I like Joe Maddon.. So right on many things. No wonder he's had so much success.
@gingergeezer3685Ай бұрын
And owners don't like him because he's not a puppet.
@joethaler7921Ай бұрын
Joe Madden is a genius. His take on the game becoming all about “me” and the hell with the team is smack on target. He laments the demise of town teams, Babe Ruth, Connie Mack, and the Pony Leagues, which again, is spot on. Madden has been the catalyst for the success of every team he has managed. That is gravitas. The game needs many more people like MR Madden to draw it away from the total bullshit of analytics.
@KISS1975Ай бұрын
ANAL-LYTICS
@jasonlassiter9229Ай бұрын
John Smoltz made a good point when he was interviewed recently. If pitchers keep trying to throw harder, and putting more stress on their wrists, elbows, and shoulders, then it doesn't matter how many pitches these guys pitch. They will still run the risk of getting injured. Pitchers need to pitch smarter, not harder. They are putting way too much stress on their arms by continuing to increase their velocity.
@drizzle452Ай бұрын
I suppose…but his generation was such a benefactor of ridiculous strike zones. It would be really interesting to see how those Braves pitchers would do if they had to actually throw the ball in the strike zone to modern hitters
@larrydanadavid2435Ай бұрын
Heard that Smoltz interview and I agree completely. Everything about the reward system is all about the individual.
@KISS1975Ай бұрын
@@drizzle452lmao ok sure
@yosefyahu4778Ай бұрын
The picth clock also shortens the amount of rest between pitches! This also significantly increase the chances of injury!
@ron88303Ай бұрын
@@drizzle452 Not ridiculous. Only change since 1988 was in 1996, when zone bottom was lowered from top to bottom of kneecap. Smoltz, Maddux, and Glavine all pitched at least ten years under current zone.
@waynewells3297Ай бұрын
Love listening to Joe talk baseball. Low key, wealth of experience, great baseball mind.
@mikemusolino6189Ай бұрын
He was our roving instructor when I was with the Angels. Nobody better, he is exactly how you see him, he is the best
@JBTurkeyАй бұрын
God, I love some Joe Maddon! The game is and never will be the same without him standing in that dugout. ⚾️ ❤️
@stephenskinner4857Ай бұрын
Great MAN and baseball mind/spirit. Close to his spirit as he brought the Cubs to a winner that season of triumph. In an ideal world; leading the Angels with Trevor Bauer on the TEAM as a World Series winner for Maddon AGAIN.
@hiramnooneАй бұрын
Maddon should still be managing.
@davegallagher5121Ай бұрын
Maddon is a great baseball mind. From a fan of the greatest game
@grace1975kaufАй бұрын
Love Joe Maddon and his book is great!! His critique of the game is spot on, unfortunately baseball doesn't want guys like Joe, thinkers. It used to want this but now, not so much
@scott2690Ай бұрын
Great baseball guy, really enjoyed listening to this conversation
@everetttauscher8377Ай бұрын
Miss you Joe!😊
@Dee_RodАй бұрын
I miss you too Everett. ❤😅
@everetttauscher8377Ай бұрын
@@Dee_Rod 🤣
@grantpurdy5042Ай бұрын
Joe is so articulate. I could listen to him all day long.
@timw8646Ай бұрын
the angels should have NEVER fired maddon.
@WorkingcockersАй бұрын
I thought so at the time, however, I think Ron Washington is a better coach, so I’m glad the Angels made that move. Even though the Angels are having a bad season they’re more fun to watch now and I think the Angels will improve next year with what Washington is doing this year.
@orbyfanАй бұрын
I soitanly like the Three Stooges statues in the background.
@gaiusvindex959Ай бұрын
I’m no longer a baseball fan. I changed to only NL in the early 70s. The DH ruined baseball. Took away double switches, pitching around the #8 hitter, and the joy of a pitcher getting a hit. Who can forget Orosco’s WS hit in ‘86? Now there’s a clock!! Wtf, there are no clocks in baseball! Putting a runner on second base! WTF…I’m done
@aboxofbroken8tracks983Ай бұрын
I could've written the same post. Cubs winning the World Series signaled my "retirement" from baseball, and not a moment too soon.
