Author: Oliver Connolly
Oliver Connolly is the editor-in-chief of The Read-Optional and a football columnist. He’s a former recruiting advisor for Western Michigan University, a contributor to SI Draft research and a member of the Pro Football Writers of America
18: Hall or Nothing? Ron Washington, Spending Sprees & More
Episode 18 of the CTBPod. Ollie & Steven discuss the latest news including; resignation/firings, an apparent Red Sox spending spree, should the Yankees/Mets spend? And is Aroldis Chapman the best pitcher in baseball? They finish with a game of ‘Hall … Continue reading 18: Hall or Nothing? Ron Washington, Spending Sprees & More
17: Post-Season Picture & Mike Wilner
Ollie & Steven look at MLB’s biggest news, look at the post-season picture and talk to Blue Jays play-by-player broadcaster Mike Wilner. All Download Links ITunes Stitcher Hipcast Continue reading 17: Post-Season Picture & Mike Wilner
16: Dan Szymborski
Steven is joined by ESPN Insider and self-proclaimed ‘sabermetric nerd’ Dan Szymborski. @CTBPod @OllieUKEZ @StevenFTUK All Download Links ITunes Stitcher Hipcast Continue reading 16: Dan Szymborski
15: Jeff Montgomery & Shawn Estes
Steven is joined by broadcasters and former major league pitchers, Jeff Montgomery and Shawn Estes. They talk about their respective teams and their careers. ctbpod.com @CTBPod @OllieUKEZ @StevenFTUK All Download Links ITunes Stitcher Hipcast Continue reading 15: Jeff Montgomery & Shawn Estes
Episode 14: Predicting the Second half of the Season
Ollie’s in Singapore and Steven’s under siege from a storm. But the guys still get round to talking; baseball, ASG reaction and take a look at the major questions for the second half of the season. ctbpod.com @CTBPod @OllieUKEZ @StevenFTUK All Download Links … Continue reading Episode 14: Predicting the Second half of the Season
Episode 13: Talking Trades
We’re approaching the trade deadline so Ollie & Steven look at some of the position players and pitchers who are available and where they might end up. There’s also ASG reaction a Red Sox rant and much more in this … Continue reading Episode 13: Talking Trades
The Impact of the Jeff Samardzija trade on Oakland
The 4th of July produced fireworks in more ways than one as Friday night the Cubs and A’s agreed on a blockbuster deal that saw Oakland acquire prized commodity Jeff Samardzija as well as Jason Hammel in exchange for ‘A’ prospect … Continue reading The Impact of the Jeff Samardzija trade on Oakland
Episode 12: Bryce Harper: Nothing But Attitude
Episode 12 of the CTBPod. Ollie & Steven discuss the latest news around MLB. Ask; is Bryce Harper too arrogant? Should teams by signing so many overseas players? Should there be an overseas draft? How can we speed up the … Continue reading Episode 12: Bryce Harper: Nothing But Attitude
11: LA Angels World Series Bound? And Trading Joe Mauer?
The latest instalment of the CTBPod. Ollie & Steven look at the Tim Lincecum no-hitter, the Padres firing their GM and ask themselves; how good are the Angels? And should the Twins trade Joe Mauer? ctbpod.com @CTBPod @OllieUKEZ @StevenFTUK All Download Links ITunes … Continue reading 11: LA Angels World Series Bound? And Trading Joe Mauer?
Episode 10: The Steven Edwards Curse
In the latest edition of the CTBPod Ollie & Steven breakdown every division in baseball, talk about landing spots for David Price and answer listener questions. ctbpod.com @CTBPod @OllieUKEZ @StevenFTUK All Download Links ITunes Stitcher Hipcast http://www.audibletrial.com/ftuk Continue reading Episode 10: The Steven Edwards Curse
Episode 9: Selecting our All-Time best team
First Take UK’s weekly baseball podcast returns. Ollie & Steven talk about the latest news from the diamond before selecting their all-time team from the graphic. ctbpod.com @CTBPod @OllieUKEZ @StevenFTUK All Download Links ITunes Stitcher Hipcast http://www.audibletrial.com/ftuk You’ll Get This When You Listen!!!! … Continue reading Episode 9: Selecting our All-Time best team
Call to the Bullpen 