The Hot Esquina Podcast

Hey guys, We are back with another episode. It's been a very quiet offseason since the Rodón signing so we decided to bring you guys a new and interesting topic for debate. Since the news of Correa going back to the Twins seems official. We decided to take our Twitter chat to the microphone, where we debate through the entirety of both teams. While we all wait for some news regarding our future LF for the 2023 season, we hope you all enjoy this wild debate. See you in the next one... Go Yanks!

ICYMI, We had another LIVE yesterday morning immediately following the Press Conference of Aaron Judge becoming the 16th captain in New York Yankees history! We discussed what this means and followed up with what's next along for the Yankees. We also discuss the big signing with our cross-town rivals and how that move should impact the Yankees moving forward. It was our best live yet. We will see you all soon... Go Yanks!

What's up everyone, Carlos Rodón is a Yankee! Sean & Enrique express their excitement over their new star pitcher to help solidify the rotation. They then move the discussion over to LF with the news of Andrew Benintendi signing with the White Sox, leaving LF vacant. The guys discuss what they think the Yankees need to do to fill the LF position and what else the Yankees need to do for the remainder of the offseason... Including what to do with 3B and Josh Donaldson.

What's up everyone, we are back with another winter meetings live episode on December 7th, 2022. The Yankees have re-signed Aaron Judge to a 9 Year / $360M deal to stay in the Bronx and be the eventual captain of the New York Yankees! We talked about it and debated the news and what we think of the deal and what the Yankees need to do moving forward to bring a championship back to the Bronx. Hope you all enjoy, Go Yanks!

On December 6th, we held our first live episode breaking the rumors swirling around Arson Judge... I mean Aaron Judge. We talk about the possibility of Judge as a Yankee or a Giant and breakdown and debate whether Judge and his contract are beneficial for the Yankees beyond 2023. We will have another live episode tomorrow night. See you all tomorrow, go Yankees!

Happy Cyber Monday everyone! After eating some turkey over the weekend Sean, Alex & Enrique are back with Part 2 of episode 36. In this episode, we discuss the future position players for the '23 season. We discuss Anthony Rizzo re-signing with the Yankees & the significance that may or may not have on Aaron Judge also re-signing. We also talk Andrew Benintendi's free agency, the logjam the Yanks are facing in their middle infield, and who we do and don't want back on this team, along with MUCH MORE! We hope you enjoy..Go Yankees!!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! We are back with another episode. In this episode Enrique, Sean & Alex give their flowers to Platinum Glove winner Jose Treviño and 4X Gold Glove winner DJ LeMahieu. After venting their frustrations a few episodes back about yet another disappointing playoff exit for the Yankees..Sean, Alex & Enrique are back with their 'too early' predictions for this offseason. They each give their predictions on what the Yankees will do as well as give their thoughts on what they would do if they were the GM of the New York Yankees.  Part 2 will come out on Monday where we discuss the possible plan for position players in 2023. See you guys soon... Go Yankees!

ALL RISE!! Congratulations to the 2022 AL MVP Aaron Judge!  The guys breakdown the historic, record-breaking season by the AL HR King. They reminisce on their favorite 2022 Aaron Judge moment. Finally, they take turns predicting and debating the contract numbers that it'll take to keep Judge in the Bronx. We hope you all enjoy! Be sure to follow us @thehotesquinapod on Twitter, Instagram and Youtube. Rate, review & subscribe so you get notified when all new episodes are released. Go Yanks! 

One of the genuinely good & humble dudes in the media industry Keith McPherson of the MLB Network show Off Base, WFAN Sports Talk Radio in New York, & the BXB podcast with Sweeny Murti joins Enrique & Alex to talk the Yankees 2022 season, Aaron Judge's Free Agency, Brian Cashman, the Houston Astros, what he thinks the New York Yankees should do to overcome them in 2023 & much more! We really enjoyed having Keith on with us & talking Yanks with him & hope you enjoy listening & if you do don't forget to give us a 5 star rating and review & hit that subscribe button so you get all new episodes when they're released. GO YANKS!

