Tony La Russa in Chicago: David Kaplan’s take on TLR Success

Tony La Russa in Chicago: David Kaplan’s take on TLR Success

David Kaplan of ESPN 1000 in Chicago joins me this morning to talk about the sentiment of Sox fans regarding the new hire. He also talks about the legacy that Tony La Russa holds and how long Kap thinks his city will have the Cardinals HOFamer as their manager. How...
Tony Talk  Episode 24 – Postseason Expectations, NLDS 7 Games, The Load

Tony Talk Episode 23 – Cards/Cubs, Wainwright’s edge, Yaz at Fenway

In this week’s “Tony Talk”,  thoughts on the Cards-Cubs showdown, Wainwright’s competitive edge, Yaz at Fenway, plus that one day Tony scores the winning run for the Cubs at Wrigley. Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify |...
Tony Talk  Episode 24 – Postseason Expectations, NLDS 7 Games, The Load

Tony Talk Episode 22 – 9/11, Jack Buck’s Poem, Chris Duncan

In this week’s “Tony Talk”, reflections on 9/11 and how Jack Buck gave Tony an advance reading of his famous poem. Remembering the life of Chris Duncan, and this week’s Redbird Roulette is Scott Spezio. Podcast: Play in new window | Download | EmbedSubscribe: Apple...
Tony Talk  Episode 24 – Postseason Expectations, NLDS 7 Games, The Load

Tony Talk with Special Guest Dick Vermeil – Episode 21

In this week’s “Tony Talk”, Coach Dick Vermeil joins the conversation.  Both Tony and Dick won championships in St. Louis then walked away.  Plus, thoughts on tracking the magic number and the impact of Jose Oquendo as a coach. Podcast: Play in new window | Download |...
Tony Talk  Episode 24 – Postseason Expectations, NLDS 7 Games, The Load

Tony Talk – Episode 19

In this week’s “Tony Talk”, Martin and Tony dig in on the state of the game and the recent criticism there’s not enough action.  How can the home run fixation be fixed? Also, when is it ok to take a pitcher out with a no-hitter still in...
Tony Talk  Episode 24 – Postseason Expectations, NLDS 7 Games, The Load

Tony Talk – Episode 17 – Dog Days, Chris Duncan, Julian Tavarez

In this week’s “Tony Talk”,  Tony La Russa defines what the dog days of baseball are all about, the player he considers the biggest call-up that sparked one of his teams,  plus thoughts on Tom Brady and Julian Tavarez. Podcast: Play in new window |...