Passed Ball Show

2-27-2021 Passed Ball Show. John starts off this show by welcoming his new twitter live listeners to the program. He only has to adjust the camera twice during this broadcast, lol. He breaks down the American League East division and why the New York Yankees are still the prohibitive favorites to win the division. John is down on the Tampa Bay Rays and he explains why he has the Toronto Blue Jays...

2-25-2021 Passed Ball Show. John opens up this program by talking about how the Seattle Seahawks are not going to trade Russell Wilson, at least not this offseason. He then puts on the record a promise of what he will do if Wilson gets traded. John then talks about the how the media has made more of this possibility than really exists, though Deshaun Watson will likely be traded from Houston. He t...

2-13-2021 Passed Ball Show. John spends the first part of this show talking about the severity of racist and sexist statements and the seriousness of sexual harassment and domestic violence. Should racism, sexism, and sexual harassment, when proven, be the equivalent to a felony conviction? If not, why are sports public figures banned from employment? They should have the right to work. If John wa...

2-11-2021 Passed Ball Show. John opens up by mentioning the unlikeliness that the Super Bowl streaker receives a payout for his prop bet. John also questions whether or not said bet was made then talks about how bets like this can be influenced by human action and therefore, should not be allowed. John talks about Otto Graham, a quarterback with seven championships who has not gotten the credit he...

2-6-2021 Passed Ball Show. John opens up this program by expressing concern over whether the Mets will be a good baseball team in 2021. Most of the Mets fans positivity stems from their hatred of Brodie Van Wagenen and their previous owners. While Francisco Lindor was a great acquisition, is he single handedly enough to make the Mets the favorites in the National League East? The Mets have holes i...

2-4-2021 Passed Ball Show. John brings up a controversial take when it comes to sexual harassment- the presumed guilty as opposed to being innocent until proven guilty. There is a difference between the reaction after one is found guilty to have done something unacceptable and the mere accusation that one committed such misconduct. The court of public opinion has grown to become stronger than that...

1-31-2021 Passed Ball Show. John opens up this program by discussing the public’s perception of social media. One that engages themselves in social media has to understand what the public consists of. And therefore, nobody in the public eye should feel required to participate. While Cespool Sports CEO Dave Portnoy may have some points when it comes to how Mets owner Steve Cohen may have made his f...

1-28-2021 Passed Ball Show. John opens up this show by talking about how the Mets may have become the favorites to land free agent pitcher Trevor Bauer. John would like the move, but it may be to early to declare the Mets as the only horse in the race. John mentions six other MLB teams that would be very good fits and could realistically make him an offer. All it takes is one other team to change...

1-23-2021 Passed Ball Show. John opens up by talking about the legendary Hank Aaron and how he may have been underrated. With all respect to the Hall of Famers we have lost over the past calendar year, Aaron’s death is like when Babe Ruth died, it is like when Jackie Robinson died, it is like when Ty Cobb or Lou Gehrig died. John mentions that Aaron had more walks than strikeouts during his career...

1-21-2021 Passed Ball Show. John opens up this program by talking about how the Brooklyn Nets new Big Three may need a little time to figure out how to play with each other. James Harden has been too passive. From a defensive standpoint, it should be near impossible to stop Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and Harden. One of them should have either a good look or an opportunity to go to the basket. If...

1-16-2021 Passed Ball Show. John opens up this program by talking about whether Tua Tagovailoa will be the starting quarterback for the Miami Dolphins for the distant future. Most importantly, John calls out an anonymous report that players do not trust Tua to be the leader they need. They do not trust Tua as much as they did Ryan Fitzpatrick. The problem is, the players do not have the balls to p...

1-14-2021 Passed Ball Show. John opens up this program by calling out the Pittsburgh Steelers for their enabling of a series of skill players who have had disruptive or rouge moments over the past couple years. Wide Receiver Chase Claypool is the most recent Steelers receiver to cause controversy when he posted a live tic tic video stating that the Browns will “get clapped” next round so it is “al...

1-9-2021 Passed Ball Show. John opens up this version of the program by expressing his excitement and surprise over the Mets acquisition of Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor. The Mets are now one of the teams that jump at the opportunity to prey on teams that cannot afford to pay their own players. John does mention two previous trades involving star Indians infielders, Carlos Baerga an...

