This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony ready themselves for what is very likely the final episode they record with baseball still going on this season! To celebrate the occasion, the two pull out all the stops and prepare to cover every last morsel of a story from games 1 and 2 of the Fall Classic, But first, there's always a few smaller stories to tend to. First off was the fact that the Royals, Marlins, and yes, even the White Sox found new managers to helm their squads in 2023. Some more news came from the Brewers front office as David Stearns stepped down from his role as President of Baseball Operations; the duo discuss his successful tenure in Milwaukee and the likelihood Stearns ends up with a team like the Mets. The focus is then shifted towards the players as the two go over Nolan Arenado electing to opt into the rest of his Cardinals contract, Brock Holt deciding to hang up his cleats after 10 seasons in the Bigs, and the announcement of the Silver Slugger nominees. Tom and Tony spend a little more time going over these candidates, some likely winners, and some picks that just make you go WTF. Then, at last, it's time to talk about the postseason yet again. Before the two start up about the World Series, they bid farewell to their fallen Yankees all while mocking their skipper for his inabilities both as a manager and a motivator. Once the duo gets started on the World Series, there's no stopping from there. From Philly's Game 1 comeback, to Houston's Game 2 bounce back, and a "frisky" starter to a perfect game (technically)! We've got it all right here on the World Series episode of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
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Timestamps:
1:07 - It’s Time We Made a Swear Jar
6:14 - Tom and Tony’s Halloween Stories
17:25 - The Royals Find Their Next Manager
22:46 - Skip Schumaker Takes the Helm in Miami
29:09 - The White Sox End Their Search for a Manager
30:38 - David Stearns Stepping Back in Milwaukee
37:41 - Nolan Arenado Opts In to Deal with Cards & Brock Holt Retires
43:12 - Silver Slugger Nominees & WTFs
1:04:00 - One Final Sendoff To The 2022 Yankees
1:16:47 - World Series Discussion Begins
1:17:08 - Game 1
1:26:29 - Game 2
1:30:04 - Pat Hoberg Calls A Perfect Game Behind The Plate
1:33:19 - Framber Valdez Alleged Cheating Conspiracy
1:50:07 - Impromptu World Series Predictions
