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Cubs Fan
10:26
Who were your biggest mentors, both coaches and players?
Dan Straily
10:27
Bartolo Colon, Brandon McCarthy, Tyson Ross. these three players really helped me understand how to be  comfortable in the big leagues.
10:28
and Bryan Price and Mac Jenkins with the reds really taught me how to trust myself
John
10:28
What is the mood in the locker room when a player is in trade rumors? Is it something players ignore and act like isn’t there? Or are players more open with how they feel?
Dan Straily
10:29
depends on the player. totally have seen both sides of this
O's guy
10:29
What happened with the Os? It was such an anomaly for your career. AL East? Park factors? Randomness?
Dan Straily
10:30
I found out at the end of the season that I was pitching on a torn meniscus and had part of it on the outside of my knee. was told many times all year it was just some inflammation.
Jun Tae Kim
10:31
which koala was your favorite during your time in adelaide at the local zoo
Dan Straily
10:31
you Jun Tae!
Jawn
10:31
Is it true you almost got traded to the Yankees at some point?
Dan Straily
10:31
We will never know how close that was.
Guest
10:32
Will the unknown nature of the labor talks potentially push you to consider another overseas contract more heavily?
Dan Straily
10:32
Time will tell!
being overseas is hard on family! but we only get some many years to play this game for a living.
Josh Herzenberg’s Ineptitude
10:32
What’s your favorite whiskey right now?
Dan Straily
10:33
Booker's
Rich
10:33
Your time in Chicago was short, but what was the experience like.
Dan Straily
10:33
Amazing. we were in last place but when we won a game you thought it was the playoffs. and with all the day games I felt like I had a life away from the field as well.
John
10:34
Tips for making it to the show as a pitcher?
Dan Straily
10:34
Work hard!! and be the best at something
Josh
10:34
Are you proud of your performance in the MLB?
Dan Straily
10:35
Very! my journey is my own and I love it.
I am
10:35
How is Korea when it comes to advanced data and using technology like Rapsodo to improve pitchers?
Dan Straily
10:37
I was very lucky to play for a team with many american style coaches around so we had all the toys! Rapsodo, Driveline, Edgertronic cameras and we got to work. its a big part of my success and reinvention of myself in korea. we changed something on almost all of my pitches to make them better
John
10:37
Would you ever consider coaching post-playing career?
Dan Straily
10:37
100% would consider it. I love helping others around me and watching them have success!
Orioles Fan
10:38
Sorry it didn't work out with us, thoughts on the city?
Dan Straily
10:38
it happens. loved the crab cakes and I got to see my dad alot. beautiful ballpark as well.
Don
10:38
What are some differences between MLB and KBO that stand out to you?
Dan Straily
10:39
Facilities was the biggest difference. no weight rooms on the road. no real clubhouses on the road. it goes on and on but that was the biggest difference
Mr KLC
10:39
What was it like pitching under Brent Strom?  Is he truly the pitcher whisperer that a lot of players say he is?
Dan Straily
10:40
I loved learning from him. he was the one that taught me to throw high fastballs based on my 2600 RPM. he was really good at helping me be the best version of myself
Elias
10:40
I'm guessing you didn't enjoy your time with the Orioles. Would you come back to MLB if an opportunity arose?
Dan Straily
10:42
I enjoyed my time. it was stressful and frustrating trying to figure out why something i have been doing my whole life was not working. but its all apart of the journey. 100% i would i have said since day one that i want to finish my career in the MLB where my son can watch me pitch
Jon Becker
10:42
How much Korean have you picked up in your time there? Enough to have a conversation?
Dan Straily
10:43
Sadly not much. I had a great translator both years. Shout out to Leo and Min
Leo is with the Padres now
Andy
10:43
What is the biggest difference/culture shock/change you had when adjusting to KBO
Dan Straily
10:43
The clapping in the dugout for guys coming back to the dugout after a strikeout. that was a big culture shock the first time i saw that.
Sung Min Kim
10:43
Nothing but love from NYC, buddy
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