https://app.talkshoe.com/show/the-back-row-boys en-us Copyright The Back Row Boys All Rights Reserved Sports & Recreation Just more Chicago baseball fans keeping it real. 60 https://show-profile-images.s3.amazonaws.com/production/7878/the-back-row-boys_1531873234_itunes.png https://app.talkshoe.com/show/the-back-row-boys 3000 3000 The Back Row Boys Chicago Baseball for the Loyal and the Wise Just more Chicago baseball fans keeping it real. no MLB,Baseball,Chicago,Cubs,Chicago,White,Sox,Cubs,Sox,White,Soxseat1@thebackrowboys.comThe Back Row Boys http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-140719/TS-1103411.mp3 Tue, 16 Aug 2016 14:00:00 -0400 https://app.talkshoe.com/recording/inline/key/23202d0cf511f0fbd8d4d5a8c3b807e784622448.mp3 https://app.talkshoe.com/recording/inline/key/23202d0cf511f0fbd8d4d5a8c3b807e784622448.mp3 Back from our hiatus, we update the Cubs roster, our takes on Chapman, LaStella, and the other moves in the National League. We look at where the Cubs are, where we think they'll end up, and analyze the other contenders. Sports & Recreation thebrbs August 16, 2016 00:00:00 clean seat1@thebackrowboys.com (The Back Row Boys)MLB,Baseball,Chicago,Cubs,Chicago,White,Sox,Cubs,Sox,White,Sox http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-140719/TS-1094800.mp3 Tue, 12 Jul 2016 16:00:00 -0400 https://app.talkshoe.com/recording/inline/key/6b22285aebcca4267b742d563468f03ab1c5eb35.mp3 https://app.talkshoe.com/recording/inline/key/6b22285aebcca4267b742d563468f03ab1c5eb35.mp3 Cubs Midseason Grades and some All Star talk. Sports & Recreation thebrbs July 12, 2016 pt.2 00:00:00 clean seat1@thebackrowboys.com (The Back Row Boys)MLB,Baseball,Chicago,Cubs,Chicago,White,Sox,Cubs,Sox,White,Sox http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-140719/TS-1094796.mp3 Tue, 12 Jul 2016 15:00:00 -0400 https://app.talkshoe.com/recording/inline/key/c3c83ef00f48a6c4f8f18603618f6415b628acde.mp3 https://app.talkshoe.com/recording/inline/key/c3c83ef00f48a6c4f8f18603618f6415b628acde.mp3 Cubs Midseason Grades and some All-Star Game talk. Sports & Recreation thebrbs July 12, 2016 Pt. 1 00:00:00 clean seat1@thebackrowboys.com (The Back Row Boys)MLB,Baseball,Chicago,Cubs,Chicago,White,Sox,Cubs,Sox,White,Sox http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-140719/TS-1092924.mp3 Tue, 05 Jul 2016 14:00:00 -0400 https://app.talkshoe.com/recording/inline/key/ed0dc2cd0293409c79d5ea9b15d802c60ba55bd7.mp3 https://app.talkshoe.com/recording/inline/key/ed0dc2cd0293409c79d5ea9b15d802c60ba55bd7.mp3 Our All Star Preview.. Who's in, who's out, who was hosed. Why Addison Russell belongs on the team. Should Jake and Jon even pitch? And more... Sports & Recreation thebrbs July 5, 2016 All Star Preview 00:00:00 clean seat1@thebackrowboys.com (The Back Row Boys)MLB,Baseball,Chicago,Cubs,Chicago,White,Sox,Cubs,Sox,White,Sox http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-140719/TS-1091489.mp3 Tue, 28 Jun 2016 14:00:00 -0400 https://app.talkshoe.com/recording/inline/key/9682236d4b98e0894c3008ff2960879c23b07eef.mp3 https://app.talkshoe.com/recording/inline/key/9682236d4b98e0894c3008ff2960879c23b07eef.mp3 Lots of Cubs: the "Brycycle," LL debuts, Baez highlight reel, Arrieta's problem, other roster moves, the 6 man rotation, Mr. Flinch, and some intelligent talk about how to construct a trade and what rumors we've heard. And more... Sports & Recreation thebrbs June 28, 2016 00:00:00 clean seat1@thebackrowboys.com (The Back Row Boys)MLB,Baseball,Chicago,Cubs,Chicago,White,Sox,Cubs,Sox,White,Sox