Episode 12 – The Seats Are Made For Dolls

It’s been a while, yes, but the Tarp Talk gang is back. A little late but the guys talk about possible winners of the closer spot (now Balfour, phew) , and what the rest of the roster should look like, and how small the plane seats are for Wishinsky.

We, actually I Spencer, apologize for this getting to you guys so late. I’ve had to deal with some family stuff, which as I hope you will understand, took some precedence over this. We have in no way abandoned this. We all love doing this very much. Stay tuned as the season gets under way, we have some very unique and fun things planned. As well as some kick ass guests for you guys. All designed to bring you the A’s in a way that will not only entertain, but inform you. Again, my apologies, and I, and we, look forward to sharing this season with you. Go A’s!

(Who’s staying up all night for the game? Raise your hand! /raises both hands)

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Time: 49:05

• Introduction
• Who Should the Closer Be? Brian Fuentes or Grant Balfour?
• Who Should man Third Base? Josh Donaldson, Eric Sogard or Adam Rosales?
• Thoughts on Yoenis Cespedes
• Outfield Jam: Who’s in? Who’s out?
• Who Should man First Base? Brandon Allen, Daric Barton or Kila Ka’aihue?
• Final Bullpen Spots? Andrew Carignan? Jordan Norberto?
• Any spring surprises?
• Airline Reviews
• Dumb Tweet of the Week

Episode 3 – “What’s the Park Factor there in Kalamazoo?”

We’re back with Episode 3! It was a busy week for the Athletics post-Winter Meetings. The day after the Winter Meetings ended saw the A’s trade Craig Breslow and Trevor Cahill to the Diamondbacks for Collin Cowgill, Ryan Cook, and Jarrod Parker. Also during the week the A’s tendered contracts to Adam Rosales, Daric Barton, Landon Powell, and Dallas Braden. All agreed to one-year contracts avoiding arbitration. We talk about the trades and contracts and get into why we do or do not like them. We, as always, close out with the Dumb Tweet of the Week.

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Time: 43:13

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• Introduction
• Josh Willingham is a Twin
• Four A’s tendered contracts: Barton, Braden, Powell, Rosales. Good/bad?
• Is Landon Powell worth a roster spot? How good is he?
• Showing some Dallas Braden love
• The Trevor Cahill for Jarrod Parker deal. Winners/losers?
• Was Cahill any good? Could he be any better?
• Collin Cowgill: Is he for real? Is he our starting CF in 2012?
• Fautino De Los Santos or Tyson Ross as a closer?
• Dumb Tweet of the Week

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Episode 1 – In True Baseball Blogger Fashion

Welcome to the first episode, Opening Day for us if you will, of the Tarp Talk Podcast. This week we introduce ourselves and the podcast, talk about David DeJesus‘ signing with Chicago and the A’s OF situation. We also will talk Gio Gonzalez and Josh Willingham – who is gone first? – and Jai Miller and his strikeout rate and potential place on the 2012 Oakland A’s roster.

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Time: 40:47

This Episode:

• Introduction
• David DeJesus is a Cub
• What does the A’s outfield look like in 2012?
• Is Jai Miller a part of the 2012 A’s?
• Who goes next, Gio Gonzalez or Josh Willingham?
• What is a good return for Gio Gonzalez?
• Dumb Tweet of the Week

Thank you for listening. Hope you enjoy and look forward to next week!