Dan engages in a detailed discussion with Jim Bretz, a scouting supervisor for the Detroit Tigers and an experienced baseball figure with a rich history as a coach and scout. Bretz discusses his rigorous scouting schedule for the new college baseball season, particularly focusing on the Northeast region, which includes New England, New York, New Jersey, and Eastern Canada. The conversation covers the challenges and rewards of scouting in the Northeast, the impact of the transfer portal on college baseball, and the scouting process for high school and college players. Bretz shares insights on notable programs like Northeastern and UConn, and personal anecdotes about notable players he scouted.    Topics   00:49 Scouting the Northeast Region 02:03 Fall Scouting Insights 04:24 Northeastern University Prospects 06:48 UConn Baseball Program 10:09 Boston College and Coaching Transitions 13:05 High School Prospects and Transfer Portal 20:10 Scouting Collaboration and Draft Stories 21:00 Reflecting on Missed Opportunities 21:25 Rajai Davis: The One That Got Away 22:45 Success Stories: Brad Brock and Jason Foley 25:01 The Rise of Northeast Baseball Talent 28:10 Three Up, Three Down: Baseball Personalities 28:57 Would You Rather: Barry Bonds or Barry Zito? 32:11 Would You Rather: Mike Trout or Mike Timlin? 34:39 Would You Rather: Jim Thome or Jim Bouton? 38:56 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts