The Best in Sports News and Analysis, from Danielle McCartan

@ :04 - What is it like for you to coach the young players at your Procamp?

@ :38 - What do you expect the kids to take away from your Procamp?

@ 1:00 - Growing up in Amsterdam, which baseball players did you idolize?

@ 1:30 - What is the story behind being born in Amsterdam?

@ 1:52 - Is baseball genetic?!

@ 2:00 - Are there any differences between baseball in the Netherlands and in the United States?

@ 2:24 - What was the best part about being on the Dutch National team (2011)?

@ 2:40 - What is the advantage of speaking 4 languages in the MLB?

@ 3:06 - Is there irony behind your first career HR at Yankee Stadium, as a Diamondbacks player?

@ 3:31 - Thoughts on MLB adding pitchers to the HR Derby?

@ 3:53 - What was it like to take over at shortstop after Derek Jeter's 20 year, future Hall of Fame career?

@ 4:18 - How did you overcome the challenges early on in your New York Yankees career?

@ 4:42 - What was the best piece of advice Derek Jeter gave you?

@ 4:52 - How have you embraced your newfound leadership role this season?

@ 5:23 - What advice have you given to the "Baby Bombers" (Judge, Austin, and Sanchez)?

@ 5:42 - What is the impact of seeing the 1996 reunion? Whose "brain did you pick"?

@ 6:16 - Are the Yankees poised for a playoff run in 2016?

@ 6:26 - Trying out my new Dutch word!

Danielle McCartan interviews Mets ace pitcher Noah Syndergaard at his inaugural Procamp at Long Island University.

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@ :06 what are you teaching the kids at this Procamp

@ :14 who was your favorite player growing up?

@ :32 impact of this Procamp on the young players in attendance?

@ :47 dissecting his recent pitching woes: is it physical or mental? What has he been doing to overcome them?

@ 1:15 Does the fact that you're a serious contender for the NL Cy-Young award weigh heavily on you when you pitch?

@ 1:36 Do you think the MLB possibly adding pitchers into the HR derby would be a good thing?

@ 2:10 Have you met your personal goals for the season yet?

@ 2:42 The Mets have been plagued by the injury bug - is it a good thing though, in adding depth, when you expand to the 40-man roster in September?

@ 3:10 What is the impact of Jay Bruce in the clubhouse?

@ 3:33 Are the Mets poised for a 2016 World Series?

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@ :13- What is the best part about being at this Mint Pros and J. Irwin Productions event

@ :24- Old Timer’s day memories

@ 1:02- Was it difficult to choose between baseball and basketball?

@ 1:25- Talking about playing against Larry Bird, NBA great

@ 1:44- What was it like playing under manager Yogi Berra?

@ 2:03- Dennis Rasmussen’s favorite Yogi-Ism

@ 2:36- Joined a young Yankee team that was struggling. yankees are in virtually same position now. What were some challenges you encountered on a young Yankee team? How did you and the team overcome the growing pains?

@ 3:41- What was it like to play under manger Pete Rose? Should he be inducted into the hall of fame

@ 4:10- What are you up to now?

@ :13- What is the coolest part about being at this Mint Pros and J Irwin Productions event?

@ :45 Jim Leyritz describes his work with the Pink Tie Foundation

@ 1:08 Jim Leyritz on Old Timer’s Day at Yankee Stadium

@ 2:20 Jim Leyritz on the 1996 World Series Championship Reunion game on 8/13/16 at Yankee Stadium

@ 2:50 “The Homerun” in the 8th inning game 4 World Series →“Thank god we didn’t get swept”

@ 3:51 Being in a ticker-tape parade, specifically with the 1996 team, a story ensues about former Mayor Rudy Giuliani

@ 4:26 Who do you still keep in touch with from your Yankee days?

Danielle McCartan's 60 Minute Overtime sports talk radio show featuring:

@1:19: A rant about Alex Rodriguez and the Yankees, with a snippet from last week's interview with Kim Jones, NFL Network correspondent.

@16:23: Tim Tebow to make a comeback in the MLB?

@19:00: Olympics catch up: medal count, Michael Phelps, volleyball, swimming, diving, etc. reactions; #PhelpsFace; #cupping

@25:08: My interview with Brian Martin, founder of Brian Martin Sports, and trainer to many NFL stars

@34:26: Inside Giants camp with Back Sports Page: My one-on-one interview with Giants backup QB Ryan Nassib

@42:00: My interview with former Yankee Rick Cerone at a Mint Pros and J. Irwin Productions event at Yankee Stadium

@49:35: Periscope Segment - Live Q&A from around the world!

