Wayne Bretsky and Mark Kaplan take some time during the All-Star break to look back at what we’ve learned and prepare for the stretch run. The guys provide their thoughts on a couple of the season’s first half breakouts and busts while also pondering the current trade value of Clayton Kershaw. the boys also take a dip into the mail bag to answer some questions from the listeners.
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Box Score Baseball Podcast – Give Me a Break
News and Notes
- Catcher update: Carlos Ruiz, Evan Gattis, A.J. Pierzinski
- Joey Votto out “weeks” not “months”
- Jean Segura’s uncertain status
- Bronson Arroyo undergoes Tommy John surgery
The Good, the Bad and the Upside – All-Star Edition
- Good: Miguel Cabrera
- Bad: Giancarlo Stanton
- Upside: Arismendy Alcantara
First Half Wrap
- Breakouts we are buying: Michael Brantley, Todd Frazier
- Breakouts we are selling: Dee Gordon
- Busts we are buying: Alex Rios, Chris Davis, Jason Kipnis
- Busts we are selling: Bryce Harper, Jean Segura
Mailbag!
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