17-year MLB veteran Jeff Conine and founder of Justbaseball.com Aram Leighton get together twice per week to cover the hottest topics in baseball, stories from Niner's 20-year professional career, and interviews with prominent figures in the game.
Hall of Fame Voting, Dodgers vs. Astros, Jeff's...
<p>A little bit of controversy in the latest episode, as Jeff and Aram discuss Hall of Fame voting. Jeff gives his thoughts on each of the controversial players and whether they should be inducted as well as some of those who are teetering on the edge of being HOF caliber. A deep dive into the intricacies of the Hall of Fame ballot. Also, the Dodgers vs. Astros series has the makings to be must see TV. Jeff and Aram preview the series and talk about Jeff's most memorable brawl of his career. DEFINITELY a story you won't want to miss.</p>
<p>Jeff and Aram recap the crazy MLB Trade Deadline, who is best positioned for a playoff run? Also, Jeff shares his incredible story of being traded 30,000 feet in the air right at the 2003 deadline buzzer. A look at Cody Bellinger's struggles, can he figure it out? Why Jeff is still taking the field over the Dodgers.</p>
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Max Scherzer and Trea Turner Trade Rumors, the ...
<p>Jeff and Aram discuss the Max Scherzer trade rumors, what the future Hall of Fame could do for a team in the hunt, and predictions on where he will land. Sticking with the Nationals, the team has reportedly made star shortstop Trea Turner available. How much is too much in terms of a return for a star player? </p>
<p>Lastly, Jeff recalls the infamous 2007 Mets collapse that saw them blow a seven game lead in the division with 17 games to go. </p>
50 min
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Robb Nen Joins the Show: His Impressive Career,...
<p>Legendary closer for the Marlins and Giants Rob Nen joins the show to talk about his impressive career which included serving as the closer for the 1997 World Series team, some of the best relief seasons the modern game has ever seen, and more than 300 career saves. Robb and Jeff recall their time with the Marlins, their title run, and facing each other. Also, Robb's thoughts on sticky stuff and the game today. Plus much more!</p>
68 min
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Second Half Predictions, MVP Races, the Gold Gl...
<p>Jeff and Aram kick off the second half of MLB's season with a run through the biggest story lines in baseball. Which teams does Jeff like to make a run into the second half and why? Also a look at the MVP races, why the AL MVP showdown could rival McGwire/Sosa. </p>
<p>The Gold Glove Award is inconsistent to say the least. Jeff recalls some CRAZY instances where someone who maybe shouldn't have won did. Jeff explains what it was like to watch the emergence of Jose Fernandez and Christian Yelich in the Marlins system.</p>
60 min
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Jeff's All-Star Game Experience, HR Derby Recap...
<p>Jeff and Aram recap the electric home run derby. Jeff explains why Pete Alonso is designed for the competition. A look back at Jeff's legendary pinch-hit home run in the 1995 All-Star Game, which earned him the MVP award. Why MLB's Draft is a bit flawed and hangs seniors out to dry. The one stadium Jeff couldn't hit in, and more!</p>
51 min
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Home Run Derby Predictions, What the Heck is "W...
<p>Jeff and Aram discuss the Home Run Derby at Coors Field and why it has the makings to be a classic. Discussing "Wins Above Replacement" or WAR, one of baseball's most popular stats, and why Jeff believes it is flawed. Also, Jeff describes his trip to Tokyo to sign Ichiro Suzuki, and the first hand experience of the next-level icon that Ichiro is in Japan.</p>
53 min
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The Chances of Another MLB Strike, Vlad Guerrer...
<p><em>*Editors Note: This episode was recorded before Griffin Conine hit his MILB-leading 18th home run.</em> </p>
<p>Jeff talks about MLB's damaging 1994 strike, and the chances of us going back down that road again. A look at Vladimir Guerrero Jr. The similarities he has with his Hall of Fame father, and why he could be the best hitter of this generation. Some discussion on that deGrom guy too.</p>
<p>MLB's super prospects, Wander Franco and Jared Kelenic have scuffled a bit in the early, early stages of their MLB career, Jeff explains why patience is a virtue with prospects, and why the transition from the minors to the majors is more about what is going on between the ears than between the lines. </p>
53 min
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Welcome to Outside the Box with Jeff Conine!
<p>In Episode #1, Jeff and Aram give an idea of what you can expect from the show, discuss the sticky substance scandal in baseball, why injuries are so rampant this year and Jeff recall's his first at-bat against unanimous hall-of-famer, Mariano Rivera.</p>