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Swiping Bags with a Smile… & More with Dodgers’ Dee Gordon

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Franco

This article is officially sponsored by Phoenix Bats who make world-class wood bats for amateur and professional ballplayers everywhere. Today, I’m excited to sit down with 5’11”, 160-pound Dodgers’ shortstop, Dee Gordon.  Dee burst onto the scene with the Dodgers in 2011 with hits in his first three … Continue reading →

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Trusting Your Swing Like A Big Leaguer with Astros’ Coach Rodney Linares (Video)

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Franco

This article is officially sponsored by Phoenix Bats who make world-class wood bats for amateur and professional ballplayers everywhere. Today, I’m excited to sit down with Astros’ Minor League Head Coach, Rodney Linares. Rodney spent six seasons in the Astros’ organization as a scout and hitting … Continue reading →

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60 Seconds with Indians’ Manager Terry Francona

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Franco

When I met Terry Francona before a Dominican Winter League game the other day, my only intention was to introduce myself and say hello.  As it turns out, he was one of the friendliest and nicest baseball guys I have … Continue reading →

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Approach at the Plate, Quickly Adjusting to Catching for a New Pitching Staff, 8 A.M. College Classes & More with Dodgers’ Catcher Tim Federowicz

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Franco

If you’re a hitter, listen up.  If you’re a catcher, get cozy and read through this interview twice.  Today we are joined by Dodgers’ catcher Tim Federowicz.  His last name is hard to say, but he is one of the … Continue reading →

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The Keys To Being a More Consistent Hitter, Being a Good Teammate, Overcoming Bad Calls, and More with The Mets’ Justin Turner

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Franco

Today, I’m excited to sit down with Mets’ infielder Justin Turner.  Justin has played in the big leagues in each of the last four years, including over 200 games played with the Mets over the last two seasons. He’s known … Continue reading →

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How Discipline, Routine, and a Positive Attitude Took Royals’ Brayan Pena to the Big Leagues

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Franco

So as some of you guys already know, I was on “vacation” in Santiago, Dominican Republic with the wife and promised to take a baseball / work break for a few days to relax.  Our first day in Santiago, and … Continue reading →

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