Episodes
Just because there's an MLB lockout doesn't mean there's one for The Views from 314ft podcast. Randy, Rohan, and Derek discuss all things lockout and free agency. The three share their differing views on how they feel about the lockout and what needs to happen next. They also lament the degraded relationship between the players and owners. Next, they discussed the free agent frenzy that preceded the lockout and shared their thoughts on what the Yankees will do. The episode concludes with some...
Published 12/03/21
It's the return of Randy Francesa. Randy embarks on a solo mission to discuss the news and rumors coming from the GM meetings. This episode discusses the shortstop search, the centerfield markets, Matt Olson rumors, potential non-tenders, and MLB's desire to use WAR to determine arbitration cases. You should come for the content and stay to see if the episode lasts an hour. The podcast is still a remote recording. We are operating over Skype, so we apologize in advance for any sound quality...
Published 11/12/21
Published 11/12/21
As the offseason officially starts, Randy and Jaime get together to talk about the World Series finale and Yankees news. First, they go about their thoughts on the new reigning Champions Atlanta Braves, from the level of the team itself to the competition faced in this postseason. Then they go to Yankee World, starting with some good old Prospect Love while discussing Baseball America's brand new Yankees Top Ten Prospect Ranking. Then they talk about a really confusing tweet about the Yankees...
Published 11/06/21
In this week's episode Randy, Rohan & Jaime get together to talk about some Yankees & Baseball. They start by giving their quick thoughts about the developing World Series, before going to more important matters (The Yankees). The Yankees-talk starts by assessing which are the team's biggest needs going into next season and how likely is the ownership to spend big and cover those needs. Then they end up assessing the market for the most pressing need (You can probably guess what that...
Published 10/29/21
Yankees fans have at least three more years to debate the decisions of manager Aaron Boone. This also means the podcast has three more years to debate the decisions of manager Aaron Boone. Randy, Derek, and Jaime team up to discuss Boone's new contract, striking a balance between feel and analytics, positions of need in the offseason, and who should be the next Yankees shortstop. The podcast is still a remote recording. We are operating over Skype, so we apologize in advance for any sound...
Published 10/22/21
With the recent elimination from the Wild Card game still on their minds, Randy and Jaime get in this week's podcast. The duo start by giving their impression of the game and what they could have done better in it. They also go about their general feeling about how this team did in the season. Finally, they talk about what the 2022 season may hold for the Yankees and what they could do to improve and win it all next year. The podcast is still being recorded remotely. We are operating over...
Published 10/08/21
Right before the last stretch of the season Derek and Jaime get together to talk about the Yankees and this crazy fight for the Wild Card. They start by recapping the Boston series and Giancarlo Stanton's dominance in it. After that, they give their outlooks about the rest of the season and which team they would prefer to face. They also touch on this last Cole stretch of not great results and assess whether they are confident in him going forward and how they would use him. Finally, they...
Published 10/01/21
Preparing for the final 9 games that will make or break the Yankees' season, Randy and Rohan joined to talk about the consistently inconsistent Yankees. They recap the Cleveland and Texas series by looking at encouraging and discouraging trends. They, of course, bask in the glory of the best catcher on the New York Yankees and lament how not enough people view the Yankees' catching situation properly. Then, they look forward to the remaining three series of the year against the tough AL East...
Published 09/24/21
Going into the stretch run of the season Randy, Derek and Jaime come back to the pod to do some individual evaluations on The Yankees. The trio starts by assessing the Gleyber dilemma, both for the rest of this season and a possible postseason and for the future after that. Then, they talk about another player whose season hasn't been optimal in Chad Green, and what could his bad performance be due to. Finally, they get into a spirited discussion about the Yankees Manager Aaron Boone, giving...
Published 09/17/21
For the first time in three weeks, Rohan and Randy have a few losses to talk about. They discuss their impressions of the West coast trip through Oakland and Anaheim and if they are concerned about the losses following the 13-game winning streak. They each mention one point of concern they have about the team moving forward before showering praise on the rotation and expressing their disbelief that Luke Voit is not playing more. Finally, they preview the upcoming homestand against Baltimore...
Published 09/03/21
The good times keep on rolling as Randy, Rohan, and Jaime are notoriously happy for this episode. The three of them discuss what they think has changed on this Yankees team since the start of the season, highlighting the Bombers defense as an underrated aspect of this huge turnaround (with a really great rant in the middle!). Then they go about how the pitching is going, both the lows and the highs, each of them also highlights a different pitcher in the rotation -with the newcomer to the Pod...
Published 08/27/21
Fresh off the incredible sweep of the Fraud Sox, Randy, Rohan, an Derek convene to discuss all the great things going on in Yankee world. The trio discuss how the Yankees are putting the rest of the AL on notice and dive into what has led to the recent offensive improvements. They appreciate the honesty shown by Luke Voit and Zack Britton in recent events which ties into a conversation about the state of the bullpen. We finish up by peering into our crystal balls to determine if there is...
