The Show Before the Show: Episode 45

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Episode 45:

Three Strikes (4:10)

• Just as a fun exercise, Tyler and Sam start the latest edition of the podcast by thinking out loud about which prospects they would trade to new organizations, where the players could either find better fits or the farm system would get a much-needed boost. Where would Tyler send Lucas Giolito? Where would Sam send Trea Turner?
• In Strike Two, the guys recorded this part of the pod on Pancake Day, so they turn their attentions to everyone's favorite flapjack-related prospect, Joey Pankake.
• Finally, Tuesday also brought the New Hampshire primary, and with that in mind, Tyler and Sam talk about which prospects have the personalities to be politicians someday. (Political issues aside.)

Sean Manaea interview (28:30)

• MLB.com's No. 68 overall prospect Sean Manaea calls into the show from Arizona to talk about his trade from the Royals, his impressive end to the 2015 season, why he's able to rack up so many strikeouts and where in the heck he got his Twitter handle, @BABYSMGIRAFFE.

Ben's Biz Banter (46:20)

• MiLB.com's Benjamin Hill joins for his weekly podcast segment to discuss former pitcher Dennis Bair's work to showcase images of missing children in as many Minor League ballparks as he can. Ben also talks about the California League's 75th anniversary logo, which features customized elements for each of the circuit's 10 teams.

Wrapping up (57:29)