Passed Ball Show

PASSED BALL SHOW #101 10/8/2013 Part 1 WITH BILL ZELTMAN, DAN SCHLOSSBERG AND PETE LACOCK; I start out by playing a piece I recorded with MTR Media CEO Bill Zeltman, talking MLB playoffs and other things going on in MLB. I then spend some time talking about Leo Durocher's career both as a player and as a manager. I finish off by speaking about the Dodgers changing the game of baseball by signing Jackie Robinson and the real reason they did it

PASSED BALL SHOW #100 10/1/2013 Part 2 WITH BRIAN DUBOIS, BILLY STAPLES AND GREGG CARLUCCI; I open up by commemorating 100 episodes of the show with somemessages from those who have been part of it. I speak with former Tigers LHP Brian DuBois about his brief career as a MLB starting pitcher and what he did to try to stay in the game. I speak with Billy Staples about the playoff races and how he was in Pittsburgh for the Wild Card game between the Pirates and Reds. He also talks about the conversations he had with Justin Morneau, Jason Grilli and Russell Martin. I then speak with the host of the Carlucci Show Gregg Carlucci about radio and our experiences over 100 PBS episodes. I finish off by playing a clip of some of my top interview quotes and some of my best rants over 100 shows

PASSED BALL SHOW #100 10/1/2013 Part 1 WITH BRIAN JOHNSON AND JAMES FLIPPIN; I celebrate the 100th episode of the Passed Ball Show. I speak with James Flippin, one of the first regular guests in the history of the show. I then speak with former Padres and Giants catcher Brian Johnson about steroids as well as some of his big HRs throughout his career. I also play a clip of some of the best soundbites of the interviews I have conducted

PASSED BALL SHOW #61 1/3/2013 Part 2 WITH STEVE BRAUN AND DUSTAN MOHR, JOINED IN STUDIO BY TONY FELDER AND WILSON CAICEDO; Listen back to my interview with former Cardinals and Twins 1B Steve Braun. We talk about his role as a pinch hitter for the Cardinals in the early 80s and his relationship with manager Whitey Herzog. Dustan calls in and we talk about playing for the Twins teams of the early 2000s- a true team effort. We also discuss the need or lack of need for an All Star at every position. We start and finish by giving some insight on what could be expected from the Yankees this season

PASSED BALL SHOW #61 1/3/2013 Part 1 WITH DWAYNE HOSEY AND JOEY BABOOTS, JOINED IN STUDIO BY TONY FELDER; Listen back to my interview with former Red Sox OF Dwayne Hosey as we talk about his 1995 season which brought him from the minors to a great MLB September and being a starter in the postseason series. Joey Baboots calls in to speak about the BCS Championship game on Monday as well as some perspective on what to expect from the Yankees in 2013. Tony and I also break down the Hall of Fame Ballot and how much steroids should or should not be a factor in determining a Hall of Fame player

PASSED BALL SHOW #79 5/7/2013 Part 2; After mentioning the recent death of former Philadelphia Athletics catcher Joe Astroth, I recap the 11 living players from the 1954 Philadelphia Athletics team (the last before the move to Kansas City). I also dub the 1950s as the geographical chance decade for MLB with cities such as Milwaukee, Kansas City, Baltimore, Los Angeles and San Francisco all get MLB franchises. I discuss how Robin Roberts would be a Hall of Famer even if he retired after 1961 with the Phillies. Carlos Gomez' start and how it relates to Nyjer Morgan being gone and I ask what criteria should be used to judge what is the best baseball movie

PASSED BALL SHOW #79 5/7/2013 Part 1 WITH FRED CLAIRE; I make the case why David Wright has been a clutch player for the Mets. I also compare the 2013 Yankees to the 2009 Mets, both teams plagued by injuries. I speak with long time LA Dodgers executive Fred Claire about his run as GM, the 1988 Dodgers, and Fox's take over of the Dodgers

PASSED BALL SHOW #78 5/3/2013 Part 2 WITH LEE TINSLEY; I start out by criticizing Keith Hernandez for taking broadcasting for granted and his "sighs" throughout the broadcasts. I salute Brad Lesley as well as breakdown the MLB closer changes that will happen this season. I also speak with Lee Tinsley, a current coach in the Chicago Cubs organization and former MLB OF with the Mariners, Red Sox and Phillies

PASSED BALL SHOW #78 5/3/2013 Part 1; Listen to my simple breakdown of what the New York Mets are, and suggestion of a serious trade the Mets should consider. I also talk about the unpires and suggest a solution to their problems that does not involve expanded instant replay. I finish off by making a suggestion to our friends who rely on the sabr stats and WAR

PASSED BALL SHOW #74 4/4/2013 Part 2 WITH APRIL WHITZMAN AND KEVIN MENCH; I talk about the historic 1948 foot race between elderly Connie Mack and Clark Griffith. April Whitzman calls in to talk about MLB fan cave and her passion for baseball. I throw my full support for Johan Santana and talk about his best New York Mets moments. I reach out to former Texas Rangers OF Kevin Mench to talk about the early 2002-2004 Rangers teams that had all offense and no pitching. I conclude by stating the obvious; why the LA Dodgers will win the NL West this season