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Defensive Indifference: A 2080 Baseball Podcast
by Dave DeFreitas and Nick J. Faleris
2080 Baseball's Dave DeFreitas and Nick Faleris discuss baseball's stars of tomorrow through the lens of scouting and player development.
Episodes
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2020 MLB Draft - AL East Review
Burke Granger, Nick Faleris and Dave DeFrietas break down the 2020 MLB Draft hauls for each AL East club, then pick their favorite draft classes from the division.
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2020 MLB Draft - AL Central Review
Nick Faleris and Burke Granger break down the five-round MLB Draft for each AL Central club, then conclude by picking their favorite class from the division. 00:04:00 - Detroit Tigers Draft Class 00:19:00 - Kansas City Royals Draft Class 00:32:00 - Chicago White Sox Draft Class 00:41:45…
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2020 MLB Draft - Day 1 Wrap
Nick and Burke break down Day One of the 2020 MLB Draft, covering highlights from the first 37 selections.
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2019 Hot Stove Episode 01: Jerry Dipoto is at it again...
Adam McInturff and Nick Faleris break down the recent Mariners trades and discuss the improving farm system.
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2018 AFL Episode 06: AFL Wrap, All-AFL Team Selections
Nick Faleris, John Eshleman and Adam McInturff hop on the line to wrap this year's AFL coverage and discuss 2080 Baseball's First and Second Team All-AFL selections.
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2018 AFL Episode 04: An hour with baseball legend Joe McIlvaine
Ryan Sullivan and John Eshleman spend an hour with baseball legend Joe McIlvaine, discussing all things scouting and today's game.
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2018 AFL Episode 05: 2018 AFL Fall Stars Game
In Episode 5 of this special limited AFL Series of Defensive Indifference: A 2080 Baseball Podcast, hosts Ryan Sullivan and John Eshleman are joined by Nick Faleris as the three discuss this year's Fall Stars Game, featuring the top talents in the Fall League.
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2018 AFL Episode 03: Command with Intent; Control of the Rule Five
On this week's installment of the Defensive Indifference AFL limited series, Assistant Director of Scouting Adam McInturff joins Ryan Sullivan and John Eshleman to discuss two topics near and dear to him. The trio provides a seminar on fastball command in segment two and in segment three they...
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2018 AFL Episode 02: Fastballs and Defense (Things Are Not What They Seem)
Co-hosts Ryan Sullivan and John Eshleman are back to discuss John's first week of AFL action, highlighted by lights-out Astros hurler Forrest Whitley. They proceed to talk about valuing fastballs, both in a vacuum and as part of the whole repertoire, before discussing how the AFL context…
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2018 AFL Episode 01: Talking 'structs
In the first episode of this special diPOD subseries focused on fall action in Arizona, hosts Ryan Sullivan and John Eshleman introduce this project and discuss instructs.
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Episode 02.16: Under Armour All America Game and Workout
Nick Faleris and Burke Granger discuss 2019 MLB Draft standouts from the Under Armour All America Game and Workout, including Bobby Witt Jr., Rece Hinds, Daniel Espino, Gunnar Henderson, CJ Abrams and more.
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Episode 02.M125: Midseason Top 125 Prospect Rankings
2080 Baseball's Midseason Top 125 Prospect Rankings are live and Nick Faleris, Dave DeFreitas and Adam McInturff are here to step through them on a bonus episode of Defensive Indifference: A 2080 Baseball Podcast.
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Episode 02.15: 2018 MLB Futures Game
Nick Faleris, Adam McInturff and Burke Granger share thoughts on this year's homer-happy MLB Futures Game, including breakdowns of the game's MVP Taylor Trammell (OF, Reds), Yusniel Diaz (OF, Dodgers), Touki Toussaint (RHP, Braves), Matt Manning (RHP, Tigers), Adonis Medina (RHP, Phillies)…
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Episode 02.14: Manny Machado and JA Happ Trade Talks
Dave DeFreitas and Adam McInturff return to the podcast and join Nick in discussing Manny Machado and JA Happ as trade targets, as well as an opening discussion on the Braves' failure to sign Carter Stewart (8th overall draft pick).
