86 | AJ Pierzynski wishes the "brawl at the plate" never happened but is glad it did | Rose Rotation

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AJ Pierzynski joins Chris Rose to talk about being on the Hall of Fame ballot, how he would vote for Alex Rodriguez, Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens, accepting the "bad guy" persona, the Michael Barrett fight and more!
2:10 Being on HOF ballot
4:50 Bonds, Clemens Rodriguez… Would you vote for them?
7:55 Manny Ramirez
9:15 Relationship with Barry Bonds
14:00 Playing with David Ortiz when he was David Arias
17:00 “leaning into” the heel card
26:20 Ozzie Guillen
28:27 Relationship with the umpires
31:00 Michael Barrett fight
35:30 Playing with the Cardinals
40:20 High school with other famous people
42:25 Professional Wrestling
48:30 Best pitcher you ever caught
49:00 Wheel of moderately interesting things

[@Austin-ys3zr]

Being a detroit fan I’ve always hated pierzynski because I grew up with him on Chicago. This is the reason why I love this KZbin channel, you get to see who the person really is

[@blakecheboygan]

Rosey you crushed this episode. Well done Chris and AJ, very entertaining.

[@DRock40]

They showed a quick clip of him getting thrown out of a spring training game by Joe West when he was with Atlanta. That was one of the funniest things I’ve ever seen watching baseball. 😂

[@rohnwest4497]

This has moved into The Rotations top 5

[@34974custom]

Never have heard AJ interviewed. It was refreshing to hear a fellow GenXer with such fond recollections of the Price is Right during sick days and how cool it was to watch it. And the Bronco II brings back memories. I was driving a 1980 Plymouth Champ myself.

[@jonathandempsey9228]

He announces some games. One of the best announcers there is.

[@eoghbass2886]

Miss you on the Southside, A.J! You’ll always be welcome!

[@Reavezz]

This was an AMAZING episode! These never cease to get better and better and I’ll always love AJ! Way to go Chris and Robbie

[@tonygunkster]

actually a really great interview. aj seems super super chill

[@denistuohy2535]

I’ve always been an AJ Pierzynski fan, I’m glad to see him on the show. Awesome interview Rose

[@bobito8997]

I think my favourite AJ moment was when he framed an intentional pass. The guy was so much fun to watch, at least when he was on my team (White Sox) anyway

[@DjWaylayOFFICIAL]

These are the best. Thank you Chris!

[@danpratscher4375]

Add AJ to the family!

[@LouT1501]

Good chat, thanks C Rose!

[@alperensengun6832]

They have great chemistry

[@ANoss13]

As a royals fan I couldn’t stand seeing him all those years he was Minniesstoa/whitesoxs! He definitely had that “ enforcers” personality of a NHL. I love him as a broadcaster and storyteller! I would listen to his stories all day long about baseball life!

[@dougwbenson]

29:00 Ted Barrett is a good dude. Goes to my church in Queen Creek. Sun Valley. Even had him featured one service about his life as an umpire crew chief.

[@chrisnorthrop750]

Very interesting to hear what a player thinks of the PED era HOF candidates.

[@johnstrawb3521]

I love how his criterion seems to consist of "ARod was stupid about it. He's out."

[@musicc2251]

Before this interview, I legitimately did not like Pierzynski for how pompous he came off on tv as a broadcaster. After this interview, I can say that I was wrong and he’s actually a really cool/chill person. Really great interview, Rosey!

[@IPANoah]

1996 Mariners trade David Ortiz. 1997 Mariner trade Jason Varitek and Derek Lowe. Oucha. I still wouldn't even consider those the worst trade in the franchise history.

[@KTF0]

Kinda miss those White Sox teams.

[@benpeltola1364]

Hey, that's the guy who got ran down by Bartolo Colon unassisted 😂

[@EvXXL97]

Good for A.J for holding A-Rod accountable. 👏 I love the interview episodes

[@chrisws1878]

He's perfectly fine giving his golfing buddy a pass though. He's a hypocrite

[@lukeschiltz9688]

“How are you so big?” I think Clemens has a secret sauce

[@funforalgernon]

1:30 Sal Perez’s weight on Baseball Reference…..255. 🤔

[@asdfaeou]

AJ Pierzynski is very......AJ Pierzynski, and I feel he wouldn't have it any other way.

[@johnstrawb3521]

Dude averaged 500 PA a year as a catcher from 2001 through 2013. AS A CATCHER.

[@Paddyo875]

Interesting interview indeed. But AJ claiming that the pitch was a ball when he got ejected as Boston’s catcher….I think it has to be him being very sarcastic. It’s about 1/2’ wide and 1/2’ outside. If it was sarcasm he delivered it well.

[@Paddyo875]

At 15:26…. And not 1/2’ high when pausing the vid at right time. But still clearly outside. Great nonchalant sarcasm on AJ’s part.

[@ianhockey10]

Shoulda ask him about Keith Yandel nailing him with a water bottle

[@edtignor4235]

What the Hell was AJ clicking throughout the whole interview???

[@fredfrederickson]

Southwest doesn’t have business class Chris

[@leppardism]

7:29 fart

[@ryanmcwilliams8784]

Dog barked dummy

[@teardropfloyd]

Lousy Giant

[@thewelcomematpodcast6078]

Love the show and check out all things Jomboy but no way I’m watching this. That’s how much I hate Pierzynski.

[@chrisws1878]

AJ Pierzynski is so full of shit about A-Rod. He's fine with the cheater he golfs win and the one he played with, but not with the one he clearly doesn't like. His logic is ridiculous, you don't think Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens knew taking steroids was wrong? If that's true, why did Barry Bonds get charged with perjury?

[@Tonysopra]

no one like arod, this is not a hot take

[@jonaroll2348]

First comment! No one watches this shit

[@maco7723]

Get a life 🤡