Baseball HQ Radio

First Pitch Arizona: The Next Best Thing To Draft Day

baseballhqradio@hotmail.com (Patrick Davitt & BaseballHQ.com) — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:41:34 -0500

August 30, 2008
Show #31 of 2008, our last of the season, features BaseballHQ.com and outside experts talking about the First Pitch Arizona fantasy-baseball seminar in Phoenix Oct. 30-Nov. 2 (Oct. 30 is actually the night before the event, but there’s a fun reception that evening for early arrivals) ... Harold Nichols analyzes the NL and Market Pulse columnist Matt Beagle talks AL in our regular Market Watch segments ... Minor-league expert Deric McKamey looks at slugging Cardinals infielder Chris Lenz ... Brandon Kruse concludes his weekly “Skills Monitor” series, looking at Freddy Sanchez, Adam Jones, Clayton Richard and Jeff Karstens ... and Ron Shandler talks more about the joys of First Pitch Arizona in his “Master Notes” ... Runs 46:22

Aug. 23: HQ Fantasy Baseball Roundtable

baseballhqradio@hotmail.com (Patrick Davitt & BaseballHQ.com) — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 12:57:57 -0500

August 23, 2008
Show #30 of 2008 features a BaseballHQ.com “Fantasy Roundtable,” with Ron Shandler, Matt Beagle and Scott Monroe discussing rebuilding, player surprises and disappointments, and First Pitch Arizona ... Harold Nichols analyzes the NL and Market Pulse columnist Beagle talks AL in our regular Market Watch segments ... Brandon Kruse continues his weekly “Skills Monitor” series, looking at Glen Perkins, Bronson Arroyo, Yadier Molina and Jim Thome ... “Speculator” columnist Ray Murphy discusses possible playing time challenges for stars Victor Martinez and Willy Taveras ... and Shandler discusses the importance of a “reality check” at this stage of the year in his “Master Notes” ... Runs 49:31

Aug. 16, 2008: Talkin' Prospects with Deric McKamey

baseballhqradio@hotmail.com (Patrick Davitt & BaseballHQ.com) — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 14:24:27 -0500

August 16, 2008 Host Patrick Davitt
Show #29 of 2008 features BaseballHQ.com minor-league analyst Deric McKamey, discussing hitters and pitchers whose stock has risen and fallen; 2008 first-rounders waiting to sign and others, like Brett Wallace (STL) and Tim Beckham (TAM), who have begun their pro careers; and prospects to watch in the Olympics baseball tournament ... Market Watch analysts Harold Nichols and Market Pulse columnist Matt Beagle look at the latest news from the NL and AL ... Brandon Kruse continues his weekly “Skills Monitor” series, looking at Jeff Keppinger, Alexi Casilla, Greg Smith and Derek Lowe ... McKamey looks at Dodgers RHP James McDonald in the regular “Minor League Minute” ... Ray Murphy’s “Speculator” segment looks at late-season trade targets Mike Napoli and Asdrubal Cabrera... and in his “Master Notes” segment, Ron Shandler talks about the two issues that impact design of keeper lists ... Runs 56:34

Aug. 9, 2008: More diagnoses from Dr. HQ

baseballhqradio@hotmail.com (Patrick Davitt & BaseballHQ.com) — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:11:46 -0500

August 9, 2008
Show #28 of 2008 features BaseballHQ.com injury analyst Rick Wilton, “Dr. HQ,” who tells why a labrum injury is way worse than a rotator cuff, and talks about such injured players as Joba Chamberlain, Carl Crawford, C.J. Wilson, David Murphy and many more ... Harold Nichols analyzes the NL and Market Pulse columnist Matt Beagle talks AL in our regular Market Watch segments ... Minor-league expert Rob Gordon looks at slugging Marlins OF Michael Stanton ... Brandon Kruse continues his weekly “Skills Monitor” series, looking at Tim Wakefield, Roy Oswalt, Willie Bloomquist and Adam Dunn ... “Speculator” columnist Ray Murphy discusses hidden-injury risks Jonathan Sanchez and Daric Barton ... and Ron Shandler discusses asks if we should rethink the FAAB mantra “buy early and often” in his “Master Notes” ... Runs 48:33

Aug. 2, 2008: "Trade Deadline Edition"

baseballhqradio@hotmail.com (Patrick Davitt & BaseballHQ.com) — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:31:19 -0500

