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Ever since graduating from Princeton University at the same time he was developing in the minor leagues, Chris Young knew he wanted a career after baseball. Following his retirement from 14 seasons in the game, he is now the general manager of the Texas Rangers. In this episode of GM Files, Jim and Bobby ask Chris about his journey to the front office.

Dan O’Dowd is one of the most widely known baseball executives you’ll find. After serving as the Rockies GM for 15 years along with working in the Indians and Orioles organizations, he currently works as an analyst on MLB Network. In this episode of GM Files, Jim and Bobby ask O’Dowd about his career and how he got to where he is today.

At the age of 100, Eddie Robinson is currently the oldest living major league baseball player and with that comes a lot of stories. From leaving baseball to serve in World War II to Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier, Eddie has seen it all. He details those memories and more in this latest edition of the GM Files.

Before there was Mariano Rivera and Trevor Hoffman, Lee Smith was considered one of the all-time greats at the closer position. With the former MLB saves record of 478, Lee dominated hitters with his nasty arsenal of pitches. He was recently inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2019. Smith joins the guys in this week's edition of GM Files to discuss his legendary career.

Alex Avila began his 11-year MLB career with the Detroit Tigers but it almost didn't happen and for a curious reason. His father, Al Avila who is the current GM of the club, did not want to select him. Find out why and much more in this latest edition of GM Files!

Turk Wendell had a reputation not only as an elite relief pitcher, but as baseball’s most superstitious man. From brushing his teeth in between innings to chewing black licorice on the mound while he pitched, Wendell did it all. He goes into all that and more with the guys in this latest episode of GM Files.

After being drafted 2nd overall between Bryce Harper and Manny Machado in the 2010 draft, Jameson Taillon has faced two Tommy John Surgeries along with a battle with testicular cancer. Now healthy, Taillon will be suiting up in pinstripes as the Yankees new No. 3 starter following a trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 29-year-old discussed his mindset heading into the season and much more in this latest episode of GM Files.

The newest member of the Boston Red Sox Adam Ottavino gives his thoughts on being traded this winter from his childhood team, the New York Yankees, to the Boston Red Sox. The right-hander also details his journey to the big leagues, his time in New York, and much more in this episode of GM Files.

Since making his debut in 2011, Lance Lynn has established himself as one of the most reliable starting pitchers in all of baseball. After spending six seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals, Lynn has experienced two free agencies along with two trades as well. In this episode of GM Files, the veteran right-hander discusses those experiences along with much more.

After being a highly recruited football prospect in high school, Homer Bush opted to pursue a career in baseball instead. He would go onto play seven MLB seasons, including three with the New York Yankees which included the historic 1998 championship squad. In this episode of GM Files, Bush goes into numerous stories from his playing days, Joe Torre, how the game has changed and much more.