Long Gone Podcast

Ep. 74: The Forgotten Series - J.R. Richard

August 24, 2022 Season 2 Episode 74
Ep. 74: The Forgotten Series - J.R. Richard
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Long Gone Podcast
Ep. 74: The Forgotten Series - J.R. Richard
Aug 24, 2022 Season 2 Episode 74

In this week's episode, the boys start off by commenting on the Yankees recent struggles. Trouble in the Bronx? The trifecta of injuries hits the league yet again. This time in the form of Byron Buxton's return to the IL, Walker Buehler shutdown to get Tommy John surgery and Fernando Tatis Jr. getting shoulder surgery while he's suspended. Recent news broke about Los Angeles Angels owner Arturo Moreno seeking a buyer for his club. We knew the Angels were in rough shape, but now more than ever we see the culture is truly broken. The boys break down the shockwaves a potential sale has for the Halos. After, Michael recaps the final two episodes of Derek Jeter's doc 'The Captain.' The Forgotten Series returns; this time the boys cover their second forgotten star of the summer: J.R. Richard. From his beginnings with the Houston Astros in the early-70s, to his sudden departure from the league due to a health scare, Richard is one of the more fascinating figures in all of sports. The boys round out the show with Fantasy Factory and Collection Corner.

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In this week's episode, the boys start off by commenting on the Yankees recent struggles. Trouble in the Bronx? The trifecta of injuries hits the league yet again. This time in the form of Byron Buxton's return to the IL, Walker Buehler shutdown to get Tommy John surgery and Fernando Tatis Jr. getting shoulder surgery while he's suspended. Recent news broke about Los Angeles Angels owner Arturo Moreno seeking a buyer for his club. We knew the Angels were in rough shape, but now more than ever we see the culture is truly broken. The boys break down the shockwaves a potential sale has for the Halos. After, Michael recaps the final two episodes of Derek Jeter's doc 'The Captain.' The Forgotten Series returns; this time the boys cover their second forgotten star of the summer: J.R. Richard. From his beginnings with the Houston Astros in the early-70s, to his sudden departure from the league due to a health scare, Richard is one of the more fascinating figures in all of sports. The boys round out the show with Fantasy Factory and Collection Corner.