harold Nichols analyzes the NL and Market Pulse columnist Matt Beagle talks AL in our regular Market Watch segments ... Rob Gordon looks at Giants LHP prospect Madison Bumgarner in the "Minor League Minute" ... and Baseball HQ.com editor Ron Shandler discusses the compulsion to acquire an ace starter in his “Master Notes” ... Runs 44:27
Show #2 of 2009 features BaseballHQ.com Managing Editor Ray Murphy, talking about straight draft strategy, the Average Draft position tool and fantasy in general, as well as pinch-hitting on the NL Market Watch segment ... Market Pulse columnist Matt Beagle does the AL Market Watch ... Minor-league expert Rob Gordon looks at Braves pitching prospect Tommy Hanson ... and Ron Shandler talks about the First Pitch Forums in his “Master Notes” ... Runs 55:34
Show #1 of 2009 features BaseballHQ.com editor Ron Shandler discussing the BaseballHQ.com site, trends in the game, two early sleepers, and more ... Harold Nichols analyzes the NL and Market Pulse columnist Matt Beagle talks AL in our regular Market Watch segments ... Rob Gordon looks at Orioles' super catching prospect Matt Wieters in the "Minor League Minute" ... and Shandler discusses roster slots and scarcity in his “Master Notes” ... Runs 42:12
HQ Radio 2008
Show #31 of 2008, our last of the season, features BaseballHQ.com and outside experts talking about the First Pitch Arizona fantasy-baseball seminar in Phoenix Oct. 30-Nov. 2 (Oct. 30 is actually the night before the event, but there’s a fun reception that evening for early arrivals) ... Harold Nichols analyzes the NL and Market Pulse columnist Matt Beagle talks AL in our regular Market Watch segments ... Minor-league expert Deric McKamey looks at slugging Cardinals infielder Chris Lenz ... Brandon Kruse concludes his weekly “Skills Monitor” series, looking at Freddy Sanchez, Adam Jones, Clayton Richard and Jeff Karstens ... and Ron Shandler talks more about the joys of First Pitch Arizona in his “Master Notes” ... Runs 46:22
Show #30 of 2008 features a BaseballHQ.com “Fantasy Roundtable,” with Ron Shandler, Matt Beagle and Scott Monroe discussing rebuilding, player surprises and disappointments, and First Pitch Arizona ... Harold Nichols analyzes the NL and Market Pulse columnist Beagle talks AL in our regular Market Watch segments ... Brandon Kruse continues his weekly “Skills Monitor” series, looking at Glen Perkins, Bronson Arroyo, Yadier Molina and Jim Thome ... “Speculator” columnist Ray Murphy discusses possible playing time challenges for stars Victor Martinez and Willy Taveras ... and Shandler discusses the importance of a “reality check” at this stage of the year in his “Master Notes” ... Runs 49:31
Show #29 of 2008 features BaseballHQ.com minor-league analyst Deric McKamey, discussing hitters and pitchers whose stock has risen and fallen; 2008 first-rounders waiting to sign and others, like Brett Wallace (STL) and Tim Beckham (TAM), who have begun their pro careers; and prospects to watch in the Olympics baseball tournament ... Market Watch analysts Harold Nichols and Market Pulse columnist Matt Beagle look at the latest news from the NL and AL ... Brandon Kruse continues his weekly “Skills Monitor” series, looking at Jeff Keppinger, Alexi Casilla, Greg Smith and Derek Lowe ... McKamey looks at Dodgers RHP James McDonald in the regular “Minor League Minute” ... Ray Murphy’s “Speculator” segment looks at late-season trade targets Mike Napoli and Asdrubal Cabrera... and in his “Master Notes” segment, Ron Shandler talks about the two issues that impact design of keeper lists ... Runs 56:34
Show #28 of 2008 features BaseballHQ.com injury analyst Rick Wilton, “Dr. HQ,” who tells why a labrum injury is way worse than a rotator cuff, and talks about such injured players as Joba Chamberlain, Carl Crawford, C.J. Wilson, David Murphy and many more ... Harold Nichols analyzes the NL and Market Pulse columnist Matt Beagle talks AL in our regular Market Watch segments ... Minor-league expert Rob Gordon looks at slugging Marlins OF Michael Stanton ... Brandon Kruse continues his weekly “Skills Monitor” series, looking at Tim Wakefield, Roy Oswalt, Willie Bloomquist and Adam Dunn ... “Speculator” columnist Ray Murphy discusses hidden-injury risks Jonathan Sanchez and Daric Barton ... and Ron Shandler discusses asks if we should rethink the FAAB mantra “buy early and often” in his “Master Notes” ... Runs 48:33
