Thad Levine and Chet West continue their conversation with Dan O’Dowd, diving into his philosophy on player development, the balance between data and relationships, the future of the minor leagues, the CBA and the possibility of a 2027 lockout. Dan also shares his thoughts on pitching injuries, biomechanics, potential changes to the game and the legacy he’s built through the executives he helped develop. Then, Thad and Chet tackle listener questions on the Michigan-Western Michigan clock controversy and the NBA’s harsh penalties for the Clippers.

🎧 Send your questions to rosterstoringspodcast@gmail.com and we'll answer them on the pod!

Thad Levine and Chet West continue their conversation with Dan O&rsquo;Dowd, diving into his philosophy on player development, the balance between data and relationships, the future of the minor leagues, the CBA and the possibility of a 2027 lockout. Dan also shares his thoughts on pitching injuries, biomechanics, potential changes to the game and the legacy he&rsquo;s built through the executives he helped develop. Then, Thad and Chet tackle listener questions on the Michigan-Western Michigan clock controversy and the NBA&rsquo;s harsh penalties for the Clippers.
🎧 Send your questions to <a href="mailto:rosterstoringspodcast@gmail.com">rosterstoringspodcast@gmail.com</a> and we'll answer them on the pod!

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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Dan O'Dowd Part 2 + Michigan Controversy and Clippers Fallout

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Vikings play-by-play voice Paul Allen joins Rosters to Rings to share the journey behind his unmistakable broadcasting style and the passion he brings to every call. He breaks down quarterback development, his relationship with Kevin O’Connell, the pressures facing NFL decision-makers, and what he sees ahead for Minnesota in 2026.

🎧 Send your questions to rosterstoringspodcast@gmail.com and we'll answer them on the pod!

Vikings play-by-play voice Paul Allen joins Rosters to Rings to share the journey behind his unmistakable broadcasting style and the passion he brings to every call. He breaks down quarterback development, his relationship with Kevin O&rsquo;Connell, the pressures facing NFL decision-makers, and what he sees ahead for Minnesota in 2026.
🎧 Send your questions to <a href="mailto:rosterstoringspodcast@gmail.com">rosterstoringspodcast@gmail.com</a> and we'll answer them on the pod!

The Voice That Launched a Thousand SKOLs - Paul Allen

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Thad Levine and Chet West sit down with Dan O’Dowd, Thad’s first boss and one of the most influential executives of his generation, for a behind-the-scenes look at building a Major League organization. Dan reflects on his path from Baltimore to Cleveland to becoming GM of the Colorado Rockies, the challenges of building a winner at altitude, the 2007 “Rocktober” run, and the realities of working with ownership. He also shares candid lessons from his career, including the decisions he would make differently today and the importance of finding the right balance between analytics, relationships, and leadership.

🎧 Send your questions to rosterstoringspodcast@gmail.com and we'll answer them on the pod!

Thad Levine and Chet West sit down with Dan O&rsquo;Dowd, Thad&rsquo;s first boss and one of the most influential executives of his generation, for a behind-the-scenes look at building a Major League organization. Dan reflects on his path from Baltimore to Cleveland to becoming GM of the Colorado Rockies, the challenges of building a winner at altitude, the 2007 &ldquo;Rocktober&rdquo; run, and the realities of working with ownership. He also shares candid lessons from his career, including the decisions he would make differently today and the importance of finding the right balance between analytics, relationships, and leadership.
🎧 Send your questions to <a href="mailto:rosterstoringspodcast@gmail.com">rosterstoringspodcast@gmail.com</a> and we'll answer them on the pod!

Building a Baseball Organization - Part 1 with Dan O'Dowd

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Thad Levine and Chet West break down a wave of major front-office shakeups across Major League Baseball, from the Angels and A’s to the Astros, and ask what these moves say about the state of the game. They also dive into the ongoing debate over MLB payroll, salary caps and salary floors, and whether spending more actually translates to winning.

The conversation then turns to the other side of roster construction: when big contracts go wrong. Thad and Chet examine the long-term impact of deals like Deshaun Watson’s contract with the Browns and Kris Bryant’s deal with the Rockies, and how injuries, declining performance and guaranteed money can reshape a franchise.

🎧 Send your questions to rosterstoringspodcast@gmail.com and we'll answer them on the pod!

Thad Levine and Chet West break down a wave of major front-office shakeups across Major League Baseball, from the Angels and A&rsquo;s to the Astros, and ask what these moves say about the state of the game. They also dive into the ongoing debate over MLB payroll, salary caps and salary floors, and whether spending more actually translates to winning.
The conversation then turns to the other side of roster construction: when big contracts go wrong. Thad and Chet examine the long-term impact of deals like Deshaun Watson&rsquo;s contract with the Browns and Kris Bryant&rsquo;s deal with the Rockies, and how injuries, declining performance and guaranteed money can reshape a franchise.
🎧 Send your questions to <a href="mailto:rosterstoringspodcast@gmail.com">rosterstoringspodcast@gmail.com</a> and we'll answer them on the pod!

Bad Contracts and Big Payrolls

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Dan O'Dowd Part 2 + Michigan Controversy and Clippers Fallout

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