Since 1995 when the Yankees began their remarkable run of reaching the postseason seventeen of eighteen seasons and winning five World Championships, the goal in the Bronx has never been to simply make the playoffs because meaningful baseball in October was seemingly a natural birthright for Yankee fans.
Kriz Venezia and Matt Sinise discuss the impact of mounting injuries on both the Yankees and Mets. Also, they look back at the Dominican Republic winning the World Baseball Classic, and discuss the future of the WBC.
Alex Smith fills in for Kris Venezia as he and Kenny Ducey discuss the possible options for the Yankees going forward at the corner infield spots, as well as Left Field with the addition of Ben Francisco. Kris joins the show later on to discuss the World Baseball Classic.
As the old adage goes, all good things must come to an end. Yankee fans knew the day where iconic closer Mariano Rivera would announce to the world that 2013 would be his final in pinstripes was coming someday soon.
The announcement wasn’t much of a surprise, but it’s a day that Yankee fans rue. At 42 and with only one year remaining on his contract, Rivera seemed to be plotting his retirement last spring, dropping hints that 2012 would be his swan song.
Kenny Ducey and Kris Venezia discuss the Yankees' injury troubles, and the decision by Mariano Rivera to hang up the spikes following the season. The On Deck crew also gets you caught up on some big news around the league, and first-round action in the World Baseball Classic.
Kenny Ducey and Kris Venezia talk Yanks and Mets, and update you on the latest spring training and World Baseball Classic action. Plus, the guys give their WBC picks, who did they think will go all the way? Find out on this week's episode of On Deck.
Kenny Ducey and Kris Venezia talk Yankees and Mets in early spring training action, and give you their take on Team USA's chances in the World Baseball Classic. Plus, hear Dan Plesac of the MLB Network and Miss America give their takes on the WBC and the upcoming season.
Kenny Ducey and Kris Venezia discuss the effect of Curtis Granderson's injury on the Yankees, the first weekend of spring training play, and the latest moves and news around the league.
Kenny Ducey and Kris Venezia talk about the Robinson Cano contract situation and its effect on the Yankees clubhouse. They dive into all the latest moves and injuries around the league with spring training games set to begin this weekend. Also, could the World Baseball Classic lead to other forms of international play?
Also, check out Tim Lincecum's new haircut below. Weird, right?
Kenny Ducey and Kris Venezia take you around major league baseball as they do every Monday and Thursday on WFUVSports.org. In addition, they touch on Derek Jeter and what his outlook is as spring training begins for the Yankees. Also, the Mets could be looking at yet another closer to bring in as part of their already wide array of ninth inning men. Is Jose Valverde the answer?
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