Show #27 of 2008 is our “Trade Deadline Edition,” with Market Watch analysts Harold Nichols looking at the new arrivals in the NL and Market Pulse columnist Matt Beagle analyzing players traded into the AL ... Deric McKamey looks at 1B/OF prospect Brandon Moss, one of the young players traded to the Pirates in the Manny Ramirez blockbuster ... Ray Murphy’s “Speculator” segment looks at players who weren’t traded but who might benefit ... and in his “Master Notes” segment, Ron Shandler talks about the Tout Wars’ post-deadline “FAAB Bonanza,” a midyear session that brings participants together to bid for crossover players in a second live auction ... Runs 40:51
Show #26 of 2008 features BaseballHQ.com experts Harold Nichols and Brandon Kruse dishing out their up-to-the-break awards in the NL and AL, and Nichols and Ray Murphy talking about pitchers to target for the second half ... Market Watch analysts Nichols (NL) and Market Pulse columnist Matt Beagle (AL) look at major league player news... Minor-league expert Rob Gordon looks at White Sox LHP Clayton Richard ... Kruse continues his weekly “Skills Monitor” series, looking at Robinson Cano, Dmitri Young, Kevin Gregg and Frank Francisco ... Murphy discusses top trade risks Mark Teixeira and Brian Roberts in his regular “Speculator” segment ... and Ron Shandler discusses Dan Uggla’s all-star nightmare in his “Master Notes” ... Runs 42:15
Show #25 of 2008 features BaseballHQ.com Market Pulse columnist Matt Beagle doing double-duty, discussing category management and waiver-wire help in our feature interview and analyzing AL news in his regular “Market Watch” segment ... Analyst Harold Nichols looks at the NL ... Brandon Kruse continues his weekly “Skills Monitor” series, looking at Randy Johnson, Edwin Jackson, Carlos Gomez and Ronnie Belliard ... Rob Gordon talks about Seattle RHP prospect Philippe Aumont in the weekly “Minor League Minute” ... Ray Murphy’s “Speculator” segment looks at speculative trade bait ... and Ron Shandler talks about trading surplus in his “Master Notes” segment... Runs 49:34
Show #24 of 2008 features BaseballHQ.com editor and publisher Ron Shandler, talking about roster management, trading, and First Pitch Arizona ... Market Watch analysts Harold Nichols (NL) and Market Pulse columnist Matt Beagle (AL) look at major league news... Minor-league expert Deric McKamey looks at Colorado OF Dexter Fowler ... Brandon Kruse continues his weekly “Skills Monitor” series, looking at Troy Tulowitzki, Clete Thomas, Clay Buchholz and Zach Duke ... and Ray Murphy “Speculates” on players in his “All Second Half” team ... Runs 46:20
Show #23 of 2008 features BaseballHQ.com Head-to-Head expert Dylan Hedges, discussing that format and a Baseball HQ.com tool which can help make roster decisions in H2H and all fantasy formats ... Market Watch analysts Harold Nichols (NL) and Matt Beagle (AL) look at major league news ... Brandon Kruse continues his weekly “Skills Monitor” series, looking at Jorge de la Rosa, Aaron Laffey, Edgar Gonzalez and Carlos Gonzalez ... Ray Murphy’s “Speculator” segment looks at injury-prone pitchers and relievers on low-win teams ... Ron Shandler has three observations on half-season performance in his “Master Notes” segment... and we say so long to George Carlin with his classic explanation why baseball is better than football ... Runs 47:25
Show #22 of 2008 features the XM Radio program Fantasy Focus, with Jeff Erickson interviewing our host Patrick Davitt on recent research about relief pitching, managing risk, and much more... Market Watch analysts Harold Nichols (NL) and Market Pulse columnist Matt Beagle (AL) look at major league news... Minor-league expert Deric McKamey looks at Cincinnati righthander Daryl Thompson ... Brandon Kruse continues his weekly “Skills Monitor” series, looking at Jeff Francoeur, Michael Bourn, Kyle Davies and A.J. Burnett... and Ron Shandler’s “Master Notes” looks at managing your ERA and WHIP ... Runs 50:11
Show #21 of 2008 features BaseballHQ.com minor-league expert Deric McKamey, discussing the recent major-league baseball draft—which teams did well, which players were drafted higher and lower than expected, and which players could have impact sooner than later ... Market Watch analysts Harold Nichols (NL) and Matt Beagle (AL) look at major league news ... Brandon Kruse continues his weekly “Skills Monitor” series, validating the performances of JoJo Reyes, Jon Garland, Ryan Sweeney and Carlos Lee ... Ray Murphy’s “Speculator” segment looks at players whose production might be affected by the pennant races ... and Ron Shandler talks about valuing trades in his “Master Notes” segment... Runs 50:49
Show #20 of 2008 features “Dr. HQ,” BaseballHQ.com injury specialist Rick Wilton, discussing the injuries and recoveries of such players as David Ortiz, Rich Harden, BJ Ryan, Ryan Zimmerman and others ... Market Watch analysts Harold Nichols (NL) and Market Pulse columnist Matt Beagle (AL) look at major league news about players including Roy Oswalt and Josh Beckett... Minor-league expert Deric McKamey looks at Atlanta righthander Charlie Morton ... Brandon Kruse continues his weekly “Skills Monitor” series, looking at Jhonny Peralta, Yadier Molina, Joe Saunders and Ted Lilly... Ray Murphy’s “Speculator” segment looks at rookies Kaisuke Fukudome and Manny Parra ... Runs 47:31
Show #19 of 2008 features BaseballHQ.com Head-to-Head analyst Dylan Hedges, discussing the importance of consistency in H2H player performance ... Market Watch analysts Harold Nichols (NL) and Matt Beagle (AL) look at player news about Russ Branyan, Ian Snell, Paul Konerko, Brett Tomko and others ... Minor-league analyst Rob Gordon looks at San Diego outfield prospect Chase Headley ... Brandon Kruse continues his weekly “Skills Monitor” series, looking at Josh Beckett, Ryan Franklin, Dioner Navarro and Cody Ross ... Ray Murphy’s “Speculator” segment looks at the turnaround potential of the struggling Mets and Tigers ... and Ron Shandler talks about the dangers of top spot in his “Master Notes” segment... Runs 49:49
Show #18 of 2008 features BaseballHQ.com columnist Matt Beagle, discussing the “competitive intelligence” he analyzes in his regular “Market Pulse” column... Market Watch analysts Harold Nichols (NL) and Beagle (AL) look at major league news ... Minor-league expert Deric McKamey looks at St. Louis 1B-OF prospect Joe Mather ... Brandon Kruse continues his weekly “Skills Monitor” series, validating the performances of Kevin Youkilis, Mark Reynolds, Brad Penny and Shaun Marcum... Ray Murphy’s “Speculator” segment looks at “Hidden Injuries” ... and Ron Shandler enjoys the view from the league basement in his “Master Notes” segment... Runs 50:16
Show #17 of 2008 features “Patrick’s Picks,” with Baseball HQ Radio host Patrick Davitt choosing the most surprising team of the first 40 games, as well as fantasy Rookie of the Year, Cy Young and MVP winners to the one-quarter mark of the season ... Market Watch analysts Harold Nichols (NL) and Matt Beagle (AL) look at player news about Maicer Izturis, Shaun Marcum, Ryan Franklin, Jerry Hairston and others ... Minor-league analyst Rob Gordon looks at Florida pitching prospect Chris Volstad ... Brandon Kruse continues his weekly “Skills Monitor” series, looking at Kevin Slowey, Scott Olsen, Curtis Granderson and Justin Upton ... Ray Murphy’s “Speculator” segment looks at “buy high, sell low” candidates Kevin Youkilis and Carlos Pena ... and Ron Shandler talks about the power of PQS in his “Master Notes” segment... Runs 44:19
Show #16 of 2008 features BaseballHQ.com minor-league expert Deric McKamey, discussing recently called-up top prospects, and some surprises and disappointments in the minors thus far ... Market Watch analysts Harold Nichols (NL) and Matt Beagle (AL) look at news from those leagues ... McKamey also looks at Atlanta pitching prospect Tommy Hanson ... Brandon Kruse continues his weekly “Skills Monitor” series, looking at Carlos Beltran, David DeJesus, Gavin Floyd and Johnny Cueto ... Ray Murphy’s “Speculator” segment looks at “Skills on the bench” ... and Ron Shandler says “Minor leaguers are for losers” in his “Master Notes” segment... Runs 46:24
