In this week’s “Tony Talk”, has baseball’s trade deadline become too boring? Also, how often does a manager tell the front office to make a move and how closely do team’s gauge fan reaction? Plus, Redbird Roulette on Tony’s first...
In this week’s “Tony Talk”, why the 2004 Cardinals team should be celebrated even though they didn’t win a World Series, and how a manager knows when to dial up the pressure on the players for a playoff push. Also, a look back at the weekend in Cooperstown and a...
In this week’s “Tony Talk”, Tony gives his thoughts on Mike Shannon, Will Clark, fans obsessions with lineups, collisions at home plate. Also, the one time he faced Bob Gibson. Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon...
In this week’s “Tony Talk”, All-Star Game memories as a kid and as a manager. As the Angels deal with tragedy, Tony reflects on how the Cardinals handled the sudden death of Darryl Kile. Also, does a manager use the media to get a message to his...
In this week’s “Tony Talk”, Tony is headed to London for MLB’s first series there. Topics include improving pace of play; what Tony says is working at the minor league level. Also, pitchers avoiding Tommy John surgery. Plus, the legacy of Walt Jocketty in St.Louis...
In this week’s “Tony Talk” the topic is Albert Pujols. His exit from St. Louis and his return to Busch this weekend. What Mark McGwire said to Tony about Albert in the Spring of 2001. Also, the myth that Pujols only made the team because of a Bonilla...
In this week’s “Tony Talk”, Tony talks about the Blues Stanley Cup win, what sports can do for a city, his parade memories, also stories about his Dad as we approach Father’s Day. Plus, how John Grisham became a F.O.T. (friend of Tony)...
In this week’s “Tony Talk”, Martin and Tony compare Cards vs Cubs to Red Sox vs Yankees. Tony wishes Luke Voit was still in St. Louis instead of the AL East. Also, how Larry Walker brought the NHL handshake to the baseball playoffs. Plus, is there still a great...
In this week’s “Tony Talk”, Martin stops by Tony’s office at Fenway Park. They discuss lineup construction. Who should hit second and why? Also, how much heat did Tony take when he decided to hit the pitcher eighth. The unfortunate legacy of Bill Buckner. How Tony...