April 11th, 2008
Welcome to the weekly wrapup of all MLB and Australian Baseball news.
First off Baseball Radio gave an extended wrap of all the weeks MLB action.
Next up, the boys caught up with Baseball Victoria CEO Stephen Nash. Stephen discussed the Bob Jane T-Mart Under 14 championships which gets underway at the Cheltenham Rustlers Baseball complex in Victoria this Sunday the 14th of April. Thanks to the dedicated efforts of a lot of parents and the generous sponsorship of Bob Jane T-Mart, six state teams will battle for the championship title.
Rounding off the show the boys were able to catch up with Colorado Rockies scout and Aussie ABL legend Phil Allen. Phil spoke of the recent signing of the Rockies latest Aussie recruit, 17 yr old NSW outfielder David Kandilas. Phil also gave great insight to what MLB scouts take into consideration when they make a decision to sign players. Phil also expanded on what a sign-on package may consist of such as signing bonus’s and educational oportunities.
As always, the show include the “Coach’s Rant” and the “Wood Duck” award and also covered all the latest baseball news from home and abroad including a wrap of all the Major League Action.
The presenters of this weeks program are Craig ‘frita’ Kernick and Dave “skinny” Simpson along with Jim “tiger” Hines on the panel. You can email the guys with questions for the broadcast at baseballradio@gmail.com
If you have an issue you want to discuss, call the studio on (03) 5996 6977 or send an sms on 0438 366 360. If you’re a podcaster and can’t listen live, call between 6.30pm-8pm each Friday night.
Baseball Radio is proudly presented by Blackdog Powdercoating, BaseballVictoria, Cascade Home Loans and Bowens Building and Hardware, The Builders Choice along with Major League Baseball
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April 4th, 2008
Welcome to the weekly wrapup of all MLB and Australian Baseball news.
First off Baseball Radio caught up with Simone Wearne. Simone was an integral member of the Gold Medal winning Victorians who won this years Australian Womens championships that was held recently in Wollongong NSW.
Next up, the boys caught up with Secretary General of the International Baseball Federation Mr John Ostermeyer. In a wide ranging interview John spoke on issues such as Australia’s performance at the recent Olympic Quailifying in Taiwan and the difficulties they faced in not being able to call on players on the MLB rosters, the 2009 World Baseball Classic, the newly released program of the IBAF “I am Baseball” and also the various projects that the IBAF is currently undertaking around the world.
Rounding off the show the boys were able to catch up Phil Balzer. Phil is the coach of the Victorian U14 team that will be playing in the upcoming championships which are being hosted by the Cheltenham Baseball Club in Victoria. The U14 Championship was originally abandoned due to the monsoon weather that swept thru the Lismore, NSW area in January. A groundswell of positive people got together and as a result of their efforts plus the magnificent gesture of Bob Jane T-Marts, the players now have the chance to represent their states in what will be known as the BOB JANE T-MARTS UNDER 14 CHAMPIONSHIPS with state teams from Victoria, Victorian Provincial, NSW, ACT-Territories, SA and WA competing.
As always, the show include the “Coach’s Rant” and the “Wood Duck” award and also covered all the latest baseball news from home and abroad including a wrap of all the Major League Action.
The presenters of this weeks program are Craig ‘frita’ Kernick and Dave “skinny” Simpson along with Jim “tiger” Hines on the panel. You can email the guys with questions for the broadcast at baseballradio@gmail.com
If you have an issue you want to discuss, call the studio on (03) 5996 6977 or send an sms on 0438 366 360. If you’re a podcaster and can’t listen live, call between 6.30pm-8pm each Friday night.
Baseball Radio is proudly presented by Blackdog Powdercoating, BaseballVictoria, Cascade Home Loans and Bowens Building and Hardware, The Builders Choice along with Major League Baseball
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March 28th, 2008
Welcome to the weekly wrapup of all MLB and Australian Baseball news.
This week the boys continued their tour around the states talking to each of the coach’s of the respective grand final champions. This week the caught up with the winners in NSW, Qld and SA.
First off Baseball Radio caught up with Stuart Hanrahan who is the coach of the NSW Major Grade champions Manly Warringah. Manly Warringah defeated Baulkham Hills in the best of 3 final series 2 games to 1. This was the first A grade flag in 31 years for Manly Warringah.
Next up, the boys caught up with Phil Overlack who is coach of the Qld Major Grade champions Indian Baseball Club. The Indians won the best of 3 final series 2 games to 1 and this was their first A Grade premiership in 7 years.
Rounding off the show the boys were able to catch up with Mark Greutner who is the coach of the Port Adelaide Magpies who won the SA Major Grade premiership. The Magpies defeated Glenelg in their best of 3 series 2 games to nil. This was the Magpies first A grade flag in 26 years.
As always, the show include the “Coach’s Rant” and the “Wood Duck” award and also covered all the latest baseball news from home and abroad including a wrap of all the Major League Action.
The presenters of this weeks program are Craig ‘frita’ Kernick and Dave “skinny” Simpson along with Jim “tiger” Hines on the panel. You can email the guys with questions for the broadcast at baseballradio@gmail.com
If you have an issue you want to discuss, call the studio on (03) 5996 6977 or send an sms on 0438 366 360. If you’re a podcaster and can’t listen live, call between 6.30pm-8pm each Friday night.
Baseball Radio is proudly presented by Blackdog Powdercoating, BaseballVictoria, Cascade Home Loans and Bowens Building and Hardware, The Builders Choice along with Major League Baseball
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March 21st, 2008
Welcome to the weekly wrapup of all MLB and Australian Baseball news.
Congratulations are in order to our two intrepid hosts, Frita and Skinny, on both having a great season as respective coach’s, Frita in leading the Bonbeach Bluejays in winning the Victorian Div 2 grand final and Skinny, in leading the Williamstown Wolves in winning the Victorian Div 3 grand final.
On this weeks show Baseball Radio caught up the President of the Williamstown Wolves Michael Collins. Michael stepped the boys thru Wolves season and how they achieved their huge upset win in defeating the Springvale Lions for the Div 3 title.
Next up, the boys caught up with WA’s Shane Tonkin and they discussed the outcome of the grand finals matches in Western Australia. Shane was the winning coach of the Swan Districts Black Ducks who defeated the Wanneroo Giants 2-0 in the best of 3 State League Grand Final.
The boys were also able to catch up with the President of the Blackburn Orioles Bruce Dicker. The Orioles defeated the Malvern Braves 7-6 in the Baseball Victoria Div 1 competition. Bruce also spoke of how Blackburn had also won the BV Club Championship award for the 2nd season running which was highlighted by the fact that the Orioles have 11 teams, of the 11 teams 10 teams competed in their respective final series and of these 5 teams went on to claim their respective Grand Final.
As always, the show include the “Coach’s Rant” and the “Wood Duck” award and also covered all the latest baseball news from home and abroad including a wrap of all the Major League Action.
The presenters of this weeks program are Craig ‘frita’ Kernick and Dave “skinny” Simpson along with Jim “tiger” Hines on the panel. You can email the guys with questions for the broadcast at baseballradio@gmail.com
If you have an issue you want to discuss, call the studio on (03) 5996 6977 or send an sms on 0438 366 360. If you’re a podcaster and can’t listen live, call between 6.30pm-8pm each Friday night.
Baseball Radio is proudly presented by Blackdog Powdercoating, BaseballVictoria, Cascade Home Loans and Bowens Building and Hardware, The Builders Choice along with Major League Baseball
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March 14th, 2008
Welcome to the weekly wrapup of all MLB and Australian Baseball news.
On this weeks show Baseball Radio caught up with Blackburn Orioles coach Lee Hogan. The Oriloes this week meet the Malvern Braves in the Victorian Div 1 Grand Final.
The boys were also able to catch up with the new Chicago Cubs signee Cody Hams. Cody, who plays with the Bonbeach Bluejays,has only been playing baseball for 18 months and it is has been a meteroric rise for him to reach this point.
As always, the show also covered all the latest baseball news from home and abroad including a wrap of all the Major League Action.
The presenters of this weeks program are Craig ‘frita’ Kernick and Dave “skinny” Simpson along with Jim “tiger” Hines on the panel. You can email the guys with questions for the broadcast at baseballradio@gmail.com
If you have an issue you want to discuss, call the studio on (03) 5996 6977 or send an sms on 0438 366 360. If you’re a podcaster and can’t listen live, call between 6.30pm-8pm each Friday night.
Baseball Radio is proudly presented by Blackdog Powdercoating, BaseballVictoria, Cascade Home Loans and Bowens Building and Hardware, The Builders Choice along with Major League Baseball
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March 7th, 2008
Welcome to the weekly wrapup of all MLB & Australian Baseball news.
On this weeks show Baseball Radio caught up with Australian coach John Deeble. John was live on the line talking from the IABF Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Taiwan. John discussed Austalia’s upcoming games in the tournament and highlighted the difficulties ahead for Australia to grab one of the last 3 berths for the 2008 Olympics.
The boys were also able to catch up with Malvern Braves coach Daryl Dicker. The Braves this week take on the Essendon Bombers in the Baseball Victoria Div 1 Prelim final with the winner to meet the Blackburn Orioles in next weeks Grand Final.
Rounding off the show the boys caught up with the ABF’s Official of the year Mark Gooding. Mark is one of Australia’s premier umpires and also Baseball Victoria’s Director of Umpiring.
As always, the show also covered all the latest baseball news from home and abroad including a wrap of all the Major League Action.
The presenters of this weeks program are Craig ‘frita’ Kernick and Dave “skinny” Simpson. You can email the guys with questions for the broadcast at baseballradio@gmail.com
If you have an issue you want to discuss, call the studio on (03) 5996 6977 or send an sms on 0438 366 360. If you’re a podcaster and can’t listen live, call between 6.30pm-8pm each Friday night.
Baseball Radio is proudly presented by Blackdog Powdercoating, BaseballVictoria, Cascade Home Loans and Bowens Building and Hardware, The Builders Choice along with Major League Baseball
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February 29th, 2008
Welcome to the weekly wrapup of all MLB & Australian Baseball news.
