Posted on June 17th, 2013 by Corey
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Corey and Kurt handle this episode on their own as Andy has been suspended for a late-night Twitter tirade, claiming that Corey is letting him rot in a different studio.
We talk a little more about the 2013 MLB draft. Ian Stewart is suspended and we look at his intentions and what the future holds for him. Corey gives some scary stats by looking at the Cubs record vs the NL Central and the other divisions. Then we answer some listener questions, including one that asks if Sveum’s management of the bullpen is worse than Dusty’s management of the starts during his tenure with the Cubs.
We play an interview from The Minor League Report Podcast, which is part of SPNT Podcast Network. The guys at MLR interview Robbie Aaron, the Director of Broadcasting and Media Relations with the Daytona Cubs. In this interview, Robbie talks about Javier Baez, Jorge Soler, which player in the Cubs system deserves to be moved up from their current placement and Robbie answers the question, “When will the Cubs be competitive?” Thanks to MLR and SPNT for allowing us to use this interview.
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Posted on June 12th, 2013 by Corey
This last weekend, we threw a party for our 200th podcast episode. If you would like to see the photos from the weekend, you can check them out in the Facebook album. Thanks to everyone that tuned in live and called into the show. It’s been a fun 200 episodes and thanks for your participation through caption contest entries, topic suggestions and comments.
Here’s the video from the live broadcast of episode #200.
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Posted on June 8th, 2013 by Corey
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Here we are at Episode #200 of the podcast. We’re all in the studio and broadcast live. If this is the first episode of the podcast you’ve heard, this one is a little different. We take calls from the listeners and hear their scary stats, internet muscle flexes and general comments on the Cubs.
Thanks to all of you for helping us get to #200. It’s your interaction with us that has given us the drive to get to #200 and beyond.
Here’s the photo for this week’s caption contest.
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Here’s the video we referenced with a shelf falling during a broadcast.
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Posted on June 3rd, 2013 by Corey
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Here we are at episode 199 of the podcast. Join us live this upcoming Saturday, June 8th for the 200th episode. We’ll be broadcasting it live in audio and video to http://ivyenvy.com/live. We will open up the phone line and take your calls during the 200th episode.
On this episode, we talk about what has worked for the Cubs recently. The Cubs provide some offense and the starting pitching (minus Edwin Jackson) keep things rolling. We talk about what it would take for us to be depressed about the 2013 season.
Then we go through listener submitted questions and topic suggestions.
Here’s the photo for this week’s caption contest:
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Posted on May 27th, 2013 by Corey
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We are just 2 episodes from #200 and we’re inviting you to celebrate with us for the weekend. Details can be found at ivyenvy.com/200
The Cubs have had a rough week, winning just 2 of their last 9, including a lot of 1-run games. Matt Garza has returned and has two starts on the 2013 season now. We talk about his performances and a situation that he interjected himself into between Johnny Cueto and David DeJesus. Then, Dusty Baker worked his way into the discussion. We talk about slow batters and the reputation the Reds have developed.
The Crosstown Classic started just a few hours after we recorded and we talk about what the series means to us. Things aren’t quite as exciting now that Zambrano, Michael Barrett, Lou Piniella, AJ Pierzynski and Ozzie Guillen aren’t involved.
We go through some listener questions and talk about the Cubs options in the 2013 MLB draft, which high profile players in the minor league system could be trade bait and our opinions on Jim DeShaies.
Kurt gives us his Scary Stat of the Week and then we pick a winner for this week’s photo caption contest.
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Posted on May 19th, 2013 by Corey
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On this episode we comment on Anthony Rizzo’s new contract, which was reported during our last episode. Thanks to everyone that tweeted at us and alerted us on Facebook. Sorry we missed it at the time. Is this a good deal for the Cubs? Is it a good deal for Rizzo? Is Rizzo a cornerstone of the organization?
Matt Garza will be returning to the Cubs and Carlos Villanueva is being sent to the bullpen. We talk about the rotation and the future of players like Matt Garza and Scott Feldman.
We go through a list of listener questions. We ask for those with a status on our Facebook page the day of our recordings.
Kurt give us a (good) Scary Stat of the Week and we pick a winner for this week’s photo caption contest. It was very difficult this week with so many great entries. We also really enjoy all of the Arby’s references with Ian Stewart.
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Episode #200 is 3 weeks away and you can find all of the information at ivyenvy.com/200
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Posted on May 12th, 2013 by Corey
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We are just 4 weeks from our 200th podcast episode. We’re throwing a big party and you’re invited. Go to http://ivyenvy.com/200 or our Facebook event for more information.
In this episode, Corey talks about going to a Cardinals game and observing everything from a modern vs historic perspective, considering the Cubs will be going through either renovations or a new ballpark. We also get a little sidetracked with his daughter’s passionate hatred of the Cardinals.
Jeff Samardzija is 1-5 on the year and has pitched quite well. Will he be able to hold things together if this continues? Anthony Rizzo is heating up at the plate and while it’s nice to see his batting average jump, it’s difficult to look past the glaring weaknesses that are plaguing Rizzo and the rest of the team.
Garza is two rehab starts away and the Cubs will be moving either Villanueva or Feldman to the bullpen. We spend some time on the bullpen has Fujikawa has returned from the DL and Kevin Gregg is defying all logic and absolutely destroying the opponents.
Attendance has been down this year and the Cubs are looking at their lowest attendance in a season since 1997. There have been many other bad seasons in that stretch, what makes this year even worse?
We answer some listener submitted questions on Ian Stewart and Dave Sappelt. Then Kurt gives us his Scary Stat of the Week and we pick a winner for this week’s caption contest.
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Posted on May 5th, 2013 by Corey
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In this episode of the podcast, we continue the discussion on renovations to Wrigley since the Cubs released more images of what the jumbotron at Wrigley will look like. We’ll give you our first impressions and talk about the points of leverage that the Cubs have in this whole situation.
It wouldn’t be an Ivy Envy Podcast episode in 2013 if we didn’t spend a good amount of time talking about how good the starting pitching is and how bad the bullpen is. Of course, we don’t ignore the bright spots in the bullpen, Kevin Gregg and James Russell.
What should the Cubs do with Carlos Marmol? And what should the Cubs do with the rotation and bullpen with Matt Garza returns?
We have a scary stat of the week, an internet muscle flex of the week and an unexpected winner of this week’s photo caption contest.
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Posted on April 30th, 2013 by Corey
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We are a little over a month away from Episode #200 and we’re inviting you to celebrate with us. Details can be found at http://ivyenvy.com/200. RSVP on our Facebook event or email corey@ivyenvy.com if you are planning on coming or would like more information.
On this episode, we talk about the unexpected rise of Kevin Gregg. In six appearances, Gregg has a 0.00 ERA and 4 saves. I think you’ll notice that we’re not quite sure how to process this situation.
We catch up on Ian Stewart and his progress in his rehab stint in Iowa. He’s batting .100 with 4 errors in 12 games. The Cubs have added Cody Ransom at 3rd base and after a few games, he is playing well enough that he and Valbuena might be enough to keep Stewart away from the Cubs forever.
Jorge Soler is benched for not hustling by the Daytona manager. We talk about this discipline and consider the Soler red flags.
We then dive into a discussion that a lot of fans of bad teams probably have. Should we find solace in the losses knowing that it ensures a better draft pick?
We answer a few listener submitted questions, Kurt gives us the Scary Stat of the Week and we pick a winner for this week’s photo caption contest.
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Posted on April 24th, 2013 by Corey
In his Scary Stat of the Week segment on Episode 5.05 of The Ivy Envy Podcast, Kurt gave us stats to show how good the starting pitching is and how poor the bullpen is for the Chicago Cubs.
The first two games of the Reds series has only padded those stats. Last night, on our Facebook page, Kurt gave us an update on these stats.
Innings 1-6
ERA – 2.76 (2nd in MLB)
Batting Average Against – .203 (1st in MLB)
WHIP – 1.14 (3rd in MLB)
Hits Allowed – 84 (1st in MLB)
Innings 7 and later
ERA – 5.14 (Worst in MLB)
Batting Average Against – .264 (27th in MLB)
WHIP – 1.36 (24th in MLB)
Hits Allowed – 56 (23rd in MLB)
The starting pitching is keeping the Cubs in games and they continue to lose because of their inability to hit with runners in scoring position and the bullpen. The Cubs will probably continue to pick up bullpen help from the scrap heap, keep throwing it against the wall and hope something sticks.
That strategy is what brought Kevin Gregg over, and he’s appeared in 3 games and has not given up a run. However, with his 2.50 WHIP, he’s doing everything BUT letting players touch home-plate. So if I had to guess, expect to see more Kevin Gregg’s in 2013.
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