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| Ep. 71: International Scout of Mystery | 28 Sep 2020 | 00:35:30 | |
On this week’s Executive Access podcast, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand is joined by Royals VP/Assistant GM of Major League & Int’l Operations Rene Francisco. They discuss Rene’s 25 years in Major League Baseball, the world of international scouting, the Royals' World Series run in 2015, almost landing Juan Soto and more.
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| Ep. 70: Math Major to Reds VP | 21 Sep 2020 | 00:44:46 | |
On this week’s Executive Access podcast, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand is joined by Reds VP and Asst. GM Sam Grossman. We discussed how he became involved in baseball, the evolution of analytics in baseball, continuity in the Reds front office and diving into the trade market going into the 2020 season.
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| Ep. 61: Jack of All Trades | 20 Jul 2020 | 00:47:13 | |
On the Executive Access podcast, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand is joined by Los Angeles Angels special assistant to the GM Eric Chavez to discuss his 17-year Major League career, his time as a color analyst for the Oakland A's, managing the Halos' Triple-A team and much more
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| Ep. 60: From Rice to Bryce | 13 Jul 2020 | 00:49:43 | |
On the Executive Access podcast, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand is joined by Philadelphia Phillies assistant general manager Ned Rice to discuss his start with the Orioles, working for Andy McPhail, the highs and lows of pursuing high-profile free agents like Bryce Harper and much more
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| Ep. 59: Man of Steel City | 06 Jul 2020 | 00:57:35 | |
On the Executive Access podcast, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand is joined by Pittsburgh Pirates president Travis Williams to discuss his years as the CEO of the NHL's Penguins, experience in conducting a manager and general manager search, jump to baseball and much more.
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| Ep. 58: Trailblazer, actress and assistant general manager | 15 Jun 2020 | 01:04:14 | |
On the Executive Access podcast, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand throws it back to a 2017 interview with Yankees assistant general manager Jean Afterman to discuss her entrance into the game, working with and against George Steinbrenner, why more women aren't in front office positions and much more
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| Ep. 57: The Wild Wild West | 08 Jun 2020 | 00:47:52 | |
On the Executive Access podcast, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand throws it back to a trio of 2017 interviews with NL West executives Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi, Padres GM A.J. Preller and Rockies GM Jeff Bridich to discuss their beginnings in baseball, mentors and more.
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| Ep. 56: From general counsel to general manager | 01 Jun 2020 | 00:28:09 | |
On the Executive Access podcast, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand throws it back to a 2017 interview with Athletics senior adviser Sandy Alderson to discuss starting in baseball as general counsel, the analytics revolution and going to the World Series with the A's and the Mets.
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| Ep. 55: A how-to guide on busting curses | 25 May 2020 | 01:00:09 | |
On the Executive Access podcast, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand throws it back to a pair of 2017 interviews with Jed Hoyer and Mike Hazen, who are executive VP and GM of the Cubs and D-backs respectively, to discuss what it feels like to break a World Series curse and how they pulled off big trades.
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| Ep. 54: From intern to general manager of the New York Yankees | 18 May 2020 | 00:53:17 | |
On the Executive Access podcast, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand throws it back to a 2017 interview with Yankees general manager Brian Cashman to discuss what it's like to work under George Steinbrenner, building the 1998 championship team and going on a spending spree in 2009.
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| Ep. 53: The fruits of the Mark Shapiro front-office tree | 11 May 2020 | 00:47:10 | |
On the Executive Access podcast, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand throws it back to a trio of 2017 interviews with Mark Shapiro, Mike Chernoff and Ross Atkins, who are linked by Shapiro's "school for executives" with the Cleveland Indians.
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| Ep. 52: Throwback with the GM behind the WS Champions | 04 May 2020 | 00:26:10 | |
On the Executive Access podcast, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand throws it back to a 2017 interview with Nationals general manager and president of baseball operations Mike Rizzo to discuss his journey that included playing in the Minor Leagues and spending years as a scout.
