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The Show Before the Show: Episode 121

Rangers' Calhoun discusses trade from Dodgers, hitting approach
August 3, 2017

Check out the latest episode of The Show Before the Show, MiLB.com's official podcast. A segment rundown is listed below, in case you want to skip to a particular section. Like the podcast? Subscribe, rate and review The Show Before the Show on iTunes. The podcast is also available via

Check out the latest episode of The Show Before the Show, MiLB.com's official podcast. A segment rundown is listed below, in case you want to skip to a particular section. Like the podcast? Subscribe, rate and review The Show Before the Show on iTunes. The podcast is also available via the Stitcher app and Google Play. Send your questions and feedback to [email protected]. You can follow hosts Tyler Maun (@TylerMaun) and Sam Dykstra (@SamDykstraMiLB) on Twitter.
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Episode 121
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Three Strikes (2:55)
  • It was a busy week for prospect news with the Major League non-waiver trade deadline Monday. Tyler and Sam look at this year's deadline deals from a Minor League perspective and discuss which farm systems got stronger once the dust settled.
  • Two of the game's top 20 prospects -- Mets shortstop Amed Rosario and Braves middle infielder Ozzie Albies -- received their first calls to the Majors this week. The guys talk about what to expect from the talented pair in Flushing and Atlanta.
  • One of the biggest non-transaction stories of the week comes from Reds No. 24 prospect Jose Siri, who has set a Midwest League record with his ongoing 38-game hitting streak for Class A Dayton. Tyler and Sam discuss how he's become a breakout prospect in a solid Cincinnati system.

Willie Calhoun interview (30:14)
  • Calhoun was the biggest prospect name headed to the Rangers in the deal that sent Yu Darvish to the Dodgers. Texas' new No. 2 prospect joins the show from his new club in Triple-A Round Rock to discuss his reaction to the trade, his approach to both hitting and fielding and how he tries to have fun with different batting stances.

Wrapping up (46:11)

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