@edhorton2766Ай бұрын
Joe totally gets what being a good teammate is all about. The showcase ME concept is not what sports was ever meant to be. I agree with Joe on the over emphasis of analytics. They were designed to be useful tools not the be all and end all. You are still dealing with people who get the job done with their own talents. I disagree on Robo balls and strikes. Umps generally are weak on the outside and the bottom of the zone. And you have catchers who are very good at tricking the eye. It's too hard. Give the Robos a try. If it doesn't work, change it.
@ousamaabdu794Ай бұрын
Advanced Analytics was one of the reasons why Tampa Bay has had one of the highest winning percentage over the last 16 years with always a bottom 4 ( and many years the lowest ) payroll..
@bradleys4783Ай бұрын
Agree with your comment regarding "analytics". Along with the sports betting that has become widespread my interest has been significantly diminished. I respectfully disagree regarding the notion of "robo" umps. The idea contradics the complaints regarding the over analytics discussion and would take away one more aspect of the human element. If it were to happen it would be the final nail for me.
@edhorton2766Ай бұрын
@@bradleys4783 Do you agree with the replay system of reviewable plays currently in use that corrects blatant mistakes?
@bradleys4783Ай бұрын
@@edhorton2766 50-50
@upandinАй бұрын
def deserves to still be managing
@ZZSmithRealАй бұрын
Great interview.
@BigLar56321Ай бұрын
Agree with Joe on most things but I’m really tired of bad calls by home plate umpires. It’s ridiculous that everyone watching knows the correct call but the guy making it doesn’t have the same technology. That needs to change, and soon.
@user-yx9bs8zo5qАй бұрын
Cause we all know players can't make adjustments anymore. They all k 170 times a year
@patrickmoreau7592Ай бұрын
Very good video guys
@user-td4zp4gq2pАй бұрын
Teach everyone the knuckleball. The guys who can should use it to save their arms.
@waynewells3297Ай бұрын
If Angel Hernandez had an earbud that said “that was 18 inches off the plate” he would make a mental note to always call that one a strike.
@bradleys4783Ай бұрын
Love Joe. Hate the backward wearing hats.
@chuckinhouston9952Ай бұрын
Followers and losers wear baseball caps on backwards; Leaders and winners do not.
@kge420Ай бұрын
Especially indoors. I’m old btw
@zactressel8959Ай бұрын
Can't believe I'm agreeing with Joe Maddon but he made a lot of great points
@peterschreiner9245Ай бұрын
Best line: They're getting injured anyway. Pitch count rules in high school is ridiculous. Watched a kid get pulled with 2 down in the 7th because he hit his "pitch count". Small school with no ready reliever-game nearly was lost.
@HawklordLIАй бұрын
Hall of Famer Robin Roberts started 609 games in his career and 305 were complete games. At one time he pitched 28 consecutive complete games.Today's pitchers are a bunch of prima-donna candy asses.
@johngoldsworthy7135Ай бұрын
They also weren’t throwing 96+
@HawklordLIАй бұрын
@@johngoldsworthy7135 Who is 'They'?
@mikekeeler6362Ай бұрын
That's because they learned how to pitch you don't have to throw 96 miles an hour all the time that's why pictures arms are shot deepthroat 40 pictures in an inning because they can't hit the strike zone @@johngoldsworthy7135
@ron88303Ай бұрын
@@johngoldsworthy7135 You don't need to throw 96+ if you know how to change speeds and hit your targets. Good pitchers can do that. For all the talk about Nolan Ryan's fastball, he had a nasty, nasty curve that would freeze batters.
@jsa790Ай бұрын
i don’t understand why some people are opposed to reducing human error in the strikezone. personally i would watch more baseball if there was a truly fair strikezone.
@F1Fanatic76Ай бұрын
Same. I want the correct and true strike zone for both sides.
@kend1964Ай бұрын
Adds drama to the game, and effects every team. It's great to have that spice of natters, managers confronting umpires. Why not reduce batter error with robot batters? Video game automation..