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| Ep. 69: It Takes One to Know One | 14 Sep 2020 | 00:52:37 | |
On this week’s Executive Access podcast, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand is joined by White Sox Director of Player Development Chris Getz. We discuss his transition from his playing career to working in the Royals front office, the evolution of player development over the past 15-years, how the rebuilding effort is going with the White Sox and much more.
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| Ep. 51: Journey from intern to assistant general manager | 27 Apr 2020 | 00:41:04 | |
On the Executive Access podcast, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand sits down with Padres assistant general manager Josh Stein to discuss his accession through San Diego’s front office, trading for Fernando Tatis Jr., the signing of Manny Machado and much more.
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| Ep. 50: Building teams all over the map | 20 Apr 2020 | 00:52:47 | |
On the Executive Access podcast, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand sits down with Rangers assistant general manager Shiraz Rehman to discuss his career that has brought him to Arizona, Boston, Chicago, and now Texas, giving him a look at different operations all over the map.
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| Ep. 49: Three former Yankees on their transition from the playing field to the Front Office | 13 Apr 2020 | 00:57:18 | |
On the Executive Access podcast, MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand hosts a roundtable conversation with three members of the Yankees front office who also played for New York, Senior Director of Player Development Kevin Reese, and Directors of Pro Scouting Matt Daley and Dan Giese. Reese, Daley, and Giese discuss their unique paths to working in baseball after their playing careers ended and how their experiences fit in with Brian Cashman’s leadership style.
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| Ep. 48: Expectations for a first-year GM | 06 Apr 2020 | 00:41:54 | |
On the Executive Access podcast, MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand sits down with Giants General Manager Scott Harris to discuss how a lunch meeting with former Giants GM Al Rosen jump-started his baseball career, why working with Farhan Zaidi was so appealing, and what the Giants have to do to get back to the playoffs. Plus, Harris reflects back on his journey to becoming a GM, especially the time he served with Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer building a champion in Chicago.
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| Ep. 47: Bringing a championship back to LA | 30 Mar 2020 | 00:42:41 | |
Season 4 of the Executive Access podcast begins as MLB.com's Mark Feinsand sits down with legendary baseball executive, Dodgers President and CEO Stan Kasten. Kasten discusses how he got involved in baseball working for Ted Turner, building a dynasty with the Braves and running organizations in three different sports at the same time. Kasten also discusses his time with the Nationals and why he selected Mike Rizzo to lead the franchise. Lastly, Kasten talks about how running the Dodgers has been one of the best experiences of his career, his relationship with Magic Johnson, Vin Scully and why he believes in Andrew Friedman to lead the Dodgers to a world championship.
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| Ep 46: How to sign a superstar at the Winter Meetings | 08 Dec 2019 | 01:02:27 | |
On the Executive Access podcast, MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand details some of the most historic transactions that took place at the Winter Meetings. Longtime Rangers beat reporter T.R. Sullivan discusses the historic contract Alex Rodriguez signed with Texas in 2000. Boston Globe reporter Peter Abraham explains why the Red Sox signed Carl Crawford to a 7-year deal in 2010. MLB.com’s Matthew Leach recalls when Albert Pujols shunned the Cardinals to sign a 10-year deal with the Angels in 2011. Yankees beat reporter Bryan Hoch chronicles the 2008 Winter Meetings and how Brian Cashman got CC Sabathia to come to the Bronx. Plus, Tigers beat reporter Jason Beck details how Dave Dombrowski was able to trade for Miguel Cabrera from the Marlins during the 2007 Winter Meetings.
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| Ep. 45: Mike Elias on getting Baltimore back to the World Series | 24 Sep 2019 | 01:00:12 | |
On the Executive Access podcast, MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand sits down with Orioles executive vice president and general manager Mike Elias on how his time working for the Cardinals and Astros has prepared him for a successful rebuild in Baltimore, what he saw in Carlos Correa in the 2012 Draft and how he envisions the Orioles front office to look in 2020 and beyond.
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| Ep. 44: Building a champion around homegrown players | 06 Sep 2019 | 00:33:09 | |
On the Executive Access podcast, MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand chats with Royals Vice President/Assistant General Manager Scott Sharp on how instrumental player development was in KC’s back-to-back World Series appearances in 2014 and 2015 and how his time playing in the Minors helped shape his outlook in the Front Office.
