The Windup: A show about Baseball

The Baseball Barista with Hunter Pence & Grant Brisbee is back and is going to talk about some of the things going on in the offseason so far. Hunter talks about how he would start preparing for the season once it hit the offseason. He talks about his training programs, how long he would relax before starting back up and is the saying "best shape of my life" actually a real thing. The guys talk about Giants C Buster Posey retiring and if Hunter found it surprising or shocking that he is hanging up the spikes while he is on top. The guys break down some of the free agent player rankings heading into free agency. They talk about some of the top young arms, some of the hall of fame type pitchers and some of the best infield options. And they give their pick of what team they think will make the biggest offseason splash.Follow Hunter on Twitter: @hunterpenceFollow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbeeSave 33% on a subscription to The Athletic at theathletic.com/baseballshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Cubs and Astros famously used tanking to build World Series champions. Other teams have tried to tank with less success. Evan Drellich is joined by Cubs reporter Sahadev Sharma, Astros reporter Jake Kaplan and Orioles reporter Dan Connolly to discuss why it worked in Houston and Chicago, why it may not work in Baltimore and why it's a big issue in the current CBA negotiations.  Before the roundtable, Eno Sarris joins the show to explain WAR and why it's not a great replacement tool for arbitration.Follow Evan on Twitter: @EvanDrellichFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharmaFollow Jake on Twitter: @jakemkaplanFollow Dan on Twitter: @danconnolly2016Save 33% off an annual subscription to The Athletic at theathletic.com/baseball show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the countdown to the impending lockout ticks down, Ken weighs in on the Tigers early move to sign Eduardo Rodriguez. He also discusses his recent column on baseball's lack of front office diversity. Then it's on to the mailbag:-Is Buster Posey a Hall of Famer?-Will the Twins trade Buxton?-Will the Guardians re-sign Jose Ramirez?-Should the Cardinals target pitching?-Could this lockout result in a longer CBA?-Is there any good news from the negotiations?To be a part of next week's episode call the voicemail at 646-543-7072 or email tabaseballshow@gmail.com.Follow Ken on Twitter: @Ken_RosenthalFollow Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMasterSave 33% on a subscription to The Athletic by visiting theathletic.com/baseballshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DVR and Keith discuss the Mets' deeply flawed search for new General Manager, Michael Conforto and Noah Syndergaard both being on the receiving end of Qualifying Offers, expectations for Jon Gray if he leaves Colorado, Andrew Heaney's quick signing with the Dodgers, and a few potential bargain bats available in free agency this winter. Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Keith on Twitter: @keithlawSave 33% on a subscription to The Athletic by visiting theathletic.com/baseballshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With a MLB lockout looming on December first, The Athletic’s Senior Writer Evan Drellich dives into the mess. In the first episode of this weekly offseason podcast, Evan is joined by The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal to set the stage for the CBA negotiations.-Will moves be made before 12/1?-Why so quiet?-Tension as high as 1994-Will the sides come together for the greater good?-It’s not just players vs owners QW-PredictionsFollow Evan on Twitter: @EvanDrellichFollow Ken on Twitter: @Ken_RosenthalSave 33% off an annual subscription to The Athletic at theathletic.com/baseball show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chipper Jones takes some time off from hunting to visit Starkville and he has plenty to talk about. He explains what the World Series title means to Atlanta and how Braves legends are connected through the years. He also tells the story of his first time seeing Ronald Acuña Jr. hit, shares his thoughts on Freddie Freeman's free agency, explains what the heck happened on that dropped foul ball and more.Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @dougglanvilleFollow Mayor Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMasterFollow Howard Goldberg on Twitter: @hsg516Save 33% on a subscription to The Athletic at theathletic.com/baseballshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DVR and Keith discuss Buster Posey's decision to call it a career, his case for Cooperstown, and the Giants' next steps behind the plate, before digging into Keith's recently released Top Free Agent Rankings.Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Keith on Twitter: @keithlawSave 33% on a subscription to The Athletic by visiting theathletic.com/baseballshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Baseball Barista with Hunter Pence and Grant Brisbee are here to break down the Atlanta Braves winning the World Series for the first time since 1995. Braves take down the Astros in 6 games to win it all. It was a crazy up and down ride for the Braves with a slow start, injuries and everything else involved. They guys think this Braves team reminded them both a lot of the misfit Giants team that won the World Series. Hunter thinks if things were different, the Braves should've won it last season. The Trade Deadline was huge for the Braves to rebuild their outfield after start Ronald Acuna Jr got hurt. The guys think the unsung hero of the Braves World Series championship is their bullpen. Freddie Freeman has been a great leader for the Braves and the guys talk about if they think Atlanta will resign him this offseason. And Hunter talks about the amazing feeling of winning a World Series Championship and how crazy the parades were that he was apart of with the Giants in San Francisco.Follow Hunter on Twitter: @hunterpenceFollow Grant on Twitter: @GrantBrisbeeSave 33% on a subscription to The Athletic at theathletic.com/baseballshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy McCullough is joined by Evan Drellich to discuss how the Braves record seemed so distant from how good they actually were. A look at the many strengths of the Braves. Braves had a lineup that didn't quit. What's next for the Houston Astros? What drives front offices to take risks? And when should we stop talking about what happened with the Astros in 2017? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sleep deprivation month continues for Jayson and Doug as Braves legend Dale Murphy visits Starkville. They set the stage for Game 6 of the World Series, reflect on Hank Aaron's impact on Dale and much more. Plus, the guys take a shot at a nearly impossible trivia question and Austin Riley is the focus of this week's Strange But True. Follow Jayson on Twitter: @jaysonstFollow Doug on Twitter: @dougglanvilleFollow Mayor Tim on Twitter: @TimMMcMasterFollow Kevin Brown on Twitter: @kbremoteSave 33% on a subscription to The Athletic at theathletic.com/baseballshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices