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AvatarMichael McKenry
11:18
and a long game
Brody M
11:18
Was there a season that you'd call your favorite? Why?
AvatarMichael McKenry
11:19
2014 because of all the doubt people had that I would return let alone have success in the big leagues again
ScottAZ
11:19
Tell us about that one stolen base.  Do you credit it to great foot speed?!?
AvatarMichael McKenry
11:19
Speed Kills joy
11:20
Im guessing everyone fell a sleep for a minute
Bucco Fan
11:20
FORT McKenry - somebody had to say it!!!!  Like or dislike the nickname?
AvatarMichael McKenry
11:20
Love it and humbled Brownie and Walkie gave it to me in 2011
Stinky
11:21
Which catchers taught you the most throughout your career?  Who did you want to most emulate?
AvatarMichael McKenry
11:21
I wanted to be Pudge but what catcher didn't haha
11:22
Marv Foley Jerry Weinstein Mark Strittmatter Jeff Banister and many more had a huge impact on me and my career
Cards Fan
11:22
What was your experience like working with Molina in 2016?
AvatarMichael McKenry
11:23
Humbling! He listened with intent and asked meaningful questions And Im not sure his heart beats more then a couple beats per minute when he plays.
11:24
His game awareness, and ability to slow the game down was remarkable
Guards Fan
11:24
Who was your favorite player growing up and was he a catcher?  Mine was Carlton Fisk.  Thanks for the chat!
AvatarMichael McKenry
11:24
Jackie Robinson The man and then the Player
Fisk was awesome
Frank
11:25
Thanks for doing this chat Michael.  I read awhile back that Roberto Perez was going to play winter ball to see how his health was. Have you heard any news and could the Pirates invite him to spring training if so?
AvatarMichael McKenry
11:25
I havent but with Hedges and the young Catching talent behind him I dont believe we will see him in a bucs uniform anytime soon
11:26
I pray he is good and gets back on the field.... Perez can flat out catch
John
11:26
Any insight on the Jerry Meals call? What is it like in the clubhouse after a call that bad in a critical part of the season?
AvatarMichael McKenry
11:27
Great guy made a mistake and now we have replay because of it... crazy turn of events to say the least.
Dan P
11:27
Before the rules changes to try and limit/mitigate the number of collisions at home plate - who did you hate to see flying toward you down the third base line
AvatarMichael McKenry
11:28
Any dude under 6 foot they always hit the best because they went low and catch you with all the force coming up.
Mr. Baseball
11:28
What was it like getting traded so early in your big league career?
AvatarMichael McKenry
11:30
Was a nervous wreck the first time because it was so new, but the second trade in the same season from the Red Sox to the Pirates I will ever be thankful for and humbled by. They traded me to give me a better situation and opportunity.
11:31
Also Cherrington, Theo, and Terry called me to wish me luck.. Those are things that you never forget as a player... When the front office and or big league staff go out of their way
Geejohnny09
11:31
Big Bucco fan here. What changes are in store for the broadcast this season? Loved the ingame tips. More...more.
AvatarMichael McKenry
11:33
Hoping to give you more access to the players and the development process. I will be doing in studio game hits a little differently and we are going to do some broadcast where Im in the stands as a third analyst
That’s it, Fort Pitt
11:33
It seems you and the Yinzers have a mutual fondness for each other. What has helped that bond develop, other than playing in the Burgh?
AvatarMichael McKenry
11:34
Steel city...Grinders...Hard nosed... Grit..
It was meant to be
11:35
love the city and honored and humbled they have embraced me the way they have
The Final Boss
11:35
As a catcher in Colorado, was there a noticeable difference catching breakers on the road vs at home? Was it hard to adjust to every week?
AvatarMichael McKenry
11:35
It played a role for sure, but I believe it was an aggressive mindset that was always the answer.
11:36
Throw the 2k breaking ball every time. Thing hard and aggressive out front, and punch tickets.
Two more questions and am unfortunately going to have to sign off
BravesFan22
11:36
Can you discuss what it was like in your lone pitching experience in AAA? Do your friends ever roast you over the 58.50 ERA?
AvatarMichael McKenry
11:37
I still have a neck cramp from all the bullets hit off me.
catchers are meant to throw bp and thats pretty much what i did.
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