The Carton Show with Craig Carton & Chris McMonigle

Another former player has sounded off on the Yankees! Chris McMonigle reacts to Jorge Posada telling the New York Post that he does not feel welcomed back at Yankee Stadium or at spring training. Is this a front office issue, or are former franchise greats holding onto grudges from the end of their careers?? Plus, what does this World Series tell us about what the Yankees need to do this offseason?

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

3:55 - Analyzing Posada's interview on Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman's podcast where he stated he feels "unwelcomed" and unwanted by the Yankees.

8:35 - Why it is an embarrassing look for a franchise that constantly markets its history and 27 championships to alienate a prominent four-time champion and member of the Core Four.

15:10 - A look at Posada's selfish refusal to bat ninth at the end of his career, and how both he and Derek Jeter hold long-term grudges against Brian Cashman for his blunt honesty regarding their declining skills.

26:00 - Agreeing with Posada's assessment that the current Yankees roster lacks the fiery mental toughness needed to overcome their own in-game mistakes.

30:15 - Discussing why hiring 90s legends like Posada as coaches wouldn't necessarily work, given their lack of desire for the grind of a 162-game season and their public disdain for the modern analytics preached by the front office.

42:00 - Celebrating pitching coach Matt Blake's crucial three-year contract extension while evaluating a Yankees bullpen that currently lacks proven arms outside of David Bednar.

46:20 - Extreme frustration over the Yankees' arrogant front office press conference, which dismissively labeled 17 years of valid failure and fan criticism as mere "noise".

54:00 - Outlining early demands for the winter, including Ben Rice learning to play a serviceable first base to free up the DH spot, and the immediate need to dump Ryan McMahon's contract.

Craig and Big Mac clash over the Giants' refusal to pay the high asking price for Jeffery Simmons and debate whether the Jets should initiate a total fire sale of their star players. Kordell Stewart joins the show to address a malicious 1998 rumor from his time in Pittsburgh and discuss his new documentary, while they also analyze the Yankees' culture following critical comments from Brewers manager Pat Murphy.

(00:01:55) Giants Miss Out on Jeffery Simmons

(00:05:30) Big Mac Defends Giants' Rebuild

(00:09:20) Carton Proposes Jets Fire Sale

(00:17:40) Kordell Stewart Addresses 1998 Rumor

(00:22:00) Kordell Addressing His Steelers Teammates

(00:42:10) Stewart's Impact on Modern Quarterbacks

(00:48:00) Randy Levine on Steinbrenner's Will

(00:51:00) Pat Murphy Blasts Yankee Culture

(01:01:30) The Great Pasta Sauce Debate

Carton and Big Mac debate whether the New York Giants made a mistake by not trading two first-round picks for defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons. They also explore a potential quarterback controversy between Jaxson Dart and J.J. McCarthy while discussing if the Jets should start a fire sale.

(00:01:25) Giants Trade Debate

(00:05:00) Giants Rebuild Strategy

(00:08:51) Jets Fire Sale

(00:12:22) Banter and Sweatshirts

(00:17:17) Sauce Gardner Comparison

(00:20:41) Giants QB Battle

(00:24:10) Annie Broadway Talk

Kordell Stewart joins the show to discuss his new documentary, "Slash and Burn," and provides a candid account of the malicious rumors that impacted his tenure with the Pittsburgh Steelers. They also debate NFL trade deadline possibilities for the Giants and analyze the recent blockbuster trade involving Jeffery Simmons.

(00:01:50) Halftime Show Reviews

(00:06:05) Giants Trade Speculation

(00:11:05) Bears and Titans Trade

(00:17:40) Kordell Stewart Joins

(00:30:45) Documentary Motivation

(00:41:13) Stewart's Football Idols

(00:53:15) Coaching At South Forsyth

Craig and C-Mac react to Brewers manager Pat Murphy's post-World Series comments mocking the New York Yankees' team culture. They analyze an interview with Randy Levine regarding Hal Steinbrenner's commitment to winning a championship. The discussion also covers a preview of the Panthers and Packers game and offers advice for navigating a college fraternity's parents weekend.

(00:01:20) Professor X Costume Talk

(00:04:40) Hal Steinbrenner’s Winning Will

(00:08:15) Pat Murphy Trolls Yankees

(00:12:20) Yankees Open Season Mockery

(00:18:05) NFL Game Week Preview

(00:19:35) Helicopter Bank Transfers

(00:23:00) Building Rome Banter

(00:27:40) Parenting At Frat Houses

(00:30:40) Brian Cashman Tenure Analysis

Craig and Big Mac react to a viral Clippers broadcasting clip and revisit the infamous rumor regarding Phil Simms and Jim Nantz at CBS. They also examine the New York Yankees' boring style of play and analyze whether Sean McDermott or Bill Belichick would be the right fit to lead the Jets. The segment concludes with a heated debate over Italian pasta sauces and Aaron Judge’s future as captain.

(00:02:12) Clippers Viral Fart Clip

(00:04:55) Phil Simms CBS Incident

(00:10:25) Pat Murphy Slams Yankees

(00:18:05) Yankees Boring Brand Debate

(00:20:49) The Great Sauce Debate

(00:29:55) Sean McDermott Jets Rumors

(00:36:45) Bill Belichick Jets Rumors

(00:42:51) Aaron Judge Captaincy Future

McMonigle evaluates a trade sending Jeffery Simmons to the Chicago Bears and argues why the New York Giants must prioritize draft capital over veterans. He also discusses Gary Sánchez’s postseason run and why the Yankees struggle to hold stars accountable compared to other organizations.

(00:01:19) Beatles And Pasta Sauces

(00:03:11) Giants Trade Strategy

(00:09:27) Gary Sánchez World Series

On The Carton Show, Craig Carton and Big Mac debate whether Sean McDermott's past 9/11 remarks would hinder his chances of coaching in New York. They evaluate the Jets' organizational struggles and potential interest in Bill Belichick or Aaron Glenn. The conversation shifts to the Yankees as they analyze Pat Murphy's sharp criticism of the team's style of baseball and question Aaron Judge's leadership.

(00:01:05) NFL Division Disparity

(00:04:31) Sean McDermott Rumors

(00:09:23) Belichick and Aaron Glenn

(00:12:23) Pat Murphy's Yankee Critique

(00:16:47) Aaron Judge Captaincy Debate

They dive into the rumor that Phil Simms was replaced by Tony Romo at CBS after a flatulent incident upset Jim Nantz in the broadcast booth. The conversation shifts to Pat Murphy's horse-bleed comments about the Yankees and ends with a heated debate over whether Alfredo or Vodka sauce is superior.

(00:02:10) Farting In The Booth

(00:08:39) Pat Murphy Mocks Yankees

(00:20:04) The Great Sauce Debate

(00:27:33) NFL Game Of The Night

Craig and C-Mac respond to a caller’s frustration over their persistent New York Yankees coverage following the team's postseason exit. They analyze the organization's high standards under Brian Cashman and explore why rival fans and managers like Pat Murphy take joy in the team's struggles.

(00:01:14) Panthers vs Packers Prediction

(00:06:15) Defending Yankee Coverage

(00:10:37) Parents Weekend Advice

(00:13:09) Yankees Insecurity Debate