Blake Street Banter
99 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -Rockies fans discussing all things Rockies with prospect Banter Sessions as often as possible. Our goal is to give complete coverage of all things Rockies and share the baseball stories of those working their way to 20th and Blake.
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Road to Blake St...Banter #22 - Toglia/Lavigne Combo, Wynton Rakes, Day 3 Draft Recap, International Draft?
July 26, 2022 18:50 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBThe Road to Blake St is back. We discuss Soto trades, Wynton doing work in ABQ, Lavigne/Toglia is a good combo. At our stop in Hartford we also play over/under Arm Barn ERAs. New mascot in Spokane and James has some thoughts. We stop for a little and talk Birthday Dongs and Julio! Fresno owns Stockton. Montgomery to Hartford next year? We discuss all the above. at the 27ish mark, Tyler joins and talks Day 3 of the draft, the signees and a possible international draft. Bigest thing to note, ...
Road to Blake St....#21 - Day 1 and 2 Draft Recap
July 19, 2022 17:35 - 1 hour - 60 MBWe recap the draft the first few days of the draft! Tyler (@RoxDontRake) and Nick (@NicksLiveLooks) are back to give all the inside information on the guys coming to the system! We also answer the many fan questions to sum up the days. Thank you to OakTreeStatus, LTtalksfootball, RockiesRoundUp for the great questions! Let us know, who are you looking forward to the most on Day 1 and 2?! We will be back next week for Day 3 and more minor league coverage! Use https://linktr.ee/blakestreetb...
Road to Blake St...Banter #20 - FINAL DRAFT PREVIEW
July 14, 2022 13:07 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBThe draft begins Sunday, July 17 at 7pm Eastern. The Rockies will select 4 guys by the end of the night as they have the 10, 31, 38 and 50th draft picks this year. Tyler (@RoxDontRake) and Nick (@NicksLiveLooks) walk us through some names that we could see come up on Sunday. We discuss the other Mocks and names associated - Gavin Cross, Kumar Rocker, Brock Porter - as well as explain the Draft Pool. Before we dive into this year's picks, we take a look at a few guys from last year that have ...
Road to Blake St...Banter #19 - Futures Game, Callups, Welker and Montero, PJ
July 11, 2022 02:01 - 30 minutes - 28 MBJames (@JustKeatingBSB) and Aaron (@radioofam) are back to get you caught up with all the happenings after our 2 week hiatus. We saw the Futures Game roster announced, and we are stoked for the two representatives but believe a third should have been added. Welker being DFA'd is weird but is is the correct move? The Banter Boys have been griping for months about the lack of moves and callups, but we finally got what we wanted! Tune in to find out which moves we like the most, or lack of move...
Case Williams Banter Session
July 04, 2022 21:33 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBDrafted in the 4th round in the 2020 MLB Draft, Williams has already, what seems to be, been through a lot as a professional athlete. From being drafted by his hometown team to being traded and then coming back to the Rox all within a calendar year, the young 20 year old carries himself like a soft spoken vet. He opens up about that process, his pitch arsenal (you'll never believe how his slider became so nasty) and what he hopes to achieve going forward this year. Another can't miss Session...
Braiden Ward Banter Session
June 30, 2022 14:27 - 54 minutes - 50 MBWard is an electric baseball player, constantly causing chaos on the base paths, pushing the envelope every time he's between the white lines. He's just as electric in this Banter Session. Ward knows what his job is and how to have fun doing it. From experiencing the CWS as a freshman at UW, playing next to Willie MacIver, Ward learned quickly what he needed to do to be a good lead-off hitter. Ward started playing his professional career back in his hometown and is now in Spokane. Hear how e...
Road to Blake St...#18 - Feltner and Montero have us fired up, Playoffs, Lavigne is for real, ACL/DSL names
June 28, 2022 02:22 - 55 minutes - 51.4 MBQuite frankly, we are fed up with what the Rockies are doing to Feltner and Montero, we want to know your thoughts. Send a voice memo to [email protected] and let us hear them! There is a lot to be happy about on the Farm: Fresno Clinched, Goats came up short - barely, Indians have an emerging third name to go along with Veen and Romo and the Isotopes are out setting records, thanks to Friends of the Pods, Wynton Bernard and Coco Montes. We end it with ACL/DSL talk. Week 12 Newsle...
Road to Blake St #17 - CWS Draft Coverage with KDub, Week 11 Recap, Futures Game Picks
June 21, 2022 13:46 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBWe were joined by Family of the Pod, @KDub1988! The Isotopes were hot last week, as was Vilade. Aaron and Tyler take full credit for Vilade's hot week, not the adjustments he made. We compare the Spokane and Hartford rotations and we are NOT worried about the Grizzlies. The meat and potatoes of the episode is sandwiched in the middle -- CWS Draft coverage. Tyler and Kenneth give their names and hot takes on who the Rox could possibly pick this year that you could see playing in Omaha -- did ...
Luke Taggart Banter Session
June 16, 2022 14:54 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBHis beard is incredible but there is more to the guy behind it. Taggart is the true definition of "hard work pays off". From Incarnate Word to a solid graduate year at Oklahoma, Taggart earned himself a MiLB Free Agent contract, even when it seemed a little iffy there for a moment. Make sure you listen to how he learned to throw his offspeed pitches and the advice his dad gave him when he was younger. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https:/...
Road to Blake St....#16 - Sweeps, Player of the Week, Buy/Sell, Rox Talk
June 14, 2022 02:32 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBTwo sweeps? Three player of the week honors? What a week it was on the farm. Come join us while we banter on the ins and outs of what happened this week and as we dive into potential promotions. Stick around for some now rare BSB discussion on whats going on with the big league club. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blake-street-banter/message
Road to Blake St...#16: Top prospects (so far), College Regional Recap, Wynton Bernard should be called up
June 07, 2022 01:49 - 32 minutes - 30.3 MBWe do a quick one during the Avs game. Quick recap of college baseball regionals, a few names to keep an eye on as far as call ups go and we make the case for Wynton to get called up. The meat and potatoes of this week's pod is at the end where James and Aaron give their top 5 players, so far, on the farm. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blake-street-banter/message
Nate Harris Banter Session
June 02, 2022 12:00 - 58 minutes - 54.1 MBThe recently retired Nate Harris shares his baseball story! From JUCO to LA Tech to developing a Knuckleball, there is almost nothing this guy hasn't seen or done. He opens up about his playing time with the Rockies, his retirement, and what is next on deck! Find his podcast, Bullpen Talk on Spotify, and be sure to follow on Instagram. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/...
Road to Blake St…#15: Rockies Draft Preview, College Baseball landscape
May 30, 2022 14:57 - 55 minutes - 51.8 MBThe MLB Draft is right around the corner! The Rockies have 4 picks in the first 50 picks, but who will they take! Nick and Tyler give a quick look at some of the players we could see picked but also players to watch as the CWS gets decided, Regionals start at the end of this week. Still want Rox MiLB affiliate updates? Listen to our Twitter Space recording here! We still got you covered, find us @BlakeStBanter on the Twitter. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to...
Frank Duncan Banter Session
May 26, 2022 12:54 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBFrank Duncan has a story like no one else. His post-high school career started at Kansas then he was drafted and worked his way up to getting a call to MLB Spring Training and then being traded the very next day. Every setback Duncan has experienced, he has come back with the same drive to get back to the top. His Independent ball experience during the 2020 pandemic year was spent on the road, it wasn't glamorous by any means but it was fun. Being his best coach during his career, Duncan has...
