26: The Future of Player Development

Guests: Travis Sawchik, co-author The MVP Machine Chris Cwik, Yahoo! Sports[1:30] Josh and Jim discuss what the White Sox are going to do with Despaigne and Alonso. [18:26 ] Boston Red Sox Preview[23:53 ] Travis Sawchik joins the show to discuss his most recent book, The MVP Machine. How baseball players are finding ways to learn new skills, create drills to improve certain areas of their game, and how teams are using today’s technology to help further develop talent. [54:47] Tampa Bay Rays made a lot of noise about sharing two homes with St. Petersburg and Montreal. Yahoo! Sports Chris Cwik joins the show to share why he thinks that idea is insane and plays Buy, Sell, or Hold for the White Sox. [78:02] Minor League Report[81:54] P.O. Sox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices