For Future Considerations

Miguel Cabrera has done it – he now has 3,000 hits in his career. Is he the greatest right handed hitter of our generation? Matt and Manny debate and offer their predictions on who may be the next player to reach 3000 hits. The boys also weigh-in on the future of the Athletics in Oakland, the NBA Playoffs and the Florida Panthers chances to win the Stanley Cup. Plus, how many QB’s will be taken in the first round of the NFL Draft? Pump It or Dump It is also pretty sweet this week.

Former Sarnia Sting and Owen Sound Attack star Nathan Chiarlitti may be the smartest guest we have had on the podcast. Nathan talks about his OHL career and playing hockey at the University level for St. F-X and McGill. Now, He is pursuing a career as a family doctor. Nathan also talks about writing a book titled “More than a Game: What Minor, Major Junior and University Hockey Taught Me.” You can order a copy through [email protected]

From umpires to referees – the boys debate the officiating in baseball and the NBA playoffs. Matt, John and Manny also look at what could have been the points system in the NHL and what the league can do better with its Winter Classic. Plus perfect games, intentional walks and exceptional status – all hot topics on Rapid Fire with a new song for Pump It or Dump It.

Louka Henault, the overage defenceman of the Windsor Spitfires joins the podcast to talk about his junior hockey career, growing up in Montreal, his decision to move to Ontario, and what he hopes will be a long playoff run.

The baseball season is underway and Matt, John and Manny share their overreactions. The debate heats up when the boys talk about the NBA playoffs, the Raptors-Sixers matchup and the MVP race. Then Matt and Manny really get into it over Auston Matthews status in Maple Leafs history. Plus another edition of Pump It or Dump It with new music from Def Leppard.

The boys are getting ready for Opening Day in Major League Baseball.  How optimistic is John about the Blue Jays? What do Matt and Manny think about the Tigers season? Who are they picking for the World Series? Also up for debate – Yandle’s NHL ironman streak, Ben Simmons grievance in the NBA, the Eagles-Saints NFL trade and should Coach K come out of retirement? Plus, another Pump It or Dump It.

Jon Reischel loves the Detroit Tigers and the game of baseball. His love has turned into a viral Twitter account that is now a must follow. The account is called The Ghost of Ernie and the handle is @ErnieHarwell1. Jon joins Matt, Manny and John to talk about the popularity of the account, the content he shares and his love of the team that sports the Old English D.

The debate never ends in this episode, starting with Will Smith’s Oscar slap. Matt, John and Manny also talk about Canada’s qualification for the World Cup and share their March Madness brackets. The boys list their NHL trade deadline winners and losers and debate Tyreek Hill’s trade to the Dolphins and the new OT playoff rules in the NFL. Plus, will the LA Lakers make the NBA postseason? Pump It or Dump It also returns in this jam-packed episode.

Michael D’Orazio played in the OHL for the Owen Sound Attack, London Knights and Mississauga St. Michael’s Majors. He later played CIS hockey with the Saint Mary’s Huskies before travelling to Scotland to play for the Edinburgh Capitals. D’Orazio sets the record straight about his junior hockey career and shares some great stories about playing in Atlantic Canada and in Europe.

There’s plenty to debate after the NHL trade deadline. Matt, Manny and John discuss the winners and losers as teams push toward the playoffs. Plus, more moves in Major League Baseball and the NFL, and country music makes its return to Pump It or Dump It.