A Way Too Early State of the Nats; Reviewing the Pitch Clock; Nats Pitching Coach Jim Hickey & Barry Svrluga

Episode 49, FULL SHOW -- The first series of the MLB 2023 Regular Season is in the books! Grant Paulsen hosts solo this week as he breaks down what's to like and what to be concerned about through the first handful of games for the Nationals, including breakdowns of the Nats offensive and defensive numbers (1:00), and how the Pitching staff held up through their first run in the rotation (14:00). With a full Spring Training all wrapped up and nearly a week of Regular Season baseball in the books, Grant gives his thoughts and impressions on the newly implemented Pitch Clock, and how it will change the game going forward (25:30); Just before first pitch of Opening Day, Grant & Danny got some time to catch up with Nationals Pitching Coach Jim Hickey, who talked about how Spring Training brought together the Nats pitching staff, and expectations for their young developing arms (30:30). Then, Grant & Danny were joined by Washington Post Columnist Barry Svrluga for an assessment of the Nationals, how the fans are handling a rebuild, and the latest with the team being available for sale (37:00).