Road to Blake St….#14 - Patrick Lyons of DNVR, Juarez and Carreras, BRod vs B-Rod
May 23, 2022 23:52 - 52 minutes - 48.6 MBIt was another week with multiple player of the week awards and tons of wins down on the farm. Joining us to talk about about those wins and the farm on this special edition of Road to Blake Street -- Banter is Patrick Lyons of DNVR. Patrick offers his insider insight as we go through our affiliate by affiliate rundown with some big questions facing players at every level. Check out the Newsletter here! https://www.getrevue.co/profile/blakestreetbanter/issues/road-to-blake-st-newsletter-wee...
Road to Blake St....Banter #13 - Player(s) of the Week, Romo, Callups?
May 16, 2022 23:04 - 56 minutes - 52 MBThis installment of Road to Blake Street -- Banter is loaded. To kick off, we recap some of the highlights at each level and gave some insights from our newsletter. Then, Mr. Consistency, the switch-hitting catcher, Drew Romo gets his own segment where we talk about his progression and recent accomplishments -- including his recent inclusion to MLB.com’s top 100 prospect list. Baseball is a business, afterall, so we analyze recent developments on the front of minor league salaries and labor...
Nick Bush Banter Session
May 12, 2022 12:22 - 43 minutes - 40 MBNick Bush shares some player insight of the day the lockout was lifted! Bush, currently with the Hartford Yard Goats, sat down with us this past off-season and talks ball. From his time at LSU to Lackey being terrible at golf, Bush’s story is a fun one! He’s a small-town guy but you’ll never guess which MLB superstar also played at his alma mater, Lee County HS, just outside of Atlanta. Tommy John Surgery, like many, plays a large part in Bush’s early career. Nick Bush advocated being a star...
Road to Blake St....Banter #12 - #TovarSZN, Goats are GOATED, Isotopes?
May 09, 2022 23:40 - 56 minutes - 52.7 MBWe're back! After taking a week off, there were a lot of developments with the Rockies minor league affiliates to cover. We take a different approach this time and cover the biggest positives from each affiliate so far and, on the other side, analyze some concerning trends with a few notable prospects. We finish by taking a look at the newest Rockies minor league signing and predict his impact. Road to Blake Street Newsletter Week #5 Follow the Banter on Twitter @blakestbanter and YouTube...
Joe Rock Banter Session
May 03, 2022 20:29 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBQuick week 4 recap before the Banter Session, it was a big week for Rox affiliates and should be talked about. Go check out the blog to get caught up! Joe Rock, 2021 2nd round draft pick out of Ohio, sat down in the offseason and talked ball. During the interview, you get a feel of Joe's mentality going between the white lines -- and everything he said then is true now. Currently posting a 3.27 ERA, 0.95 WHIP across 22 innings with 29 strikeouts! Make sure you listen to the end just for the...
Road to Blake Street....Banter #11 - Week 3 Recap
April 26, 2022 01:06 - 38 minutes - 36 MBThe team discusses the highs and lows down on the farm the past week. Tyler shares his "permanent slump" list, which no player wants to find themselves on. The Venezuelan Crash Davis makes an appearance on this week's "wow" list and Aaron tries his best to "not suck". Week 3 Newsletter Follow the Banter on Twitter @blakestbanter and YouTube, be sure to subscribe. Find us on Instagram @blakestreetbanter Find us on all the platforms here: https://linktr.ee/blakestreetbanter --- This epis...
Jordan Pacheco, Former Rockie, current Albuquerque Isotopes Hitting Coach, Banter Session
April 20, 2022 01:31 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBAdd this to the fanboy artifacts! Jordan Pacheco spent an hour talking ball with us, and we can't wait to do it again. Coach, he let us call him that, discusses the lockout and spring training to start the session and what it means to be back home in Albuquerque. In his first coaching position, Jordan shares a little about his coaching philosophy and driving force and how he can help the guys get to the next level using analytics and conversations about the mental side of the game. We then ...
