Crossed Up: A Phillies Podcast

Anthony and Bob discuss a frustrating double header split with the Mets, Zach Eflin, the Phillies' lack brutal offensive day, the thin bench, "Tommy" Hunter. Other topics include athletes on Twitter, Scott Kingery's growing pains, a lack of Phillies all-stars, Maikel Franco's resurgence, Gabe Kapler's improvement. Bob and Anthony also respond to Russ and Kyle's baseball criticism. Please subscribe to the show ([iTunes] [Google Play] [Stitcher] [RSS]), leave a 5 star review, and follow us on Twitter:@AntSanPhilly@BWCrossingBroad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony and Bob discuss the Phillies' impressive survival of a difficult 42-game stretch, their big series win over the Nationals, Jake Arrieta's inconsistencies, a trade deadline upgrade nobody seems to be talking about, and more. Please subscribe to the show ([iTunes] [Google Play] [Stitcher] [RSS]), leave a 5 star review, and follow us on Twitter:@AntSanPhilly @BWCrossingBroad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony and Bob discuss recent setbacks against the Nationals and Yankees, as well as the offense's resurgence, the bullpen's continued woes, and what the team needs to do to fix it. Other topics include Rhys Hoskins' fan issue, Cole Hamels, third base, and Bryce Harper's demands. Please subscribe to the show ([iTunes] [Google Play] [Stitcher] [RSS]), leave a 5 star review, and follow us on Twitter:@AntSanPhilly @BWCrossingBroad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony and Bob discuss a wild walk-off win, the disastrous bullpen, how to best use Seranthony Dominguez, the resurgence of Rhys Hoskins and Odubel Herrera, playoff expectations, and more. Please subscribe to the show ([iTunes] [Google Play] [Stitcher] [RSS]), leave a 5 star review, and follow us on Twitter:@AntSanPhilly@BWCrossingBroad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony and Bob discuss: 1:40 Why the Rockies series matters 3:15 Is Matt Klentak trying to lower expectations? 10:35 Making sense of the Phillies’ infield logjam 18:15 It’s time to move on from Maikel Franco 24:30 The lack of All-Star talent 29:20 The Phillies don’t have an offensive identity 37:10 Odubel Herrera’s struggles 43:10 Why can’t the Phillies catch the baseball? 53:25. Seranthony Dominguez and Kapler’s bullpen usage 1:06:50 Should baseball limit the amount of pitchers used in a game? Please subscribe to the show ([iTunes] [Google Play] [Stitcher] [RSS]), leave a 5 star review, and follow us on Twitter:@AntSanPhilly@BWCrossingBroad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob and Anthony break down: 0:00 In Defense of Jake Arrieta 19:10 How will the Phillies respond? 22:12 Painful shifts 31:05 Who’s to blame for the Phillies’ failing offense? 37:00 Anthony defends Carlos Santana 47:30 Is Aaron Altherr the next John Mayberry Jr.? 51:15 Klentak’s failure to build roster depth 57:17 “Speaking of bad, how about Hector Neris?” 1:04:15 A quick scouting report on Alec Bohm 1:07:35 The Yankees Vs. ESPN Please subscribe to the show ([iTunes] [Google Play] [Stitcher] [RSS]), leave a 5 star review, and follow us on Twitter: @AntSanPhilly @BWCrossingBroad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony and Bob discuss: 0:00 Dissecting the Phillies’ L.A. implosion 12:20 Do the Phillies need to play small ball? 24:40 The Phillies’ Jekyll and Hyde Act 29:00 Hoskins Injury and His Struggles 31:50 Why is fan attendance so low? 46:45 Nick Pivetta’s Ability to pitch ugly 54:15 Matt Klentak’s performance 1:09:10 What will the Phillies do in the draft? 1:12:22 Ball talk Please subscribe to the show, leave a 5 star review, and follow us on Twitter: @AntSanPhilly @BWCrossingBroad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony and Bob break down: (0:37) A statement series in May (7:10) The dominance Seranthony Dominguez (11:27) Run on Jorge Alfaro at your own risk (19:45) What is the deal with Scott Kingery? (39:36) Why aren’t the Phillies squaring up baseballs? (44:15) Are the Phillies vulnerable to regression? (55:00) The Rays’ Bizarre Pitching Strategy Please subscribe to the show, leave a 5 star review, and follow us on Twitter: @AntSanPhilly @BWCrossingBroad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony and Bob discuss: 3:15 Hey Philly, Do You Like Odubel Herrera Now? 14:17 Discussing the Phillies’ Resiliency and Ability to Sustain Their Start 23:40 How Big Of A Problem Is The Phillies’ Bullpen Right Now? 29:35 How Did The Phillies’ Not Score In The First Inning on Sunday? 