Purple Row Radio

Purple Row Radio - 5/25/12

noreply@blogger.com (Purple Row Radio Host) — Thu, 24 May 2012 20:23:58 PDT

Welcome back to Purple Row Radio! On this edition, Paul and I discuss the following topics and more:

- Why we're confused about Dick Monfort's decision to "accept responsibility" for the team's failures.
- Why we think Monfort's statement doesn't make sense and accomplishes little.
- Comparisons of fanbases, and how sometimes fans feel as though only their own team / manager / ownership is faulty when we hear these complaints from everywhere.
- Revisiting the decision to fire Clint Hurdle, and how managerial firings may or may not impact baseball teams moving forward.
- What is there to read into regarding the organization's failure to develop long-term MLB pitchers? Is there a systemic problem somewhere along the chain?

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Purple Row Radio - 5/18/12

noreply@blogger.com (Purple Row Radio Host) — Thu, 17 May 2012 23:08:51 PDT

Hello everyone, and welcome back to Purple Row Radio! On this edition, while Andrew fends off wild animals in Switzerland, Paul and I discuss the following topics and more:

- The current state of the Rockies and why we're both surprised people developed such high expectations for 2012.
- What exactly was the team's plan this offseason, and what do we see it as going forward?
- How do the issues reflected upon this 2012 squad reflect upon the team's front office?
- With the array of young pitching in our possession, what do we expect to become of these players in the near future?
- Dexter Fowler's 2012, and his development as a player overall.

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Purple Row Radio - 5/11/12

noreply@blogger.com (Purple Row Radio Host) — Thu, 10 May 2012 21:33:58 PDT

Welcome back to Purple Row Radio. On this edition, Andrew, Paul and I are joined once again by former Rockies minor league pitcher Craig Baker. As a friend and peer of Christian Friedrich, Baker has lots of insight on the newest Rockies pitcher, who made his MLB debut on Wednesday. Even better, he actually got to watch the game, while the rest of us were stuck with audio, if anything at all.

Listen as we discuss the following topics and more:
- Craig discusses his impressions, positive and negative, of Friedrich's start, and breaks down his overall skills as a pitcher.
- What does Craig think might have been holding Friedrich back over the past couple of years? What sorts of injury concerns did he have in 2010?
- Craig reveals tons of fascinating information on the relationship the front office has with the minor league players, how they formulate their opinions on them at a distance, and how that can lead to misconceptions of a player's character.
- We discuss what is going to happen to Friedrich in the near future, as the returns of Jeremy Guthrie, Jorge De La Rosa and perhaps eventually Jhoulys Chacin will soon be sending at least two more youngsters back down.
- A breakdown of what situations might lead to Jamie Moyer being sent to the bullpen or released.
- Andrew's upcoming vacation.

One other note: the quality of this episode is a bit lower than normal. Both my normal production and post-production processes went through version changes and other randomness this week, so give me some time to adjust and hopefully the sound will be back to normal soon

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Purple Row Radio - 5/4/12

noreply@blogger.com (Purple Row Radio Host) — Thu, 03 May 2012 19:31:39 PDT

Welcome back to Purple Row Radio! On this edition, Andrew, Paul and I discuss the following topics and more:

- Recap of the month of April, and some of the early stories of the season.
- The differences between line drives and fly balls.
- Carlos Gonzalez' amazing week.
- The demotion of Jhoulys Chacin, and who could replace him (we learned about Carlos Torres taking the job after we recorded this)
- Rex Brothers, and how he should he handled in this time of struggle.

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Purple Row Radio - 4/27/12

noreply@blogger.com (Purple Row Radio Host) — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 21:11:04 PDT

Welcome back to Purple Row Radio. On this edition, Andrew returns from his two week dinner trip, while simultaneously, Paul got lost in the woods and had an encounter with killer clowns, and couldn't make the show. He's okay, by the way. Except psychologically.

Listen to Andrew and I discuss the following topics and more:
- Five minutes of random behind the scenes nonsense.
- Injuries around MLB, including Michael Pineda and Mike Pelfrey.
- Christian Friedrich's injury, and why we hope the recovery time is quick.
- Greg explains to Andrew why Tyler Chatwood was probably the replacement for Josh Outman instead of Edgmer Escalona.
- Going forward, how will the bullpen need to change when Outman is ready to be activated?
- Esmil Rogers' success as a reliever this year so far.
- More future of the rotation topics.

Blogger has redesigned their system and is refusing to make the post title link directly to the podcast, so from here on out, I will be doing it below as I do on Purple Row itself. So click below to download the podcast.

Purple Row Radio - 4/27/12

Purple Row Radio - 4/20/12

noreply@blogger.com (Purple Row Radio Host) — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 22:16:50 PDT

Welcome back to Purple Row Radio! On this edition, Andrew abandoned us and so we had to go on with just two of us.

Listen to the show to hear Paul and I discuss the following topics and more:
- Troy Tulowitzki's defensive issues.
- Jamie Moyer's historic win.
- What do we think will happen to the rotation when Jorge De La Rosa returns?
- The minor league system's overall positivity so far, including Edwar Cabrera's near perfect game.
- How having a humidor in Colorado Springs is significant.
- We share our thoughts on the bad drafts from the middle of the decade, and what the system looks like now that those are starting to fade away.

Purple Row Radio - 4/13/12

noreply@blogger.com (Purple Row Radio Host) — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 19:41:36 PDT

Welcome back to Purple Row Radio!

On this edition, Andrew, Paul and I discuss the following topics and more:
- Reactions to the very poor showing at opening day.
- How has Jhoulys Chacin's stock and the way he is looked at by the fanbase changed since the Ubaldo Jimenez trade?
- What are some of the scenarios we might see in the rotation when Jorge De La Rosa returns?
- Christian Friedrich and Tyler Matzek's recent starts in the minors, and how do we feel about each of them and their chances of helping the team someday?
- Purple Mondays.
- Why are we excited (and also not excited) about Nolan Arenado?

Purple Row Radio / Crawfish Boxes Crossover Podcast - 4/6/12

noreply@blogger.com (Purple Row Radio Host) — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 20:51:07 PDT

Hey everyone, and welcome back to Purple Row Radio! On this edition, Andrew, Paul and I are joined by Tim De Block and David Coleman from The Crawfish Boxes podcast, in a special opening day crossover edition.

For those of you not paying attention, the Rockies open their season in Houston against the Astros, a team entering their final year in the National League.

Come listen to the five of us discuss the following topics and more:
- The Crawfish Boxes guys introduce us to Wandy Rodriguez and Bud Norris, two pitchers we will see in our opening series.
- Purple Row discusses the current state of our rotation, specifically the role Jeremy Guthrie will play, and what we expect out of Juan Nicasio and Drew Pomeranz.
- Crawfish Boxes breaks down some of their more interesting position players, including J.D. Martinez and Jason Castro.
- Purple Row breaks down the Michael Cuddyer signing as it relates to franchise history.
- Crawfish Boxes describes the evolution of their feelings on the Carlos Lee signing, and their excitement about a new ownership.
- Most importantly.... what do we think of crinkle fries?

Purple Row Radio - 3/23/12

noreply@blogger.com (Purple Row Radio Host) — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 21:01:50 PDT

Welcome back to Purple Row Radio! On this edition, Andrew, Paul and I are joined by one of Purple Row's newest contributors, Craig Baker. Baker was a 4th round pick by the Rockies in 2006, and played in our system through Spring Training 2011.

Come listen to us ramble about the following topics, and more:
- Is the fact that everyone (including me, apologies in advance for the terrible voice) in Denver is suddenly getting sick somehow related to the recent local football changes?
- A breakdown of all of the potential candidates at the third base position, including some discussion on Jordan Pacheco, Brendan Harris, and even the possibility of Michael Cuddyer.
- An update on everyone's thoughts on the fifth starter battle, including the return of Jamie Moyer.
- Craig explains some of the humorous fan encounters players have during Spring Training.
- What did Craig feel were the most notable upgrades Salt River Fields provided to the players?

Purple Row Radio - 3/16/12

noreply@blogger.com (Purple Row Radio Host) — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 21:09:55 PDT

Welcome to another edition of Purple Row Radio! On this edition, Andrew, Paul and I discuss the following topics and a LOT more:

- Where does Neifi Perez rank among the worst baseball players of all time?
- Will Brandon Wood sneak into a starting third base role this Spring?
- On the spot decisions about who has the edge for the final rotation spot at this point.
- Joshes and Matts.
- Silly online MLB depth charts.

