Three Inning Fan - The Podcast with Kelley Franco

Kelley Franco
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Three Inning Fan - The Podcast with Kelley Franco

Kelley Franco is the Doyenne of New York Baseball. Her unique voice informs and entertains her listeners. She focuses on New York baseball but also tours the league to keep her listeners fluent in all things MLB - all in about 20 minutes. Kelley's background as an attorney informs her commentary, as she occasionally looks at the transactional and contractual side of the game. And every episode closes with Kelley's famous food segment: What's Good to Eat While Watching the Ballgame, where she highlights a new recipe or a listener favorite meal. Tune in!

  1. FEB 8

    Alonso’s Deal, Dodgers Hot Stove and Other Clubs’ Not Stove and MLB X Personality NotGaetti

    In this episode of Three Inning Fan the Podcast with Kelley Franco, she is joined again by MLB X personality NotGaetti. Together they talk about Pete Alonso’s deal with the Mets, NotGaetti’s perspective on Alonso as a player, and Kelley’s insights as an attorney into the art of the negotiation of his contract. They discuss the Yankees’ bleak options for third base and Brian Cashman’s recent comments about Gleyber Torres. Then they talk about offseason spending which was sky high for the Dodgers but not prolific among other clubs, and the possible impacts on the owner/player relationship and the renegotiation of the next Collective Bargaining Agreement. They wrap up with some classic NotGaetti input on a player whose name we all know but we may not appreciate his significant contributions to the game of baseball. And of course we close with…what’s good to eat while watching the Super Bowl. *Music by Podington Bear

    41 min

  2. JAN 29

    Robo-Umps, Salary Caps and Floors, Cohen Addresses Alonso, Yankees’ Infield

    In this episode of Three Inning Fan – The Podcast with Kelley Franco, we check in on our favorite New York teams. First we get Kelley’s take on Steve Cohen’s comments directed to Pete Alonso at Amazin’ Day, and why they were genius. We do a quick check-in with the Yankees, and then we explore some hot topics in MLB: namely, the use of robo-umps in MLB spring training and the idea of a hard salary cap. Is it finally time for robo-umps in regular MLB season games? Kelley will let you know how the system works and whether she thinks it’s a go. She also explains the hard salary cap versus the soft one, and whether it’s needed and feasible in MLB today. And of course…we talk about what’s good to eat while you’re watching the ballgame – or in this case, what’s good to drink, as you will learn the recipe for Kelley’s signature bourbon old-fashioned! *Music by Podington Bear

    26 min

  3. JAN 17

    Clint Hurdle, Pennant Winning Player, Manager, and Now Inspirational Guru

    In this episode of Three Inning Fan – The Podcast with Kelley Franco, we catch up with Clint Hurdle – pennant winning player, pennant winning manager, and now, with his new book “Hurdle-isms”, an inspirational writer. In this podcast, get to know Clint in a way you haven’t before. He opens up about the lessons he learned the hard way – as a young MLB Player coronated on the cover of Sports Illustrated, and the ripple effects it created; his struggles with alcohol and expectations; and how he was able to find power in facing his vulnerabilities, and, ultimately, gratitude, positivity, and happiness. And of course, we close with…what Clint Hurdle likes to eat while watching the ballgame. *Music by Podington Bear

    39 min

  4. JAN 11

    Meeting Baseball Personality NotGaetti

    In this episode of Three Inning Fan – The Podcast with Kelley Franco, we meet Twitter/X baseball personality NotGaetti, live and out from behind his avatar. You know him from his posts that highlight his MLB acumen, underrated ballplayers over the years, and Hall of Fame insight. And we see that side of him today. But Kelley gets him to open up about his secret identity, some surprises about his personal side, how he fell for Mrs. NotGaetti, and just how many Michelob Ultras it takes for him to get a buzz. And of course, we close with…what NotGaetti likes to eat while watching the ballgame. *Music by Podington Bear

    46 min

  5. JAN 6

    Mets and Yankees Offseason Temperature, Tour Around MLB

    In this episode of Three Inning Fan – The Podcast with Kelley Franco, we are all about the state of the New York baseball offseason. First we get Kelley’s lowdown on the Mets – has the market for Pete Alonso gone soft? Is bullpen help on the way? Will the Mets need a new starter too? We then discuss the Yankees’ infield plans and what their options are, be they signings, trades or in-house. We also tour around the League and look at the DBacks’ Corbin Burnes signing – how does it affect the Yankees and the Mets? We discuss what a battle it will be to win the National League pennant with the teams being so competitive. And we take a look at some of the most miserly teams in the offseason so far, including the Orioles, who have disappointed their fans with the lack of a big move. And of course…we talk about what’s good to eat while you’re watching the ballgame – or watching the New Year’s Eve ball drop, as it were. Recipes given! *Music by Podington Bear

    24 min

  6. 12/18/2024

    Winter Meetings, Mets Snag Soto, Yankees’ Aggressive Pivot

    In this episode of Three Inning Fan – The Podcast with Kelley Franco, we are all about the breaking offseason news. First we get Kelley’s lowdown on the Winter Meetings in Dallas last week, which she attended. Then we talk about how the Mets snagged Soto, and whether the record-setting contract redeems Scott Boras from his lackluster offseason last winter. We’ll discuss whether the Mets are done. Hint – they’re not. We’ll get into what pitcher they need to add, and whether Pete Alonso is still on their radar. Then we hop to the Yankees’ aggressive pivot after they lost Soto, yesterday’s deal for Cody Bellinger, how the Fried signing affects their infield plans, and what moves they may still make. And we take a look at MLB’s report on arm injuries in baseball, and how it could shape pitchers for generations to come. And of course…we talk about what’s good to eat while you’re watching the ballgame – or attending the Winter Meetings in Dallas, and it turns out that have some Hall of Fame food there. *Music by Podington Bear

    27 min

  7. 12/03/2024

    Winter Meetings, Golden At-Bats, MLB’S Streaming Package, Hot Stove Update

    In this episode of Three Inning Fan – The Podcast with Kelley Franco, we are on with all of the developments of the offseason to date. Commissioner Manfred talked about a rule proposal called The Golden At-Bat that makes Kelley delirious with anger. But Manfred is also putting together a national streaming package that could be useful for fans tired of cable bills and blackouts – for sometime around 2028. Kelley does a quick update on the New York Hot Stove for the Mets and the Yankees. And Kelley is traveling to the Winter Meetings in Dallas and will keep you apprised every step of the way. And of course…we talk about what’s good to eat while you’re watching the ballgame – or reading Kelley’s tweets from the Winter Meetings. *Music by Podington Bear

    22 min

  8. 11/18/2024

    Hot Stove Waits for Soto; The Rule 5 Draft

    In this episode of Three Inning Fan – The Podcast with Kelley Franco, we discuss how the Hot Stove has really been a lukewarm burner waiting for Juan Soto to sign. Always with our focus on the New York teams, we examine all of the free agents who are in the on-deck circle and will emerge once the Soto suitors know where they are putting their money. We take a closer look at the pitching free agents and potential trade targets that loom, and how they might fit into the Mets or the Yankees. I also explain the Rule 5 draft, and how it’s not really a draft – more of a sneaky way to steal young players. And of course, we close with what’s good to eat while watching a ballgame. This week we talk about nothing less than a gorgeous ribeye steak, and how best to prepare it – with pictures! *Music by Podington Bear

    28 min
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Kelley Franco is the Doyenne of New York Baseball. Her unique voice informs and entertains her listeners. She focuses on New York baseball but also tours the league to keep her listeners fluent in all things MLB - all in about 20 minutes. Kelley's background as an attorney informs her commentary, as she occasionally looks at the transactional and contractual side of the game. And every episode closes with Kelley's famous food segment: What's Good to Eat While Watching the Ballgame, where she highlights a new recipe or a listener favorite meal. Tune in!

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