@paulwanglerАй бұрын
@kend1964 That was an inaccurate comparison. Robot umps is a matter of consistently getting truth (an actual ball or strike) vs. falsehood (incorrect judgment of the strike zone)
@Lawrence_619Ай бұрын
WINNING is more important than 'drama'....who tha' fuck wants some buffoon behind the plate who is just trying to secure a damn pension, fucking up their shot at winning a pennant, because the ump goofed and blew it off as "oh, I just had a bad day"?
@andrewyarosh1809Ай бұрын
@@Lawrence_619Or in the case of retired ump Angel Hernandez, “I was always right.”
@christiandoll4435Ай бұрын
Baseball is watered-down. Too many teams and not enough great talent.
@McShibby10Ай бұрын
Baseball is terrible right now but the NBA and NFL also are on the decline as well. 20th century sports was the peak it’s been a rough last 20 years with the changes to our major sports
@gingergeezer3685Ай бұрын
There is no joy in baseball. It's micro-managed and humorless. Nothing organic about it anymore.
@NWAWskepticАй бұрын
So true. Over reliance on analytics is destroying all sports. No heart and no rising up to the moment for an underdog player. Just algorithms and risk avoidance. Boring.
@conbitchesАй бұрын
The difference is that the NFL and NBA keep growing financially. Their fan bases are growing internationally while baseball does everything it can to NOT innovate. The fact that a London game is a new concept for the MLB shows how far behind they are.
@6102oneWolf24 күн бұрын
Pitch clock and removing the shift has helped the game. I think baseball is in a good place, so many people watch and follow teams and don’t have a clue about the game. They watch, buy merchandise and attend games. Purists need to get over it. NFL and especially NBA are difficult to watch. Rule changes, prima donnas, too many advertisements and emphasis on gambling make me an occasional highlight watcher.
@TempeLane11552Ай бұрын
Innings limits are a sham. Max effort velo and spin are what cause injury.
@ADHDriverАй бұрын
Kratz, I’m digging the beard my dude!!
@upandinАй бұрын
same here!
@pancakejonzzeАй бұрын
I agree with Joe that MLB should keep baseball a human game. If you actually watch baseball you will see that these nit-picky challenges interrupt the pace of the game. Robot umps are the next worst case scenario. Also who says that robots will be fair? Ever heard of voting machines?
@danr154Ай бұрын
ehh you're being a tad dramatic. The minor leage abs challenge system is way further along than you think. Ever watch a tennis match? Ever seen them challenge whether a serve hits the line? It is literally that system. Its fast and gets the crowd involved and no one sots there and shames the ump. Everyone gets it that it was hard to see. Its really a nice system and works perfectly for balls and strikes. Player taps the top of their head, they immediately put the path of the ball across the zone on the big screen so everyone can see. The call is supported or reversed. The count is changed. It literally takes seconds.
@pancakejonzzeАй бұрын
@@danr154 haha dude you proved my point you don’t watch baseball you watch tennis
@lynnkurumaji2478Ай бұрын
I can't criticize free agency, because players should make as much as they can. But at the same free agency has destroyed that loyalty between players and fans today. There aren't anymore Tony Gwens' in sports anymore. I think looking out for out one self has some merit, but I feel the fans are still losing out.
@larryjoe1357Ай бұрын
Genie is out of the bottle, now even have free agency in College. Like Joe was saying no one plays for the team anymore, way too much money envolved.
@johnaugsburger6192Ай бұрын
Thanks
@chrisweidner4768Ай бұрын
Pitchers need to learn how to pitch. How to be deceptive. Think Greg Maddox. As for the strike zone, Nonproblem with the ump calling balls and strikes. However, they should be backed up by tech, and teams should have 3 challenges a game.
