2018-2019 Offseason Minor League Archived Media Thread

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The Shuckers recently posted 13 videos (two-to-five minutes in length, all worthwhile) from their season-long locally televised Shuckers Showcase broadcasts.

 

Enjoy them all, the Cody Ponce video about his mom is especially of note.

 

Biloxi Shuckers YouTube Page

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Originally posted September 15th --

 

AUDIO via the Rattler Radio Soundcloud: "Timber Rattlers manager Matt Erickson sat down with Chris Mehring and Kyle Lobner on September 10, 2018 to discuss a variety of topics: The game that knocked the Rattlers out of playoff contention, the terrific run the team had in August, some of the players, and what's ahead for him in 2018."

 

A worthwhile listen, we're spoiled by this podcast all season, thanks guys.

 

Apology for not linking earlier, but portions of each of the three episodes with Chris Mehring and Kyle Lobner posted since the end of the Timber Rattlers season are still relevant, especially the most recent, so enjoy catching up during this early offseason.

 

Rattler Radio Soundcloud Page

 

Here are the reports from Kyle referenced in the podcasts:

 

Frosty Microbrew: Brewers Maximize Brief Time at Instructional League

 

Frosty Microbrew: Hiura, Wilson among Former Rattlers in Arizona Fall League

 

Frosty Microbrew: Nelson Shows Strong Work Ethic in Rehab

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AUDIO via Matt Pauley's Brewers Extra Innings Podcast: "Matt starts a thorough review of the minor league seasons throughout the Brewers organization. Part 1 of 3 focuses on the Triple-A and Double-A seasons in addition to giving an update on the Arizona Fall League. Matt is joined by Brew Crew Ball's Brad Ford as he gives his expert analysis of many players throughout the Minor League system."

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AUDIO Wed. 11/14: "On this week's MLB Pipeline Podcast, Jim Callis, Jonathan Mayo and Tim McMaster are joined by Brewers prospect Keston Hiura, who discusses the success he's had in the Arizona Fall League and how much he enjoyed watching the Brewers' postseason run."

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Sunday November 18th:

 

AUDIO via Matt Pauley's Brewers Extra Innings Podcast: "

 

A lot of MLB hardware is passed out this past week and Christian Yelich wins the NL MVP but Craig Counsell comes up short of the NL Manager of the Year award. We do our best to put a bow on the fantastic season of Yelich while debating if Counsell was more deserving of the MOY award than Atlanta's Brain Snitker.

 

It is also week 2 of our Organizational Prospect rundown. This week, we focus in on the players who spent the majority of their seasons at the Single-A level with the Carolina Mudcats and/or Wisconsin Timber Rattlers. Brew Crew Ball's Brad Ford is back for the discussion."

 

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Brad's discussion begins at the 16:00 minute mark.

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Sunday November 25th:

 

AUDIO via Matt Pauley's Brewers Extra Innings Podcast: "The Brewers complete the coaching staff for the 2019 season with a number of new faces. On this week's episode, we look at those individuals and evaluate what impact they might have on the team.

 

We also wrap the 3-part prospect breakdown with Brew Crew Ball's Brad Ford. This week, we focus in on individuals who spent time at short-season this past year."

 

Brad's visit begins at the 11:45 minute mark.

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AUDIO via Prospect One: Keston Hiura (go to the 39:45 minute mark)

 

You can also here the Marlins' Monte Harrison at 27:45.

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Wednesday November 28th --

 

AUDIO via the Rattler Radio Soundcloud: "Welcome back from the Thanksgiving break, everyone. Chris Mehring & Kyle Lobner get caught up on the roster moves - congratulations to Troy Stokes, Jr. & Trey Supak on being added to the Brewers 40-man roster!! - discuss the latest Frosty Microbrew on David Fry and Jose Sibrian, and cover a few other things as we head into the final month of 2018."

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Thursday November 29th --

 

AUDIO via 2080 Baseball's Podcast: Keston Hiura discussion at the 8:00 minute mark

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Airing Sunday December 2nd --

 

AUDIO via MLB Network Radio's "Round Trip with Perfect Game": Keston Hiura

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Friday December 7th --

 

AUDIO via Fangraphs: Eric Longenhagen and Kiley McDaniel discuss Brewers prospects, the six minute portion of the chat begins at the 44:09 minute mark.

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Frosty Microbrew: Brewers Hope Young Pitchers Worth the Wait

 

"Kyle Lobner’s latest Frosty Microbrew is on some young pitchers who might be heading to the Timber Rattlers in 2019. Meet Caden Lemons, Max Lazar, and Justin Jarvis.

 

AUDIO via the Rattler Radio Soundcloud: "In this edition of the Offseason Podcast, Chris Mehring & Kyle Lobner start things off by talking about news involving former Appleton Pro Baseball Players and Timber Rattlers president Rob Zerjav. Then, they discuss the latest Frosty Microbrew about Brewers minor league pitchers Cade Lemons, Max Lazar, and Justin Jarvis. There's talk of the Hall of Fame and an NXT show, too."

