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Blue Sox Banter
Glen Hawke
18 episodes
8 months ago
With time being called on the 2020/21 ABL season, first season of Blue Sox Banter has also come to an end. To wrap up the season, Glen Hawke catches up with 300+ game veteran and member of the leadership group, Jacob Younis. They discuss the tough loss to Canberra Cavalry in the Wildcard match, and also reflect on what has been a tough season, not only for the Blue Sox, but the entire league. A big thank you to everyone who has taken the time to listen over the last few months. We hope ...
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With time being called on the 2020/21 ABL season, first season of Blue Sox Banter has also come to an end. To wrap up the season, Glen Hawke catches up with 300+ game veteran and member of the leadership group, Jacob Younis. They discuss the tough loss to Canberra Cavalry in the Wildcard match, and also reflect on what has been a tough season, not only for the Blue Sox, but the entire league. A big thank you to everyone who has taken the time to listen over the last few months. We hope ...
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Episodes (18/18)
Blue Sox Banter
Episode 17 - Time & Game
With time being called on the 2020/21 ABL season, first season of Blue Sox Banter has also come to an end. To wrap up the season, Glen Hawke catches up with 300+ game veteran and member of the leadership group, Jacob Younis. They discuss the tough loss to Canberra Cavalry in the Wildcard match, and also reflect on what has been a tough season, not only for the Blue Sox, but the entire league. A big thank you to everyone who has taken the time to listen over the last few months. We hope ...
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4 years ago
34 minutes

Blue Sox Banter
Episode 16 – That’s more like it
The Sydney Blue Sox bounced back after a disappointing series in Lismore to score their first series win of the season, outgunning the Canberra Cavalry three games to one on their home diamond. This week, host Glen Hawke, chats with Field Manager, Shane Barclay, about the turnaround performance, as well as import Carlos Cortes, who provides an insight to his hot form with the bat and versatility in the field that sees him play as a righthanded second baseman and a lefty in the outfield.  ...
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4 years ago
41 minutes

Blue Sox Banter
Episode 15 – Back on the diamond
After more than a month on the sidelines the Sydney Blue Sox were finally back on the diamond last weekend when they headed to Lismore on the NSW Far North Coast to take on the Canberra Cavalry. In this week’s episode, host Glen Hawke catches up with outfielder, Michael Campbell, to dissect and analyse the performance against the Cavs as the Blue Sox looks to turn things around when they take on their old rivals again this weekend. The 35-year-old father of two also talks about his late intro...
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4 years ago
40 minutes

Blue Sox Banter
Episode 14 - Season Relaunch
Huge news out of ABL headquarters today with the Sydney Blue Sox set to relaunch their season this weekend when they head to Lismore on the NSW Far North Coast to take on Canberra Cavalry. This week we catch up with Baseball Australia CEO, Cam Vale, who provides details on how the Blue Sox’s relaunched season will look heading into the play-offs as well as insights to the work that has been undertaken to get the team back on the ballpark. Star short stop and Mets prospect, Manny Rodriguez, al...
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4 years ago
50 minutes

Blue Sox Banter
Episode 13 – We’re hanging in there
There’s been a lot happening since our last Blue Sox Banter episode. Unfortunately, not a lot of action has been on the diamond. Following the announcements regarding the Blue Sox season in recent days, we caught up with Blue Sox Owner and CEO, Adam Dobb, to dive a bit deeper on the state of the game and the season. While there’s no baseball action for Blue Sox fans in the immediate future, we are still hanging in there. Follow the Sydney Blue Sox on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Website: ...
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4 years ago
30 minutes

Blue Sox Banter
Episode 12 – Season Opener Preview
After months of training, planning and preparation, it’s here! This weekend the Sydney Blue Sox open the 2020/21 ABL season with a four-game series against defending champions, Melbourne Aces. It’s a very different looking Blue Sox roster to the one that failed to make the play-offs last year, and Field Manager, Shane Barclay could not be prouder of the list of players they have assembled for this season’s campaign. We caught up with ‘Bucket’ the morning of the season opener to talk about the...
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4 years ago
24 minutes

Blue Sox Banter
Episode 11 – The Met and The Tiger
With less than a week until the start of the 20/21 ABL season, Blue Sox Banter dropped in to Blue Sox training to catch up with two of the team’s new import players – Adam Oller and Cam Gibson. Oller, a 26-year-old Texan, is a pitcher out the New York Mets organisation, while Gibson is a tenacious outfield who joins the Blue Sox from the Detroit Tigers. Cam also happens to be the son of LA Dodgers legend, Kirk Gibson, who famously hobbled to the plate in the bottom of the ninth in Game one of...
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4 years ago
31 minutes

Blue Sox Banter
Episode 10 – MANNY’S OUT OF QUARANTINE
He landed in Australia two weeks ago, has done his 14-day quarantine and now Manny Ramirez is ready to take on Sydney. We catch up with the two-time World Series winner and now Sydney Blue Sox player about how he got through quarantine. We also talk about that '04 Boston team, the rivalry with the Yankees and his move to LA. Follow the Sydney Blue Sox on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Website: sydneybluesox.com.au Follow Glen Hawke on Instagram and LinkedIn Thanks for listening.
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4 years ago
25 minutes

Blue Sox Banter
Episode 8 – Twin Starters
Lachlan and Alexander Wells are rising stars of Australian baseball. The Newcastle-born twin brothers forged almost identical paths through their early days in the sport. From the age of nine the left-handed pitchers played alongside each other, from junior league with Belmont Baseball Club thought to Newcastle, NSW Country and eventually Australian representative teams. That was until 2014 when Lachlan, who had developed a more commanding fast ball, caught the attention of big league s...
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4 years ago
53 minutes

