Thad sits down with longtime colleague and Seattle Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto for Part 1 of a wide-ranging conversation on his journey through the game.
Before becoming one of baseball’s most active front office leaders, Dipoto was a big leaguer with a deep understanding of the game from the clubhouse. He shares his sports origin story, experiences as both a pitcher and switch hitter, and what it was like navigating the realities of being traded as a player - insights that now shape how he operates as a general manager.
Jerry also reflects on playing alongside and learning from legends of the game, including Jack Morris, Bobby Valentine, Mike Hargrove, Buddy Bell, Jim Leyland, Don Baylor and more.

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