Published 08/20/21
The baseball world has convened in a cornfield in Iowa. Randy, Rohan, Jaime, and Matt discuss the Field of Dreams game and its ranks in the pantheon of baseball movies. That conversation flows into the current series against the White Sox, and the four of them tackle what has led to the recent Yankees' success and if they think it is sustainable. We also do some live podcast research to determine how teams are approaching the Yankee hitters. We finish up the show with some friendly banter...
Published 08/13/21
Apparently, the Yankees made some moves over the last couple of days. The OGs - Randy, Derek, and Bobby hop on the pod to discuss the big Joey Gallo news. Then, for the first time ever, breaking news dropped while we recorded. The Yankees also acquired Anthony Rizzo. You can listen to us break down the moves and feel our shock when the Rizzo news dropped. It was a fun time all around. The podcast is still being recorded remotely. We are operating over Skype, so we apologize in advance for any...
Published 07/30/21
The Views podcast is officially on hug watch. Randy, Rohan, and Jaime follow the Luis Medina, and Anthony Volpe situations unfold on Twitter in real-time. That suspenseful journey leads the trio into discussing trade targets, the most crucial position to upgrade, and who their favorite trade target is. We also show some love to the replacements on the roster. The podcast is still being recorded remotely. We are operating over Skype, so we apologize in advance for any sound quality issues. We...
Published 07/23/21
It appears the Delta variant of Covid-19 has reached the Yankees locker room. Derek and Randy go through all of the breaking news in real-time and try to wrap their heads around this terrible situation. They question the existing protocols at the MLB All-Star Game, wonder if this will spread throughout the league, and ask when we will see the Yankees play again. This news sucks, and this episode is pretty depressing. The podcast is still being recorded remotely. We are operating over Skype,...
Published 07/16/21
In this episode, Randy and Jaime try to evaluate the ever inconsistent Yankees on whether they are good, regular, or bad. Arguing this, they go on where are the week spots on this team. Is it an inconsistent showing for the core players? Is it a roster construction that is good on the base but rough around the edges? Please give it a listen to give your opinions as well. Finally, they also discuss if the Yankees should make any moves before the trade deadline and whether they think they will...
Published 07/09/21
It's a podcast episode like no other because the Yankees' terrible play has driven Randy, Bobby, and Rohan to their breaking point. The podcast begins with an incredible rant by Randy, and the trio discusses everything that is wrong with the Yankees on the field and in their off the field messaging. They address the lackluster offense, pitching, and poor offseason decision making that has led to the current 4th place showing halfway through the season and discuss which players need to start...
Published 07/02/21
Randy, Jaime, and Derek get together to break down all that's gone wrong with Gleyber Torres this season. The trio discusses what the team can do about the shortstop position in the near-term and long-term, along with other needs as the trade deadline looms in a little more than a month. Lastly, they also break down the team's inconsistent play and their standing in the playoff hunt. The podcast is still being recorded remotely. We are operating over Skype, so we apologize in advance for any...
Published 06/24/21
Randy, Rohan, and Jaime return as the pod crew to talk about the latest trends and progress by the Yanks. They start by assessing the ever-competitive AL East and how the Yankees fare against their division opponents. Then, they talk about the offensive dominance of a certain beast by the name of Gary and the defensive progress he has made. They also discuss the current slump of the pitching rotation and question if it is more than just that. Finally, they close with some not-so-encouraging...
Published 06/18/21
Randy and Rohan return in the middle of Randy's move to discuss what’s been an up-and-down stretch of play for the Yankees. The duo breaks down what went wrong over the weekend against the Red Sox and whether any negative trends are concerning. They also talk about the recent hot stretches from Gary Sánchez and Miguel Andújar and the consistent dominance from Aaron Judge. They also discuss positive signs in the underlying metrics that have led to success about the Twins. Finally, they close...
Published 06/11/21
Randy, Matt, and Derek return after a long weekend to discuss what's been a rough stretch of play for the Yankees. The trio breaks down all that has gone wrong for the lineup, including disappointing seasons for DJ LeMahieu and Gleyber Torres. They also talk about the catching situation and Gary Sánchez's better hitting, especially compared to Kyle Higashioka, of late. As bad as the offense has been, the guys also talk pitching. There's a lot of uncertainty around Corey Kluber, who's in the...
Published 06/03/21
Randy, Bobby, and Derek break down the Yankees' six-game winning streak with a focus on the incredible performance from the rotation. They also discuss Corey Kluber's no-hitter and his improved command compared to his first few starts. This conversation leads to the organization's pitching philosophy and its impact across the roster and staff. After the pitching talk, the trio move on to the offense and why some in the lineup are still struggling. Finally, NBA playoff talk rounds out this...
Published 05/24/21
The Yankees are beginning to settle into consistent success on the field. They are winning series and adding up the victories. Trends are emerging with the team as a whole and individual players. Some are good. Some are bad. Randy, Jaime, and Matt dig deep into all of them. The podcast is still being recorded remotely. We are operating over Skype, so we apologize in advance for any sound quality issues. We hope you continue to bear with us as internet connections can always be tricky during...
Published 05/17/21