Road to Blake Street....Banter: Ep 10 - first two weeks of games, highlights, lowlights and stand out team moments
April 18, 2022 23:31 - 55 minutes - 51.4 MBWe have minor league baseball! After a one week hiatus, this installment of Road to Blake Street...Banter has an entire two weeks of games to dive into. As we try and establish an optimal in-season format, we kick the MiLB season off by identifying some big-time performers, some slumpers, and some Goldilock in-betweeners as we keep you updated on a laundry basket of Rockies prospects. Drop some feedback via our socials and give us some segment suggestions! See you next week! Road to Blake ...
Episode 1 - Best Bullpen in all of MLB, Cron is strong, #1 DH
April 18, 2022 02:28 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBJames and Aaron give a quick recap of the first 9 games of the 2022 season. There is a lot to be happy about, especially the ARM BARN!!! Cron and Joe are off to a hot start and we love the universal DH. There is nothing wrong with embracing success early, lean in and enjoy it. You are a fan after all. With that said, there are a few things to be worried about -- Starters, BRod and Chuck -- but that won't take away our happiness! Follow the Banter on Twitter @blakestbanter and YouTube, be ...
Shelby Lackey Banter Session
April 11, 2022 20:34 - 39 minutes - 36.7 MBShelby Lackey is a dude! We start with his offseason in Arizona and the one time he faced Dom Núñez and his fun family connection with Ryan McMahon!. Lackey explains how one meeting changed his future at Pacific University. His approach to pitching has evolved over the years, from position player to starter to reliever. We are officially Arm Barn Advocates because of the names Lackey mentions not to sleep on. We talk about the mental side of the game and how important it is to have good team...
Road to Blake St...Banter Ep 9 - MiLB Season Predictions, Julian Talai of the Fresno Grizzlies, and Tomas Carrasco of Fresno Fandom
April 01, 2022 15:05 - 1 hour - 74.2 MBIt's officially countdown time! The minor league season begins Tuesday, April 5th. Rosters are set to be announced any minute now and our guys will be hitting the field. In our final pre-season podcast, we wrap up our Spring Training talk, identifying a pair of non-roster invitees who look to have a shot at making the Opening Day roster. We conclude by picking out some superlative titles like 'which prospect will hit the most home runs' and 'who will get the first call-up.' It's a blast. Ne...
Coco Montes Banter Session
March 28, 2022 10:00 - 42 minutes - 39 MBCoco Montes drops life nuggets throughout the whole pod and we'd be lying if we haven't followed it! He isn't scared to show his excitement and it adds to his game, from his thoughts on batting gloves to his crazy superstitions! But he's more than that, he shares how he uses his tools, discusses how he started playing baseball with his grandma throwing seeds at him to hit. The talent in Florida was nothing to laugh at and Coco credit's the competition he had growing up to his success. We wal...
BSB On The Farm 8 - Pinto is gone, MiLB Spring Training Update, '22 Draft Preview
March 26, 2022 00:08 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBGrab some popcorn and get ready for this extra spicy installment of BSB on the Farm (first 30 minutes) packed with prospect intel. We start off by dishing out some takes on the Raimel Tapia trade and the farm’s loss of Adrian Pinto. Next, we recap some of the Spring Training storylines and pay some compliments to the future of the Rockies’ bullpen and discuss the Rockies’ recent philosophy of stockpiling pitching. This ties us to the second half of this loaded podcast where we slide over to M...
On The Farm 7 - Prospect Draft with Purple Row's KDub and Justin Wick
March 18, 2022 20:10 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBIn this special installment of BSB on the Farm, we're joined by Justin Wick and Kenneth Weber, the hosts of Purple Row's Pebble Report Podcast. Justin introduces himself and elaborates on his work down at the Cubs' Spring Training Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. From there, we kick off a Rockies prospect draft! Tune in to see our strategy and some of the under-the-radar names selected. We also recorded an episode of the Pebble Report Podcast with them where we discuss the prospect impact of th...
EMERGENCY POD - Kris Bryant is a Rockie!!!!
