Dan Patrick Show

FOX’s Tim McCarver joined the show to talk about the upcoming World Series and more. McCarver weighed in on the value of Justin Verlander. He said his ability to go deep into a game is a huge value for the Tigers. “Verlander becomes his own bullpen,” McCarver said. “Six complete games this year … in…

MLB Network’s Mitch Williams joined the show to talk about the World Series and more. Williams says the Tigers want the matchup against the Giants because they can get those left-handed batters with the change-up. Williams said that Giants Game 1 starter Barry Zito got away with a lot of mistakes in the NLCS and…

We talked to Mike Trout this morning while he was out on a boat fishing. Here is his haul this morning. He also told us why he should be AL MVP.

Angels outfielder Mike Trout joined the show to talk about his incredible rookie season. He’s actually out fishing with his buddies. Trout explained that he lives with his parents in the offseason. He said it’s pretty cool — “No curfew,” Trout said. “Live in the basement. Got everything I need.” Trout said he would vote for…

MLB Network analyst Kevin Millar joined the show to talk about the playoffs. Dan asked Millar who he likes in the World Series. “How do you go against Justin Verlander?” Millar said. Millar weighed in on the AL MVP race. He said you have to go with Miguel Cabrera over Mike Trout. Millar told funny…

CBS’ Phil Simms joined the show to talk about the big stories in the NFL. Dan asked if he thinks the NFL will fine Ndamukong Suh for his hit on Jay Cutler last night. “I would not fine him,” Simms said, “but it will be close.” Simms said you can’t consider reputation when you’re assessing…

USC head coach Lane Kiffin joined the show to talk about his season and more. Kiffin talked about the blowout win over Colorado. He said he was very proud of Matt Barkley and Robert Wood setting records.Kiffin said that he had Barkley throw just three times in the second half to be respectful. Kiffin agreed…

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski joined the show to talk about his season and more. Dan asked how he knows if Tom Brady is mad at him.  “He’s never really mad at you,” Gronkowski said. “He’s just a great leader.” Dan asked how long he would last if he hung with his brothers…

NBC NFL analyst Tony Dungy joined the show to help break down Week 7’s games. Dan asked Dungy if he would be interested in a vacancy in Philadelphia down the road if they moved on from Andy Reid. Dungy said there’s no scenario where he becomes a head coach again. “None,” Dungy said. “Any team,…

Sports Illustrated’s Tom Verducci joined the show to talk about Game 7 in the NLCS. Verducci pointed out that on paper the Giants have every advantage — Matt Cain on the mound, a more experience manager and the Cardinals are slumping and likely without Matt Holliday. But the way this postseason has gone, that means…