http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-140719/TS-1087968.mp3 Tue, 14 Jun 2016 15:00:00 -0400 https://app.talkshoe.com/recording/inline/key/89af56d2c3d7fc0fd53112251e99bf987d963a53.mp3 https://app.talkshoe.com/recording/inline/key/89af56d2c3d7fc0fd53112251e99bf987d963a53.mp3 Cubs and the Fountain of Youth; What's my deal with Chris Coghlan, preview of the Pirates and Cardinals homestand, trade insanity and the value of relievers. Sports & Recreation thebrbs June 14, 2016 All Cubs Pod 00:00:00 clean seat1@thebackrowboys.com (The Back Row Boys)MLB,Baseball,Chicago,Cubs,Chicago,White,Sox,Cubs,Sox,White,Sox http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-140719/TS-1086485.mp3 Wed, 08 Jun 2016 16:00:00 -0400 https://app.talkshoe.com/recording/inline/key/e28679a9ce964f5d974188c0d67108831c5961a4.mp3 https://app.talkshoe.com/recording/inline/key/e28679a9ce964f5d974188c0d67108831c5961a4.mp3 Almora's debut and Soler's injury, an 8-2 homestand with both losses on Jake's starts, historic performances my the SO's, Bryant's brilliance, Wrigleyville cafe, advertising on jerseys, and more... Sports & Recreation thebrbs June 8 Cubs Week in Review 00:00:00 clean seat1@thebackrowboys.com (The Back Row Boys)MLB,Baseball,Chicago,Cubs,Chicago,White,Sox,Cubs,Sox,White,Sox http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-140719/TS-1082709.mp3 Tue, 24 May 2016 15:00:00 -0400 https://app.talkshoe.com/recording/inline/key/e2bf1106349809c50b46d18438a3c07c39e5f345.mp3 https://app.talkshoe.com/recording/inline/key/e2bf1106349809c50b46d18438a3c07c39e5f345.mp3 Recapping the Cubs 2-5 week, Rizzo's slump, Fowler's boner, the Leaderboard, Hometown announcers, floating strike zones, bad lighting, rooting out Umpshow bias, and more... Sports & Recreation thebrbs May 24 Cubs Week in Review 00:00:00 clean seat1@thebackrowboys.com (The Back Row Boys)MLB,Baseball,Chicago,Cubs,Chicago,White,Sox,Cubs,Sox,White,Sox http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-140719/TS-1082696.mp3 Tue, 24 May 2016 14:00:00 -0400 https://app.talkshoe.com/recording/inline/key/2f9b6b89a6ce8e72128205dd864e433838eaaa42.mp3 https://app.talkshoe.com/recording/inline/key/2f9b6b89a6ce8e72128205dd864e433838eaaa42.mp3 Why MLB is wrong about IBBs and catering to potential fans instead of the fans they have now. Also, a really good Chip Carey story! Sports & Recreation thebrbs May 24 -- IBBs and New Strike Zones 00:00:00 clean seat1@thebackrowboys.com (The Back Row Boys)MLB,Baseball,Chicago,Cubs,Chicago,White,Sox,Cubs,Sox,White,Sox http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-140719/TS-1080917.mp3 Tue, 17 May 2016 15:00:00 -0400 https://app.talkshoe.com/recording/inline/key/8d8c851532bb25ca8bdb0135eae4afe1cddba1c9.mp3 https://app.talkshoe.com/recording/inline/key/8d8c851532bb25ca8bdb0135eae4afe1cddba1c9.mp3 The Fight. The Bat Flip. The week in review. Hometown Discounts. The SABR is over, so SABR hasn't won yet. Roster Moves. Lackey talking smack? And more... Sports & Recreation thebrbs The Back Row Boys May 17, 2016 00:00:00 clean seat1@thebackrowboys.com (The Back Row Boys)MLB,Baseball,Chicago,Cubs,Chicago,White,Sox,Cubs,Sox,White,Sox http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-140719/TS-1078945.mp3 Tue, 10 May 2016 14:30:00 -0400 https://app.talkshoe.com/recording/inline/key/31e1140b4f59868428281281ac3a9a6f585a874d.mp3 https://app.talkshoe.com/recording/inline/key/31e1140b4f59868428281281ac3a9a6f585a874d.mp3 Trading Trout, Beanballs, First Place Weekend, Harper taking walks, Mondesi suspended, Colon, Zobewan, Avisail's message for