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1. @ 0:15 What is the best part about mingling with the fans at this Mint Pros Event?

2. @ 0:43 Fondest Old Timer's Day memories: rare Mickey Mantle and Yogi Berra stories

3. @ 2:34 Are there any hard feelings about being let go as GM after assembling the Core Four + Paul O'Neill?

4. @ 3:35 What is your favorite Yankee role? A great couple of George Steinbrenner story ensue...

5. @ 4:30 What is your opinion about the Yankees' 2016 trade deadline moves?

6. @ 5:25 Is there a particular prospect that you're excited to see?

Danielle McCartan interviews Dwight "Doc" Gooden at a Mint Pros event at Yankee stadium

1. Commentary on the fans

2. The special Mets/Yankees crossover - winning a World Series with both

3. Comments on George Steinbrenner: "George is like a second dad to me". A story about how Steinbrenner came to visit the hospital when Gooden's father was sick.

4. The conversation between Steinbrenner when Doc made his comeback to NY baseball, and the conversation after-the-fact with Darryl Strawberry, as he was inked to become a Yankee, too.

5. Fondest memories with the Yankees

6. Do you think ESPN's 30 For 30 did a good job in depicting your life and career? (Fans may be surprised to hear his answer)

7. What is he up to now?

8. How would your career have been different should there have been social media around?

9. On joining the Mets Hall of Fame

10. Thoughts on leading the MLB in strikeouts as a 19 year old

11. Which '86 Mets does he still keep in touch with?

12. Does he ever think "what if?" he made better decisions off the field? Could it have been better? Different?

13. Does he feel he should be a Hall of Famer?

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Danielle McCartan and Yankee great Rick Cerone

1. Favorite Old Timer's Day memory

2. Having played on Yankees, Red Sox, and Mets - what are the rivalry games like as a Yankee?

3. Taking over catcher's position after Thurman Munson

4. All-things ITALY!

5. Will he give me an edition of the song he recorded for the Italian Earthquake victims?

6. What his daughters are up to

7. What he is up to, after-baseball

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World Series Champion 3rd baseman Charlie Hayes and I discuss:

1. Mingling with the fans

2. Fondest memories at Old Timer's games at Yankee Stadium

3. What makes the Yankees so special to you having played on 7 teams?

4. Any doubts catching the final out of the 1996 World Series? He tells an unheard story!

5. Single best characteristic of the 1996 Yankee team?

6. Manager Joe Torre's managerial prowess

7. Will he wear a Pirates hat again w/ his son being drafted by them?

Danielle McCartan with New York Giants backup QB Ryan Nassib from the Timex center after training camp practice on August 5, 2016. Below, find the major topics we discussed, with the times during the interview at which they occurred.

@ :05 1. Impression on Giants’ 2nd round draft pick WR Sterling Shepard: “The kid’s got a whole lot of talent…”

@ :23 2. Thoughts on the camaraderie among and impact of Odell Beckham, Jr., Sterling Shepard, and Victor Cruz: “… I can see the older receivers bringing in the younger receivers, making sure they learn from not only the coaches, but from their teammates as well.”

@ :42 3. Thoughts on the 3-headed monster (Cruz, Shepard, Beckham): “We have a very strong and deep WR core. I think it’s definitely going to be one of our strengths this season.”

@ 1:07 4. Thoughts on QB Eli Manning saying the Giants are “definitely” a playoff team: “Eli is our team’s leader and when he comes out and says something like that, it really resonates with the whole team…”

@ 1:33 5. Being under Eli Manning for so long - how has he made you a better QB?: “I’ve learned so much over the years… I’ve learned lessons from him he doesn’t even know about.…”

@ 2:18 6. Thoughts on former offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo becoming head coach after Tom Coughlin’s retirement: “This is our 3rd year in the system… this year, we are trying to master the offense. We are very blessed to keep the same offense…”

@ 3:08 7. Discussing the Giants #1 priority this season: finishing games: “I think that’s the #1 priority for any team…. When we get on the field, we want to finish every drill, every period with the same intensity that we started with”.

@ 3:28 8. What is the best single piece of advice Eli has given him?: With a laugh: “Oh man, I don’t know if I can say that publically.. but …”

@ 3:59 9. What music would he choose to put on the speakers at practice? “That’s tough… early 2000’s rock”