Revered bullpen coach who championed The Cardinal Way

  Part II of our spotlight on Mr. Dave Ricketts covers his later playing years and the molding of star players like Ozzie Smith, Tony Pean, Terry Kennedy, Ted Simmons, and others.  A good portion of the episode is a gripping interview with Danny Sheaffer, a former Cardinal catcher and minor league manager for the Redbirds.  He recounts fascinating stories that showcase his reverence for Mr. Ricketts and also has us on the edge of our seats recalling pivotal conversations he had with Yadier Molina and Adam Wainwright when he managed them in the minors.  Don't miss the opening minutes of this episode that lay out a moment that has Yadi wanting to quit baseball.