The Natsgm Show

THE NatsGM Show #142 has dropped and we welcome for her debut appearance, Washington Nationals contributor for Prospect1500.com, Shelly Verougstraete! The conversation begins with Shelly & Ryan discussing the state of the Nationals' farm system as a whole. Next, they take a deep-dive into their top prospects, specifically Victor Robles, Carter Kieboom, Luis Garcia and Wil Crowe. Then Shelly gives her thoughts on other players, such as Yasel Antuna, Tim Cate and Seth Romero. Finally Shelly talks about catching prospect Israel Pineda, along with our top sleepers in the organization. Thanks to Shelly for joining the show and to you for downloading!

THE NatsGM Show #141 is now available and we welcome back Boston Red Sox beat writer for MassLive.com, Chris Cotillo! Our conversation begins with Chris and I discuss his first appearance on the show in July 2015, and securing his job with MassLive.com. Next he describes his responsibilities as a beat writer and how the job differs from his previous work breaking news and covering all 30 teams. Finally, Chris gives his thoughts on the hot stove moves by the Red Sox and the Washington Nationals, plus a few predictions for future homes for several prominent free agents. Thanks to Chris for being so generous with his time, and to you for downloading!

Mere days before the biggest Pay-Per-View of the year, THE NatsGM Show proudly spoke with the REAL Ring of Honor World Champion, Matt Taven! Our conversation begins with Matt discussing his upcoming match at Final Battle against Dalton Castle and he calls out Jay Lethal for Madison Square Garden in April.  Next Matt discusses his life before wrestling, his wrestling school and his experience on the recent Jericho cruise.  Finally, Matt plays a game of "Rapid Fire", in which is gives the origin of his wrestling name, road stories traveling with Mike and Maria Kanellis, plus a travel story from his time in Japan. Thanks to Matt for generously sharing some time ahead of Final Battle and to you for downloading!  

THE NatsGM Show episode #140 is now available for download and we welcome back friend of the Podcast and Assistant Director of Pro Scouting for 2080 Baseball, Adam McInturff. On this episode Adam and I take a deep dive into the recent Nationals' acquisition of Yan Gomes.  We discuss what Washington is receiving in Gomes, and how he should pair with Kurt Suzuki next season.  Then we describe the two prospects Washington sent to Cleveland, Daniel Johnson and Jefry Rodriguez, in terms of their future major league potential.  Finally Adam talks about seeing Nationals top prospect Mason Denaburg pitch in instructs, along with two sleeper names in Washington's farm system. Thanks to Adam for being so gracious with his time, and for 2080 Baseball for helping liaison our conversation.  And finally, thanks to you for downloading!

This is a special episode of THE NatsGM Show and I am joined by Senior Evaluator from 2080 Baseball, John Eshleman, to break down the Potomac Nationals! John and I have both scouted the Potomac Nationals in recent weeks and an organic conversation about the prospects we had seen turned into a Podcast.  Specifically, we discuss RHP Joan Baez, SS Luis Garcia, 2B Andruw Monasterio and OF Telmito Agustin, among several others.  Thanks to John for clearing time to record a team-specific Podcast.  Also, thank you for downloading!

THE NatsGM Show #136 has dropped and we proudly welcome the General Manager of the Delmarva Shorebirds, Chris Bitters! Our conversation begins with Chris sharing his story of getting into minor league baseball and arriving with Delmarva.  Then he discusses what his day looks like both in-season and off-season, plus what his responsibilities are versus a general manager of a major league team.  Finally, Chris reflects on the changes in minor league baseball over his 15-year career, talks about the plans for Perdue Stadium this winter and plays a game of "Rapid Fire".

THE NatsGM Show #135 is now available and we proudly welcome Professional Wrestlings Hottest Free Agent & The King of Bros, Matthew Riddle! On this episode Matt answers the question about what his #NXT step might be in his professional career and reflects upon his impressive career in Evolve.  Next he mentions the next generation of stars in Evolve and shares some insights into his relationship with Gabe Sapolsky.  Finally, Matt gives his thoughts on the current state of UFC and CM Punk, plus plays a game of "Rapid Fire"! Thanks to Matt for joining the show and best wishes in his future endeavors.  Thank you for listening and please give the show a 5-star Rating & Review on Apple Podcasts!

THE Joshua Kusnick Experience #38 is now available for download and somehow our conversation begins with Josh freestyling about getting a baseball into outer space and who we would want to autograph the baseball.  Next we somehow begin talking about Funny or Die episodes on YouTube of Diff'rent Strokes, Mr. Belvedere and Saved by the Bell. After some pop culture chatter, we somehow pivot to discuss the topic of baseball players and their Twitter accounts, including the recent "bad" tweets from several major league players.  Finally Josh talks about the trade deadline, Players To Be Named Later and gives the backstory of the C.C. Sabathia trade involving Michael Brantley. Thanks for downloading - Please follow our Twitter account @JoshKusnickPod!