Kenny Ducey and Kris Venezia wrap up the Yankees' and Mets' weekend series wins, including sparking performances from Hiroki Kuroda and Matt Harvey. They also go out west where they discuss the recent brawl between the Dodgers and Padres, and the first Home Run of the season for Josh Hamilton.
Saturday afternoon Mike Watts and I had the distinct pleasure of speaking with Sharon Robinson, an author, education consultant to MLB, and daughter of Jackie Robinson. After seeing the film seven times she says, Sharon discusses the new film "42," her own memories of her father, and the current state of baseball. With a few books to her name, and a new biography out about her father, Sharon Robinson says she is looking forward to April 15th and is eternally proud that #42 continues to mean something today.
In 1997, One on One interviewed Tania Grossinger, now a member of the American Society of Journalists and Authors, a freelance writer and public relations consultant. As a little girl growing up in her cousin’s Catskill Resort Hotel, she saw many celebrities check-in each day, but it was Jackie Robinson who was most special to her. She is best known for her work “Growing up at Grossinger’s” and currently the author of “A Memoir of an Independent Woman.” Jake Kring-Schreifels caught up with Tania again to discuss her chance encounter with #42, their lasting relationship, and her most recent children’s book “Jackie and Me: A Very Special Relationship.”
Ralph Branca, the former Dodger, Tiger, and Yankee, known predominantly as being the pitcher who gave up "The Shot Heard Round the World" to Bobby Thompson, joined Mike Watts and I Saturday to discuss his former teammate Jackie Robinson. With "Jackie Robinson Day" taking place April 15th and a new film about the legend "42" out Friday (Ralph is portrayed in the film), we took the time to discuss Robinson's historical impact on the game of baseball and Branca's firsthand experience as his teammate.
Kenny Ducey and Kris Venezia discuss the recent power surge with the New York Yankees, and if it can sustain this level of success. They also touch on the Mets interest in Giancarlo Stanton and Carlos Gonzalez, and Aaron Harang's new home.
Kenny Ducey and Kris Venezia review all of the weekend's action including struggling aces, a dazzling performance by C.C. Sabathia, and Freddie Freeman's injury, and look forward to another exciting week of action around the league.
ESPN baseball insider Tim Kurkjian stopped by One on One and talked baseball with DJ and I Saturday afternoon, giving us his take on the Yankees’ rough start to the season, the Mets’ outlook going forward, and the 40th anniversary of the Designated Hitter being added to the American League.
Kenny Ducey and Kris Venezia discuss the different starts to the Yankees and Mets seasons, as well as Yu Darvish's near-perfecto, and the D-Backs 16-inning thriller. Plus, hear what upcoming series Venezia thinks will top Josh Hamilton's return to Texas.
Kenny Ducey and Kris Venezia prepare you for a great 2013 MLB Season, going division-by-division with predictions as well as player and team spotlights. They also predict the MVP, Cy Young, and Rookie of the Year winners, and as always, go in-depth on the Yankees and Mets.
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