March 17, 2022 02:40 - 28 minutes - 26 MBKRIS BRYANT IS A ROCKIE!!!! LETS GOOOOOOO!!!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blake-street-banter/message
Zach Kokoska Banter Session
March 14, 2022 16:26 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBKokoska, was drafted in the 10th round of the 2021 MLB Draft. Kokoska is working with the youth in his spare time and changing the culture of his small town all while training for his first full professional season. Kansas State was loaded and Kokoska took Wick yard. Zach's collegiate career started at Virginia Tech but ended in Kansas State, for the better. Zach has never seen the movie Summer Catch and it makes Aaron feel old. Going from the Big 12 to AZL was a big transition but not with...
BSB On The Farm 6 - Riley Pint, MiLB Signings, Affiliate Opening Days are coming!
March 11, 2022 19:31 - 28 minutes - 26.7 MBThe lockout is over! And with that, our 40-man prospects are free! Soaking in the good vibe, we give shoutouts to two pitchers coming off successful first seasons in the organization and go over MiLB Opening Day. From there, we turn to the return of a mythical Rockies prospect, the flamethrowing Riley Pint. Let’s hope he’s feeling himself this time around and that the time off served his mind and body well. Finally, we dish on some of the more recent MiLB signings, all of which have signific...
Ep 51 - MLB Lockout, 3-man Rox Rotation, Pedro Astacio
March 07, 2022 21:15 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBWe apologize for the audio, head colds, and adifferent laptop. However, the Banter is fun. Two uneducated dudes talk MLB Lockout and then give our 3 Man Rockies Rotation which leads to fun Pedro Astacio talk. The dude was a freak. Follow the Banter on Twitter @blakestbanter and YouTube, be sure to subscribe. Find us on Instagram @blakestreetbanter Find us on all the platforms here: https://linktr.ee/blakestreetbanter --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a...
Dugan Darnell Banter Session #2
March 02, 2022 14:09 - 43 minutes - 40.4 MBDugan Darnell, a Rockies prospect, joins us for the 2nd time! Darnell shares about his first professional season, how his brother helped him develop a routine, if he likes crunchy or smooth, and he answers other fan questions! The first Banter Session can be heard here: Apple or Spotify ------------------------- Be sure to subscribe and share! Watch the Banter Session with Dugan Darnell here Follow Dugan on his socials Twitter: @DugDarnell and Instagram: @dugdarnell Follow the Banter ...
BSB On The Farm - Fresno Grizzlies' Marketing Director Johnny Bravo and Media Relations Stephen Rice
February 26, 2022 01:32 - 47 minutes - 44.4 MBThe minor league season is quickly approaching with players beginning to report within the week. With that being said, we're joined by Stephen Rice (Media Relations Coordinator) and Johnny Bravo (Director, Marketing & Communications) of the Fresno Grizzlies organization. They discuss the culture of Fresno and its influence on the coming alternate uniforms (hint: they're really really cool jerseys). We finish up with some stumping Rockies' trivia. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor...
BSB Fantasy Pod Ep3 - Jon Anderson, writer for RotoBaller
February 25, 2022 03:51 - 49 minutes - 46.1 MBJon joins the guys and gives his expert fantasy advice. An engineer/fantasy baseball savant, Jon shares some behind the numbers tips that may help win your next league. He is big on Rockies hitters and is a big fan of BRod. Check out his website - https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/jon.anderson4212/viz/MLB2021StatsDashboard/HitterDash1 - and give him a follow @JonPgh and sign up for his Daily Fantasy Newsletter and his new Fantasy Podcast. Check Twitter for League Info. Send us a DM!...
BSB On The Farm Ep 4 - MiLB Jobs are being cut and MiLB Signings
February 18, 2022 17:40 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBThe owners are doing owner things. This week, we're joined by James to discuss the new plan of MLB owners to cut hundreds of minor league playing opportunities once the new CBA is agreed upon. That doesn't sit well with our mantra. On a brighter note, the Rockies have been busy on the minor league signing front and we key you in to project their impact this year. Perhaps most excitingly, college baseball is here! We wrap up with a preview of what's to come in our next installment. Jeff Pass...