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| Ep. 43: How a baseball writer joined the Front Office | 20 Aug 2019 | 00:43:29 | |
On the Executive Access podcast, MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand sits down with Rangers Assistant GM, Josh Boyd on his unlikely journey from a baseball writer to the front office, how scouts still play an instrumental role in acquiring talent, and how the Rangers landed Yu Darvish when he came over from Japan.
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| Ep. 41: Deadline decisions with Dan O'Dowd | 23 Jul 2019 | 00:39:29 | |
On the Executive Access podcast, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand sits down with MLB Network analyst and former Rockies General Manager Dan O'Dowd to discuss a club's approach to the Trade Deadline, including, the importance of personal relationships and the role of social media in the negotiation process. Plus, he breaks down several key trades during his time in Colorado.
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| A Solid Rock in Cleveland’s Front Office | 07 Sep 2020 | 00:47:32 | |
On this week’s Executive Access podcast, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand is joined by Indians Assistant General Manager Carter Hawkins. They discuss Carters influences on his career choice, his role in helping develop the Indians solid core, and what bringing a title to Cleveland would mean to him, plus so much more.
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| Ep. 40: Creating a winning culture in Colorado | 25 Jun 2019 | 00:47:31 | |
On the Executive Access podcast, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand sits down with Rockies assistant GM of baseball operations Zack Rosenthal to discuss his climb to the top of Colorado's front office, working alongside Dan O'Dowd, and the importance of team culture. Plus, his favorite memories from the Rockies World Series run in 2007.
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| Ep: 39: The Rays employ cutting-edge research in their continued success | 11 Jun 2019 | 00:50:50 | |
On the Executive Access podcast, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand sits down with Rays VP of baseball operations James Click to discuss the evolution of analytics in baseball, the arbitration process and what he's learned from Andrew Friedman.
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| Ep.38: How the Cubs used the Draft to power a championship | 28 May 2019 | 00:52:12 | |
On the Executive Access podcast, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand sits down with Cubs senior VP of player development and amateur scouting Jason McLeod to discuss the Draft process, working alongside Theo Epstein and his future goals in the game. Plus, what it’s like to be one of the rare few who have won historic championships with both the Red Sox and Cubs.
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| Ep. 37: Rising the ranks with the Red Sox | 13 May 2019 | 00:50:44 | |
On the Executive Access podcast, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand sits down with Red Sox senior VP and assistant GM Zack Scott to discuss how a chance encounter with Theo Epstein changed his career forever, the role of analytics in the game and what it's like working around Bill James.
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| Ep. 36: Building a ballclub to compete in the AL East | 30 Apr 2019 | 00:43:19 | |
On the Executive Access podcast, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand sits down with Giants Special Advisor J.P. Ricciardi to discuss his decision to join Farhan Zaidi in SF, how his relationships with Sandy Alderson and Billy Beane have influenced his career, the ups and downs of his time in Toronto and if he'd ever return to Boston to work for his hometown team.
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| Ep. 35: The makings of Moneyball | 16 Apr 2019 | 00:56:12 | |
On the Executive Access podcast, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand sits down with Athletics Executive Vice President Billy Beane to discuss his three decades with the club, the book that made him a household name and how the game has changed since his playing days.
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| Ep. 34: Anthopoulos, Rick Hahn, Dayton Moore and Mike Rizzo discuss the evolution of the front office | 29 Jan 2019 | 01:08:04 | |
On the Executive Access podcast, MLB Network's Brian Kenny and former GM Dan O'Dowd are joined by Braves executive VP and general manager Alex Anthopoulos, White Sox senior VP/general manager Rick Hahn, senior VP - baseball operations/general manager Dayton Moore and general manager and president of baseball operations Mike Rizzo in a roundtable discussion detailing the ever-changing dynamics of the baseball front office, how their staffs have evolved over the years and the special relationship a GM has with his manager. This special edition of the Business of Baseball is presented by CohnReznick.
