The Two Sides Of Monsieur Vasquez

06/19/23 • 48 min

Hey! Two good weeks in a row! Paul still isn't totally convinced, but wins are wins and the Phils are banking them. Meanwhile, Matt's got lots of good news and notes, including a note on a Braves player that shook Paul to his core.

Previous Episode

The Lonesome Crowded NL West

Paul and Matt are feeling better than they were this time last week; winning ballgames will do that for a person. Now, having won 6 of their last 7, the Phils head back west for a swing with the first-place Diamondbacks and last-place (though buoyed!) Athletics. Travel grievances, a revisitation of 2016, and bullpen configurations within.

Next Episode

A Lack of Souvenirs

Bryce Harper's power outage has been a bit of a concern, but he's not alone. The Phillies are lacking consistent pop up and down the lineup, which has Paul and Matt scratching their heads a bit despite the team's recent 15-5 stretch. Also, what does Alec Bohm's future hold? Plus, with the landscape of buyers and sellers still in flux, a broad look at what July's trading season could bring and why Paul Goldschmidt almost certainly won't be the play.

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