August 2, 2008 Host Patrick Davitt
Show #27 of 2008 is our “Trade Deadline Edition,” with Market Watch analysts Harold Nichols looking at the new arrivals in the NL and Market Pulse columnist Matt Beagle analyzing players traded into the AL ... Deric McKamey looks at 1B/OF prospect Brandon Moss, one of the young players traded to the Pirates in the Manny Ramirez blockbuster ... Ray Murphy’s “Speculator” segment looks at players who weren’t traded but who might benefit ... and in his “Master Notes” segment, Ron Shandler talks about the Tout Wars’ post-deadline “FAAB Bonanza,” a midyear session that brings participants together to bid for crossover players in a second live auction ... Runs 40:51

July 19: HQ's midseason awards

baseballhqradio@hotmail.com (Patrick Davitt & BaseballHQ.com) — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:00:00 -0500

July 19, 2008
Show #26 of 2008 features BaseballHQ.com experts Harold Nichols and Brandon Kruse dishing out their up-to-the-break awards in the NL and AL, and Nichols and Ray Murphy talking about pitchers to target for the second half ... Market Watch analysts Nichols (NL) and Market Pulse columnist Matt Beagle (AL) look at major league player news... Minor-league expert Rob Gordon looks at White Sox LHP Clayton Richard ... Kruse continues his weekly “Skills Monitor” series, looking at Robinson Cano, Dmitri Young, Kevin Gregg and Frank Francisco ... Murphy discusses top trade risks Mark Teixeira and Brian Roberts in his regular “Speculator” segment ... and Ron Shandler discusses Dan Uggla’s all-star nightmare in his “Master Notes” ... Runs 42:15

July 12, 2008: Matt Beagle manages the categories

baseballhqradio@hotmail.com (Patrick Davitt & BaseballHQ.com) — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 14:10:33 -0500

July 12, 2008 Host Patrick Davitt
Show #25 of 2008 features BaseballHQ.com Market Pulse columnist Matt Beagle doing double-duty, discussing category management and waiver-wire help in our feature interview and analyzing AL news in his regular “Market Watch” segment ... Analyst Harold Nichols looks at the NL ... Brandon Kruse continues his weekly “Skills Monitor” series, looking at Randy Johnson, Edwin Jackson, Carlos Gomez and Ronnie Belliard ... Ray Murphy’s “Speculator” segment looks at speculative trade bait ... and Ron Shandler talks about trading surplus in his “Master Notes” segment... Runs 49:34

July 5th, 2008: Ron Shandler on rosters and trades

baseballhqradio@hotmail.com (Patrick Davitt & BaseballHQ.com) — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 11:31:59 -0500

July 5, 2008
Show #24 of 2008 features BaseballHQ.com editor and publisher Ron Shandler, talking about roster management, trading, and First Pitch Arizona ... Market Watch analysts Harold Nichols (NL) and Market Pulse columnist Matt Beagle (AL) look at major league news... Minor-league expert Deric McKamey looks at Colorado OF Dexter Fowler ... Brandon Kruse continues his weekly “Skills Monitor” series, looking at Troy Tulowitzki, Clete Thomas, Clay Buchholz and Zach Duke ... and Ray Murphy “Speculates” on players in his “All Second Half” team ... Runs 46:20

June 28, 2008: H2H with Dylan Hedges

baseballhqradio@hotmail.com (Patrick Davitt & BaseballHQ.com) — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:28:38 -0500

June 28, 2008 Host Patrick Davitt
Show #23 of 2008 features BaseballHQ.com Head-to-Head expert Dylan Hedges, discussing that format and a Baseball HQ.com tool which can help make roster decisions in H2H and all fantasy formats ... Market Watch analysts Harold Nichols (NL) and Matt Beagle (AL) look at major league news ... Brandon Kruse continues his weekly “Skills Monitor” series, Jorge de la Rosa, Aaron Laffey, Edgar Gonzalez and Carlos Gonzalez ... Ray Murphy’s “Speculator” segment looks at injury-prone pitchers and relievers on low-win teams ... Ron Shandler has three observations on half-season performance in his “Master Notes” segment... and we say so long to George Carlin with his classic explanation why baseball is better than football ... Runs 47:25