33:25 Offensive Inconsistencies 37:43 Why Is Nick Williams Still Buried On The Bench? 48:45 Meet the Mess 55:46 That’s Some Crazy Shift Please subscribe to the show, leave a 5 star review, and follow us on Twitter: @AntSanPhilly @BWCrossingBroad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony and Bob discuss: 0:20 Bounce back after a rough weekend 3:20 Aaron Nola’s Dominance 12:38 We like your new knees, Zach Eflin 20:10 Does the Phillies’ slow start against the NL Easter matter? 24:50 Should we believe in Franco’s resurgence? 40:02 Farm system struggles 53:00 Is Matt Harvey finished? Please subscribe to the show, leave a 5 star review, and follow us on Twitter: @AntSanPhilly @BWCrossingBroad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony and Bob discuss: :20 What a difference a week makes 1:30 Are the Braves really better than the Phillies? 10:30 Bob goes off the rails on Velasquez 25:00 Has inconsistent playing time hurt the Phillies’ young hitters? 26:00 What’s wrong with Nick Williams? 37:12 Has Scott Kingery’s defensive usage had an impact on his offense? 44:00 Carlos Santana…do something. 51:45 Around the league Please subscribe to the show, leave a 5 star review, and follow us on Twitter: @AntSanPhilly @BWCrossingBroad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob and Anthony discuss: 0:00 A season reset 2:00 What does the fast start mean? 3:05 Are the Phillies for real? 12:19 Will the Phillies be buyers? 22:07 Carlos Santana’s rough start 26:48 Nick Pivetta isn’t this good…right? 33:00 Does Gabe Kapler deserve credit for the bullpen’s success? 35:21 Let’s Reassess Gabe Kapler 45:15 Kapler’s uncomfortable decisions 47:28 Grading Gabe Kapler 50:10 Brandon Belt’s 21-pitch at-bat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony and Bob discuss: 2:20 The Phillies Big Rebound 4:00 Aaron Nola’s fast start despite sharp decrease in strikeouts 12:00 Starting pitching surprises 16:18 Why is Odubel Herrera under appreciated? 33:34 Gabe Kapler’s biggest problem 48:25 What is wrong with Carlos Santana? 50:35 Other offensive concerns 58:10 Major League Baseball’s scheduling nightmare Please subscribe to the show, leave a 5 star review, and follow us on Twitter: @AntSanPhilly @BWCrossingBroad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony and Bob discuss: 0:00—Reaction to Phils’ 6-5 win over the Reds 7:48—Anthony defends Kapler’s use of Lively in the 6th 12:03—Kapler’s Questionable defensive positioning 21:15—Lineup Inconsistencies and the 3-hole 31:40—Stop hitting the pitcher 8th 36:05—Costly infield shifts 38:40—Caught stealing 44:25--Dissecting Kapler’s bullpen matchup fixation 51:30—How does the clubhouse feel about Kapler? 1:03:57—What’s Ailing JP Crawford 1:14:28—Trevor Bauer isn’t happy with MLB Speed Up Rules 1:21:37—Signing off/Live Pod/Crossover Promos Please subscribe to the show, leave a 5 star review, and follow us on Twitter: @AntSanPhilly @BWCrossingBroad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony and Bob discuss: Gabe Kapler's decisons (1:00) Kapler's defenders (3:30) The psyche of a professional player (6:30) Where are the GM and owner? (10:30) People calling for the manager's job (13:15) Internal grumblings from players to the media (15:00) Dodgers/Kapler rumor (17:00) Kapler's response to fans (18:00) Is Kapler lying? (20:00) How will the crowd react at CBP? (28:00) Starting pitching issues (30:00) Hoskins and Kingery (35:20) Bullpen issues (40:50) Sportsmanship (43:00) Using the shift (44:50) Equipment changes in youth baseball (53:00) Please subscribe to the show, leave a 5 star review, and follow us on Twitter: @AntSanPhilly@BWCrossingBroad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the premiere episode of Crossed Up: A Phillies Podcast, Anthony and Bob discuss: 1:00 --Thoughts on the Scott Kingery Deal 5:40--Kingery's lofty expectations 12:05--Where does Kingery play?/Maikel Franco 19:15--Breaking down the Opening Day Roster 26:30--Splitting ABs and doing things differently 30:20--Talking Pitching 43:25--Can the Phillies contend? 50:25--Gabe Kapler and Analytics 1:01:25--Is Tanking Destructive for the game? Remember to subscribe to the show, leave a 5 star review and follow us on Twitter: @AntSanPhilly @BWCrossingBroad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices