Listen below to hear retired MLB pitcher Jim Abbott discuss the no-hitter he threw in 1993 inside of Yankee Stadium. It was against the Cleveland Indians who had a very good offense at the time. Abbott also talks about why ultimately he never felt comfortable in New York. Please listen below:
Audio Clip (3:10): Jim Abbott talks about his no-hitter

For the full interview with Jim Abbott listen to Episode 156 on 110SportsPodcast.com. He talks about his new book, “Imperfect,” the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry and how he is an inspiration to many today. Plus, he comments on Albert Pujols‘ struggles and his former teammate Don Mattingly.

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Some people – especially fans on the west coast – believe that ESPN has helped create rivalries in sports. A notable one in baseball would be the New York Yankees-Boston Red Sox. The thought is ESPN with the TV rights has a stock in creating drama that may or may not exist in an attempt to drive ratings that ultimately will bring a strong financial return on their investment. Occasionally I’ll even read or hear people say, “ESPN doesn’t think the MLB season has started yet because the Yankees-Red Sox haven’t played each other.”

Jim Abbott brought an interesting take on this “theory” being that he played in New York for a couple of seasons in the mid-90′s. That is important because that was well before ESPN reached its massive distribution it currently enjoys. Abbott was asked on 110SportsPodcast.com about the intensity of the rivalry. “It’s pretty intense, I have to say. Being a University of Michigan fan I know a lot about the Ohio State rivalry and how intense that can be. It’s visceral, people literally don’t like each other.

“I’ll never forget as a Yankee I heard about that rivalry, and I didn’t know a lot about it other than what I had heard. Going to Fenway Park for the first time as a Yankee – walking in the hotel lobby – it’s packed with Yankee fans, it’s packed with Red Sox fans and everybody going at it on the radio. Every single sports station was talking about those games, and they had songs and things about the Yankees and Boston. There’s a difference, it is a real gut-level rivalry and I think it predates ESPN.”

So, there you go. Did ESPN create it? No. Do they help perpetuate it, so casuals fans may tune in? Probably so. They are in the entertainment industry and if creating some added drama helps ratings – they will surely do it. Regardless, if fans enjoy the game it doesn’t really matter who created it or didn’t or if it exists or not as long as people gain some sort of entertainment from it.

– For the full interview with Jim Abbott listen to Episode 156 on 110SportsPodcast.com.

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Today on the “110 Sports Podcast with Victor and Matt” they discuss some sports stories that have been over dissected and speak with retired MLB pitcher Jim Abbott. He talks about his new book, “Imperfect,” playing in New York, throwing a no-hitter against Cleveland, the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry and how he is an inspiration to many today. Plus, he comments on Albert Pujols‘ struggles and his former teammate Don Mattingly.

For the full interview with Jim Abbott listen to Episode 156 on 110SportsPodcast.com. Finally, the guys discuss the ongoing issues with the New Orleans Saints.

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Victor and Matt from 110sportspodcast.com talk about Albert Pujols‘ struggles. The Angels organization seems to be scrambling to find a remedy after firing their hitting coach last week. Is it time to panic? We discuss – please watch.

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Listen below to hear John Smoltz talk about why he played the majority of his career in Atlanta with the Braves. The Yankees offered him a deal in his prime that would have have helped him more financially, but he explains why he turned down the offer. Plus, he discusses Albert Pujols‘ early struggles and if he would have been better off staying in St. Louis. Please listen below:

For the full interview with John Smoltz listen to Episode 155 on 110SportsPodcast.com. The future Hall of Famer talks about Josh Beckett, Mariano Rivera‘s rehab, his future golf goals and how he feels about his number being retired next month. Plus, he talks about his new book, “Starting and Closing,” why the Braves only won one title during that decade of dominance and why being a starting pitcher is better than closing.

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