Archive for 2011
Kaplan says Cubs tired of Zambrano drama
CSN Chicago’s Dave Kaplan joined the show to talk about Carlos Zambrano’s suspension. “He’s a tremendous guy in the community in terms of charity work,” Kaplan said. “And he’s respected by a lot of his teammates. But they’re tired of not knowing what to expect on day’s he pitchers.” Kaplan said the organization is sick…
Read MoreCastillo talks about secrets of Yankees clubhouse
Luis “Squeegee” Castillo joined the show to talk about his new tell-all book from the viewpoint of a Yankees clubhouse guy. Castillo said he wrote this book because he never got a World Series ring. Apparently, another clubhouse guy got a ring and he didn’t, and he’s upset. Castillo said that he’s heard from guys…
Read MoreDan’s idea to make HOF more fair
We’re debating whether Jim Thome should be in the Hall of Fame. Dan thinks that there should be three tiers in Cooperstown. The Babe Ruth level. The next level down — let’s say, Tony Gwynn. And the third tier — Eddie Murray. What do you think of Dan’s idea? Maybe we’ll share with our buddies…
Read MoreFritzie’s Jim Thome 600 HRs headlines
From the brilliant mind of Todd Fritz … To Thome Is To Love Me Home Done …..No Debate, Thome Deserves Cooperstown Snubbing Your Thome …..Should Be No Rush To Induct Jim Better 8 Than Never…..Nice to See Jim Join Elite Group Long-Bull….How Can You Not Vote Thome In Minne-sota Pop! It’s About Thome! Coopers-clown …..Silly…
Read MoreMatt Kemp won’t make excuses for Dodgers season
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp joined the show to talk about the state of the team and more. Kemp said that the team won’t use the ownership problems as an excuse. “You really can’t control anything that happens off the field,” Kemp said. Kemp said he really hopes to be a Dodger for a…
Read MorePeter King: Newton will quickly overtake Clausen in Carolina
Sports Illustrated’s Peter King joined the show to talk about the big storylines around the NFL. King talked about young quarterbacks and the QB drama in Carolina. He thinks Jimmy Claussen starts in Week 1, and then Cam Newton takes the job before long. King commented on kick-offs. He said last year the average kick…
Read MoreKeegan Bradley talks about how it felt to win PGA
PGA Championship Keegan Bradley joined the show to talk about his victory on Sunday. Bradley tried to describe how he felt on Sunday. “It’s kind of the thing that you dream about as a kid,” Bradley said. “To feel the people cheering for you … I got to live it. It was a remarkable feeling.”…
Read MoreStaples: Texas A&M more valuable to SEC than Big 12
SI.com’s Andy Staples joined the show to talk about possible conference realignment and more. Staples agrees with Dan that Texas A&M is more valuable to the SEC, because it would open up TV markets. Staples said that he thinks Virginia Tech would give the SEC the D.C. market. Maybe Missouri because of St. Louis. Staples…
Read MoreFeherty breaks down PGA Championship
The Golf Channel’s David Feherty joined the show to talk about the PGA Championshp this weekend. Feherty admitted it was an unusual tournament because we didn’t know the names at the end. “The first few pages of the leaderboard, I didn’t know who half of them were,” Feherty said. But Feherty said anyone who missed…
Read MoreRich Eisen sticks up for instant replay on scoring plays
NFL Network host Rich Eisen joined the show to talk the opening of preseason and much more. Eisen likes the replay on every scoring play. He referenced the Pats-Jags game, when they reviewed a real close play on a Taylor Price touchdowns at the back of the end zone.It was worth a replay, and Jacksonville’s…
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