Episode 275

Checking in on the Regulars. So far so good?

Spring Training is 10 games old. The boys check in on the the regulars to make sure everything's OK. Is Jung Hoo Lee struggling coming off of injury? Is Adames a bust? Is LaMonte Wade Jr.'s .182 BA a good thing? (No, No ... and yes?). They also discuss the fifth starter battle and unintentionally discuss the 4th outfielder battle and the backup middle infield battle.

Our new cocktail podcast The Perfect Sip is in on hiatus but season 2 is in production! You can catch up on season 1 here: https://the-perfect-sip.captivate.fm/listen

Speaking of cocktails, today Matthew is drinking a Cinnamon Girl while Ben is drinking a Spring Cocktail #2 Recipes below.

Cinnamon Giril

  • 2 Orange Wedges
  • 2 oz Reposado Tequila
  • 1/4 oz Dark Rum
  • 3/4 oz Lime Juice
  • 1/2 oz Cinnamon Syrup
  • 1/4 oz Simple Syrup
  • 1 dash Orange Bitters
  • Muddle the flesh of the orange (avoid the peel) in the bottom of a shaker. Add the remaining ingredients and add ice. Shake for 10-12 seconds. Strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice - preferably crushed or pebble ice. Garnish with orange wedge and a cinnamon stick.

Spring Cocktail #2

  • 1 oz Mezcal
  • 3/4 oz Cognac
  • 1 oz Elderflower
  • 1/2 oz Curacao
  • Combine all of the ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled. Strain into a stemmed cocktail glass.

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Matthew Henry

Matthew is a Bay Area native and lifelong Giants fan. He once threw a runner out at first from center field and that's the highlight of his baseball career. Matthew is a dad, runner, A+ Boyfriend, and dreams of Oracle Park Garlic Fries at least once a week.
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Benjamin Henry

Ben is a lifelong Giants fan and a lifelong cocktail fan. His greatest skill as a baseball player was getting hit by pitches. He was also the only kid willing to play catcher. He loves to talk about things he barely understands. Or anything really.