It’s nice to sit down for a weekly podcast having not suffered a single loss since the last recording. And it’s not the first time that’s happened this year, either. So yes, 2018 is going well so far.
There’s plenty to talk about on The Wheelhouse this week, including some news that came down this afternoon—an extension for Wade LeBlanc.
But let’s get to it. Here’s what was covered on this episode.
- 0:30 — The winning streak and East Coast swing
- 2:00 — Scott Servais and his desire to coach less and manage more
- 4:15 — How Jerry plans to spend his Fourth
- 6:45 — Edwin Díaz wins AL Reliever of the Month
- 8:10 — Díaz’s slider
- 9:37 — Reflecting on Turn Ahead the Clock Night and the sleeveless unis
- 11:30 — The June 2nd international signings
- 16:30 — Sam Carlson and his Tommy John surgery
- 18:20 — The starting rotation and its ability to rack up innings
- 21:15 — Marco Gonzales and his innings count
- 24:20 — Wade LeBlanc’s extension
- 29:45 — Stump JD
- 36:05 — Listener question: How is year one with Dr.