Passed Ball Show

PASSED BALL SHOW #96 9/3/2013 Part 1 WITH BILL NAHORODNY; I open up the program by talking about the steroid era of MLB and its impact on the Hall of Fame inductions of next season, featuring first time eligibles Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine and Frank Thomas. IF Frank Thomas is elected, Jim Thome should have no problem getting in. I then speak with former MLB catcher Bill Nahorodny. We talk about his playing career, being a prison guard and his association with the BEST scholarship fundraiser. I finish off by talking about the ten MLB teams who would finish with the 10 worst records in MLB, assuring that their first round pick in 2014 is protected

PASSED BALL SHOW #92 8/6/2013 Part 2 WITH FRANK TEPEDINO AND RICHIE SCHEINBLUM; I start by playing my interview with former Yankees, Brewers and Braves 1B/ OF Frank Tepedino. I then talk about former Yankees catcher Thurman Munson's place in MLB history among catchers. I then speak with former Indians, Royals and Senators OF Richie Scheinblum and get his views on how todays MLB players are different from when he played. I finish off the program by making the case that the NL playoff teams are set on August 6th and discuss the remaining AL playoff races

2-9-2023 Passed Ball Show. John spends this program talking about the overnight trade of Kevin Durant to the Phoenix Suns from the Brooklyn Nets. John talks about the opportunities that exist with the young Nets core and how it will impact their playoff position in the Eastern Conference. John believes it is easier for the Nets to sell a post Durant/ Irving era to the fans and they have now become an underdog story. He believes this move could put the Suns over the top and praises General Manager James Jones for getting this deal done. When it comes to the Los Angeles Lakers, John believes that while the trade of Russell Westbrook netted them useful players in return, the pressure is on this team to start to move in the right direction. Westbrook is no longer there to be the scapegoat. Finally, John talks about Bill Veeck, Satchel Paige, Joe Louis, and mentions the year of 1540 in this episode's version of This Date in Sports History.

2-7-2023 Passed Ball Show. John opens up this show by wondering where was going to go with his Kyrie Irving trade take- not wanting to be repetitive. Among points John was able to make include 1. Kevin Durant (when healthy) has a chance to finally lead his own team. 2. 50/50 chance this deal works for Dallas/ it totally blows up in their face and why. 3. The Nets are NOT to blame for Kyrie not working out. Among the TDSH topics include John L. Sullivan, Joe DiMaggio, Nap Lajoie, Frank Robinson, Steve Nash, Endy Chavez, and why Dan Quisenberry belongs in the Baseball Hall of Fame.

PASSED BALL SHOW #95 8/27/2013 Part 2 WITH BRIAN DORSETT AND STEVE JELTZ; Former Yankees, Athletics and Reds catcher Brian Dorsett joins the program to talk about being part of the unbelievably talented Tacoma AAA team of 1986 and 1987 in Oakland. We also talk about his knee injury which he hid throughout his career as well as his time in New York and Cincinnati. I then speak with former Phillies SS Steve Jeltz about coming up with the 1983 NL Champion Phillies as well as becoming a switch hitter during the middle of his career. I finish off talking about the 1913 World Series, three AL managers that could be out by seasons end and remembering what would have been former Angels RHP Nick Adenhart's 27th birthday

PASSED BALL SHOW #95 8/27/2013 Part 1 WITH GLENN WILSON; I open up talking about the possibility of Matt Harvey pitching through his UCL tear and give my feelings of the trade that sent Marlon Byrd and John Buck to the Pirates. I then speak with former Tigers, Phillies and Pirates OF Glenn Wilson about being traded from the great Tigers team before the 1984 season, his career in Philadelphia and the meaning of a solid RF throwing arm in the 1980s as opposed to now. I finish off by breaking down the AL Wild Card race and where the Yankees fit in

PASSED BALL SHOW #94 8/20/2013 Part 2 WITH MIKE BIELECKI AND JASON GRABOWSKI; I open up with my interview with former Braves, Cubs and Pirates RHP Mike Bielecki. We talk about being drafted by the Pirates in 1979 and being an Orioles fan, making it to the postseason in 1989 with the Cubs, the Braves pitching staff and nearly being on the boat that killed Steve Olin and Tim Crews. I then get into the Phillies and moving on from Charlie Manuel. I then get to speak with former MLB OF Jason Grabowski about his time in the Oakland and Los Angeles organizations as an OF

PASSED BAL SHOW #94 8/20/2013 Part 1 WITH TODD PRATT AND JOHN WASDIN; I open up by giving my feedback on the Alex Rodriguez/ Ryan Dempster confrontation as well as my enjoyment of the Sunday Night ESPN game between the two clubs. I then speak with former Mets and Phillies catcher Todd Pratt about his time in the minors, playing the beginning and end of his career in Philadelphia and his big postseason moments with the New York Mets. I speak with former Athletics, Red Sox and Rangers RHP John Wasdin about his time in Boston and establishing himself in the big leagues

PASSED BALL SHOW #93 8/13/2013 Part 2 WITH DAVE LAROCHE AND MIKE LUMLEY; I start off by discussing free agent OF Grady Sizemore's value to a 2014 team and what he may or not have left. I play my interview with former minor league pitcher Mike Lumley about some of his experiences and what the London Badgers of Ontario mean to him. Then listen to my recap of all walk off HRs that ended World Series, LCS or LDS. I mention the significance of Joe DiMaggio's first seven seasons. I finish off the program with my interview with former Indians, Twins, Cubs, Angels and Yankees LHP Dave LaRoche. We talk about "La Lob", becoming a major league pitcher after spending the majority of his minor league career as a position player and what it means to have sons in the big leagues

PASSED BALL SHOW #93 8/13/2013 Part 1 WITH MIKE LAVALLIERE; I get into the managerial career of longtime Phillies and Angels manager Gene Mauch and make my case why he deserves more credit. I then speak with former Pirates and White Sox catcher Mike LaValliere about his transition to catcher, playing on the Pirates NL East Championship teams of 1990-1992 and what he has done since his playing days ended. I finish off by making a case for Ted Simmons in baseball's Hall of Fame and talk about former MLB OFs Vada Pinson and Carlos Martinez. I then give my opinion about the value of a MLB manager