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 tact? Plus, remembering the...
Tony Talk – Episode 18 – Bullpen Starts, Hitting Coaches, Bill Mueller
In this week’s “Tony Talk”, Martin and Tony discuss scoreboard watching, bullpen starts, how much blame hitting coaches should get, and that time Bill Mueller helped ARF at the ballet.
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.
Tony Talk – Episode 16 – Trade deadline opinions, Rick Ankiel
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 impression of Rick Ankiel, and the...
Tony Talk – Episode 15 – 2004 Cardinals, Playoff Pressure, Cooperstown
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...
Tony Talk – Episode 14 – Mike Shannon, home plate collisions, Bob Gibson
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.