Dan Patrick Show
Bickley explains why Suns won’t trade Nash
Arizona Repbulic columnist and Phoenix radio host Dan Bickley joined the show to talk about Steve Nash rumors and the draft. Bickley said that he doesn’t think they’ll trade Nash because of the fallout with the fans. “They’re scared to death to trade [Nash],” Bickley said. “If they had more credibility locally, they might be more…
Read MoreSmoltz: Pujols still a good bet for long-term contract
MLB Network analyst John Smoltz joined the show to talk about the big stories around baseball and much more. Smoltz talked about Albert Pujols and the impact of his wrist injury on contract talks. “I’ll take Albert Pujols with a bad elbow or a bad shoulder,” Smoltz said. “He’s that much better than everyone else…
Read MoreLacrosse announcer Corrigan explains crazy call
Lacrosse play-by-play announcer Booker Corrigan joined the show to talk about his wild “Greg Pike” goal score. Corrigan said that he had no idea it would become an internet sensation. He really didn’t mean it that way.Corrigan said that he’s talked with some big media outlets. But he’s not sure he feels comfortable about dropping…
Read MoreBarreiro: T-Wolves absurd to dangle Kurt Rambis
KFAN in Minneapolis radio host Dan Barreiro joined the show to talk about the Timberwolves’ issues. Barreiro said that the Kurt Rambis situation is “absurd.” He said that no team acts like this. There’s no reason they should be waiting to fire him, since it’s inevitable. Barreiro said all the positive press with Ricky Rubio…
Read MoreKevin Love says trade rumors don’t bother him
Minnesota Timberwolves big man Kevin Love joined the show to talk about Ricky Rubio’s arrival and the upcoming NBA draft. Dan asked if he’s heard the trade rumors. Love said he did but he’s trying not to make too big a deal out of it. “All you can do is keep working and whatever happens,…
Read MoreMcKeon says his age won’t be problem with Marlins
Florida manager Jack McKeon joined the show to talk about taking over the Marlins once again. McKeon said that he’s been with the team in an advisory role since he left the field in 2005. He said he didn’t initiate returning. The team came to him. Dan asked what he said when they called. “I…
Read MoreTerry Francona on Boston’s up-and-down season, Jeter
Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona joined the show to talk about his season and much more. Francona looked back at the first week of the season and the Sox’ struggles. He said he had to show the team he wasn’t panicking, even though he was actually alarmed. Francona also talked about his admiration for…
Read MoreKyrie Irving talks about draft, Cleveland, flopping at Duke
NBA draft prospect Kyrie Irving joined the show to talk about what he expects to happen this week. Dan asked Irving if he goes to Cleveland, how does he feel about trying to follow LeBron James. “I’m not really looking to be the next LeBron James,” Irving said. “Unless I grow about six inches in…
Read MoreMcIlroy compares his win to Tiger at Pebble, discusses future plans with PGA
Rory McIlroy joined the show to talk about his U.S. Open victory and the aftermath. Dan asked McIlroy to compare his Masters meltdown to what happened at Congressional. “It was different,” McIlroy said. “At Augusta it was a new experience. I didn’t know what way to approach it. … There was a big difference in…
Read MoreMark Jackson on Ellis rumors, how Dan helped his career
New Golden State Warriors head coach Mark Jackson joined the show to talk about his job. Dan asked Jackson if the Warriors are shopping Monta Ellis. “No he’s not being shopped right now,” Jackson said. “I said when I came on board I’m looking forward to coaching Monta Ellis.” Jackson was emphatic that they hadn’t…
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