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Episode 02.12: Brian Sakowski and PG National Showcase
Brian Sakowski of Perfect Game USA joins Nick Faleris and Burke Granger to discuss the first big scouting showcase for the 2019 Draft Class -- the Perfect Game National Showcase, hosted at Tropicana Field. Burke and Brian go over thoughts on some of their favorite performers from the event and...
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Episode 02.11: Extended Spring Training with John Eshleman
Adam McInturff and John Eshleman go over John's tour through the Arizona complexes for Extended Spring Training and Nick Faleris joins the conversation to discuss the difficulties in scouting J2 players and how things can change between signing the player and state-side ball. In segment two Adam...
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Episode 02.10: Trade Season Intro and MLB Draft Wrap
In Segment 1, Nick Faleris, Dave DeFreitas, Adam McInturff and Burke Granger start to transition into trade season by stepping through the analysis of putting together hypothetical trade packages for two talented arms with several years of control remaining. In Segment 2, Nick, Burke and Adam...
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Episode 02.09: MLB Draft Day 1 Recap
Nick Faleris, Burke Granger and Adam McInturff discuss initial reactions to Day 1 of the Draft, including a look at the top 10 selections plus more in depth analysis of the drafts hauls for the Rays, Royals, DBacks, Indians, Pirates, Mariners, and more.
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Episode 02.08: Draft Deep Dive and SAL Notes
Nick and Burke discuss MLB Draft first round target Mike Vasil and his announcement requesting to redraw from the Draft, plus eight names outside of the first two rounds you should know. Adam joins nick in segment two to clear out his SAL notebook with thoughts from recent looks at Braves and...
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Episode 02.07: Billy Madison...That's My Comp
Nick, Dave and Burke welcome as guests The Athletic's Melissa Lockard and Emily Waldon, as well as Baseball America's Carlos Collazo, to discuss hot starts from 2017 draftees and the upcoming 2018 MLB Draft, respectively. Plus, Dave shares thoughts on a talented Triple-A Durham Club (Rays).
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Episode 02.06 (Pt2): Mock Draft Discussion
Nick and Burke go in depth on the first 2080 Baseball Mock Draft for the 2018 MLB Draft class, covering the first 43 picks spanning the first round, supplemental-first round, and compensation A round.
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Episode 02.06 (Pt1): Prospects of the Month for April
In Part 1 of this extended episode, Dave DeFreitas, Adam McInturff and Nick Faleris discuss their picks for position players and pitchers of the month for April, plus three breakout candidates to watch for May.
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Episode 02.05: Why is Brendan McKay in the Midwest League?
In Episode 02.05, Nick, Adam, Dave and Burke discuss some standout Midwest League prospects, including Brendan McKay (Rays), Nick Allen (Athletics), Juan Yepez (Cardinals) and Alex Kirilloff (Twins). In segment two Nick and Burke chat about four high school draft arms in action last week…
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Episode 02.04: East Coast Scouting and Draft Talk With Brian Sakowski
Nick, Dave and Adam talk Walker Buehler (RHP, Dodgers) promotion and a trio of east coast prospect Adam has seen up close in early 2018 action. The second half of the show features Brian Sakowski from Perfect Game USA, with Brian and Burke sharing in-depth thoughts on some potential first…
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Episode 02.03: Dylan Cease and #TheVarShow
Nick, Dave and Adam briefly discuss recent MLB action before welcoming to the show Jared Wyllys for a discussion of White Sox power-armed prospect Dylan Cease and some mechanical adjustments the righty has been implementing. Next, John Eshleman joins the show to discuss his recent California…
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Episode 02.02: Midseason MLB Draft Rankings (Top 125)
Nick, Adam and Burke discuss Ohtani's continued success and noteworthy starts from Kyle Wright (Braves (Double-A Mississippi)) and Walker Buehler (Dodgers (Triple-A Oklahoma City)). Nick and Burke delve into the just-released MLB Draft Top 125 Rankings, as well as some notes from their recent...