1-2-2021 Passed Ball Show. John opens up this program talking about upcoming College Football Championship game between Alabama and Ohio State. Two of the storied CFB programs in the history of the sport both earned a shot at an additional national championship. John discusses the legacy of Nick Saban and talks about why the Ohio State Buckeyes beat Clemson relatively easily. John then talks about...

12/30/2020 Passed Ball Show. John recaps his strongest sports takes for the year of 2020. He starts by questioning the excuse of a “market” for baseball teams like Tampa Bay, Cleveland, and Pittsburgh when they have teams that play other professional sports in the same place. John reminds the viewer that there are eight NFL teams (there were nine coming into this season before the Houston Texans h...

12-26-2020 Passed Ball Show. John opens up this program by talking about Alvin Kamara’s 6 touchdown performance against the Minnesota Vikings. Where does 6 TD’s rank among other sports feats? Is it 5 HR or 4? 70 points in a basketball game or 80? 4 goals in hockey or 5? John then talks about the Josh Bell trade to the Nationals. What a great move by an organization that continues to do everything...

12/23/2020 Passed Ball Show. John opens up this program by explaining his feelings about Festivus in his ten seconds. He then blasts the fans of the New York Jets for rooting for their team to lose, then explains how it is not really possible for pro football players to not give maximum effort on a football field. John then brings up the opportunity the New York Mets have this off-season to do wha...

12-19-2020 Passed Ball Show. John opens this program by discussing some of the greatest endings in the history of sports. He uses as examples the Shot Heard around World, Cal/ Stanford walk off kick return (band on the field), NC State/ Virginia finish in 1983 Final Four, and the Music City Miracle of 2000. John then talks about Trevor Bauer involving himself in what is being reported about him. W...

12-16-2020 Passed Ball Show. John starts out this program by giving the NBA, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and the Milwaukee Bucks credit for getting a super max deal done. Giannis being in Milwaukee is great for the NBA, an establishment that has enabled its best players to all play in the best markets. John brings up the Domestic Abuse accusation against former MLB shortstop Omar Vizquel. He talks abou...

12-14-2020 Passed Ball Show. John opens up this program discussing how the time is right for the Cleveland Indians to change their nickname. John makes the point that “Baseball Team” might best the best suggestion so, as a society, we do not sweep under the rug their previously accepted nickname. John states that it is not okay to be offended just because you feel somebody can be offended. There h...

12-9-2020 Passed Ball Show. John opines about the Baseball Hall of Fame screwing over the late Dick Allen, adding him to the list of players the Hall has neglected. Dick Allen was one of the best right handed power hitters the game has ever seen and it is criminal the BBHOF did not elect him in while he was still alive. John then talks about load management in the National Basketball Association....

12-5-2020 Passed Ball Show. John opens up this program by stating definitively that a signing of James McCann will be an overpay, a mistake, and a decision that will not lead to prominence for the New York Mets franchise. John then cites several other options the Mets could trade for if the price tag for JT Realmuto is too high. He then questions why we are talking about price tag when the Mets no...

12-3-2020 Passed Ball Show. John opens up this version of the program by simplifying the difference between a good team and a bad team, a good coach and a bad coach, a great star player and a very good star player. It is whether their team wins or loses- whether their team scores in some cases one more run, one more point, or one more goal than their opponent. Seems cavalier to say that, maybe eve...

11-28-2020 Passed Ball Show. John spends this show talking about how there is a misconception that those that are testing positive for the coronavirus because they are negligent. This sentiment is more popular as it applies to athletes and professional sports. The Baltimore Ravens are the latest pro-sports team to have an outbreak among its players and staff. This is resulting to those in the gene...

11-26-2020 Passed Ball Show. John opens up this program by wishing everybody a Happy Thanksgiving and hoping all get to enjoy the day with their family. Thanksgiving is synonymous with family, of course, but there other specifics. Turkey, Pumpkin Pie, and Football. The history of football on Thanksgiving dates all the way back to 1920, the inception of the National Football League. John talks abou...