MLB prediction bonanza with Aaron Boone

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With opening day getting closer by the hour, this week's podcast is devoted to everyone's favorite thing this time of spring — predictions. Oh yes, The StewPod has predictions for you. And so does Aaron Boone, the ESPN analyst who you'll see this season on Sunday Night Baseball alongside Dan Shulman and Jessica Mendoza. That's the team you'll hear calling Sunday night's opener, a World Series rematch between the New York Mets and Kansas City Royals. Boone joined us on the show this week to offer his insights into the season ahead as well as offer his take on some of the hot topics surrounding baseball — mainly bat flips and celebrations. We talked about Jose Bautista's ALDS homer (yes, still) and Boone has a great perspective because he also hit a famous postseason homer, so he can understand the moment. We also talked to him about working with Mendoza and how he responds to her critics. Bad News Ramen also stops by to drop some predictions of his own — although, if you know Mr. Ramen, you know there's nothing normal about his predictions. After that, we've got some Important Questions to answer. Here's a full rundown of the show: • Mike and Chris offer some of their hottest predictions • Aaron Boone joins the show • Boone's 2016 season predictions • How he sizes up the Mets and Royals in 2016 • Bat flips and the line between celebration and showboating • Working with Jessica Mendoza • Did he feel passed over when Mendoza got promoted last season? • How he preps for broadcasts • Important Questions on fantasy drafts and title belts [Music: Fort Frances - "Days Get Heavy"]