Big Events and Past Glories
A KC Monarchs theme as we check in with President and G.M. Jay Hinrichs after American Association All-Star festivities this week, and bring you a timely reprise of the fascinating and lively conversation with Monarchs manager Joe Calfapietra, a baseball lifer and successful leader for many years. Summer game fun for everyone!
Winning with Grit and Persistance
The Pennsylvania native has overcome challenges and disappointments to carve out a long and highly sucesssul career as a manager in independent baseball, which continued recently in leading the KC Monarchs to another American Association title.
Accomplished Past, Brilliant Future
As Sporting KC begins their season, Peter Vermes signs a five year extension after spurning interest from the U.S. National team. A perfect time to revisit our amazing two part conversation from a couple years back full of memories, opinions, and laughter.
Checking Every Royal Box
Retiring this year after a half century in professional baseball, John has taken a journey from California kid to college star, to grinding up the minors ladder, spending a decade as a versatile cog on consistent Royals winners, and then remaining a constant in the game after his playing days. Full of fun stories and inspiring memories.