The Book of Joe with Joe Maddon & Tom Verducci

In this episode of 'The Book of Joe' Podcast, Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci recall some of their Thanksgiving traditions.  Tom looks ahead to the coming trials of robot ump while Joe hopes it doesn't take away any managerial advantages.  We discuss the Angels deal with pitcher Yusei Kikuchi and how he'll impact this roster.  Tom mentions the passing of former MLB player Rico Carty and remembers his hitting career.  Wrapping up, Joe touches on recent coaching changes and the challenging atmosphere these coaches are put in.

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In this episode of 'The Book of Joe' Podcast, Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci look at next season stadium situations for the A's and Rays. After his time in Tampa, Joe talks about the challenges around getting a new stadium and the support of the community.  Onto the future of pitcher Paul Skenes and what concerns there are as the Rookie of the Year moves into his second season.  We also explore the influx of younger managers and how these former players will impact how games are managed.  Plus, what does a new study on 'What I want to be when I grow up' say about the future of sports?

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Let the offseason dealing begin!  In this episode of 'The Book of Joe' Podcast, Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci explain how the bidding for pitcher Roki Sasaki works for each team.  Awards season is coming up and Tom notes the youth movement in managers and how well some of them performed.  Joe gives his thoughts on Aaron Boone in NY and what's next for the Yankees.   Our hosts then explore the musical career of Peter Frampton, his rise to fame, and similarities to baseball players who had short-lived but impactful careers. 

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In this episode of 'The Book of Joe' Podcast, Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci look to see what lessons we learned in the 2024 World Series.   Can other teams follow the Dodgers game plan or blueprint?  Tom puts focus on the upcoming free agency of Juan Soto and Pete Alonso.  Joe gives his thoughts on teams revamping their lineups and where Soto and Alonso could fit in.  Plus, Tom explains why the home run has never been more important!

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In this episode of 'The Book of Joe' Podcast, Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci celebrate the Dodgers winning another World Championship.  We explore the turning points of the series and what decisions could've been made differently by the managers.  Tom takes us through the pivotal inning in Game 5 to show what ultimately led to the Dodgers winning.  Both teams now look forward and start asking questions about changes for next season!

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In this episode of 'The Book of Joe' Podcast, Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci prepare for the World Series between the Dodgers and Yankees.  Joe talks about the history of the teams and the legacies of the matchup.  What should you expect to see from Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge?  Joe explains how we would approach both as an opponent.  Plus, find out who Tom and Joe ultimately see winning the series!

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In this episode of 'The Book of Joe' Podcast, Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci discuss the ALCS and the NLCS.  Performing in October is a different type of pressure and game.  We touch on the teams that went home early and what they'll need before next season.  Tom feels the Yankees can almost be 'boring' to watch because they're so patient.  Joe explains how a manager stays in the moment while keeping the big picture of the series in mind.  Back to the Phillies and Padres, were there too many expectations?

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In this episode of 'The Book of Joe' Podcast, Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci prepare for the NLDS and the ALDS.  Joe explains how a lot of the 'rules' of the game can go out of the window.  There is a lot of strategy and finding a way to apply pressure in important moments.  Tom explains which teams he believes have the edge in this round.  Find out which team got the worst possible matchup while one team's path to the World Series is wide open.  Plus, how does Terry Francona fit in Cincinnati?

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In this episode of 'The Book of Joe' Podcast, Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci put playoff time aside for a moment to discuss the passing of a baseball legend.  Pete Rose was polarizing while still being an ambassador for the game.  Joe talks about how Pete played the game in a way that's no longer allowed.  Tom looks back at a story he wrote after driving from Los Angeles to Las Vegas with Pete behind the wheel of his Bentley.  Onto the Playoffs, Tom and Joe take their first look at the wildcard matchups.  Who is the one team that might shake things up a bit?

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In this episode of 'The Book of Joe' Podcast, Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci prepare themselves for the final week of the regular season!  But first, Tom thinks it's time to crown a new player as the greatest living baseball player.  Who are the candidates? With some team's seasons coming to a close, what changes will we be seeing?  Joe discusses how teams set goals then plan for how to accomplish those goals.  Tom wraps up with the impact of JD Souther on the Southern California rock sound of the 70's.

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