On this weeks show Baseball Radio caught up with the recently appointed Head Coach of the Victorian Institute of Sport, Damian Shanahan. Damian takes on the role following the resignation of current coach Mathew Sheldon Collins. Damian is due back in Victoria after the easter period to undertake the role.
The boys were also able to catch up with Essendon Bombers coach Russell Spear. As well as discussing Essendons upcoming finals match against the dominant Blackburn Orioles, Russell also elaborated on his role as a scout for the Oakland A’s.
The boys were also put under the pump as they made their selections for this weeks opening of the Victorian Div 1, 2s and 3s finals. Tune in to find out the individual selections.
As always, the show also covered all the latest baseball news from home and abroad including a wrap of all the Major League Action.
The presenters of this weeks program are Craig ‘frita’ Kernick and Dave “skinny” Simpson. You can email the guys with questions for the broadcast at baseballradio@gmail.com
If you have an issue you want to discuss, call the studio on (03) 5996 6977 or send an sms on 0438 366 360. If you’re a podcaster and can’t listen live, call between 6.30pm-8pm each Friday night.
Baseball Radio is proudly presented by Blackdog Powdercoating, BaseballVictoria, Cascade Home Loans and Bowens Building and Hardware, The Builders Choice along with Major League Baseball
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February 22nd, 2008
Welcome to the weekly wrapup of all MLB & Australian Baseball news.
This week Baseball Radio was able to catch up with the Perth Heat Manager Gordon Gerlach. Gordon, a native of Canada, led the Heat to their 2008 Claxton Shield win.
The boys also announced the shadow squad that has been selected for the upcoming Olympic qualification round of matches.
Wrapping up the show the boys played a highlights package of game 2 of the Claxton Shield finals.
As always, the show also covered all the latest baseball news from home and abroad including a wrap of all the Major League Action.
The presenters of this weeks program are Craig ‘frita’ Kernick and Dave “skinny” Simpson. You can email the guys with questions for the broadcast at baseballradio@gmail.com
If you have an issue you want to discuss, call the studio on (03) 5996 6977 or send an sms on 0438 366 360. If you’re a podcaster and can’t listen live, call between 6.30pm-8pm each Friday night.
Baseball Radio is proudly presented by Blackdog Powdercoating, BaseballVictoria, Cascade Home Loans and Bowens Building and Hardware, The Builders Choice along with Major League Baseball
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February 15th, 2008
Welcome to the weekly wrapup of all MLB & Australian Baseball news.
This week Baseball Radio gave a comprehensive wrap of the Claxton Shield finals and during these finals the boys were able record several interviews.
The first interview was with Perth Heat slugger Luke Hughes. Hughes is also a member of the Olympic shadow squad and the Minnesota Twins organization.
The boys also caught up with WA Events Manager Shane Tonkin.
Wrapping up the show the boys played a highlights package of game 1 of the Claxton Shield finals.
As always, the show also covered all the latest baseball news from home and abroad including a wrap of all the Major League Action.
The presenters of this weeks program are Craig ‘frita’ Kernick and Dave “skinny” Simpson. You can email the guys with questions for the broadcast at baseballradio@gmail.com
If you have an issue you want to discuss, call the studio on (03) 5996 6977 or send an sms on 0438 366 360. If you’re a podcaster and can’t listen live, call between 6.30pm-8pm each Friday night.
Baseball Radio is proudly presented by Blackdog Powdercoating, BaseballVictoria, Cascade Home Loans and Bowens Building and Hardware, The Builders Choice along with Major League Baseball
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February 9th, 2008
Welcome to this special podcast of the 2008 IndependentAdvice.com Claxton Shield finals match NSW Patriots Vs Barbagallo Perth Heat Game 2 that was played on Saturday evening the 9th of Feb at the Blacktown Olympic Park in NSW.
After winning the 1st game of the series, 5-3, the Heat had their ace Mark Kelly on the mound in Games 2 and this would prove to be a decisive move as Kelly went on to pitch a complete game as the Heat wrapped up the series with a 4-0 win.
Thanks must go to the ABF and their major sponsors, IndependentAdvice.com and Dola.com.au for arranging for Baseball Radio National to be able to broadcast these matches live on the internet thru 3ser. Thanks also to all at BaseballNSW and their volunteers who made this a successful event.
The normal episodes of Baseball Radio National will once again continue next week when the boys do a complete wrapup of this years Claxton Shield series as well as bringing you all the latest from the world of baseball.
The presenters of this weeks program are Craig ‘frita’ Kernick and Dave “skinny” Simpson. You can email the guys with questions for the broadcast at baseballradio@gmail.com
If you have an issue you want to discuss, send an sms on 0438 366 360. If you’re a podcaster and can’t listen live, call between 6.30pm-8pm each Friday night.
Baseball Radio is proudly presented by Blackdog Powdercoating, BaseballVictoria, Cascade Home Loans and Bowens Building and Hardware, The Builders Choice along with Major League Baseball
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