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| Ep. 33: What Actually Happens at the Winter Meetings | 06 Dec 2018 | 00:57:19 | |
On the Executive Access podcast, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand details four very different aspects of the annual Winter Meetings. Former Mets and Orioles executive Jim Duquette details the dynamics of the GM's suite and the difficulty of finding a quiet place to talk with other GMs. Meanwhile, Founder and President of O'Connell Sports Management Tom O'Connell describes the process an agent goes through to meet with several different clubs in a very short period of time in order to successfully pitch his free agents. Draft expert for MLB Pipeline Jonathan Mayo examines the significance of the Rule 5 Draft and its role in the Winter Meetings. MLB Network and MLB.com national reporter Jon Paul Morosi breaks down the art of chasing a lead while waiting for the elevator with team executives.
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| Ep. 32: Three different paths to develop a successful Major Leaguer | 27 Nov 2018 | 00:39:13 | |
On the Executive Access podcast, MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand chats with three members of different front offices detailing the art of developing a successful Major League player. Tigers VP and assistant GM David Chadd discusses the importance of scouting and details the successes he’s had winning championships with the Marlins and Red Sox. Mariners director of player development Andy McKay discusses how the makeup of a successful player is 100% mental. Rockies director of pitching operations Mark Wiley explains the organizational phrase “attitude over altitude” and how pitchers can overcome outside obstacles to thrive in the Majors.
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| Ep. 31: Scouting and developing the International market | 02 Oct 2018 | 00:37:24 | |
On the Executive Access podcast, MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand chats with Rangers Assistant GM, Major League Operation and International Scouting Mike Daly to discuss how he identified future big leaguers like Josh Tomlin during his early scouting days, overseeing Texas’ Minor League operations while the club signed players like Nomar Mazara and Rougned Odor and much more.
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| The Scout Turned GM | 31 Aug 2020 | 00:39:37 | |
On the Executive Access podcast, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand is joined by vice president of player development for the Detroit Tigers Dave Littlefield to discuss his scouting days, his years at Montreal and Miami, and much much more.
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| Ep. 30: Building a winning culture with the Rays | 25 Sep 2018 | 00:31:29 | |
On the Executive Access podcast, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand sits down with Rays senior VP of baseball operations Chaim Bloom to discuss the surprising ways being a Latin classics major has helped during his front office career, what it feels like to tell a player he's been traded, and much more
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| Ep. 29: Describing the moment when the Angels secured Shohei Ohtani | 18 Sep 2018 | 00:31:16 | |
On the Executive Access podcast, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand chats with Angels assistant GM Jonathan Strangio to discuss the increasing influence of Ivy Leaguers in MLB front offices, appreciating the talents of Mike Trout on a daily basis, and the Angels' intense (and successful) pursuit of Shohei Ohtani last offseason.
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| Ep. 28: Building a small-market team into a consistent winner | 11 Sep 2018 | 00:40:24 | |
On the Executive Access podcast, MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand sits down with Pirates president Frank Coonelly to discuss why he’s confident teams with smaller payrolls can compete for World Series titles, the difficulty of trading franchise icon Andrew McCutchen and how Pittsburgh has locked up key players like Starling Marte and Gregory Polanco to long-term contracts.
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| Ep. 27: What the Yankees front office saw in Didi Gregorius in 2014 | 04 Sep 2018 | 00:42:55 | |
On the Executive Access podcast, MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand chats with Yankees VP of baseball operations Tim Naehring to discuss his tenure with Cincinnati, overseeing the development of players, including Joey Votto, Jay Bruce and Johnny Cueto, why it’s important for analytics-minded front offices to also include former players and what he saw in Didi Gregorius as a potential successor to Derek Jeter.
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| Ep. 26: Two seconds to spare, how the Astros landed Verlander in 2017 | 28 Aug 2018 | 00:34:59 | |
On the Executive Access podcast, MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand looks back on the franchise-altering trade for the Astros as they acquired Justin Verlander from the Tigers just before the August 31 Waiver Trade Deadline. Houston starter Dallas Keuchel revisits the frustration in the Astros’ clubhouse after the front office declined to make a splash acquisition in July. General manager Jeff Luhnow recounts the minute-by-minute negotiations of a complicated transaction that nearly fell through several times. Finally, Verlander himself explains his decision to accept a move to Houston with only minutes to spare.
