2018-2019 Offseason Minor League Archived Media Thread

[Mass Haas]

AUDIO via the Rattler Radio Soundcloud: "In this edition of the Rattler Radio Offseason Podcast, Chris Mehring & Kyle Lobner's main topic of discussion is the latest Frosty Microbrew, which happens to be about Chris Hook, who was the pitching coach for the Timber Rattlers from 2009 through 2011 and is now the pitching coach of the Milwaukee Brewers. Other topics include the first few Cactus League games of the Brewers, where MiLB.com rated the Brewers on their list of systems with prospects aged 21 & under, the Top 30 Brewers prospects according to the just arrived Baseball American Prospect Handbook, and more. Plus, Kyle hits midseason form with his pun game after Mehring says good-bye to his 27-year-old microwave."

[Mass Haas]

Wednesday March 13th:

 

AUDIO via Brewers.com: "Lane Grindle chats with Keston Hiura and Brewers Farm Director Tom Flanagan on Episode 143 of Brewers on Tap."

 

Flanagan does not discuss specific players in great detail (just a bit on last year's first-round pick Brice Turang, as well as Tyrone Taylor), but does provide some overall interesting insights.

[Mass Haas]

Among all the interviews posted in the Major League thread, enjoy two interviews apiece with Corey Ray and Lucas Erceg, just hunt a bit via this link.

[Mass Haas]

AUDIO via "The Spurs Up Show" Podcast (iTunes link, it's the podcast dated 3/12): (Go to the 37:00 minute mark) "Former Gamecocks RHP Braden Webb about what led him to the University of South Carolina, facing adversity, relationship with former coach Chad Holbrook, Twitter trolls, life at the minor league level, goals for the future and more."

 

Here is the podcast page for other options to listen beyond iTunes.

[Mass Haas]

AUDIO via the Rattler Radio Soundcloud:

 

TECHNICAL NOTE: You may need to turn this up a bit because recording levels were low.

 

"Wisconsin Timber Rattlers manager Matt Erickson talks with Chris Mehring in the first edition of the 2019 Spring Training podcast. Topics of discussion include some of the vagaries of spring training games, the former Rattlers who have stood out in MLB Camp, the future Rattlers who are making their way to Wisconsin, what kind of team will be in Wisconsin, and more."

[Mass Haas]

AUDIO via the Rattler Radio Soundcloud:

 

"Dave Joppie is the new hitting coach for the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers during the 2019 season and he has a chat with Chris Mehring. Topics include his previous time as a manager for the Kane County Cougars in 2004 & 2005, the difference between teaching Triple-A hitters and MWL hitters, his credits in Tim Dillard productions, who has impressed him as a hitter this spring, and how close we are to the start of the season!"

 

Listen for the CF Pablo Abreu love...

[Mass Haas]

AUDIO via the Rattler Radio Soundcloud: "In the final interview from Arizona, Chris Mehring talks with Milwaukee Brewers Farm Director Tom Flanagan. There is a discussion about the changes in the minor league affiliates, the changes around the complex after the renovations, Keston Hiura, Zack Brown, and a general idea of what the Timber Rattlers will be in 2019."

[Mass Haas]

AUDIO via the "Robby Row" Podcast: Fresh off his own minor league playing career, Nick Rickles will be coaching in Maryvale's extended spring before heading to Colorado Springs in June as part of the Vibes' Rookie League staff

[Mass Haas]

AUDIO via the Rattler Radio Soundcloud: "The 2019 Wisconsin Timber Rattlers met the media in the morning before taking the field for practice and a scrimmage in the afternoon on Tuesday. Chris Mehring and Kyle Lobner go over the roster, have audio clips from the media sessions, and talk about what is ahead this season. Hear from Matt Erickson, Jim Henderson, Brice Turang, Aaron Ashby, Gabriel García, and Scotty Sunitsch in the podcast."

[Mass Haas]

AUDIO via WSCO's BJ DeGroot: "Chris Mehring, the voice of the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, discusses the upcoming season and the excitement towards Opening Day." (go to the 21:20 minute mark)