BSB On the Farm Ep 2 - Player Bios, Affiliate Predictions with emphasis on Spokane, Players to Watch
February 17, 2022 01:59 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBOn episode two of Blake Street Banter on the Farm, we begin with another pair of player bios and discuss their 2022 outlook. Then, a couple of listener questions get addressed as we outline the most notable players projected to be at each affiliate, with some emphasis on the star-studded Spokane Indians team. To wrap up, two more sleeper prospects are identified and finalize the four guys we’ll be keeping an especially close eye on this year. MLB Spring Training doesn’t seem to be getting an...
BSB On The Farm Ep3 - KDub of Purple Row talks Rockies Prospect SP, Keith Law's Top 20, Relievers
February 12, 2022 00:08 - 1 hour - 57 MBIn our latest installment of Blake Street Banter on the Farm, we’re joined by prospect guru Kenneth Weber (KDub) of Purple Row. We bounce from player bios, to Keith Law’s Rockies’ top 20, down to a discussion on the top 7 starters in the organization -- with some intriguing reliever talent mixed in. Finally, KDub gives us his two main prospects to watch this season, bringing the pod to a total of six for the upcoming season. Once again, while MLB remains in a lockout, MiLB is gearing toward...
BSB Fantasy Pod - SP Sleepers, Draft prospects?, BSB League update
February 11, 2022 00:23 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBA quick hitter episode on Sleeper Starting Pitchers. Who are some guys you can get in the super late rounds that have high positive upside. James and Aaron give their 5 sleeper picks. The universal DH was approved today, how will it affect Fantasy and which Prospects is James avoiding this year. Check Twitter for League Info. Send us a DM! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blake-street-banter/message
BSB On the Farm - Player Bios, Affiliate Predictions with emphasis on Spokane, Players to Watch
February 04, 2022 21:53 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBOn episode two of Blake Street Banter on the Farm, we begin with another pair of player bios and discuss their 2022 outlook. Then, a couple of listener questions get addressed as we outline the most notable players projected to be at each affiliate, with some emphasis on the star-studded Spokane Indians team. To wrap up, two more sleeper prospects are identified and finalize the four guys we’ll be keeping an especially close eye on this year. MLB Spring Training doesn’t seem to be getting an...
Ep 50 - 1B Depth Outlook, CBA Update, Robo Umps and Sudden Death Extras
February 01, 2022 01:00 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBThis cold-stove off-season train keeps on rolling. We talk potential depth chart spots, current CBA talks and Monfort’s involvement as a key decision maker. There are some interesting rule changes happening at lower levels that could effect the majors soon, tell us what you think of them. Follow the Banter on Twitter @blakestbanter and YouTube, be sure to subscribe. Find us on Instagram @blakestreetbanter Find us on all the platforms here: https://linktr.ee/blakestreetbanter --- This epis...
BSB On The Farm - Toolsy OF predictions, Fangraphs v Prospects 1500, International Signings, Fan Questions and Sleeper Prospects
January 28, 2022 22:28 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MBStarting today, we here at Blake Street Banter are going to be starting a bi-weekly to weekly Rockies’ minor league podcast. In the first episode, we bring up a pair of toolsy outfielders and predict their 2022 MiLB affiliate. From there, we check out a pair of new Rockies’ prospect lists courtesy of Fangraphs and Prospects 1500 which helped bring us to the realization that the Rockies are doing well with international signings. Finally, we touch on the MilB housing situation and identify tw...
BSB Fantasy Pod - League announcement, fantasy tips and tricks, a sleeper pick
January 28, 2022 02:14 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBIntroducing our newest segment, we are taking a break from talking Rox to talking fantasy. To keep us on the fantasy train all summer long we are putting our money where our mouth is and opening our own public fantasy league. Come play and engage with us all season long playing the fantasy the way it was meant to be played. Check Twitter for league info. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: ht...
