Free Press Sports with Carlos and Shawn

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Free Press Sports with Carlos and Shawn

Free Press sports columnist Shawn Windsor and insider Carlos Monarrez have plenty to say, and not just about Detroit sports, but Detroit culture, news and day-to-day life. Shawn and Carlos share their analysis, opinions, and viewpoints on just about everything. You may disagree with them. They most likely will disagree with each other and have fun doing it.  

  1. JUL 20

    Christmas in July for Detroit Tigers with Bryce Rainer in MLB draft, red-hot offense entering All-Star break

    This rebroadcast of "Days of Roar" originally aired 7/15/24 The Detroit Tigers selected high school shortstop Bryce Rainer with the No. 11 overall pick in the 2024 MLB draft, followed by high school pitchers Owen Hall and Ethan Schiefelbein at Nos. 49 and 72, respectively. Tyler Jennings, the director of draft content at Prospects Live, joins the podcast to share his evaluation of the three players. After that, Mark and Evan discuss the Tigers' red-hot offense entering the All-Star break and how president of baseball operations Scott Harris should approach the July 30 trade deadline. They also take a look at Jack Flaherty's return from his back injury and Kenta Maeda's transition to the bullpen. To wrap up, Mark and Evan share what stands out about the way the Tigers have approached the MLB draft with Harris, assistant general manager Rob Metzler and scouting director Mark Conner running the show in the last two drafts. Follow Mark on X/Twitter here. Follow Evan on X/Twitter here.  Read Evan's most recent work here.

    1h 4m

  2. JUL 9

    Is Detroit Pistons’ max contract extension deal with Cade Cunningham the right move?

    Carlos and Shawn talk the surprising off-season interest in the Detroit Pistons so far and discuss the larger cultural significance the NBA has over other sports. After that discussion, the guys take a look Cade Cunningham's max contract extension offer and debate if the move was the best choice for the rebuilding Pistons. After the break, Carlos and Shawn cover the buzz around if the Detroit Tigers should trade their pitching ace Tarik Skubal. Can trading Skubal help the ball club’s desperate need for hitting or is the pitcher the kind of cornerstone that the team should build around? Read Carlos' most recent work here Read Shawn's most recent work here

    51 min

  3. JUL 5

    The Pistons Pulse: Analysis on the Detroit Pistons hiring coach J.B. Bickerstaff and veteran player acquisitions

    This rebroadcast of "The Pistons Pulse" originally aired 7/02/24. Bryce and Omari cover the whirlwind of recent personnel changes made by the Detroit Pistons. First the guys have you covered with what you need to know about new coach J.B. Bickerstaff. Is he the right type of hire for such a young team? Later in the pod, the guys break down the Tim Hardaway Jr. trade and react to the signing of free agent Tobias Harris. What kind of influence can the vets have on the scoring and floor spacing needs of the team? Towards the end of the pod, the guys take on listener questions including what roster gaps still need to be filled.  Follow Bryce on Twitter: @MotorCityHoops Follow Omari on Twitter: @omarisankofa Pick up your "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

    1h 4m

  4. JUN 21

    Days of Roar: Talking about Detroit Tigers' young hitters, volatile offense with Bobby L. Scales II

    This rebroadcast of "Days of Roar" originally aired 6/17/24. Another week of fair to disappointing baseball has led Mark and Evan to seek outside expertise on the Tigers' woes. To help out, the guys welcome back Tigers radio analyst and former MLB player Bobby L. Scales II to the show. The trio try to make sense of the team's wildly inconsistent run production. After the break, the show focuses in on the expectations surrounding Riley Greene. What can we learn about Greene's potential from his walk rate? The trio also discuss Colt Keith's struggles and if the second baseman is finally starting adjust to the major leagues. Later in the pod, Mark and Evan cover health updates on Javier Báez, Kerry Carpenter, and Jackson Jobe's upcoming rehab start.  Follow Mark on X/Twitter here. Follow Evan on X/Twitter here.  Read Evan's most recent work here.

    1h 1m

  5. JUN 14

    Days of Roar: Tough questions on Detroit Tigers' .500 level of play

    This rebroadcast of "Days of Roar" originally aired 6/10/24. Another 3-3 week for the Detroit Tigers has the "Days of Roar" crew contemplating some tough questions for the ball club. After discussing how the team looks without Kerry Carpenter, Mark and Evan focus in on comments made by president of baseball operations Scott Harris on the MLB Network. How far away are the Tigers from having an established core and what does that timeline even look like? After the break, the guys also examine Scott Harris' comments on Javier Báez. Although the conversation on Baez's diminished hitting seems all but exhausted, Evan has some potentially intriguing data on the struggling shortstop's swing. Later in the pod, the guys cover Kirk Gibson's recent call with 97.1 The Ticket. Are we all being a bit too negative on a team that's only a few games out of a wildcard spot?  Follow Mark on X/Twitter here. Follow Evan on X/Twitter here.  Read Evan's most recent work here.

    57 min

  6. JUN 5

    Breaking down Detroit Lions minicamp with Dave Birkett

    The great Dave Birkett once again joins Carlos and Shawn to walk us through their general impressions of the team so far in their preparations for the new season. The guys focus in on Levi Onwuzurike. As the defensive tackle enters his contract year, is he closer to being Brad Holmes' first significant draft bust rather than inking a new deal? Beyond player analysis, the guys get Dave's perspective regarding their favorite evergreen debate on Dan Campbell vs. Ben Johnson's influence on the team.  Read Carlos' most recent work here Read Shawn's most recent work here

    31 min

  7. MAY 29

    How big of a leap does Detroit Lions' defense need to take?

    This week, Carlos and Shawn have the Lions' defense on their mind as they discuss the pressure on defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn. What kind of improvements would the defense need to make for the team to win it all? After the break, the guys focus in on wide receiver Jameson Williams and what he needs to prove this upcoming season. Is the former first-round pick on his way into developing into a viable and consistent No. 2 receiver?  Read Carlos' most recent work here Read Shawn's most recent work here

    1 hr

  8. MAY 22

    What we're looking for at Detroit Lions' OTAs

    The guys are back this week and they focus right in on the Lions' organized team practice activities. While it's hard to predict the future based on these offseason training exercises, Carlos and Shawn talk what we may see and what questions they have for the team moving forward. After the break, Carlos and Shawn discuss the Detroit Pistons' search for new management and the hefty check owner Tom Gores may be willing to write for a new head of basketball operations. Are there any lessons the struggling hoops organization can learn from the Detroit Lions' front office in turning around the franchise?  Read Carlos' most recent work here Read Shawn's most recent work here

    54 min
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Free Press sports columnist Shawn Windsor and insider Carlos Monarrez have plenty to say, and not just about Detroit sports, but Detroit culture, news and day-to-day life. Shawn and Carlos share their analysis, opinions, and viewpoints on just about everything. You may disagree with them. They most likely will disagree with each other and have fun doing it.  

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