dailyloe.com – Former San Francisco Giants pitcher Mike LaCoss called into the KNBR-AM morning show on Thursday to launch a sharp critique of the team’s leadership. He specifically targeted Giants president and CEO Larry Baer and the recent hiring of Tony Vitello. The unexpected call created a moment of disbelief for the show’s hosts.
Hosts Brian Murphy and Markus Boucher were initially skeptical of the caller’s identity. They quizzed the man claiming to be LaCoss on old nicknames and career details. LaCoss later confirmed to SFGATE it was genuinely him on the air.
LaCoss explained he called the station after YouTube’s autoplay feature led him to the KNBR livestream. He pitched for the Giants from 1986 to 1991, including the 1989 National League pennant-winning team. His 14-year MLB career included roles as both a starter and a reliever.
During the six-minute radio segment, LaCoss labeled Larry Baer as potentially the most hated executive in Major League Baseball. He also voiced strong disapproval of the decision to hire Tony Vitello. The hosts eventually turned the surprising call into an impromptu interview.
This incident highlights ongoing scrutiny of the Giants’ front-office decisions from former players. It provides a rare, unfiltered perspective from a member of the team’s past. The story quickly gained traction in Bay Area sports media following the broadcast.[]
Source: SFGATE