June 21, 2008: Patrick on XM 'Fantasy Focus'

baseballhqradio@hotmail.com (Patrick Davitt & BaseballHQ.com) — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:42:12 -0500

June 21, 2008
Show #22 of 2008 features the XM Radio program Fantasy Focus, with Jeff Erickson interviewing our host Patrick Davitt on recent research about relief pitching, managing risk, and much more... Market Watch analysts Harold Nichols (NL) and Market Pulse columnist Matt Beagle (AL) look at major league news... Minor-league expert Deric McKamey looks at Cincinnati righthander Daryl Thompson ... Brandon Kruse continues his weekly “Skills Monitor” series, looking at Jeff Francoeur, Michael Bourn, Kyle Davies and A.J. Burnett... and Ron Shandler’s “Master Notes” looks at managing your ERA and WHIP ... Runs 50:11

June 14, 2008: Deric does the draft

baseballhqradio@hotmail.com (Patrick Davitt & BaseballHQ.com) — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 14:53:43 -0500

June 14, 2008 Host Patrick Davitt
Show #21 of 2008 features BaseballHQ.com minor-league expert Deric McKamey, discussing the recent major-league baseball draft—which teams did well, which players were drafted higher and lower than expected, and which players could have impact sooner than later ... Market Watch analysts Harold Nichols (NL) and Matt Beagle (AL) look at major league news ... Brandon Kruse continues his weekly “Skills Monitor” series, validating the performances of JoJo Reyes, Jon Garland, Ryan Sweeney and Carlos Lee ... Ray Murphy’s “Speculator” segment looks at players whose production might be affected by the pennant races ... and Ron Shandler talks about valuing trades in his “Master Notes” segment... Runs 50:49

June 7, 2008: Dr. HQ is in the house

baseballhqradio@hotmail.com (Patrick Davitt & BaseballHQ.com) — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 16:27:22 -0500

June 7, 2008 Host Patrick Davitt
Show #20 of 2008 features “Dr. HQ,” BaseballHQ.com injury specialist Rick Wilton, discussing the injuries and recoveries of such players as David Ortiz, Rich Harden, BJ Ryan, Ryan Zimmerman and others ... Market Watch analysts Harold Nichols (NL) and Market Pulse columnist Matt Beagle (AL) look at major league news about players including Roy Oswalt and Josh Beckett... Minor-league expert Deric McKamey looks at Atlanta righthander Charlie Morton ... Brandon Kruse continues his weekly “Skills Monitor” series, looking at Jhonny Peralta, Yadier Molina, Joe Saunders and Ted Lilly... Ray Murphy’s “Speculator” segment looks at rookies Kaisuke Fukudome and Manny Parra ... Runs 47:31

May 31, 2008: Head To Head

baseballhqradio@hotmail.com (Patrick Davitt & BaseballHQ.com) — Fri, 30 May 2008 14:58:10 -0500

May 31, 2008Host Patrick Davitt
Show #19 of 2008 features BaseballHQ.com Head-to-Head analyst Dylan Hedges, discussing the importance of consistency in H2H player performance ... "Market Watch" analysts Harold Nichols (NL) and Matt Beagle (AL) look at player news about Russ Branyan, Ian Snell, Paul Konerko, Brett Tomko and others ... Minor-league analyst Rob Gordon looks at San Diego outfield prospect Chase Headley ... Brandon Kruse continues his weekly "Skills Monitor" series, looking at Josh Beckett, Ryan Franklin, Dioner Navarro and Cody Ross ... Ray Murphy’s “Speculator” segment looks at the turnaround potential of the struggling Mets and Tigers ... and Ron Shandler talks about the dangers of top spot in his "Master Notes" segment... Runs 49:49

May 24, 2008: 'Competitive Intelligence'

baseballhqradio@hotmail.com (Patrick Davitt & BaseballHQ.com) — Fri, 23 May 2008 15:51:18 -0500

May 24, 2008 Host Patrick Davitt
Show #18 of 2008 features BaseballHQ.com columnist Matt Beagle, discussing the “competitive intelligence” he analyzes in his regular “Market Pulse” column... Market Watch analysts Harold Nichols (NL) and Beagle (AL) look at major league news ... Minor-league expert Deric McKamey looks at St. Louis 1B-OF prospect Joe Mather ... Brandon Kruse continues his weekly Skills Monitor series, validating the performances of Kevin Youkilis, Mark Reynolds, Brad Penny and Shaun Marcum... Ray Murphy’s Speculator segment looks at “Hidden Injuries” ... and Ron Shandler enjoys the view from the league basement in his Master Notes segment... Runs 50:16

