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...

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 differe...

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...

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 wor...

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...

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 t...

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 t...

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 postse...

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,...

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...

PASSED BALL SHOW #92 8/6/2013 Part 1 WITH JIM LEYRITZ; I open up by explaining Alex Rodriguez' right to due process and to a fair trial even if he is guilty of abusing the drug treatment and prevention program of MLB. I then talk about the 1944 Browns and their significance. Former Yankees catcher and World Series hero Jim Leyritz calls in to talk about his motivational speaking, coming up with th...

PASSED BALL SHOW #91 7/30/2013 Part 2 WITH GEORGE RILEY AND STEVE SPRINGER; I open with my interview with former Cubs, Giants and Expos LHP George Riley. George talks about his experiences in MLB and how much he enjoyed the game of baseball. He also talks about the opportunity to play in the Phillies organization close to his home in Reading. He expresses a little remorse as he did not have the op...

PASSED BALL SHOW #91 7/30/2013 Part 1 WITH JACK FISHER AND DON DEMOLA; I start out by speaking with former Orioles and Mets RHP Jack Fisher. Among things we discuss are giving up the HR to Ted Williams in Williams' final AB in 1960 as well as Roger Maris' 60th HR in 1961. He also talks about a young Tom Seaver and Jerry Koosman and being around before the Mets became WS Champions in 1969. I follow...

PASSED BALL SHOW #86 6/25/2013 Part 2 WITH TOMMY JOHN; Listen to my interview with longtime LHP Tommy John, who pitched for the Indians, White Sox, Dodgers, Yankees, Angels and Athletics. We talk about his interest in golf, the operation as well as pitching on the losing ends of the Dodgers/ Yankees World Series. We also talk about his Hall of Fame chances as well as the pitchers who are not in th...

PASSED BALL SHOW #86 6/25/2013 Part 1 WITH RUSTY MEACHAM; I open the program by talking about the three burdens Mets RHP Zack Wheeler has to deal with during his early time with the Mets. I bid adieu to Chicago Cubs RHP Carlos Marmol and ask help for the listeners to help me research a stat. I talk about how soon Ricky Nolasco will be traded and why Corey Hart will not be. Then, I play my intervie...

PASSED BALL SHOW #85 6/18/2013 Part 2 WITH KIP GROSS AND MARLON ANDERSON; I start out by speaking with former Reds and Dodgers RHP Kip Gross about coming up with the Mets, being traded to LA with Eric Davis and his opinions about Cincinnati Reds owner Marge Schott. I then speak with former Phillies, Cardinals, Devil Rays, Mets and Dodgers infielder Marlon Anderson. We talk about his inside the par...

PASSED BALL SHOW #85 6/18/2013 Part 1 WITH BRAD KOMMINSK; I open the program by speaking with former Braves and Indians OF Brad Komminsk. Brad talks about his coaching career, coming up as a highly touted prospect with the Braves and his famous near catch after scaling the wall in Cleveland. I talk about the resurgence of the Toronto Blue Jays and the balance of the AL East. Then, I mention the an...

PASSED BALL SHOW #84 6/11/2013 Part 2 WITH ANN LIGUORI AND PETE SMITH; I start the 2nd hour with my interview with WFAN Golf and Tennis correspondent Ann Liguori. Ann hosts Sports Innerview, a television series where she has interviewed all time greats such as Stan Musial, Ted Williams, Mickey Mantle and Deacon Jones. I follow that up with Pete Smith, the former Atlanta Braves RHP, who also had a...

PASSED BALL SHOW #84 6/11/2013 Part 1 WITH LOU COLLIER; I make my comparisons between Yasiel Puig and Mike Trout. Then I make my case why the Mets should continue to bunt runners over and play small ball. Former MLB infielder Lou Collier joins the show to talk about the RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) program and his place in it as well as going from a shortstop to a utility player. Lou al...

PASSED BALL SHOW #83 6/4/2013 Part 2 WITH BOB KLAPISCH AND CHAD ZURCHER; I speak with longtime sportswriter Bob Klapisch (sorry about the feedback during the pre-recorded interview) about writing "The Worst Team Money Can Buy", his public confrontation with Bobby Bonilla, "Champions" (a book about the 1996 Yankees as well as the great Mariano Rivera. I briefly touch on the possibility of Cliff Lee...

PASSED BALL SHOW #83 6/4/2013 Part 1 WITH NED GARVER; Longtime MLB pitcher Ned Garver (1947-1961) talks about his career pitching for the St Louis Browns. He talks about winning 20 games, being a good hitting pitcher and playing in the game where owner Bill Veeck allowed the midget, Eddie Gaeddel to come up to bat in a game. I vent my frustration with fans who think players are automatically ok to...

PASSED BALL SHOW #81 5/21/2013 I Part 2 WITH ED MICKELSON; I mention the fact that the NL's original 7 (perhaps 8) should be considered more significant than the NHL's original 6. I recap the Phillies/ Cubs 23-22 game of 1979. Former MLB player Ed Mickelson joins the program to talk about how the Pacific Coast League was a 3rd major league in the 1950s and how the conditions were better with simil...

PASSED BALL SHOW #80 5/14/2013 Part 2; I finish up my discussion about the potential Yankees roster crunch before getting into Terry Francona and what he did for Boston and may do for Cleveland. I make some logical, not mongo, trade proposals to upgrade the Mets OF. I entail the great career of Napolean Lajoie as well as talk about Fred Toney's two no hitter feats that may never be equaled. Finall...

PASSED BALL SHOW #80 5/14/2013 Part 1 WITH LENNY DINARDO AND CHASEN BRADFORD; I open up the program by speaking with LHP Lenny DiNardo right before his evening start for the Lancaster Barnstormers of the Atlantic League. We touch on his MLB career as well as his hopes to return to the MLB. Why it makes no sense for the Phillies to trade Jonathan Papelbon. Who Ike Davis's likely replacements will b...

2-1-2023 Passed Ball Show. John spends this program talking about the recent coaching hires of Demeco Ryans and Sean Payton by the Houston Texans and Denver Broncos, respectively. John likes the idea of Ryans in Houston with his belief that he can develop a young team. He also adds that the hiring might provide an extra lifeline for General Manager Nick Caserio, whom John believes has done a poor...