Here's the deal, folks. The show notes are going to be a lack thereof, due to the fact that there was so much activity going on during the show, that I couldn't get to all of the topics that I had planned. However, that's a good thing! Everything that I didn't discuss on Thursday's TruFan Red Sox webcast, I will certainly get into on Tuesday at 2pm ET on TruFan.com/Webcast
Before sift through my show notes and check out the video, I just wanted to say that interviewing Bill Lee was one of the coolest moments of my life so far. The man knows his baseball and is of the most passionate people in existence when it comes to the game. So, without further ado, here it is:
Topics:
Does run prevention really work?
The Red Sox "officially" unofficially retire Roger Clemens' number
Red Sox unveil design concepts for new spring training complex
The Golden Outfield Part II?
Adrian Gonzalez is looking to get paid
Guests:
Bob Lobel – 2:15pm
Bill Lee – 2:30pm
Joe Halbich – 2:45pm
Does run prevention really work?
1995 Atlanta Braves
· Ranked 21st in all of baseball in runs scored with 645 runs.
· Third worst team batting average in all of baseball.
· Had the lowest team ERA in all of baseball (3.44)
· Tied for the second best fielding percentage in the National League.
· Won the National League pennant.
Their World Series opponent: the Cleveland Indians
· Led all of baseball with 840 runs scored.
· Led all of baseball with a .291 team batting average.
· Led all of baseball with 207 HR.
· Led all of baseball with .839 OPS
· Won the American League pennant.
Braves win the World Series in six games.
'95 The Big Three:
· Greg Maddux (19-2, 1.63 ERA)
· Tom Glavine (16-7, 3.08 ERA)
· John Smoltz (12-7, 3.18)
Defense:
· Gold Glove center fielder, Marquis Grissom
· .982 fielding percentage as a team.
The Red Sox "officially" unofficially retire Roger Clemens’ number
[Didn't get to it! I'll show these notes after we do this topic next Tuesday.]
Red Sox unveil design concepts for new spring training complex
[Didn't get to it! I'll show these notes after we do this topic next Tuesday.]
The Golden Outfield Part II?
[Didn't get to it! I'll show these notes after we do this topic next Tuesday.]
Adrian Gonzalez is looking to get paid
[Didn't get to it! I'll show these notes after we do this topic next Tuesday.]
Sully’s Brand Trivia:
[Didn't get to use this either, so I'll save this question for Tuesday, as well.]
Bill Lee interview:
What are your thoughts on Graig Nettles?
When you played for the Red Sox, did you truly hate the Yankees, or was it just between the fans?
If you were a pitcher today, who would you be most afraid to pitch to?
When it comes to choosing an Opening Day starter, what do you think is taken most into consideration: talent or respect?