Ep 49 - Nepotism, Pacheco is back and ZiPS Projections
January 18, 2022 04:00 - 33 minutes - 31.2 MBMonforts have hired within, again. James has some strong feelings, per usual and we try find the reason he loves the Rays so much. Jordan Pacheco, yes that Jordan Pacheco, is back with the Rox, kind of. In the final 12 minutes, the boys dissect the ZiPS projections and give their Over/Under for each position. Follow the Banter on Twitter @blakestbanter and YouTube, be sure to subscribe. Find us on Instagram @blakestreetbanter Find us on all the platforms here: https://linktr.ee/blakestreetba...
Noah Davis Banter Session
January 14, 2022 04:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBBlake Street Banter's first 40 man roster interview is a good one! The newly designated 40 man, Noah Davis, sits with the boys and discusses the mental side of the 40 man announcement, what he did before and after and everything between! Noah is very aware of his arsenal and what is needed to be successful. Davis also opens up about being traded and shares on the differences in philosophies between the Reds and Rox and how it changed his pitches and his mentality. The Cali-boy explains the t...
Ep 48 - Karl Kauffmann Banter Session, Tyler joins us and talks Minor Leagues
December 20, 2021 19:35 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBRockies #28 Prospect, Karl Kauffmann, sits down with Tyler and Aaron. Kauffmann talks about his relationship with DJ LeMahieu and his strong connection to the University of Michigan. He takes us inside the 2021 season going from Spokane to Hartford and the adjustments he made towards the end of the season. As always, we end the Banter Session with some fun questions and you won't want to miss his "Draft Story". Before the Kauffman Session, Tyler and Aaron discuss some Rockies baseball and p...
Ep 47 - Hunter Stovall Banter Session, Qualifying Offers, 40 Man Roster, and Free Agency
November 21, 2021 14:40 - 1 hour - 69.5 MBRockies farmhand, Hunter Stovall, (begins at 35:30) spent an offseason Sunday evening chatting about his baseball career up to this point. He first shares about his recent nuptials before sharing about how his life could have gone a different path if would have gone D1 in football. Stovall also shares about the hustle and grind he's always had to have to prove people wrong simply based on his stature. He's better from it and continues to work hard on his craft. We asked Hunter what it was lik...
EP 46 - Wynton Bernard Banter Session, "New GM" and Guess Who
October 05, 2021 01:40 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBBefore the absoutely electirc Banter Session with Wynton Bernard, the boys dive into the "New GM" of the Colorado Rockies. How long do you give Billy before you "want to run him out of town". We also play the game "Guess Who" with the final Rockies stats of the 161 game season. The Banter Session begins at 33 minute mark. Wynton Bernard is the most interesting baseball player you need to get to know. The Rockies farm hand shares with us what it's like grinding it out in AAA and what it feels...
Ep 45 - Grant Lavigne Banter Session
September 21, 2021 01:15 - 38 minutes - 35.8 MBWe have been busy but want to give you this Banter Session with Grant Lavigne. He shares with us what getting called up is like, being recruited out of HS and when did he realize he was a stud. His approach at the plate is incredible and he lets ust pick his brain on what it means to be a good hitter. Sit back and enjoy! --- Watch the Grant Lavigne Banter Session on YouTube here. Follow the Banter on Twitter @blakestbanter and YouTube, be sure to subscribe. Find us on Instagram @blake...
EP 44 - Willie MacIver, Rockies farmhand Catcher, 40 man roster predictions, What does it mean to be a fan
August 31, 2021 02:16 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBThis week the boys discuss Motter being DFA and what that means for the 40 man roster. Could we see a 6 man rotation? Who is the most recent relief pitcher that you can think of that made you feel comfortable when you saw them comin gin from the ‘pen? Our prediction, the Front Office will not address the bullpen in offseason. We end the Banter with discussion of what it means to be a Rockies fan and where do we go from here. Sit down, around the 40 minute mark, for another Banter Session wi...