Purple Row Radio - 3/9/12

noreply@blogger.com (Purple Row Radio Host) — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 19:24:49 PST

This year, Purple Row Radio will be going up on Friday mornings. We're unsure if we'll be doing a show this next week (it will depend on whether or not there is enough material worth discussing; Spring Training podcasts can be rather dull), but there should definitely be one up March 23rd at the latest.

On this edition, Andrew, Paul and I discuss the following topics and more:
- Our favorite "premature Spring Training conclusions" based off the first few games of the season.
- More seriously, what are our impressions of certain things the team is banking on to succeed this season?
- Alex White's DUI troubles; how will they and should they contribute to his role with the team this year?
- Ubaldo Jimenez' recent interview that he was looking to be traded a year ago at Spring Training.
- A whole lot of other nonsense.

Purple Row Radio - 2/13/12

noreply@blogger.com (Purple Row Radio Host) — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:55:56 PST

Welcome to the first 2012 edition of Purple Row Radio! Be especially sure to welcome Paul Agnello, aka "Resolution", to the podcast as our official third co-host.

On this edition, Andrew, Paul and I discuss the following topics and more:
- Andrew has a lot to say about Juan Pierre.
- Catching up on the 2011/12 offseason.
- The Jeremy Guthrie trade.
- What is to come for pitchers like Esmil Rogers and Josh Roenicke, who are on the bubble, plus how the Rockies may try to stash rotations candidates in the bullpen instead of the minors.
- The recent accusations towards Jhoulys Chacin, and similar stories from the past.

Purple Row Radio - 12/6/11

noreply@blogger.com (Purple Row Radio Host) — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 15:06:18 PST

Welcome back to Purple Row Radio! On this edition, Andrew and I are once again joined by Paul Agnello (Resolution) to catch up on the offseason so far.

- What do we think of the Chris Iannetta/Tyler Chatwood trade?
- Where does Chatwood fit into an already complicated array of young pitching depth?
- The Ty Wigginton trade.
- Looking ahead to the Winter Meetings.- What is up with all of these multiyear deals?
- Which, if any, of Huston Street, Ian Stewart and Seth Smith will still be Rockies at the end of the week?

We recorded this podcast last night, before Kevin Slowey was signed, so nothing on that for now.

Purple Row Radio - 10/24/11

noreply@blogger.com (Purple Row Radio Host) — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:54:04 PDT

Welcome to this postseason edition of Purple Row Radio!

On this edition, Andrew and I are joined by Purple Row comment favorite Resolution to discuss the following topics and more:

- Who do each of us want to see win the World Series?
- Why is it so difficult for some to move past the disappointing 2011 Colorado season?
- Greg breaks down the roster moves made thus far, and explains why at least one more round of cuts is going to be necessary before we can even worry about the tender deadline.
- Who are the obvious trade candidates, and who else is a likely departure from the Rockies headed into next year?
- Do you need teeth to eat a soul?

Purple Row Radio - 9/29/11

noreply@blogger.com (Purple Row Radio Host) — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 10:47:50 PDT

Welcome back to this special edition of Purple Row Radio, celebrating the merciful end to the Rockies 2011 season.
On this edition, Andrew and I discuss the following topics and more:

- Why this season ranks for us amongst the worst in Rockies history, even if the final record doesn't reflect it.
- How does the late-September collapse of 2011 mirror 2010's, and how do they differ?
- Why does Andrew think Jim Tracy's choices regarding the playing time of certain players is one of the most significant 2011 issues that was actually avoidable?
- Why does Greg want to purge this season from everyone's mind (the fans as well as the team) and ensure everyone moves on as quickly as possible?
- The surprising downfall of Ubaldo Jimenez.
- Why the Rockies should be pleased with the seasons of Troy Tulowitzki, Calos Gonzalez and Todd Helton.

We'll be back sometime after the divisional series for a postseason show.

Purple Row Radio - 9/14/11

noreply@blogger.com (Purple Row Radio Host) — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 09:21:45 PDT

Hey all, we've got another podcast uploaded at last. Unfortunately, it remains difficult to get these uploaded correctly.

On this edition, Andrew and I discuss the following topics and more:
- Our impressions of certain September callups.
- What were Andrew's impressions of Drew Pomeranz' start?
- What are the chances Pomeranz will make the team straight out of Spring Training 2012? What factors work for or against this?
- What will be Jordan Pacheco's role with the Rockies going forward?
- Why is Wilin Rosario's 2012 fate still so unclear?

