Episode 59: R.A. Dickey (Grantland Network)




The Jonah Keri Podcast show

Summary: Jonah Keri interviews R.A. Dickey, knuckleball-throwing pitcher for the New York Mets. Topics include: R.A. Dickey Face; losing his signing bonus because of the discovery that he doesn't have an Ulnar Collateral Ligament; his long stint in the minor leagues; the knuckleball; becoming a pitching coach; how the Mets' ownership issues and stadium changes impact players; Star Wars night at Citi Field; climbing Mount Kilimanjaro for the charity Red Light District Outreach Mumbai; the Mets' reaction to one of their top pitchers climbing Mount Kilimanjaro; embracing social media; and writing a book.