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| Ep. 25: How a local Boston kid grew up to run the Red Sox | 21 Aug 2018 | 00:44:47 | |
On the Executive Access podcast, MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand chats with Red Sox President and CEO Sam Kennedy to discuss growing up in the shadows of Fenway Park with Theo Epstein, the unique challenges and opportunities of running a team in Boston, Fenway Sports Management’s work with Lebron James and much more.
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| Ep. 24: Handing out the Largest Contract in Franchise History | 14 Aug 2018 | 00:37:58 | |
On the Executive Access podcast, MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand sits down with D-backs president and CEO Derrick Hall to discuss his tenure as a morning talk show host in Los Angeles, explain why he always keeps a box of D-backs hats in his car and describe the thought process behind handing Zack Greinke the largest contract in franchise history.
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| Ep. 23: The Royals' Golden Generation | 07 Aug 2018 | 00:34:49 | |
On the Executive Access podcast, MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand chats with Royals VP/Assistant General Manager J.J. Picollo to share his memories of the Royals’ golden generation from their time in the Minor Leagues, how a championship makes it easier to teach baseball’s fundamentals, and much more.
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| Ep. 22: How a GM approaches the Trade Deadline | 31 Jul 2018 | 00:53:30 | |
On the Executive Access podcast, MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand is joined by former Mets and Orioles executive Jim Duquette who explains why some negotiations succeed when others fail and to tell a few stories from his own wheeling and dealing days – including the tale of a proposed three-team swap that would have sent Roy Oswalt to Texas, Miguel Tejada to Houston, and Brandon McCarthy to Baltimore.
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| Ep. 21: Lessons from being a Georgetown Basketball Student Manager | 24 Jul 2018 | 00:33:29 | |
On the Executive Access podcast, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand chats with Indians president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti on what he learned as a student manager for John Thompson's Georgetown basketball team, why he once turned down a job with the Miami Heat and how far the use of analytics has come during his tenure.
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| Always on the Lookout for Talent | 24 Aug 2020 | 00:45:24 | |
On the Executive Access podcast, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand is joined by Mariners special assistant to the GM Tom McNamara to discuss the art of scouting, the inexact science of the amateur draft, the chaotic nature of a draft room and much more.
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| Ep. 20: Starting in Minor League Baseball Before Earning a College Degree | 17 Jul 2018 | 00:29:59 | |
On the Executive Access podcast, MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand sits down with Nationals Assistant GM and Vice President Bob Miller to describe the unique Trea Turner trade, shed some light on his time building contenders with the D-backs and Reds, and explain how he got his start in Minor League baseball a full decade before earning his college degree.
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| Ep. 19: Drafting Kershaw, Bellinger and Seager | 10 Jul 2018 | 00:51:55 | |
On the Executive Access podcast, MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand chats with Padres Senior Advisor to the GM, Logan White who oversaw the Dodgers’ amateur scouting when Clayton Kershaw, Cody Bellinger and Corey Seager were drafted as well as LA’s international scouting when the team signed Yasiel Puig and Hyun-Jin Ryu. White, who left the Dodgers’ front office to become the Padres’ Director of Player Personnel in 2014, discusses how the Dodgers acquired those stars and his view of the Padres’ path to contention.
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| Ep. 18: Why Young Executives Should Work in the Commissioner's Office | 03 Jul 2018 | 00:41:38 | |
On the Executive Access podcast, MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand sits down with Mets Senior Vice President, Baseball Operations & Assistant General Manager John Ricco to discuss why he encourages all young executives to work in the commissioner’s office, how he’s made a career out of handling the unglamorous side of front office work and what he sees as the next advancements in player scouting and development.
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| Ep. 17: The First Player Option | 26 Jun 2018 | 00:52:04 | |
On the Executive Access podcast, MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand talks with Phillies President Andy MacPhail to explain how he created the first-ever player option to sign Jack Morris, why he still regrets trading Tom Brunansky for Tom Herr and what Philadelphia fans can expect in the years to come.
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