Purple Row Radio - 8/29/11 Part One

noreply@blogger.com (Purple Row Radio Host) — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 10:48:54 PDT

Purple Row Radio is back. On this edition, Andrew and I discuss the following topics and more:

- Cats
- Andrew's impressions of Alex White's first start (this was recorded before White's start against Arizona).
- The balk calls on Esmil Rogers and Matt Reynolds.
- Umpires that involve themselves in the outcome of the game.
- September callup possibilities.
- How does Ian Stewart's lack of playing time at the MLB level this year relate to other players?

Purple Row Radio - 8/29/11 Part Two

noreply@blogger.com (Purple Row Radio Host) — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 10:48:01 PDT

Part two of the August 29th episode.

Purple Row Radio - 8/16/11 Part One

noreply@blogger.com (Purple Row Radio Host) — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 20:45:46 PDT

This podcast gets harder and harder to produce with regularity. We're still not sure if an episode will happen next week. If something big happens, probably. If not, then doubtful.

Regardless, here's a two part podcast once again for the time being. A day late (contrary to what I say in the show, they are clearly still having upload issues).

On this edition, Andrew and I discuss the following topics and more:
- Las Vegas.
- Why Andrew likes Jason Giambi even though his roster spot still doesn't make a ton of sense.
- The signings of Kevin Millwood and J.C. Romero.
- How do Millwood and Romero compare to previous Rockies late season signings?
- The signing of Tyler Anderson.
- How is Anderson's presumed position in the organization different now compared to when he was drafted? Hint: Jimenez trade.
- The quick healing of Juan Nicasio, something to be glad about during this time of a rotten season.

Purple Row Radio - 8/16/11 Part Two

noreply@blogger.com (Purple Row Radio Host) — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 20:44:44 PDT

Part Two of the August 16th episode.

Purple Row Radio - 8/1/11 Part One

noreply@blogger.com (Purple Row Radio Host) — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 12:51:24 PDT

Uploading issues continue, but we're back again. Until this issue is resolved, expect episodes to be posted sometime on Tuesdays. Once again, this episode is in two parts. They can be listened to back to back.

On this edition, Zombie Andrew and I discuss the following topics and more:
- The Denver Museum of Nature and Science.
- The trade deadline around the NL West, including discussion on Carlos Beltran, Brad Ziegler, and confusion about Trayvon Robinson.
- The Ubaldo Jimenez trade.
- What other contributions Jimenez made to the organization beyond actual game performance, including a radical change on the perception of pitchers in Coors Field.
- We break down the four new Rockies players (or three, until Drew Pomeranz can be traded in two weeks).
- Why do the two of us find it foolish that the organization wants to immediately convert Joe Gardner into a reliever?
- More on the roster crunch: who is at risk to be traded post-deadline, or let go in the offseason?

Purple Row Radio - 8/1/11 Part Two

noreply@blogger.com (Purple Row Radio Host) — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 12:50:19 PDT

Part Two of the August 1st episode.

Purple Row Radio - 7/25/11 Part 1

noreply@blogger.com (Purple Row Radio Host) — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 12:37:02 PDT

After several frustrating attempts at uploading our most recent podcast, that included changing the file size, the browser, the location, the internet connection and even the order in which I did everything, I just could not get the file to upload correctly.

Enter SB Nation's support team. While there is still no known cause for my difficulties in the upload, they were glad to do me a favor and upload the podcast themselves. The file was too large for me to e-mail to them outright, which means I had to split what was originally one podcast into two pieces. So you'll have two downloads that add up to one total podcast. Make sure you listen to them in order.

I'd like to thank the folks at support again for all the help, and hopefully they'll figure out a way for me to be able to properly upload the files again

On this edition, Andrew and I discuss the following topics and more:

- Star Trek (wooo).
- The forthcoming non-waiver trade deadline, specifically how it relates to the following players:
- Chris Iannetta- Ubaldo Jimenez
- Jason Hammel
- Huston Street
- Ryan Spilborghs
- Ty Wigginton
- Ian Stewart
- Dexter Fowler

Purple Row Radio - 7/25/11 Part 2

noreply@blogger.com (Purple Row Radio Host) — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 12:30:35 PDT

Part 2 of the podcast.

Purple Row Radio - 7/25/11 DELAYED DUE TO TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES

noreply@blogger.com (Purple Row Radio Host) — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 01:20:46 PDT

This episode has been delayed due to technical difficulties. We should have it up later today the 25th, or tomorrow the 26th. We apologize for the inconvenience.