On Deck: December 17th - R.A. Dickey Waves Goodbye to New York
Kenny Ducey and Kris Venezia discuss the RA Dickey trade, as well as touch on the Josh Hamilton signing and other important moves around the bigs.
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On Deck: December 13th - George King III Talks Yankees
Kenny Ducey and Kris Venezia discuss the three-team trade involving the Indians, Reds, and Diamondbacks and the Red Sox's aquisition of Shane Victorino. They also talk to George King III of the New York Post about Kevin Youkilis' new deal with the Yankees.
On Deck: December 10 - Who's the Favorite in the AL East? Myers, Montgomery Tampa-Bound
Kenny Ducey and Kris Venezia catch you up on the latest local news, as well as the big trades and signings around the rest of the league. Hear them debate who the most feared teams are, and who's prospects are looking up.
One on One talks Winter Meetings and Nets
Saturday during One on One, Amit and I had the distinct opportunity to speak with Yahoo Sports National Baseball writer Jeff Passan about the Winter Meetings that took place last week. We talked about the logistics of the what goes on in the hotel complex, inquired about the outfield market, and got the latest word on the Mets and Yankees. (This was taped just before Zack Greinke signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers).
Is it already time to panic in the Bronx?
The winter meetings have come and gone in Nashville, yet the Yankees only made headlines for not spending a wooden nickel to the bafflement of all. The most decorated franchise in professional sports has resorted to penny pinching, and you can confidently bet late legendary owner George Steinbrenner is rolling over in his grave. "Beggars can't be choosers,” Brian Cashman, general manager of baseball’s wealthiest team, said Tuesday.
On Deck: December 6th - Is Youkilis Coming to Town?
Kenny Ducey and Kris Venezia break down the Yankees' offer to Kevin Youkilis and their chances of inking him, plus update you on the latest signings and rumors around baseball as the Winter Meetings come to a close.
On Deck: December 3rd - Wright Back With Mets, A-Rod Ailing
Kenny Ducey and Kris Venezia discuss David Wright's new deal with the Mets, Alex Rodriguez's crushing injury, and other big signings (including Mike Napoli) on the first day of the 2012 MLB Winter Meetings.
Dan Lauria: From Lombardi to Red Ryder
Most people know Dan Lauria as the father in the iconic family drama “The Wonder Years,” the Fred Savage star vehicle. More recently, though, especially for New Yorkers as Dan mentions in our interview, he is now recognized quite handily as Vince Lombardi, for his portrayal in the Broadway hit two years ago.
David Wright - Met for Life
After 50 years of baseball, the Mets finally have their franchise player. David Wright signed an 8-year contract worth $140 million, making him the highest paid player in club history. The deal should bring him to the end of his career in an orange and blue uniform.
Wright is the soft-spoken leader of the squad, able to talk to any of his young teammates and teach them how to handle each situation. On top of that, not only is he the guy that you would want your daughter to marry, but also he may be the most humble athlete in all of sports.
Yankees Old Band Back Together for One Final Rodeo
In November of 2007, the Yankees signed 36 year-old Jorge Posada to a four-year, $52 million pact. At the time, they knew that it would probably be the final contract handed out to their longtime backstop, but what the Yankees didn’t predict is that his fellow core four buddies would still be marching on together in the year 2013.
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