Show #15 of 2008 features BaseballHQ.com Head-to-Head gaming analyst Dylan Hedges, discussing the importance of consistent pitching and other H2H topics ... Market Watch analysts Harold Nichols (NL) and Matt Beagle (AL) look at player news about Troy Tulowitzki, Jeremy Bonderman, Barry Zito, Garrett Olson, and others ... Minor-league analyst Rob Gordon looks at Tampa Bay pitching prospect Wade Davis ... Brandon Kruse continues his weekly “Skills Monitor” series, looking at C.J. Wilson, Eric Gagne, Ryan Freel and Luke Scott ... Ray Murphy’s “Speculator” segment looks at “one-skilled pitchers" Kason Gabbard and Aaron Cook ... and Ron Shandler talks about the life expectancy of closers in his “Master Notes” segment... Runs 41:25
Show #14 of 2008 welcomes back “Dr. HQ”—BaseballHQ.com injury analyst Rick Wilton, talking about hamstrings and quads, wrist injuries, and a surprising assessment of Detroit OF Gary Sheffield among other players ... News analysts Harold Nichols (NL) and Matt Beagle (AL) have our regular Market Watch segments ... Brandon Kruse continues his weekly “Skills Monitor” series, looking at Ramon Hernandez, Shawn Chacon, and others ... “Speculator” columnist Ray Murphy talks about validating early-season power performance ... and Baseball HQ.com editor and publisher Ron Shandler talks in his weekly “Master Notes” segment about the difficulty of managing the “walking wounded” ... Runs 46:22
Show #13 of 2008 features BaseballHQ.com researcher Neil Bonner, discussing his study of the “pitching process,” looking into pitch-by-pitch data regarding location and hitter’s swings ... Market Watch analysts Harold Nichols (NL) and Matt Beagle (AL) look at news from those leagues ... Minor-league analyst Rob Gordon looks at Milwaukee OF prospect Matt La Porta ... Brandon Kruse continues his weekly Skills Monitor series, looking at Tim Redding, Andy Sonnanstine, Nick Johnson and Kurt Suzuki ... Ray Murphy’s Speculator segment looks at “Best and worst of early performances” ... and Ron Shandler talks about balancing objectivity with the fun of watching games in his Master Notes segment... Runs 46:40
Show #12 of 2008 is the “Panic Button” show—should you press it after a week of action? BaseballHQ.com Managing Editor Ray Murphy talks about patience and player assessment and Power Buyers Guide columnist Joshua Randall discusses how to identify sluggers to target and avoid ... Market Watch analysts Harold Nichols (NL) and Matt Beagle (AL) look at early-season news ...Brandon Kruse continues his weekly Skills Monitor series, looking at Mike Lamb, Delmon Young, Jonathan Sanchez and Jeremy Bonderman... and Baseball HQ.com editor and publisher Ron Shandler talks in his Master Notes segment about the importance of not patting yourself on the back with an early lead... Runs 59:31
Due to the length of this show, we are making it available in two parts. You can right-click here for Part 1 and here for Part 2.
Show #11 of 2008 features BaseballHQ.com Market Watch analysts Harold Nichols (NL) and Matt Beagle (AL) looking at 16 hitters and pitchers making news in the first week of action ...Brandon Kruse introduces his new weekly Skills Monitor series ... and Baseball HQ.com editor and publisher Ron Shandler talks in his Master Notes segment about his yearly “Pundits on Parade” column, in which he compares projections on 12 “question mark” players... Runs 35:41
Show #10 of 2008 features BaseballHQ.com editor and publisher Ron Shandler, talking about Tout Wars, projections, and the value of drafting “naked” ... Regular Market Watch segments have Harold Nichols analyzing the NL and Matt Beagle the AL ... Minor-league analyst Deric McKamey, looks at Milwaukee pitching prospect Manny Parra in the Minor League Minute ... Ray Murphy’s Speculator talks about longshots to win major league awards ... Runs 38:10
Show #9 of 2008 features BaseballHQ.com minor-league analyst Deric McKamey, reporting from Spring Training in Florida. Deric talks about hitting and pitching prospects in both leagues who have helped their causes—or hurt them—with their performances in camp ... Our regular Market Watch segments have Harold Nichols analyzing the NL and Matt Beagle the AL ... Rob Gordon looks at Tampa super-prospect David Price in the Minor League Minute ... Ray Murphy’s Speculator talks about Spring Training stats ... and Ron Shandler talks about the importance of not looking back in his Master Notes ... Runs 36:59