Happy Halloween ladies and gentleman! Unfortunately though, the Yankees 2022 season is over. The chase for 28 continues on for another year. Enrique, Sean & Alex breakdown the season, postseason, and debate on what needs to be done in the offseason in order for the Yankees to take the extra step and be World Series contenders. Aaron Judge is a Free Agent! Should the Yankees bring him back? What will it take to bring/convince him to come back? We discuss all that and much more. We got a very interesting offseason ahead, stay tuned...

Welcome everyone, we bring back Jared Tims (@Jared_Tims) from Talkin' Halos (@TalkinHalos). Lots of interesting topics surrounds the Angels organization. We talk about the upcoming series and the X-Factors to look out for. Arte Moreno selling the team. You are going to want to hear who Jared wants as the new owner... Will the Angels trade Ohtani in the offseason? What will the team look like under new ownership? What will Ohtani's future contract look like? What could his trade value look like? Can Trout get back to the postseason? Will former Angel Albert Pujols get to 700? We discuss all that and much more! Thank you all for listening, Go Yanks!  If you were part of the new ownership for LAA would you trade Ohtani and/or Trout to get two ground breaking hauls for both of them? Or would you try to keep them and build around them?

Jessica Kleinschmidt (@KleinschmidtJD), correspondent and reporter for the Oakland Athletics & MLB joins Enrique & Sean to discuss the ongoing Yankees vs A's series. We also debate over the A's season so far, their future after this season, the fire-sale, all the names lost, and the acquisitions of Frankie Montas & Lou Trivino at the deadline. She also gives her thoughts on A's newcomers JP Sears, Ken Waldichuk, Luis Medina & Cooper Bowman. We discuss that and much much more. We also shoutout the winner of the Aaron Judge, Anthony Rizzo & Nestor Cortes video caption contest! ---- We are a newer Yankees podcast and we appreciate all your support. If you haven't already, consider helping us out and giving us a 5-star rating and review (especially on Apple Podcasts) & subscribe so you get all new episodes as soon as they're released. We hope you all enjoy... GO YANKS!! 

We've got a VERY special episode for you all as Randy Wilkins (@pamsson), Director & Producer of the ESPN documentary 'THE CAPTAIN' joins the show! Sean & Enrique speak with Randy to discuss the current Yankees & their rollercoaster season so far. We deep dive into the making of the documentary, giving us a behind the scenes look on what it was like working with Derek, his wife & family, Alex Rodriguez (spoiler..not good), The Core Four, Michael Jordan & others. There's so much to unpack and that's not even the half of it. Special thanks to Randy for giving us the time. We hope you all enjoy... Go Yanks!   

Sean & Enrique welcome back Alex to the pod. We break down the Yankees losing streak, Montas's debut for the Yankees, the roster crunch that currently exists, the upcoming schedule, and the heartbreaking news to Matt Carpenter. 

It's the finale of our four-part Trade Deadline Special series. This time with Gary Sheffield Jr. (@GarysheffieldJr)! We discussed how the Yankees did at the deadline & how he thinks the team will finish this year. We debated over whether this team is good enough to overcome the Astros and get to the World Series. We also discussed the IKF/Oswald Peraza/Didi Gregorius debate currently going around Yankees Twitter, the lack of home-grown Yankees within the big league club & of course we reminisce about his father's legendary career, his iconic batting stance, as well as his time with the Bronx Bombers. We hope you enjoy... Go Yanks!

Welcome everyone, we got a great episode for you. We welcomed back Yankees Beat Reporter Erik Boland (@eboland11) from Newsday. We spoke immediately after the deadline and discussed/broke down all the Yankees trades from Monday and Tuesday and what to expect the roster to look like for the rest of the year. Thank you all for listening... Go Yanks!!

We're back with part 2 of our Trade Deadline special, this time with ESPN 98.7 FM NY Radio Host Gordon Damer (@Gordondamer). He joins the show to give us his thoughts about the Andrew Benintendi trade, the possibility of the Yankees trading away Miguel Andújar and Joey Gallo, and the hopes of the Yankees going after Frankie Montas (after losing out on Luis Castillo) and Juan Soto. Hope you all enjoy... Go Yanks! 

Sean, John & Enrique briefly catch up with the talented, well-known Yankees beat reporter Brendan Kuty (@BrendanKutyNJ) of NJ.com & The Star-Ledger to discuss the Yankees and the upcoming August 2nd trade deadline. We hope you all enjoy! If you can, give us a 5 star rating and review and subscribe so you get all new episodes. Go Yanks!

Welcome back everyone! We break down the series win in Baltimore. Enrique and Sean then discuss the upcoming Subway Series and the statements both teams look to make in this quick two-game set. Finally, the guys bring on Jeremy Greco (@Hokius) who writes about the Royals on SB Nation's Royals Review (@Royalsreview) to help break down the series and also talk potential trade acquisitions like Andrew Benintendi, Michael A. Taylor, Scott Barlow, and more. We have a great show for you, hope you all enjoy... Go Yanks!

The second half of the season is underway and the Yankees continue to lose to arguably their biggest threat in the AL, the Houston Astros. Are they the Yankees Kryptonite? Do they have the Yanks' number? Sean and Enrique discuss that and more. They also discuss their favorite moments from All-Star weekend & how our boys showed out under the bright lights in LA during the Mid-Summer Classic. We also breakdown the unfortunate & potential season ending injury to Michael King & where the Yankees go from here. We hope you enjoy, give us a 5 star rating and review and subscribe so you get all new episodes as soon as they're released. Go Yanks!

HAPPY ALL-STAR BREAK! The 1st place 64-28 Yanks roll into the All-Star break as the best team in baseball & Enrique and Sean got you covered with their mid-season reviews and predictions going into the second half. John Brophy also joins the show to give his thoughts on the Futures game as well as Jasson Dominguez & Grant Richardson getting promoted to High A Hudson Valley. The guys also give their thoughts on Yankees draft picks Spencer Jones & Drew Thorpe. If you enjoy the show please remember to leave us a 5 star rating and review and subscribe so you get new episodes as soon as they're released.     

Welcome everyone! We got a great show for you guys. We recapped the Red Sox series. Then, Sean & Enrique discuss the SIX All-Stars going to the Mid-Summer Classic. We also discussed what the future of the Yankees pitching staff could look like... and much much more! Also, Sean interviews special guest Clay Snowden @Clay_sno from 'Just Baseball' @JustBBMedia. He talks Reds, and possible trade scenarios to look out for in the coming weeks for both teams. Hope you all enjoy, Go Yanks!

We Hope Everyone Had A Fun And Safe 4th of July! Yanks Won 2/3 In Cleveland. We Talk About Aroldis Chapman's First Game Back and His Future This Season. We Also Discuss The Joey Gallo/Miguel Andujar Debate and What Could And Should Happen With Both Of Them. We Also Have Special Guest Marty From @RumBunter Come On The Show And Talk About The Upcoming Yankees v Pirates Series, What He Expects From O'Neil Cruz, And Others. Also, How He Feels Being On The Other Side of The Jameson Taillon and Clay Holmes Trades, And Much More. We Have A Great Show, Thanks For Listening... Go Yanks!

Enrique, John and Sean talk exclusively about the Yankees farm system. Enrique talks about the teams and players on the Complex League Yankees and Single-A Tampa Tarpons with John, Sean talks to special guest Kylie about High-A Hudson Valley Renegades and John discusses rehab assignments from Domingo German and Aroldis Chapman, along with potential future Yankees in AA Somerset Patriots and AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders with special guest Julian Guilarte. Go Yanks! You can find Kylie at @Kylie6464 on Twitter and @kylierichellephotography on Instagram You can find Julian at @julianguilarte1 on Twitter and @julianguilarte11 on Instagram Thanks for listening! Please rate our podcast 5 stars on iTunes; we greatly appreciate all of our listeners!

Hello Everyone! This Was A Really Fun Episode! We Broke Down The Astros Series LIVE As The Yankees Walked It Off Sunday Evening! We Talk About The Split, Aaron Judge, And How Many Potential Position Player All-Stars The Yankees Might Have!? Also, We Have An Incredible Interview With One Of The Top Yankees Prospects Brandon Lockridge! We Ask Him Some Great Questions About Him, Minor League Life, The Future About Potentially Being Called Up To The New York Yankees, And Much Much More! -- Thanks So Much For Listening, Hope You All Enjoy... Go Yanks! 

Happy belated Father's Day everyone! Sean, Enrique & John are joined by special guest Yankees beat writer/reporter Erik Boland (@eboland11). They discuss various topics including Clay Holmes vs Aroldis Chapman (is there a controversy at closer once Chapman returns?), Joey Gallo, Luis Severino, Miguel Andujar's trade request, who gets the most credit for this Yankees team being as good as it is, and much more! John also gives you his weekly dive into the minor leagues while Sean & Enrique recap the Blue Jays series and preview the Rays series. If you like the show please remember to give us a 5 star rating and review (especially on iTunes) & subscribe so you get all new episodes as soon as they're released. Thanks for listening. Go Yanks! 

We have a VERY special episode for you all today. Sweeny Murti joins the show as a special guest to help us preview the Rays series and talk about what he's seen from the Yankees as a whole this season. Sean and Enrique recap and breakdown the very fun weekend series against the  Cubs, the unbelievable performance by Matt Carpenter, Jose Trevino, and others, especially the entire pitching staff.  Also, our very own John Brophy returns to the podcast. He answers some Twitter questions, talks some Yanks with us, and gives us a great segment on guys to look out for in the Yankees' minor league system.  We hope y'all enjoy. Thanks for listening, Go Yanks!

Enrique and Sean break down the Twins series and the clutch hitting from the Moon Men (Joey Gallo, Aaron Hicks), and the dominant bullpen all series that kept us in the game. We also talk to Mitch from Dingers: A Chicago Cubs Podcast @Dingercubs to break down the upcoming series against the Cubs and the X-Factors to look out for. We also talk Clint Frazier (Later DFA'd), Ian Happ, Willson Contreras, Marcus Stroman and others. Make sure to give a follow and a listen, you won't be disappointed. Enjoy! 

Jared Tims (@Jared_Tims) of @TalkinHalos stops by to preview the upcoming 3 game series vs Shohei Ohtani, Mike Trout and the LA Angels. The guys also give their thoughts on the Tampa Bay Rays series, the acquisition of Matt Carpenter, Yankees pitching and many more topics. If you like the show please give us a 5 star rating and review and hit subscribe so you can get all new episodes as soon as they go live! 

Enrique and Sean welcome Alex Murphy of the Rays The Roof podcast (@RaysTheRoofTB) to preview the Yankees big upcoming series vs the Tampa Bay Rays! They also discuss the recent series win vs the Orioles, Jose Trevino, JP Sears, the Yankees recent injuries & MORE. Remember to please like & give us a 5 star rating and review & subscribe so you get all new episodes as soon as they go live!  

Welcome Everyone, Enrique and Sean break down the White Sox Weekend Series, The Donaldson and Anderson Beef Continues. Questionable Comments Were Made, Is Donaldson A Racist? They Break That Down. They Talk About The Piling Up Of Injuries and Where To Go From There. They Also Break Down The Upcoming Orioles Series Again And More... Thanks For Listening!

Yankees Take 3 of 4 In Chicago and In Baltimore, The Bash Brothers Continue To Stay Red-Hot, Cole and Nestor Continue To Show Up and Show Out, Bullpen Still Looks Dominant & Yankees Keep On Winning! But..., What's Going On With Aaron Hicks? We Discuss All That and Preview The Rematch We Have Against Chicago This Weekend. All Right Here, Listen Now! 

Are they as good as their 25-9 record Nestor continues to impress is he a CY Young Candidate and are the Yankees for real? Recap the White Sox series talk Somerset Patriots and preview Baltimore. 

Enrique and Julian Talk about the unhittable Nasty Nestor, the series win vs the Rangers, the hot start, the Somerset Patriots and preview the short series vs the Blue Jays 

John and Enrique are joined by friend of the podcast Sean Negron where they discuss the previous series in Baltimore, the current series in Kansas City as well as a few other topics, including a minors segment by John.

Sean Negron joins Enrique to discuss the series sweep of the Cleveland Guardians, the incident that took place Sarturday afternoon with Myles Straw & the fans in the outfield seats and many other topics. They also look ahead to the Yanks upcoming 3 game set vs the Baltimore Orioles. If you like what you hear, please give us a 5 star rating and review especially on Apple Podcasts and be sure to subcribe so you dont miss new episodes when they air! Thanks & Go Yankees!!  

John joins the podcast after a personal hiatus to talk about the Tarpons' first week of the season, and Enrique and John both discuss the series in Detroit, what to do with Cole and Gallo. They also preview the upcoming series in Cleveland. Thanks for listening!

Enrique is joined by Sean Negron (@Seannegron25 on Twitter). The two look back on the Baltimore series this past weekend & preview the Detroit Tigers series starting Tuesday. They also go in depth on Nestor Cortes, what is wrong with the Yankee bats so far in 2022 (Is this the same team offensively as 2021?), talk IKF, Gleyber Torres & Aaron Hicks & also recap what Enrique saw from the Tarpons in Tampa. If you like what you hear remember to rate, review and subscribe!

Enrique and Alex look back at the home series against Toronto and look ahead to the away series in Baltimore.

Enrique and special guest Julian Guilarte talk about the Yankees' series with the Blue Jays, some minor league prospects to watch this season and more.

Enrique is joined by fellow Yankees fan, Alex, as they go over their 2022 season preview. They forecast their top performers of the season, and discuss other news-worthy topics like Aaron Judge's contract extension talks.

John and Enrique discuss in this 5th episode of the Hot Esquina the trades and acquisitions the Yankees made in the last few days, along with some thoughts on the opening game of the 2022 Spring Training. Thank you for listening!  John y Enrique discuten en este quinto episodio de Hot Esquina los intercambios y adquisiciones que los Yankees realizaron en los últimos días, junto con algunas reflexiones sobre el juego inaugural del Spring Training 2022. ¡Gracias por escuchar!

The lockout is finally over and there will be baseball in the Bronx this year! Enrique (and briefly John) were joined by their friend Matt to discuss the ending of the lockout and some of the things they were looking forward to in 2022.

Happy Twosday! In this episode, John and Enrique discuss the latest on the lockout, some happenings at the Yankees' media event at the mini-camp in Tampa, the results from their Twitter polls and a few other things in the world of Yankees baseball. Thanks for listening!

On this week's episode of The Hot Esquina, John and Enrique discuss the vast amount of outfielders in the Yankees farm system and how they can potentially impact the Yankees both in the short-term and in the long-term. John talks about who he's excited to see in the upcoming minor league season. Both then discuss the current state of the MLB lockout and give their opinions on it, including how it will affect the minor leagues if it's not resolved soon. They take some fan questions and discuss who has better Cuban food: Tampa or Miami. Thanks for listening!

Welcome to the first episode of The Hot Esquina Podcast! In this episode, John and Enrique introduce themselves and talk about what they want to see after the lockout ends, their thoughts on Carlos Beltran getting added to the YES booth, their thoughts on David Ortiz being the only player inducted in 2022, and some fan questions asked via Twitter. Follow our social media and interact with us: https://twitter.com/hotesquinapod & https://instagram.com/hotesquinapod