The speaker begins by acknowledging the success of the A L East team, crediting the fans and the franchise for their hard work. They mention the challenges of rebuilding a team, citing examples of teams like the Houston Astros, Chicago Cubs, and Baltimore Orioles. The speaker also mentions the team's management, Mike Elias and Brandon Hyde, and their commitment to the team despite the challenges.
The speaker then talks about the team's roster, highlighting players like Adley, Gunner Henderson, and Grason Rodriguez. They mention the efforts of Kyle Bradish, who has been one of the best pitchers in the sport, and how he was brought over in a deal for Dylan Bundy. They also talk about Anthony Santander, who was a rule five pick from the Orioles and has been grinding his way through the minor leagues.
The speaker also mentions Dean Kremer, who came over in the Manny Machado trade and has been grinding his way through the minor leagues. They talk about how he has been a serviceable weapon out of the bullpen for Brandon Hyde. Other players mentioned include Cano, who came over in the Jorge Lopez deal, and Tyler Wells, who was a rule five pick from the Twins.
The speaker concludes by praising the team's management and the way they have built the team. They mention that the team is not done yet and look forward to seeing the team's roster and how they acquire players. They also mention that the draft is their bread and butter, and they occasionally bring in free agents like Kyle Gibson.
1. The speaker acknowledges the success of the A L East team, attributing it to the fans and the franchise being stripped down to the studs.
2. The speaker mentions the grind it takes for a team to succeed, citing examples of teams like the Houston Astros, Chicago Cubs, and Baltimore Orioles.
3. The speaker mentions the architects in Baltimore who were part of the process in Houston, specifically Elias and Sigal.
4. The speaker talks about Brandon Hyde, praising him and mentioning that he's a "dude just like a dude".
5. The speaker mentions the team's roster, including Adley Man, Gunner Henderson, and Grason Rodriguez.
6. The speaker mentions Kyle Bradish, who has been one of the best pitchers in the sport, and his incorporation of the sinker.
7. The speaker talks about Anthony Santa, who was a rule five pick by the Orioles from Cleveland in December of 2016.
8. The speaker mentions Dean Kremer, who came over from the Dodgers in the Manny Machado trade in 2018, and his impressive performance since the start of July.
9. The speaker talks about a former first round pick, Tyler Wells, who was moved to the bullpen and has been a serviceable weapon out of the bullpen for Brandon Hyde.
10. The speaker mentions Jorge Lopez, who is back in Baltimore, and Cano Cano, who came over in the Jorge Lopez deal.
11. The speaker talks about the 28-man roster and how they acquire trades and wages, mentioning the rule five and the draft as their bread and butter.
12. The speaker mentions Kyle Gibson, who comes in to be the stalwart for the rotation, and how young pitchers view him as the perfect guy to come in.
13. The speaker concludes by stating that the team is not done yet, and they are going to be a tough out.