11-16-2018 Passed Ball Show- John opens the show up by talking about the studio conditions and how they compare to Mexico City as they were preparing for the Rams/ Chiefs game this Sunday. The American League MVP vote was flawed because of its three "finalist" policy. The writers had a chance to stick it to the process by voting for JD Martinez, a player who was essentially eliminated by the fact the finalist had become a thing. Reporting in this country is getting worse and worse- How does a player's name remain anonymous when he makes a statement in front a group of reporters? The key to a winning culture in the NBA is not the best players, not the most regular season wins, not the best coach- it is the chemistry among the players. We have seen it impact the Houston Rockets and now it could be happening to the Golden State Warriors. NFL picks are up on johnpielli.com. Finally, if you want to be taken seriously on social media or on comment threads, maybe its time you stop protecting your name like it your IP address. Stop hiding behind a cartoon character.