May 17, 2008: 'Patrick's Picks'

baseballhqradio@hotmail.com (Patrick Davitt & BaseballHQ.com) — Fri, 16 May 2008 18:03:57 -0500

May 17, 2008
Show #17 of 2008 features “Patrick’s Picks,” with Baseball HQ Radio host Patrick Davitt choosing the most surprising team of the first 40 games, as well as fantasy Rookie of the Year, Cy Young and MVP winners to the one-quarter mark of the season ... Market Watch analysts Harold Nichols (NL) and Matt Beagle (AL) look at player news about Maicer Izturis, Shaun Marcum, Ryan Franklin, Jerry Hairston and others ... Minor-league analyst Rob Gordon looks at Florida pitching prospect Chris Volstad ... Brandon Kruse continues his weekly Skills Monitor series, looking at Kevin Slowey, Scott Olsen, Curtis Granderson and Justin Upton ... Ray Murphy’s “Speculator” segment looks at “buy high, sell low” candidates Kevin Youkilis and Carlos Pena ... and Ron Shandler talks about the power of PQS in his Master Notes segment... Runs 44:19

May 10, 2008 Prospects Update

baseballhqradio@hotmail.com (Patrick Davitt & BaseballHQ.com) — Fri, 09 May 2008 16:17:10 -0500

May 10, 2008 Host Patrick Davitt
Show #16 of 2008 features BaseballHQ.com minor-league expert Deric McKamey, discussing recently called-up top prospects, and some surprises and disappointments in the minors thus far ... Market Watch analysts Harold Nichols (NL) and Matt Beagle (AL) look at news from those leagues ... McKamey also looks at Atlanta pitching prospect Tommy Hanson ... Brandon Kruse continues his weekly Skills Monitor series, looking at Carlos Beltran, David DeJesus, Gavin Floyd and Johnny Cueto ... Ray Murphy’s Speculator segment looks at “Skills on the bench” ... and Ron Shandler says “Minor leaguers are for losers” in his Master Notes segment... Runs 46:24

May 3, 2008 (Host: Patrick Davitt)

baseballhqradio@hotmail.com (Patrick Davitt & BaseballHQ.com) — Fri, 02 May 2008 16:00:51 -0500

May 3, 2008 Host Patrick Davitt
Show #15 of 2008 features BaseballHQ.com Head-to-Head gaming analyst Dylan Hedges, discussing the importance of consistent pitching and other H2H topics ... Market Watch analysts Harold Nichols (NL) and Matt Beagle (AL) look at player news about Troy Tulowitzki, Jeremy Bonderman, Barry Zito, Garrett Olson, and others ... Minor-league analyst Rob Gordon looks at Tampa Bay pitching prospect Wade Davis ... Brandon Kruse continues his weekly Skills Monitor series, looking at C.J. Wilson, Eric Gagne, Ryan Freel and Luke Scott ... Ray Murphy’s Speculator segment looks at “one-skilled pitchers" Kason Gabbard and Aaron Cook ... and Ron Shandler talks about the life expectancy of closers in his Master Notes segment... Runs 41:25

April 26 Host: Patrick Davitt

baseballhqradio@hotmail.com (Patrick Davitt & BaseballHQ.com) — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 16:26:22 -0500

April 26, 2008 Host Patrick Davitt
Show #14 of 2008 welcomes back “Dr. HQ”—BaseballHQ.com injury analyst Rick Wilton, talking about hamstrings and quads, wrist injuries, and a surprising assessment of Detroit OF Gary Sheffield among other players ... News analysts Harold Nichols (NL) and Matt Beagle (AL) have our regular Market Watch segments ... Brandon Kruse continues his weekly Skills Monitor series, looking at Ramon Hernandez, Shawn Chacon, and others ... Speculator columnist Ray Murphy talks about validating early-season power performance ... and Baseball HQ.com editor and publisher Ron Shandler talks in his weekly Master Notes segment about the difficulty of managing the “walking wounded” ... Runs 46:22

April 19, 2008 (Host: Patrick Davitt)

baseballhqradio@hotmail.com (Patrick Davitt & BaseballHQ.com) — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 12:30:03 -0500