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Friday December 21st:

 

Via MLB Network Radio's "MLB Roundtrip with Perfect Game": Daron Sutton interviews 2018 Timber Rattlers' catcher Payton Henry

 

Thoughtful and well-spoken, you'll learn why the Brewers are so high on this young man.

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Friday January 4th:

 

AUDIO via the "Double Team" on 97.3 FM: (You will need to create a free iHeart Radio account to listen): Voice of the Carolina Mudcats Greg Young (go to the 53:20 minute mark)

 

As Dario Melendez notes, the discussion kicks off with notes on Carolina's Brewers-themed jersey and hat, charity-auctioned previously --

 

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Wednesday January 9th:

 

AUDIO via Baseball America's Brewers 2019 Prospect Pod: "Tom Haudricourt on the health of Keston Hiura's elbow, Brice Turang looks like a possible draft steal, and why we should trust the Brewers' pitching development."

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Thursday January 10th:

 

Haven't quite reviewed of listened yet, but plan to Friday. Here you go:

 

AUDIO via the "Prospects Live Podcasts": "Brewers top 30 prospects list breakdown. Matt Thompson (@MDThompFWFB) constructed the list and leads the analysis, while the Prospects Live crew joins for analysis and color commentary." Find that detailed list here.

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Thursday January 10th:

 

Haven't quite reviewed of listened yet, but plan to Friday. Here you go:

 

AUDIO via the "Prospects Live Podcasts": "Brewers top 30 prospects list breakdown. Matt Thompson (@MDThompFWFB) constructed the list and leads the analysis, while the Prospects Live crew joins for analysis and color commentary." Find that detailed list here.

 

Yeah, this was a worthwhile listen, absolutely...

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Friday January 11th:

 

AUDIO via the Rattler Radio Soundcloud: In the first Podcast of 2019, Chris Mehring & Kyle Lobner discuss Kyle's latest Frosty Microbrew and some of the position players who may be heading to Wisconsin in 2019. There is also a bit about the recent trades by the Milwaukee Brewers that may have brought in a couple of pitchers that could be Rattlers this season, too. Plenty discuss as we start to get back on a regular schedule of Podcasting leading into the 25th anniversary season of Timber Rattlers baseball!

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Joe Gray Jr.'s VLOG

 

 

Personable young man.

 

Stay safe, wear that seat belt, though...

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Enjoyed this insightful full-length interview (38 minutes, download here) with 2016 3rd round RHP Braden Webb (University of South Carolina, was uniquely eligible to be drafted as a redshirt freshman at the time).

 

The interview is linked from the BaseballPastor.com website, and while there are several Christian references during the chat, it's hardly pound-you-over-the-head-stuff, so don't be concerned if those references aren't your cup of tea for a podcast. It's mostly a baseball journey and personal growth journey discussion.

 

Webb discusses in quite a bit of detail just how close he came to quitting the game after his first pro season (Timber Rattlers in 2017).

 

Not only did Webb deliver on his promise in a big way during the 2nd half of 2018, where he ended the season with four strong appearances with AA Biloxi, but he notes that the same teammates who pretty much couldn't stand him in Appleton grew to bond closely with him in Carolina this past summer. Forthright discussion you don't hear too often.

 

I popped the interview in and it filled one of my morning work commutes nicely, perhaps you choose to do the same.

 

There will be plenty of audio linked from BrewersOnDeck events this weekend, but do eventually find time for this one if you're able.

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Friday January 25th:

 

AUDIO via WSCO's "B.J. and the Bear": Timber Rattlers' Manager Matt Erickson (go to the 18:25 minute mark)

 

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Sunday January 27th:

 

AUDIO via Brewers.com: Episode 140 of "Brewers on Tap" with host Lane Grindle features Josh Hader, Mauricio Dubon and Troy Stokes from Brewers on Deck.

 

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Tuesday January 29th:

 

AUDIO via the Mike Heller Show (You will need to create a free iHeart Radio account to listen): "Catcher Jacob Nottingham from the Brewers Banquet in Madison" (go to the 118:00 minute mark)

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AUDIO via the A&A Sports Podcast: Rich Weimert, Director of Baseball Operations for the San Antonio Missions (go to the 37:38 minute mark)

 

No players mentioned, not a surprise there, but some insights into the changes in store for this affiliate's front office operational staff with the move from AA to AAA.

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VIDEO via News4SanAntonio: AAA Manager Rick Sweet is interviewed

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Frosty Microbrew: Stokes, Gatewood, Brown enjoy first On Deck

by Kyle Lobner

 

AUDIO via the Rattler Radio Blog: "In this week's Podcast, Chris Mehring & Kyle Lobner have a lot to discuss. There's Kyle's latest Frosty Microbrew and Kyle's first piece for The Hardball Times. Other topics include the Brewers renovated facility in Arizona, the MiLB.com list placing the Brewers at #15 for position player prospects, and what non-baseball podcasts they are listening to this offseason."

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Thursday February 21:

 

AUDIO via the City of Biloxi: "Garrett Greene, the voice of the Biloxi Shuckers, talks about the season of seasons the Biloxi Shuckers had last year and he previews the upcoming 2019 and the front office’s new fan initiative, Shuck Nation."