Blue Sox Banter
Episode 9 – UPDATE: Alexander Wells named in Orioles 40-man roster
Since catching up with the Wells boys for Blue Sox Banter there has been a major development in Alexander's career. The Baltimore Orioles announced on 21 November that the Sydney Blue Sox left-hander had been added to their 40-man MLB roster. It’s great news for AJ who will head to the Orioles big league camp next February following the upcoming ABL season. Blue Sox Banter host, Glen Hawke, caught up with him to get his reactions to the promotion and the realisation that he is one important s...
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4 years ago
15 minutes

Blue Sox Banter
Episode 7 – SEASON UPDATE: 2020/21 ABL Schedule Confirmed
FRIDAY, 20 NOVEMBER, 2020: The ABL has today confirmed the schedule for the 20/21 season. We catch up with Sydney Blue Sox Owner, Adam Dobb, to get his reaction to today's announcement, discuss how the season will unfold for the teams and fans, as well as more information about the Home Run Derby and Celebrity Softball Match – Team Manny vs Team Lloyd – set down for 26 and 27 December. Go online NOW to secure your tickets for the upcoming ABL season – sydneybluesox.com.au Follow the Sydney B...
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4 years ago
18 minutes

Blue Sox Banter
Episode 6 - A chat with Manny
In his first interview since signing with the Sydney Blue Sox, Manny Ramirez speaks exclusively to Blue Sox Banter about how he ended up signing with the club, he’s preparations and what he’s looking to impart on the team the players. He also tells us about his greatest moment in baseball. For someone who has achieved what he has in the game, you may be surprised by the answer. Follow Many Ramirez on Instagram Follow the Sydney Blue Sox on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Website: sydneyblues...
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4 years ago
24 minutes

Blue Sox Banter
Episode 5 - RACHEL BALKOVEC: I'm not done yet! (PART 2)
Sydney Blue Sox Hitting Coach, Rachel Balkovec, has achieved more in her 33 years than many could even dream of in a lifetime. She’s been a Division 1 NCAA college softballer, strength and conditioning coordinator for the St Louis Cardinals minor league organisation, worked for the Houston Astros, gave up her dream job to study in Europe and became the first woman to be appointed hitting coach for a big league ball club; the New York Yankees no less. But it’s not just what she has achieved th...
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5 years ago
45 minutes

Blue Sox Banter
Episode 5 - RACHEL BALKOVEC: I'm not done yet! (PART 1)
Sydney Blue Sox Hitting Coach, Rachel Balkovec, has achieved more in her 33 years than many could even dream of in a lifetime. She’s been a Division 1 NCAA college softballer, strength and conditioning coordinator for the St Louis Cardinals minor league organisation, worked for the Houston Astros, gave up her dream job to study in Europe and became the first woman to be appointed hitting coach for a big league ball club; the New York Yankees no less. But it’s not just what she has achieved th...
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5 years ago
47 minutes

Blue Sox Banter
Episode 4 - Setting the Standard
Alex Howe had a breakout season for the Blue Sox in 2019/20 with his hot bat and solid defence making him a regular starter in the outfield. Team Australia representative and number four starter, Josh Guyer, not only brings serious stuff to the mound each outing, but a tonne of passion and energy to the team. Both will not only be key members of the Blue Sox line-up this season but, along with Jacob Younis, were recently appointed to the club’s leadership group. Alex and Josh caught up with G...
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5 years ago
50 minutes

Blue Sox Banter
Episode 3 - This is my kinda ball club
In this episode of Blue Sox Banter, Glen Hawke catches up with Field Manager, Shane Barclay, to talk about the ball club being assembled ahead of the 20/21 ABL Season. And, he likes what he sees. Barclay outlines the club’s affiliation with the New York Mets – how it came about, how it will benefit the Blue Sox and who they are sending out to line up for the club this season. He also provides an overview of the players, both Sydney and Internationally based, who will be joining the Blue So...
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5 years ago
56 minutes

Blue Sox Banter
Episode 2 – Getting Manny
“What I let out was this euphoric scream. Like a schoolgirl at a Justin Bieber concert!” It was the moment that Owner and CEO, Adam Dobb, signed baseball legend, Manny Ramirez, to a contract with the Sydney Blue Sox for the 2020/21 season. Dobb is Blue Sox Banter’s first guest for the season, and he talks to host, Glen Hawke, about how he secured the signature of Manny Ranirez, his first impressions of the two-time World Series winner and the mark Manny is planning to make on the league. D...
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5 years ago
54 minutes

Blue Sox Banter
Episode 1 - Welcome to Blue Sox Banter
Welcome to Blue Sox Banter! In this introductory episode, host, Glen Hawke, looks at some the club's key signings, including the biggest of them all, MANNY RAMIREZ! He also provides a preview of what's to come in future episodes. Follow the Sydney Blue Sox on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Website: sydneybluesox.com.au Follow Glen Hawke on Instagram and LinkedIn Thanks for listening.
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5 years ago
6 minutes

Blue Sox Banter
With time being called on the 2020/21 ABL season, first season of Blue Sox Banter has also come to an end. To wrap up the season, Glen Hawke catches up with 300+ game veteran and member of the leadership group, Jacob Younis. They discuss the tough loss to Canberra Cavalry in the Wildcard match, and also reflect on what has been a tough season, not only for the Blue Sox, but the entire league. A big thank you to everyone who has taken the time to listen over the last few months. We hope ...