Markakis, sabre-stupid lineups, bunting, scared baseball, what makes a great catch, and the week ahead. Sports & Recreation thebrbs The Back Row Boys May 10, 2016 00:00:00 clean seat1@thebackrowboys.com (The Back Row Boys)MLB,Baseball,Chicago,Cubs,Chicago,White,Sox,Cubs,Sox,White,Sox http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-140719/TS-1076887.mp3 Tue, 03 May 2016 16:00:00 -0400 https://app.talkshoe.com/recording/inline/key/c94485f6316d013e13bdc189a9a83bf4b888f1bb.mp3 https://app.talkshoe.com/recording/inline/key/c94485f6316d013e13bdc189a9a83bf4b888f1bb.mp3 Adderall and more on PEDs. A look at the standings to see who may be selling already. And why is our TV market such a mess? Sports & Recreation thebrbs May 3, 2016 pt2 00:00:00 clean seat1@thebackrowboys.com (The Back Row Boys)MLB,Baseball,Chicago,Cubs,Chicago,White,Sox,Cubs,Sox,White,Sox http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-140719/TS-1076885.mp3 Tue, 03 May 2016 15:00:00 -0400 https://app.talkshoe.com/recording/inline/key/fc5fe0eeb13f6c70a6d5b48eacf64e652dc07913.mp3 https://app.talkshoe.com/recording/inline/key/fc5fe0eeb13f6c70a6d5b48eacf64e652dc07913.mp3 White Sox dominating with pitching and defense and culture? Mat Latos turns it around, John Danks doesn't. When do they bring up Fullmer? Catching a big weakness? Adderall and more on PEDs. Sports & Recreation thebrbs May 3, 2016 pt.1 00:00:00 clean seat1@thebackrowboys.com (The Back Row Boys)MLB,Baseball,Chicago,Cubs,Chicago,White,Sox,Cubs,Sox,White,Sox http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-140719/TS-1074957.mp3 Tue, 26 Apr 2016 14:30:00 -0400 https://app.talkshoe.com/recording/inline/key/1eda4f7cc2ef45d84e4c83820aafa9737c0da430.mp3 https://app.talkshoe.com/recording/inline/key/1eda4f7cc2ef45d84e4c83820aafa9737c0da430.mp3 No hitters, juicing, two 1st place teams. Hutch breaks down the White Sox stellar start, more Cub Love, and more Sports & Recreation thebrbs April 26, 2015 Two 1st Place teams! No hitters, juicing, and more 00:00:00 clean seat1@thebackrowboys.com (The Back Row Boys)MLB,Baseball,Chicago,Cubs,Chicago,White,Sox,Cubs,Sox,White,Sox http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-140719/TS-1072841.mp3 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 14:00:00 -0400 https://app.talkshoe.com/recording/inline/key/753447e9ccb76e2a2ee1c6cb36daf20eaff9bf11.mp3 https://app.talkshoe.com/recording/inline/key/753447e9ccb76e2a2ee1c6cb36daf20eaff9bf11.mp3 Thoughts on the opener of the Cubs/Cards series, not believing the hype, snapshot of where the Cubs and White Soz are today, and more... Sports & Recreation thebrbs Who's Got the Best Organization and more... 00:00:00 clean seat1@thebackrowboys.com (The Back Row Boys)MLB,Baseball,Chicago,Cubs,Chicago,White,Sox,Cubs,Sox,White,Sox http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-140719/TS-1070992.mp3 Tue, 12 Apr 2016 17:00:00 -0400 https://app.talkshoe.com/recording/inline/key/32f0a4b9d9ed7496e99b2b118316d2b09a19c191.mp3 https://app.talkshoe.com/recording/inline/key/32f0a4b9d9ed7496e99b2b118316d2b09a19c191.mp3 Observations from Wrigley on Opening Night, including Reds mismanaging their bullpen, Rizzo gets pranked, we freeze, some suggestions to MLB on scheduling, a snapshot on where the Cubs and White Sox are after one week, and more... Sports & Recreation thebrbs Opening Night Review 4/12/2016 00:00:00 clean seat1@thebackrowboys.com (The Back Row Boys)MLB,Baseball,Chicago,Cubs,Chicago,White,Sox,Cubs,Sox,White,Sox http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-140719/TS-1069078.mp3 Tue, 05 Apr 2016 14:00:00 -0400 https://app.talkshoe.com/recording/inline/key/7c1394f7cadd98dc83f1c8f2349890bd94a440a5.mp3 https://app.talkshoe.com/recording/inline/key/7c1394f7cadd98dc83f1c8f2349890bd94a440a5.mp3 Opening Daze--Mark wins his bracket, Sox and Cubs win their openers. LumberJake, mini meltdown by Chris Coghlan. Jimmy Rollins, Starter. $2 pitches an inning. The Hospital Ward. Instant Replay and the possible future of officiating. Why try to beat the shift? On Pitching--overall, how good is it these days? Sports & Recreation thebrbs April 5, 2016 00:00:00 clean seat1@thebackrowboys.com (The Back Row Boys)MLB,Baseball,Chicago,Cubs,Chicago,White,Sox,Cubs,Sox,White,Sox http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-140719/TS-1067091.mp3 Tue, 29 Mar 2016 15:00:00 -0400 https://app.talkshoe.com/recording/inline/key/c5cffa469e9fc97667d7223b03257d475a363e24.mp3 https://app.talkshoe.com/recording/inline/key/c5cffa469e9fc97667d7223b03257d475a363e24.mp3 Hutch goes ape, accusing me of blind Cubby love. I disagree. He yells for awhile, then I list for him some of the things that worry me about this year's Cubs team. Sports & Recreation thebrbs Cubs 2016 Preview 00:00:00 clean seat1@thebackrowboys.com (The Back Row Boys)MLB,Baseball,Chicago,Cubs,Chicago,White,Sox,Cubs,Sox,White,Sox http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-140719/TS-1067090.mp3 Tue, 29 Mar 2016 14:00:00 -0400 https://app.talkshoe.com/recording/inline/key/40caf2233cf893097c4bfda475085c7e7692fd53.mp3 https://app.talkshoe.com/recording/inline/key/40caf2233cf893097c4bfda475085c7e7692fd53.mp3 Hutch conveys his astonishment at the White Sox April schedule (1 off day!), names his breakout player, and his expectaions of the team in general. Sports & Recreation thebrbs White Sox 2016 Preview 00:00:00 clean seat1@thebackrowboys.com (The Back Row Boys)MLB,Baseball,Chicago,Cubs,Chicago,White,Sox,Cubs,Sox,White,Sox http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-140719/TS-1065376.mp3 Tue, 22 Mar 2016 16:00:00 -0400 https://app.talkshoe.com/recording/inline/key/b8161818c80ff47c27712fde0f97c8f77e8d1f44.mp3 https://app.talkshoe.com/recording/inline/key/b8161818c80ff47c27712fde0f97c8f77e8d1f44.mp3 We turn our laser beam focus to the National League Central, and ponder the Reds lineup, the Brewers calamity, moves by Pittsburgh and St; Louis, and ascertain exactly where the Cubs will finish in 2016. Sports & Recreation thebrbs NL Central Preview 00:00:00 clean seat1@thebackrowboys.com (The Back Row Boys)MLB,Baseball,Chicago,Cubs,Chicago,White,Sox,Cubs,Sox,White,Sox http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-140719/TS-1065373.mp3 Mon, 21 Mar 2016 15:00:00 -0400 https://app.talkshoe.com/recording/inline/key/f2b5879fe7ff90addf741d0483a0413c921adeb1.mp3 https://app.talkshoe.com/recording/inline/key/f2b5879fe7ff90addf741d0483a0413c921adeb1.mp3 We sum up the Adam LaRoche affair and Hutch takes issue with some of the things I wrote in in our last post "Jerry Reinsdorf--You Have a Business Problem." We both agree it will come down to baseball in the end, and that Chris Sale is really, really thin. Sports & Recreation thebrbs Adam LaRoche--Adieu 00:00:00 clean seat1@thebackrowboys.com (The Back Row Boys)MLB,Baseball,Chicago,Cubs,Chicago,White,Sox,Cubs,Sox,White,Sox http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-140719/TS-1065372.mp3 Tue, 15 Mar 2016 16:00:00 -0400 https://app.talkshoe.com/recording/inline/key/bdebea51537f2edf14bb7b48ad29470439c3bf5b.mp3 https://app.talkshoe.com/recording/inline/key/bdebea51537f2edf14bb7b48ad29470439c3bf5b.mp3 We go through the AL Central and try to deduce--through a combination of painstaking analysis and sheer guesswork, how things will turn out for the White Sox this season. Sports & Recreation thebrbs AL Central Preview 00:00:00 clean seat1@thebackrowboys.com (The Back Row Boys)MLB,Baseball,Chicago,Cubs,Chicago,White,Sox,Cubs,Sox,White,Sox http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-140719/TS-1062156.mp3 Tue, 08 Mar 2016 15:00:00 -0500 https://app.talkshoe.com/recording/inline/key/d64c0dc9ee021b78976ecf2bd6b84507f2628fc2.mp3 https://app.talkshoe.com/recording/inline/key/d64c0dc9ee021b78976ecf2bd6b84507f2628fc2.mp3 Our takes on some of the pitchers in camp trying to make the big club. (Our take on Rex Brothers is spot on.) Also some words about the value of Sabremetrics, a bit about how options work, and some other factoids, opinions, and analysis. Sports & Recreation thebrbs EPISODE 2016-03 Pt 2 00:00:00 clean seat1@thebackrowboys.com (The Back Row Boys)MLB,Baseball,Chicago,Cubs,Chicago,White,Sox,Cubs,Sox,White,Sox http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-140719/TS-1062153.mp3 Tue, 08 Mar 2016 13:00:00 -0500 https://app.talkshoe.com/recording/inline/key/f5cddf0011c748bed8b4bf49d5ed6cf0d2f10015.mp3 https://app.talkshoe.com/recording/inline/key/f5cddf0011c748bed8b4bf49d5ed6cf0d2f10015.mp3 After a single week of training camp we analyze, characterize, and otherwise describe the likely makeup of the Cubs 2016 pitching staff. Sports & Recreation thebrbs EPISODE 2016-03 Pt 1 00:00:00 clean seat1@thebackrowboys.com (The Back Row Boys)MLB,Baseball,Chicago,Cubs,Chicago,White,Sox,Cubs,Sox,White,Sox http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-140719/TS-1058306.mp3 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 16:00:00 -0500 https://app.talkshoe.com/recording/inline/key/0d4b0be522bca23b4164bede51093aca2670596d.mp3 https://app.talkshoe.com/recording/inline/key/0d4b0be522bca23b4164bede51093aca2670596d.mp3 Recorded prior to the Fowler signing and Coghlan trade. Our Cubs/Sox Preview of the infielders, also discussed: What makes a good hitter great? Some lineup permutations. Are veterans undervalued? And the D word--Dynasty Sports & Recreation thebrbs EPISODE 2016-02 pt 2 00:00:00 clean seat1@thebackrowboys.com (The Back Row Boys)MLB,Baseball,Chicago,Cubs,Chicago,White,Sox,Cubs,Sox,White,Sox http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-140719/TS-1058305.mp3 Wed, 24 Feb 2016 15:00:00 -0500 https://app.talkshoe.com/recording/inline/key/6db0945df43dd4d7a2e24b43ec9d710a0e29abc4.mp3 https://app.talkshoe.com/recording/inline/key/6db0945df43dd4d7a2e24b43ec9d710a0e29abc4.mp3 Recorded prior to the Fowler signing and Coghlan trade. Our Cubs/Sox Preview of the infielders, also discussed: Trading SP for Everyday players, Schwarber goes where? And White Sox "give aways" Sports & Recreation thebrbs EPISODE 2016-02 pt ! 00:00:00 clean seat1@thebackrowboys.com (The Back Row Boys)MLB,Baseball,Chicago,Cubs,Chicago,White,Sox,Cubs,Sox,White,Sox http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-140719/TS-1056911.mp3 Wed, 17 Feb 2016 15:00:00 -0500 https://app.talkshoe.com/recording/inline/key/c2992a1d0431aaf01e07b42d63bbc71c15e71777.mp3 https://app.talkshoe.com/recording/inline/key/c2992a1d0431aaf01e07b42d63bbc71c15e71777.mp3 We introduce ourselves and preview the Outfielders on the 2016 Cubs and White Sox. Sports & Recreation thebrbs Episode 2016-01 00:00:00 clean seat1@thebackrowboys.com (The Back Row Boys)MLB,Baseball,Chicago,Cubs,Chicago,White,Sox,Cubs,Sox,White,Sox