Awful Announcing Podcast

With the dawn of the 2014 MLB Postseason, we're joined by one of the best playoff pitchers of the last generation - John Smoltz. After an illustrious career with the Atlanta Braves, Smoltz moved to the broadcast booth and has been a consistent presence covering the sport. In today's podcast, we talk about John's TV career, his duel with Jack Morris, and which pitcher is most important this postseason. Topics include...- Starting in television right away after his playing days and the differences in preparation between his analyst and pitching jobs.- The differences in postseason pitching versus the regular season.- The state of the game and pace of play issues.- Why John is against the one game Wild Card round and why a Best of 3 series would be more fitting.- Memories of his postseason duel with Jack Morris in Game 7 of the 1991 World Series and whether that is his defining playoff moment even in defeat.- The pressure on Jon Lester against the Royals to justify Billy Beane's risky midseason trade.- Why Wa