@baosommurr4566Ай бұрын
If Maddox is pitching rn, he'll have an era of 9. Not surprising most top pitcher today all throw gas... A 92mph fastball in today game just wouldn't work. Hitter bat speed is in whole another lvl where if you ain't touching 96 or with movement, that ball is getting torch. Is a risk and reward for the player and for the team. Look at the Ray's, is not a coincidence why they lose half the starters to TJ each season
@danr154Ай бұрын
I dont think hed have an era of 9 but I do believe he would be worse because he couldnt manipulate umpires or the strike zone the way he used to. Of course a 92 mph sinker is more effective 3 or 4 inches off the plate.
@drizzle452Ай бұрын
He would have had a really hard time having to throw the ball in the strike zone
@ron88303Ай бұрын
@@drizzle452 A good pitcher can change speeds and control pitch movement, all while hitting his target. Maddux could do that. The strike zone is irrelevant; a good pitcher will adjust his targets to fit whatever the strike zone is. Maddux could do that.
@fliprodriguez5250Ай бұрын
Nolan Ryan has entered the chat
@paulwetter3262Ай бұрын
I've watched several minor league games using the robo-ump and the pace of the game is quicker with a lot less arguing. The pre-game announcement that the robo-ump is being used and be considerate of the actual home plate umpire is amusing.
@johantrenier1685Ай бұрын
Joe please call the White Sox up. Please.🙏
@mikekeeler6362Ай бұрын
I remember the day when they only had four starters
@jnjtigerАй бұрын
Why would anyone listen to him? Almost managed Cubs out of 2016 World Series and then failed to repeat with incredible core. Media loves because he’s good “copy”. Failed when could have been a Chicago legend.
@SuperMCFIVEАй бұрын
Never been a bigger jump from minors to majors
@patricklord2575Ай бұрын
Owners gotta compensate players for “team play” and you will see the game you want.
@user-td4zp4gq2pАй бұрын
I don't know what channel the games are on then im looking around and can't find it then hear its on the computer , so i just gave up! You tube high lights!😮
@DriveForShowАй бұрын
MLB needs to take advantage of technology with calling balls/strikes. With more movement and speed on pitches umpires can’t keep up. I’ve seen too many blown calls change outcomes of games. At a minimum there should be challenges.
@kconnell75Ай бұрын
Pards! Please come back to MLB.
@seansleyАй бұрын
What about umps hear a tone/beep for each of balls and strikes as they occur? Challenge is far from perfect, will slow the game, and still miss many important calls... so what's the point?
@henryapfelbach1845Ай бұрын
I ABS is not slow. It just augments the humans on the field
@HeltonM7Ай бұрын
Scott: your pompadour is too big.
@riverview9320Ай бұрын
what the heck - only takes a sec to put on a cap.
@gturcott1Ай бұрын
it is turning into aau basketball
@seansleyАй бұрын
Giants are good about bringing Bay Area players to SF
@josephm.lacava694Ай бұрын
Why is he not the yankees manager !!
@bartstarr100Ай бұрын
I found that the state of baseball depends entirely on whether my team wins.
@maxsmart8954Ай бұрын
Pitch limits and innings is destroying young arms.
@bigles9083Ай бұрын
Not sure what happened with Angels they just quit on him middle of season. Horrible upper management Artie Moreno and his President really suck maybe they had a hand in it.
@sidemann8593Ай бұрын
Borrowing a leaf from Mitch Hedberg's book: I used to love baseball. I still do, but I used to, too.
@flyingjeff1984Ай бұрын
When Bud gets fired, MLB gets better-not before. Where’s Bauer? Too many strikeouts?
@NWAWskepticАй бұрын
Analytics poisoned the game.
@johnradice4235Ай бұрын
Baseball is a joke same with all pro sports players and owners alike and woke sponsers
@1962LIBBYАй бұрын
Find Joe very interesting. The grown men indoors with backward baseball caps. Not so much.
@danr154Ай бұрын
please God come back to the Cubs its so obvious Counsell is a plant and was propped up the whole time hes terrible.
@marksauce2383Ай бұрын
Balls and strikes, do whatever the heck you want, just get rid of the da** square outline on thr tv screen. Pointless, as it means nothing.
@larryjoe1357Ай бұрын
It means something, it tells you how horrible some of these umps are.