The Book of Joe with Joe Maddon & Tom Verducci

In this episode of 'The Book of Joe Podcast', Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci address the scandal surrounding Shohei Ohtani.  Joe believes what Ohtani is saying, but thinks there are still questions to be asked.  Where does MLB go from here with the situation?  How does baseball keep distance between gambling and the game?  Onto the season being underway, Tom looks at how the new managers are doing out of the gate.  Is it too early for teams to already be considering lineup changes?

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In this episode of 'The Book of Joe Podcast', Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci begin with Blake Snell signing with the Giants.  Tom has been impressed by San Fran's offseason acquisitions.  Tom comments on Sports Illustrating continuing to publish and his exclusive interview with Shohei Ohtani.  Will there be a lofty goal for Ohtani at the plate this season?  Plus, has starting pitching gone the way of Rock n Roll? 

Look forward to the 2024 Season Preview coming next week!

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In this episode of 'The Book of Joe Podcast', Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci explain why this is the most dangerous time of the year.  After seeing the Yankees dealing with elbow issues with Gerrit Cole, Tom thinks we're due for a yearly discussion on pitching health.  Teams need to be concerned how much wear is on an arm when they reach the Major Leagues.  Joe reveals the pitching regimen he'd like to see followed by young players.  We explore why innings pitched are down but injuries are up. Plus, Joe recalls his first car and why it cost only $25.

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In this episode of 'The Book of Joe Podcast', Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci welcome top prospect Travis Bazzana.  The Oregon State second baseman talks about growing up in Australia and what has led him to this point in baseball! Joe has worked with Australian coaches and compares baseball to playing cricket.  Tom talks comps and the major league players that Travis would compare himself to.  Travis' goal this year was to be the best hitter in College Baseball, but how does he feel about being the top pick in the Draft?  

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In this episode of 'The Book of Joe Podcast', Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci discuss the Chiefs Super Bowl win and Kyle Shanahan's overtime decisions.  Onto MLB,  Spring Training is around the corner and Joe talks about the importance of setting the tone as a manager, emphasizing the need to establish a culture and philosophy from day one. We look at Shohei Ohtani's transition to full-time hitting and Mike Trout's loyalty to the Angels. Tom helps explore the strategies for building a World Series winning team and the potential impact of top free agents.

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The Book of Joe Podcast with hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon begins with the Orioles trading for pitcher Corbin Burnes.  How will the deal affect both the Orioles and Brewers?  Onto the Super Bowl, how much analytics is used in the NFL?  Tom wants to show how huge calls are being made by miniscule percentage points.  What does Joe think about the future of Evan Longoria? Plus, we wrap up with our Super Bowl picks!

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The Book of Joe Podcast with hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon begins with the 49ers advancing to the Super Bowl in Las Vegas.   Joe explains why some players are just winners and we're seeing that with Brock Purdy.  Did Dan Campbell make the right choices in the NFC Championship game?  Onto MLB, Tom explains why he likes the Tiger's deal with Colt Keith and how their lineup could be a winner. We wrap up with thoughts on Cody Bellinger and why Joe and Tom have different views on where he'll play baseball this season.

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The Book of Joe Podcast with hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon begins with the story of amateur golfer Nick Dunlap, who won a PGA Tour event at the age of 20.  Joe compares Dunlap's story to the young players coming into baseball and being expected to perform.  Onto the Hall of Fame and the Class of Beltre, Mauer, and Helton.  Tom talks about his process of voting and how he evaluates a player for the HOF.  We find out what Joe and Tom believe made each player worthy of being enshrined. 

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The Book of Joe Podcast with hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon begins with football taking center stage in the sports world.  Watching football is very popular, but Tom talks about the intimate connection that fans have with baseball and its players.  We explore why teams could be losing the home field advantage in baseball. Joe reveals how and why teams had small adjustments to their field to personalize it for their players.  Back to football, who are the teams that Tom thinks have the best chance of a championship?  

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The Book of Joe Podcast with hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon begins with another Dodgers big money signing.  What will Teoscar Hernandez bring to the roster?  Tom looks at offseason moves with coaches that's blending experience with analytics.  Joe points out coaching that can help or hinder winning.  We explore what bench coaches add and how that experiences can help build a great manager. 

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