Former MLB general manager Thad Levine sits down with legendary baseball agent B.B. Abbott to discuss his journey from law school to representing some of the biggest stars in the game. B.B. shares stories about his lifelong friendship with Chipper Jones, negotiating Byron Buxton's contract, building one of baseball's premier agencies, dominating the MLB Draft, merging with Wasserman, and how the next Collective Bargaining Agreement could shape the future of the sport. Plus, Thad answers listener questions on the Dodger's dominance and the World Cup. 

 

Former MLB general manager Thad Levine sits down with legendary baseball agent B.B. Abbott to discuss his journey from law school to representing some of the biggest stars in the game. B.B. shares stories about his lifelong friendship with Chipper Jones, negotiating Byron Buxton's contract, building one of baseball's premier agencies, dominating the MLB Draft, merging with Wasserman, and how the next Collective Bargaining Agreement could shape the future of the sport. Plus, Thad answers listener questions on the Dodger's dominance and the World Cup.&nbsp;
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Welcome to the Rosters to Rings Podcast where General Managers from the MLB, NBA, NFL and more will take you behind the curtain and share their unfiltered experiences and evaluations of past and present events in professional sports.

Due to competitive reasons, league rules, ownership directives and extreme discretion, General Managers share approximately 40% of what they know and experience with fans. At the Rosters to Rings Podcast, we are here to share as much of the other 60% as we can. We will dive deep into not only what decisions are made, but how and why they are made, the strategic nature of negotiations, roster construction, the characters that make up the game, and the true depth of relationships between executives, coaches, players, agents, media and fans.

 

Welcome to the Rosters to Rings Podcast where General Managers from the MLB, NBA, NFL and more will take you behind the curtain and share their unfiltered experiences and evaluations of past and present events in professional sports.
Due to competitive reasons, league rules, ownership directives and extreme discretion, General Managers share approximately 40% of what they know and experience with fans. At the Rosters to Rings Podcast, we are here to share as much of the other 60% as we can. We will dive deep into not only what decisions are made, but how and why they are made, the strategic nature of negotiations, roster construction, the characters that make up the game, and the true depth of relationships between executives, coaches, players, agents, media and fans.
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Rosters to Rings Podcast

Baseball's High Stakes Deal Maker: B.B. Abbott

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Thad Levine and Chet West break down the surprising White Sox, Boston’s resurgence and San Diego’s difficult trade deadline decision. Plus, the shrinking pitching market, and why MLB teams still can’t trade most draft picks.

Thad Levine and Chet West break down the surprising White Sox, Boston&rsquo;s resurgence and San Diego&rsquo;s difficult trade deadline decision. Plus, the shrinking pitching market, and why MLB teams still can&rsquo;t trade most draft picks.

Buy, Sell or Believe? MLB's Second Half

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What makes a front office job attractive, even when the team is struggling? Hosts Thad Levine and Chet West use the Angels' GM opening to explain how baseball executives evaluate ownership, payroll, player development, and long-term opportunity. It's a rare inside look at how front offices really think, followed by listener questions on the NBA offseason and MLB All-Star selections.

What makes a front office job attractive, even when the team is struggling? Hosts Thad Levine and Chet West use the Angels' GM opening to explain how baseball executives evaluate ownership, payroll, player development, and long-term opportunity. It's a rare inside look at how front offices really think, followed by listener questions on the NBA offseason and MLB All-Star selections.

The Hidden Appeal of the Angels GM Job

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Thad Levine and Chet West break down the early MLB managerial shakeups, including why the Mets moved on from Carlos Mendoza, how the Phillies have responded under Don Mattingly, and the difficult balance between front office decisions, injuries, and on-field performance. Thad offers an inside look at how organizations evaluate managers and when a change becomes necessary.

Then, longtime Dallas sports radio host Jeff "Skin" Wade joins the show to explain the NBA's second apron rules and how they are reshaping roster construction across the league. Jeff also provides outlooks on the Bucks, Mavericks, Celtics, Timberwolves, and Trail Blazers. The crew finishes by answering a listener question and check in on the current state of Dallas sports.

 

Thad Levine and Chet West break down the early MLB managerial shakeups, including why the Mets moved on from Carlos Mendoza, how the Phillies have responded under Don Mattingly, and the difficult balance between front office decisions, injuries, and on-field performance. Thad offers an inside look at how organizations evaluate managers and when a change becomes necessary.
Then, longtime Dallas sports radio host Jeff "Skin" Wade joins the show to explain the NBA's second apron rules and how they are reshaping roster construction across the league. Jeff also provides outlooks on the Bucks, Mavericks, Celtics, Timberwolves, and Trail Blazers. The crew finishes by answering a listener question and check in on the current state of Dallas sports.
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Hot Seats and Hard Caps with Jeff "Skin" Wade

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Baseball's High Stakes Deal Maker: B.B. Abbott

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