April 19, 2008 Host Patrick Davitt
Show #13 of 2008 features BaseballHQ.com researcher Neil Bonner, discussing his study of the “pitching process,” looking into pitch-by-pitch data regarding location and hitter’s swings ... Market Watch analysts Harold Nichols (NL) and Matt Beagle (AL) look at news from those leagues ... Minor-league analyst Rob Gordon looks at Milwaukee OF prospect Matt La Porta ... Brandon Kruse continues his weekly Skills Monitor series, looking at Tim Redding, Andy Sonnanstine, Nick Johnson and Kurt Suzuki ... Ray Murphy’s Speculator segment looks at “Best and worst of early performances” ... and Ron Shandler talks about balancing objectivity with the fun of watching games in his Master Notes segment... Runs 46:40

April 12, 2008 (Part 2 of 2)

baseballhqradio@hotmail.com (Patrick Davitt & BaseballHQ.com) — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 17:00:14 -0500

Part Two of the April 12th edition of Baseball HQ Radio.

April 12, 2008 (Part 1 of 2)

baseballhqradio@hotmail.com (Patrick Davitt & BaseballHQ.com) — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:58:49 -0500

Part One of the April 12th edition of Baseball HQ Radio.

April 12, 2008 (Host: Patrick Davitt)

baseballhqradio@hotmail.com (Patrick Davitt & BaseballHQ.com) — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:56:13 -0500

April 12, 2008 Host Patrick Davitt
Show #12 of 2008 is the “Panic Button” show—should you press it after a week of action? BaseballHQ.com Managing Editor Ray Murphy talks about patience and player assessment and Power Buyers Guide columnist Joshua Randall discusses how to identify sluggers to target and avoid ... Market Watch analysts Harold Nichols (NL) and Matt Beagle (AL) look at early-season news ...Brandon Kruse continues his weekly Skills Monitor series, looking at Mike Lamb, Delmon Young, Jonathan Sanchez and Jeremy Bonderman... and Baseball HQ.com editor and publisher Ron Shandler talks in his Master Notes segment about the importance of not patting yourself on the back with an early lead... Runs 59:31

April 5, 2008 (Host: Patrick Davitt)

baseballhqradio@hotmail.com (Patrick Davitt & BaseballHQ.com) — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 15:24:41 -0500

April 5, 2008 Host Patrick Davitt
Show #11 of 2008 features BaseballHQ.com Market Watch analysts Harold Nichols (NL) and Matt Beagle (AL) looking at 16 hitters and pitchers making news in the first week of action ...Brandon Kruse introduces his new weekly Skills Monitor series ... and Baseball HQ.com editor and publisher Ron Shandler talks in his Master Notes segment about his yearly “Pundits on Parade” column, in which he compares projections on 12 “question mark” players... Runs 35:41

March 29, 2008: Host Patrick Davitt

baseballhqradio@hotmail.com (Patrick Davitt & BaseballHQ.com) — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 13:58:45 -0500

March 29, 2008 Host Patrick Davitt
Show #10 of 2008 features BaseballHQ.com editor and publisher Ron Shandler, talking about Tout Wars, projections, and the value of drafting “naked” ... Regular Market Watch segments have Harold Nichols analyzing the NL and Matt Beagle the AL ... Minor-league analyst Deric McKamey, looks at Milwaukee pitching prospect Manny Parra in the Minor League Minute ... Ray Murphy’s Speculator talks about longshots to win major league awards ... Runs 38:10

March 22, 2008: Host Patrick Davitt

baseballhqradio@hotmail.com (Patrick Davitt & BaseballHQ.com) — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 07:36:05 -0500

March 22, 2008 Host Patrick Davitt
Show #9 of 2008 features BaseballHQ.com minor-league analyst Deric McKamey, reporting from Spring Training in Florida. Deric talks about hitting and pitching prospects in both leagues who have helped their causes—or hurt them—with their performances in camp ... Our regular Market Watch segments have Harold Nichols analyzing the NL and Matt Beagle the AL ... Rob Gordon looks at Tampa super-prospect David Price in the Minor League Minute ... Ray Murphy’s Speculator talks about Spring Training stats ... and Ron Shandler talks about the importance of not looking back in his Master Notes ... Runs 36:59