Show #8 of 2008 features “Dr. HQ,” BaseballHQ.com injury analyst Rick Wilton, talking about managing injury at draft, how to separate injury news from noise at Spring Training, his Web site www.baseball-injury-report.com, and looking at several high-profile injured players ... Regular Market Watch segments continue with Harold Nichols looking at the NL and Matt Beagle at the AL ... Ray Murphy’s Speculator segment talks about two players who typify Spring Training news or noise ... and Ron Shandler’s Master Notes talks about the potential impact of forecast variability ... Runs 38:02
Show #7 of 2008 features BaseballHQ.com Market Pulse columnist Matt Beagle, talking about using that column to acquire and use the “competitive counter-intelligence” that comes from knowing what your opponents might be thinking ... Regular Market Watch segments continue with Harold Nichols looking at the NL and Beagle at the AL ... Ray Murphy’s Speculator segment talks about which three players might be this year’s Carlos Pena ... Rob Gordon’s Minor League Minute segment looks at Florida OF prospect Cameron Maybin ... and Ron Shandler’s Master Notes talks about how to find profit in the endgame ... Runs 37:59
Show #6 of 2008 features BaseballHQ.com Head-to-Head gaming expert Dylan Hedges, talking about the fun and challenges in the Head-to-Head format ... Regular Market Watch segments continue with Harold Nichols looking at the NL and Matt Beagle with the AL ... Ray Murphy’s Speculator segment talks about two surprise teams and players who might help your team ... Deric McKamey’s Minor League Minute segment looks at three NL prospects who looked like they might stick with the big clubs, but now might not ... and Ron Shandler’s Master Notes talks about how to deal with perennial top pick Albert Pujols ... Runs 37:46
Show #5 of 2008 features BaseballHQ.com NL man of all trades Ray Murphy, talking about his Speculator Column, the Straight Draft guide, a RotoLab “Tips ‘n’ Tricks” column and more ... Regular Market Watch segments continue with Harold Nichols looking at news from the NL and Matt Beagle covering the AL ... Murphy’s Speculator segment talks about NL Spring Training questions... and Rob Gordon begins our 2008 Minor League Minute segments with a look at L.A. Dodgers pitching prospect Clayton Kershaw ... (Ron Shandler is on the DL with the flu this week) ... Runs 40:09
Show #4 of 2008 features BaseballHQ.com NL analyst Joe Hoffer, talking about how he approaches analysis, and the Roger Clemens issue... Regular Market Watch segments continue with Matt Beagle (AL) and Harold Nichols (NL) ... Ray Murphy’s Speculator talks about players who are good playing time gambles ... and Ron Shandler’s “Master Notes” commentary talks about how to exploit the underprepared guy at your draft table ... Runs 33:15
Show #3 of 2008 features BaseballHQ.com minor-league expert Deric McKamey, talking about his Top-100 prospect list at BaseballHQ.com, his 2008 Minor League Analyst, and how he does his analysis ... We also have our regular Market Watch segments with Matt Beagle (AL) and Harold Nichols (NL) ... and Ron Shandler’s “Master Notes” commentary talks about one of the “Top 10 Biggest Mistakes You Can Make” in playing fantasy baseball ... Runs 45:05
Show #2 of 2008 features BaseballHQ.com analyst Matt Beagle doing double duty. In addition to his regular coverage of the AL in our Market Watch segment, Matt discusses the pros and cons of daily-transaction leagues ... NL analyst Harold Nichols looks at the latest news in the senior circuit ... Ray Murphy debuts “The Speculator” on HQ Radio talking about risky bets on San Diego pitchers Randy Wolf and Mark Prior ... and Ron Shandler’s “Master Notes” commentary talks about ranking those critical top-round picks ... Runs 32:39
It’s Show #30 of the 2007 season, but we’re going to call it Show #1 of 2008! With the Mitchell Report at the top of baseball’s agenda, we have an interview with Andy Andres of BaseballHQ.com—in addition to his work as a playing-time analyst at BaseballHQ.com, Andy is a professor of biology at Boston University (and teaches a course in Sabermetrics at Tufts University). Andy talks about how PEDs work, the Mitchell Report, and what might lie ahead in the future ... In regular Market Watch segments, AL analyst Matt Beagle and NL analyst Harold Nichols discuss the major offseason trades ... and Ron Shandler’s “Master Notes” commentary talks about PEDs and the importance of taking a “reality check” on projections ... Runs 44:54
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