Viva El Birdos Podcast
132 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 5 years ago - ★★★★ - 54 ratingsThe editors of Viva El Birdos talk about the St Louis Cardinals and major league baseball.
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Episodes
Viva El Birdos Podcast Episode 30: Assessing the Shelby Miller for Jason Heyward trade; assessing the John Lackey for Joe Kelly and Allen Craig trade; Jaime Garcia's 2015 debut; Marco Gonzales's injury; and whether a base-runner impacts the pitcher
May 24, 2015 04:00 - 1 hour - 27.9 MBViva El Birdos editor-in-chief Ben Humphrey and Editor Nick Lampe discuss the St. Louis Cardinals' offseason trade of Shelby Miller (and Tyrell Jenkins) for Jason Heyward (and Jordan Walden), the July 2014 deadline deal that sent Allen Craig and Joe Kelly to Boston for John Lackey, Jaime Garcia's 2015 debut, what Marco Gonzales's nagging shoulder injury means, and whether a base-runner impacts the pitcher to the benefit of the hitter.
Viva El Birdos Podcast Ep. 29: St. Louis Cardinals prospect discussion including Magneuris Sierra, David Poncedeleon, Rob Kaminsky, Alex Reyes, Aledmys Diaz, Stephen Piscotty, and more
May 17, 2015 04:00 - 1 hour - 29.7 MBViva El Birdos site manager Ben Humphrey is joined by Future Redbirds editor Eric Johnson to discuss St. Louis Cardinals prospects, including: Magneuris Sierra, David Poncedeleon, Rob Kaminsky, Alex Reyes, Aledmys Diaz, Stephen Piscotty, and more.
Viva El Birdos Podcast Ep. 29: St. Louis Cardinals prospect discussion including Magneuris Sierra, David Poncedeleon, Rob Kaminsky, Alex Reyes, Aledmys Diaz, Stephen Piscotty, and more
May 17, 2015 04:00 - 1 hour - 29.7 MBViva El Birdos site manager Ben Humphrey is joined by Future Redbirds editor Eric Johnson to discuss St. Louis Cardinals prospects, including: Magneuris Sierra, David Poncedeleon, Rob Kaminsky, Alex Reyes, Aledmys Diaz, Stephen Piscotty, and more.
Viva El Birdos Podcast Ep. 28: Carlos Martinez's struggles of late; Tyler Lyons, Marco Gonzales, Jaime Garcia, & the rotation; Matheny's bullpen usage pace; and Matt Carpenter's health
May 10, 2015 04:00 - 59 minutes - 27.5 MBVEB Site Manager Ben Humphrey is joined by VEB Editor and Fangraphs writer Craig Edwards to discuss: Carlos Martinez's struggles of late; Tyler Lyons, Marco Gonzales, Jaime Garcia, & the rotation; Matheny's bullpen usage pace; and Matt Carpenter's health.
Viva El Birdos Podcast Ep. 27: Yadier Molina's hitting; Tim Cooney vs. Tyler Lyons to replace Wainwright; and the St. Louis bullpen
May 04, 2015 04:00 - 1 hour - 28.4 MBBen Humphrey and Aaron Schafer discuss Yadier Molina's poor hitting, Tim Cooney's call-up and bad start, Tyler Lyons's prospects as the latest Waino replacement, Marco Gonzales's health, and bullpen roles and composition in the wake of the Jordan Walden injury.
Viva El Birdos Podcast Ep. 26: The impact of Wainwright's injury; Jason Heyward and Matt Carpenter's plate approach and results; and Fernando Tatis's historic grand slams
April 27, 2015 04:00 - 1 hour - 33.4 MBBen Humphrey and Ben Godar discuss the impact of Adam Wainwright's injury on the St. Louis Cardinals, how a more aggressive approach has worked for Jason Heyward and Matt Carpenter so far this season, and Fernando Tatis's historic grand slams.
Episode 25: Wacha's peripherals, Waino's rustiness, the timetable for Heyward negotiations, skinny Yadi, & Rosie's day off
April 21, 2015 04:00 - 1 hour - 31.7 MBBen Humphrey and Scooter Simon of Viva El Birdos discuss Michael Wacha's odd peripherals through two starts, Adam Wainwright's rustiness, the timetable for a Jason Heyward extension, skinny Yadier Molina, and Trevor Rosenthal getting the day off.
Episode 24 - Minor League Opening Day Preview: Prospects to Watch Above and Below the Radar in 2015
April 09, 2015 04:00 - 1 hour - 36.1 MBIn celebration of opening day down in the minors, Viva El Birdos site manager Ben Humphrey discussed St. Louis Cardinals prospects with Future Redbirds editor Eric Johnson, VEB Editor Joe Schwarz, and VEB Editor Aaron Schafer. The discussion focused on prospects to watch in 2015, including those on and below the radar.
Viva El Birdos Podcast episode 23:Carlos Martinez, the bench, the Cubs, and opening day thoughts
April 02, 2015 04:00 - 1 hour - 28.7 MBAs opening day approaches, Viva El Birdos' site manager Ben Humphrey talks with VEB editor and fangraphs writer Craig Edwards about the Cardinals' bench, now officially including Randal Grichuk and Pete Kozma, what they expect of newly minted 5th starter Carlos Martinez (Viva El Gallo!), and how things look for the arch-rival Cubs.
Viva El Birdos Podcast episode 22
March 29, 2015 04:00 - 1 hour - 30.5 MBin which Ben Humphrey and Aaron Schafer (the red baron) of vivaelbirdos.com talk about Jaime Garcia's latest health setback and what it means for the Cardinals' 5th starter battle. They also discuss recent issues with secondary pitch development in the system and consider whether it reflects organizational philosophy. Brief analysis of Sam Freeman's departure ends this episode.
Viva El Birdos Podcast episode 21
March 22, 2015 04:00 - 57 minutes - 26.4 MBBen Humphrey, site manager of Vivaelbirdos.com, talks with Eric Johnson of Future Redbirds, VEB's minor league wing, about the recently demoted Sam Tuivailala and Tim Cooney. They also discuss the Cardinals' and Cubs' contrasting strategies of talent acquisition and how prospect evaluation has changed in a shifting atmosphere of major league power. They wrap up with some general observations about the quality of competition spring training, Randal Grichuk, and why Pete Kozma will be in the ma...
Viva El Birdos Podcast episode 20
March 16, 2015 04:00 - 1 hour - 34.8 MBBen Humphrey and Aaron Schafer (the red baron) of vivaelbirdos.com discuss spring training developments after a week of play, Jaime Garcia's good start, the fifth starter competition and what should happen with Carlos Martinez and Marco Gonzales if Jaime starts the year in the rotation, how the nature and structure of the MLB playoffs affects organizational thinking, and miscellany.
Viva El Birdos Podcast episode 19
March 08, 2015 05:00 - 1 hour - 29.6 MBBen Humphrey and Aaron Finkel of vivaelbirdos.com discuss Jason Heyward''s most recent comments on a possible extension with the Cardinals, whether Mark Reynolds might win a share of playing time at first base, if Pete Kozma might make the big league roster, and answer reader questions about WAR, Randal Grichuk's role, and if Matt Holliday could move to first.
Viva El Birdos Podcast episode 18
March 01, 2015 05:00 - 1 hour - 31.5 MBBen Humphrey and Joe Schwarz of vivaelbirdos.com discuss Adam Wainwright's health in light of his recent abdominal strain, the not currently happening John Lackey extension, Yadier Molina's weight loss, high minors prospect Jonathan Rodriguez, and make their prediction for the Cardinals 2015 position player WAR leaders.
Viva El Birdos Podcast 17
February 22, 2015 05:00 - 1 hour - 32.9 MBBen Humphrey, site manager at Vivaelbirdos.com talks to Craig Edwards of Viva El Birdos and now fangraphs.com about the recent Cole Hamels trade rumors, especially as they pertain to the Cardinals and Carlos Martinez. They also make their picks for spring training surprises, discuss Michael Wacha's situation, the bench infielder spring competition, analyze the Birds' 2015 batting order options, and talk about Craig's new gig writing for fangraphs.com
Viva El Birdos Podcast episode 16
February 15, 2015 05:00 - 2 hours - 59.9 MBIn this extended episode, Ben Humphrey and Aaron Schafer of vivaelbirdos.com talk about new Cardinal Carlos Villanueva, the 2015 bullpen construction, Marco Gonzales and Carlos Martinez, Jon Jay's new contract, Matt Adams, and what competing in the new look NL Central will require, as well as answer listener questions about Adam Wainwright's elbow and Trevor Rosenthal's job. Miscellany such as minor league ballpark architecture, the awful process of baseball arbitration, the sailed ships Lest...
Viva El Birdos Podcast 15
January 18, 2015 05:00 - 1 hour - 30.4 MBBen Humphrey and Aaron Finkel of vivaelbirdos.com discuss the shifting pitching market, news from the Cardinals' winter warm-ups, getting to know Jason Heyward, Lance Lynn's extension, and Jaime Garcia's possible availability.
Viva El Birdos Podcast 14
January 04, 2015 05:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBBen Humphrey and Joe Schwarz of Vivalebirdos.com celebrate the winter holiday known as "Cardinals ZiPS release day" by discussing pitcher inning expectations and making over/under calls for each Redbird position player's projected WAR. The last spots in the bullpen and bench are also considered.
Viva El Birdos Podcast 13
December 29, 2014 05:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MBin which Ben Humphrey and Aaron Schafer (the red baron) of vivaelbirdos.com do a position by position breakdown to answer a listener email asking if the Cardinals are better heading into 2015 than they were heading into 2014. The Jordan Walden extension and John Mozeliak's bullpen philosophy are also discussed.
Viva El Birdos Podcast episode 12
December 21, 2014 05:00 - 1 hour - 32.3 MBBen Humphrey and Aaron Schafer (the red baron) of vivaelbirdos.com discuss the winners of the Cardinals' organizational minor league player of the year awards, the future roles of Carlos Martinez and Marco Gonzales, the Reds and advanced Jocketty theory, the Cardinals bench, and Mike Matheny's platoon perspective.
Viva El Birdos podcast episode 11
December 14, 2014 05:00 - 1 hour - 30.3 MBBen Humphrey and Craig Edwards of vivaelbirdos.com discuss the winter meetings, the new-look Cubs, Max Scherzer's free agency, the Cardinals' pitching depth, a potential extension for Lance Lynn, and the Mark Reynolds signing.
Viva El Birdos Podcast 10
December 03, 2014 05:00 - 1 hour - 35.6 MBBen Humphrey is joined by Eric M. Johnson, editor of Future Redbirds, the minor league wing of Vivaelbirdos.com. This episode features a look at players throughout the Cardinals' farm system, especially focusing on position player prospects.
Viva El Birdos Podcast 9: An interview with Ty Kelly
November 30, 2014 05:00 - 36 minutes - 16.5 MBNew Cardinal Ty Kelly joins Ben Humphrey and Joe Schwarz of vivaelbirdos.com to discuss Kelly's experiences in the minors, patient hitting approach, musical tastes, and more.
Viva El Birdos Podcast 8
November 19, 2014 05:00 - 1 hour - 28.7 MBBen Humphrey and Aaron Finkel of vivaelbirdos.com talk about the Jason Heyward trade, his future with the Cardinals, Jon Lester and other hot stove rumors and plans, as well as John Mozeliak's handling of the tension between the future and the now of the St. Louis Cardinals.
Viva El Birdos Podcast 7
October 19, 2014 04:00 - 1 hour - 37.9 MBThe first VEB editors' roundtable. Ben Humphrey, Craig Edwards, Joe Schwarz, Heather Simon, Eric Johnson, and Aaron Finkel of vivaelbirdos.com talk about the St Louis Cardinals NLCS performance and look ahead at what to expect from Kolten Wong, Matt Carpenter, and the Cardinal rotation next season.
Viva El Birdos Podcast 6
October 09, 2014 04:00 - 1 hour - 40.3 MBBen Humphrey and Aaron Schafer (the red baron) discuss the St Louis Cardinals, their NLDS victory over the Dodgers, their upcoming NLCS date with the Giants, and the playoffs in general.
Viva El Birdos Podcast 5
September 29, 2014 04:00 - 1 hour - 35.5 MBBen Humphrey and Aaron Finkel of Vivaelbirdos.com discuss the St Louis Cardinals' 2014 NL Central crown, the ethics of rooting for Johnny Cueto, the Cards' fifteen year stretch of excellence, and the playoff roster.
Viva El Birdos Podcast 4
September 19, 2014 04:00 - 55 minutes - 25.4 MBBen Humphrey and Craig Edwards of vivaelbirdos.com talk about the decision the Cardinals face with the rotation, Shelby Miller's development, playoff bench construction, and playoff managing.
Viva El Birdos Podcast 3
September 12, 2014 04:00 - 1 hour - 27.9 MBBen Humphrey and Aaron Finkel of vivaelbirdos.com discuss the St Louis Cardinals' playoff push, concerns about the rotation, how the bench and bullpen are shaping up, and more.
Viva El Birdos Podcast 2
September 02, 2014 04:00 - 40 minutes - 18.6 MBBen Humphrey and Joe Schwarz discuss the Cardinals moving into first place, Matt Holliday, Justin Masterson, the redbird rotation and Michael Wacha, and September call-ups.
Viva El Birdos Podcast 1
August 22, 2014 04:00 - 54 minutes - 25.2 MBBen Humphrey and Aaron Finkel discuss Carlos Martinez, Trevor Rosenthal, Jhonny Peralta, the Cardinals Diet, and Lance Lynn.
A Sample Episode of the Viva El Birdos Podcast
August 19, 2014 04:00 - 5 minutes - 2.62 MBBen Humphrey and Aaron Finkel discuss Justin Masterson