Turn 2 with Scott & Troy is an unrivaled glimpse into the baseball world. Triple-A Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp broadcaster Scott Kornberg is joined by Miami Marlins minor league first baseman Troy Johnston to break down the biggest stories throughout baseball and welcome in the sport's players, managers, coaches and writers for behind-the-scenes stories and information. For all things MLB and MiLB, you'll get an in-depth look on Turn 2 with Scott & Troy.
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Episode 12 - Baseball WAGs (Wives and Girlfriends) - July 23, 2024
In this special episode of "Turn 2 with Scott & Troy," special guests Haley Johnston (Troy's wife), Madelyn Gray (Tristan Gray's wife), and Madie Moreno-Kornberg (Scott's wife) join the show. They discuss their favorite drinks at the 121 Financial Ballpark Coors Light Tiki Terrace (1:26), the chaos of raising kids in the baseball world (2:59), Troy's recent mustache shave (3:44), and their game-day superstitions (4:03). Haley and Madelyn talk about the challenges of frequent relocations and making their living situations feel homey (6:43), while Haley and Troy recount their numerous moves in the past few years (8:55). Scott and Madie share how they met and their relationship's discovery (14:41), and Madelyn and Haley discuss meeting their husbands (16:08, 17:09). Haley reflects on realizing Troy's potential in professional baseball and attending his games (18:48), and Madelyn talks about adapting to life as a baseball player's partner (25:26). The guests share their favorite minor league destinations (29:43) and discuss the difficulty of managing a family with a traveling husband (36:30). They also highlight the supportive community among baseball wives and girlfriends (39:27).
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Episode 11 - Anthony Maldonado on playing in the majors, the WBC and perfecting his slider - July 2, 2024
Join Scott & Troy as they chat with Jumbo Shrimp pitcher Anthony Maldonado who recently made his MLB debut. He shares his journey from being called up to the major leagues (1:11) and reminisces about his middle school baseball days with teammate Xavier Edwards (3:45). He reflects on watching Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic with his proud Puerto Rican dad (5:07), his call-up to play for Puerto Rico in the WBC (6:34), and playing for Yadier Molina (8:42). He discusses Edwin Diaz's injury during a celebration (13:00), the cultural significance of the Puerto Rican Coqui frog (14:46), and the story of proposing to his fiancée (16:55). He also talks about not being superstitious (22:30), choosing his game glove (23:00), perfecting his slider pitch (23:59), opinions on new pitching technology (26:42), and his seam-shifted two-seam fastball (33:51).
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Episode 10 - Cancer survivor and former big leaguer Devin Smeltzer - June 18, 2024
Current Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp reliever and former Minnesota Twins/Miami Marlins left-hander Devin Smeltzer joins the pod! He talks with Scott & Troy about what it's like to get traded (2:04), throwing a no-hitter (7:04), making his MLB debut (8:39), being diagnosed with cancer (11:33), Devin's wife's Bri's fishing career (17:42), meeting Chase Utley (19:51), how he gives back to kids and families fighting cancer (23:59), Devin's beard (28:09) and why he is still playing baseball (30:36).
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Episode 9 - Talking Mississippi State, college & pro baseball with Jake Mangum, plus guest host Greg Colbrunn - June 4, 2024
Former Mississippi State baseball legend and current Tampa Bay Rays minor leaguer Jake Mangum joins the show - complete with Scott, Troy AND guest host Greg Colbrunn. They talk about playing a former team (0:37) with Jake back in Jacksonville with the Durham Bulls, The Mayor nickname (1:52), his dream of playing college baseball (4:21), his Alabama fandom as a kid (4:48), why he chose to play at Mississippi State (5:38), being the SEC's all-time hits leader (9:38), returning to Mississippi State as a senior (10:34), what it's like to be traded (12:37), starting his freshman year (15:55), the differences between college baseball and pro baseball (20:58) and his advice to young kids playing baseball (32:47).
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Episode 8 - Cuban baseball, MLB debuts and Messi: Miami Marlins prospect/Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp outfielder Victor Mesa Jr. - May 21, 2024
Turn 2 with Scott & Troy hits the road for the visiting hotel in Gwinnett with Miami Marlins prospect Victor Mesa Jr. They talk about Victor coming to the United States from Cuba (5:44), becoming a U.S. citizen (8:10), learning English (10:18), Scott's MLB debut on the Marlins Radio Network (14:33), Troy's start to the season (20:09), staying centered (24:00), Lionel Messi being Victor's favorite player (25:56), giving Messi his Marlins jersey (28:40), what he would say to Messi (32:55) and his baseball idol Yuli Gurriel (34:36).
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Episode 7 - New York Yankees prospect T.J. Rumfield - May 7, 2024
The first visiting player to 121 Financial Ballpark visits the show! Scott & Troy sit down with New York Yankees prospect T.J. Rumfield about moving around in the baseball world (2:24), being traded to the Yankees (6:09), visualization on what could happen during a game (9:10), dad strength & the birth of his daughter (11:29), 'Teacherman' hitting philosophy (13:31), Spring Training with the Yankees' veterans (15:29), why he picked baseball over football (16:54) and how he ended up at Virginia Tech (20:52).
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Episode 6 - Miami Marlins prospect/Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp pitcher Patrick Monteverde - April 23, 2024
Scott & Troy sit down in-person with Troy's teammate, Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp starting pitcher Patrick Monteverde. The Miami Marlins prospect details his inner thoughts on the mound while pitching (2:18), being the youngest grandchild of 27 in his family (3:13), why he wanted to play baseball (5:29), his journey from high school to Division III, Division II, Division I and now professional baseball (13:51), why he went to Texas Tech (18:43), how he always believed in his vision (20:00), a great Johnny Cueto story (22:17) and how he feels he measures up to quality MLB starters (30:00).
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Episode 5 - Washington Nationals reliever Robert Garcia - April 9, 2024
Scott & Troy talk with Washington Nationals reliever Robert Garcia about his MLB debut last season (2:50), his first phone call after learning he was being promoted to the majors (3:56), his wife pushing him in his career to not retire (8:40), advice to minor leaguers and competing to play with all 30 MLB teams (12:37), his elite changeup (18:03), how analytics have helped his career (23:58) and the clubhouse dynamic for the Nationals in 2024 (31:22).
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Episode 4 - Opening Day is almost here, plus Cubs top prospect Owen Caissie - March 26, 2024
Scott & Troy talk about the Angels' love of sushi (4:24), buffalo wings, Anchor Bar and Scott's cooking (8:00) before MLB.com's No. 47 prospect Owen Caissie joins the show (10:50). Caissie, a minor leaguer in the Chicago Cubs' organization and native of Canada, discusses the Cubs' fanbase (14:37), playing for Buddy Bailey, MiLB's active managerial winner (17:40), what he worked on in Spring Training (23:45), his spring exit meeting with Cubs manager Craig Counsell (26:50), playing for Team Canada in the World Baseball Classic (37:13), how his game changed in professional baseball (41:08) and how fandom of the Toronto Blue Jays (44:22).
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Episode 3 - Chatting at first base, plus special guest Greg Colbrunn - March 12, 2024
Scott & Troy banter about what it's like to come across MLB superstars in Spring Training (6:55), what the chatter is about at first base in games (9:16) and how Troy used baseball's new rules to improve his stolen base totals (20:24). Two-time World Series champion Greg Colbrunn, who played 13 years in the majors and has been a hitting coach following his playing career, joins the show (26:55) to talk about his coaching inspirations (31:17), what it's like to coach Troy (35:31), hitting advice (40:32), winning the World Series with the 2013 Red Sox (49:04), playing with the Diamondbacks in the 2001 World Series just weeks after 9/11 (59:00), playing with Randy Johnson (1:02:40), rallying in Game 7 of the 2001 World Series off Mariano Rivera (1:04:24) and how the 2013 Red Sox handled the Boston Marathon bombing (1:10:11).
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Episode 2 - What is Spring Training like? Plus, special guest Kyle Sielaff - February 27, 2024
Scott & Troy banter about what Spring Training is like as players arrive and his thoughts on Miami Marlins manager Skip Schumacher. Marlins radio broadcaster Kyle Sielaff joins the show (13:09) to talk about his incredible offseason vacation (13:28), his tenure with Miami (19:26), the Marlins' recent postseason run (29:44), his energy in the booth (31:42) and his thoughts on Miami's new front office (33:46) and player development (35:27).
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Episode 1 - The Offseason with special guest Ryan Lavarnway - February 13, 2024
Scott Kornberg and Troy Johnston launch the Turn 2 Podcast talking about offseason jobs and workout routines for players. Former major league catcher Ryan Lavarnway joins the show (19:49) to discuss his time at Yale, his 10-year MLB career that included a World Series title, his time at Yale, playing for Team Israel in the World Baseball Classic and the myriad of activities (broadcaster, children's book author, podcaster, motivational speaker, philanthropist) he has thrown himself into in his post-playing career.