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Episode 02.01: Hello 2018!
Nick, Dave, Burke and Adam kick of 2018 with an examination of Shohei Ohtani's first MLB regular season start and pick four prospects to watch in 2018. Segment 1 00:00:00 - Introduction; rebooting the podcast. 00:05:30 - Shohei Ohtani (RHP/DH, Angels) Discussion (first regular season start and...
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Episode 26: Playoff Talk and Mailbag
Defensive Indifference: A 2080 Baseball Podcast returns with Dave DeFreitas and Nick Faleris discussing the ALCS/NLCS and the outlook for this year's playoff standouts. In the second half of the show, Nick and Dave hit the mailbag to answer questions regarding abolishing the MLB Draft and the...
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Episode 25: Ohtani and More with John Gibson
Dave DeFreitas and Nick Faleris welcome to the podcast John E. Gibson (@JBWPodcast) from the Japan Baseball Weekly Podcast (available on iTunes) for a deep dive on Shohei Ohtani and a blitz through other NPB standouts that could find their way stateside.
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Episode 24: Waldon and Wyllys
Emily Waldon and Jared Wyllys join Nick Faleris to discuss their thoughts on the 2017 Minor League season, including their favorite players and a couple of prospects to keep an eye on in 2018. We end the episode with Jared and Emily breaking down the current state of the Cubs and Tigers systems.
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Episode 23: Prospects of the Year
In Episode 23 of Defensive Indifference: A 2080 Baseball Podcast Dave DeFreitas and Nick Faleris talk about the top prospect performances of 2017 and crown their "Prospect of the Year" for position players and pitchers.
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Episode 22: PG All-American Classic and 2016 Deadline Revisited
Dave DeFreitas, Nick Faleris and Burke Granger are reunited for a two-part recording on this episode of Defensive Indifference: A 2080 Baseball Podcast. In the first segment Burke breaks down his observations from this year's Perfect Game All-American Classic, sharing thoughts on some of the top...
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Episode 21: Early Reports from the Complex
Dave DeFreitas and Nick Faleris return for Episode 21 to discuss early reports from the complexes on some of the top 2017 MLB Draftees, reminisce about early looks at Gleyber Torres and Ronald Guzman, and discuss potential NPB posting target Yusei Kikuchi.
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Episode 20A: Summer Draft Talk
Nick Faleris and Burke Granger jump on for a bonus episode of Defensive Indifference, breaking down Burke's notes from the Under Armour All-America Game at Wrigley Field and Nick's initial impressions from a week covering the Cape Cod Baseball League.
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Episode 20: Trade Deadline
Dave DeFreitas and Nick Faleris discuss the deals, and non-deals, at the trade deadline, including the Sonny Gray and Yu Darvish hauls and Baltimore's surprising acquisitions and non-moves. Dave and Nick also discuss moves made by the Astros, Nationals, Mets, Marlins, and Cubs, as well as the...
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Episode 19: MLB Draft Signing Day and Tournament of Stars
Nick Faleris and Burke Granger discuss today's MLB Draft signing deadline and Burke Granger shares thoughts about some 2018 MLB Draft standouts from USA Baseball's Tournament of Stars.
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Episode 18: 2017 MLB Draft Day One Wrap
Nick J. Faleris and Burke Granger team up for special Draft-centric episode of Defensive Indifference: A 2080 Baseball Podcast, breaking down the goings on during Day One of the 2017 MLB Draft. Nick and Burke step through their favorite picks, delve into draft strategy, and kick around some names...
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Episode 17: Organizational Reviews (Cubs/MLB Draft)
Lots of prospect rankings and MLB Draft talk in Episode 17, beginning with Nick Faleris and Burke Granger welcoming Perfect Game USA's Brian Sakowski to discuss PG's first mock draft of the 2017 draft season. https://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=13754 Dave DeFreitas and Nick...
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Episode 16: Organizational Reviews (Tigers/MiLB Season.MLB Draft)
Episode 16 begins with Emily Waldon joining Dave DeFreitas and Nick Faleris to discuss the Detroit Tigers system. In segment two, Burke Granger joins Dave and Nick to break down some high-level SEC prospects for the MLB Draft. The episode concludes with Dave and Nick touching on some interesting...
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Episode 15: Organizational Reviews (Mariners/MiLB Season)
Dave and Nick return for Episode 15 of Defensive Indifference: A 2080 Baseball Podcast to discuss the Seattle Mariners system and early impressions on the young 2017 minor league season. Full writeups for Mariners prospects, including prospect rankings/pref list available at 2080 Baseball here:...
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Episode 14: Organizational Reviews (Cardinals)
In Episode 14 of Defensive Indifference: A 2080 Baseball Podcast Dave DeFreitas and Nick Faleris discuss the St. Louis Cardinals system, including top prospect Alex Reyes, his season-ending Tommy John surgery, and future projected role. Dave and Nick also do a deep dive on the potential impact...
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Episode 13: Organizational Reviews (Yankees)
In Episode 13 of the Defensive Indifference Podcast, Dave and Nick discuss a Yankees system that received as big a boost as any in 2016. The Young Yanks look poised to bolster the big league club with a new core for New York's next sustained run at a World Series Championship. Prospect Rankings /...
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Episode 12: Organizational Reviews (Astros)
In Episode 13 of Defensive Indifference: A 2080 Podcast, Dave and Nick run through a deep Astros system with big upside prospects at the top and lots and lots of depth throughout the upper and lower levels. The full article containing all prospect write-ups and the prospect rankings / pref list…
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Episode 11: Organizational Reviews (Marlins/Royals)
2080 Baseball's Dave DeFreitas and Nick Faleris continue their in-depth examination and discussion of each major league farm system, with Episode 11 focusing on the Marlins and Royals -- two system down from previous years. Highlights include a discussion of a potential front-end arm for the Fish...
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Episode 10: Organizational Reviews (Pirates)
2080 Baseball's Dave DeFreitas and Nick Faleris discuss a Pittsburgh Pirates system with lots of potential impact at the top and a wave of talent ready to fortify the big league club. Full Pirates Org Review/Prospect Rankings: https://2080baseball.com/2017/02/2017-orgrev-pit/ Episode 10 concludes...
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Episode 9: Organizational Reviews (White Sox)
2080 Baseball's Dave DeFreitas and Nick Faleris break down a White Sox system that received an overhaul following the trades of Chris Sale and Adam Eaton. Now one of the most impactful systems at the top, Chicago boasts three big time arms and two positional tool boxes at the top of the system,...
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Episode 8: Organizational Reviews (Angels/Rockies)
2080 Baseball's Dave DeFreitas and Nick Faleris return to tackle two more systems as our the through all 30 organizations continue. It's a Tale of Two Systems for Episode 8, including a thin Angels system trying to get back on track and a deep and talent Rockies farm that looks poised to push...
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Episode 6: Organizational Reviews (Phillies)
2080 Baseball's Dave DeFreitas and Nick J. Faleris are back to discuss the Philadelphia Phillies system before returning to the 2080 Mailbag to answer questions on Padres and Athletics prospects. Link to Philadelphia Phillies Organizational Review/Player Writeups...
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Episode 5: Organizational Reviews (As and D'Backs)
2080 Baseball's Dave DeFreitas and Nick Faleris return to discuss more baseball prospects and 2080's 2017 prospect rankings and organizational reviews. In this episode, discussion topics include an interesting Oakland Athletics system ready to push a wave of contributors to the major league club,...
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2080 Baseball's Dave DeFreitas and Nick Faleris discuss baseball's stars of tomorrow through the lens of scouting and player development.
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