The Book of Joe with Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci
The Book of Joe with Joe Maddon & Tom Verducci
Playlist by The Book of Joe with Joe Maddon and Tom VerducciBorrowing the podcast title from their forthcoming book, three-time Manager of the Year Joe Maddon and three-time Sportswriter of the Year Tom Verducci provide exclusive insight, commentary and discus…Follow the podcast:
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The Book of Joe: The Final Week of the Regular Season
Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci are wrapping up the regular season and discuss what's the plan to get ready for the postseason. The Angels and Yankees have to plan for the schedules of Ohtani and Judge while making pitching decisions as well. Tom questions how much overall pitching changes in the pla…
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The Book of Joe: The Play of PCA and ABS Strategy!
Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci begin with the improved play from the Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong. It's been a full year with the ABS system and Joe weighs in with his thoughts. How has the system changed the game from the dugout? Tom highlights Gerrit Cole and what he can do to turn things around on …
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The Book of Joe: Judge Return, Brewers Fun, and the 100mph Club!
Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci talk about Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani being the biggest stories in baseball right now. Ohtani will not prepare to pitch but the biggest concern is his hitting slump at the plate. Aaron Judge is cleared to return and Tom notes how well Judge performs in Yankee Stadiu…
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The Book of Joe: Feeling September Momentum
Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci welcome September and the feel of playoff weather! How are teams approaching their run to the playoffs? Joe stresses worrying more about your own team than your opponent. Tom looks at how the Dodgers can prepare for an attempt at a 3rd straight championship. Is there a…
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The Book of Joe: World Series Favorite and All-Time Cubs Team
Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci believe the Rays are the best team in the AL and could be looking at a World Series run. What are they doing that's making the biggest difference from other teams? After another career milestone for Jacob Degrom, Tom asks if the pitcher should be a Hall of Famer. Speaki…
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The Book of Joe: 'Spinning Some Yarns' of August Baseball
Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci are making their way through the dog days of August! The NL MVP has come down to a two-man race. Joe gives his thoughts on how Dave Roberts can help the struggling Kyle Tucker. Tom wants to know why so many shortstops are having issues this season. We take a closer lo…
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The Book of Joe: Which teams in August are 'Baseball Bored'?
Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci look at the current standings and the surprising number of wins that it could take to push into the postseason. What does Joe think is 'wrong' with the Dodgers at the moment? Tom looks back at the career of Tim Anderson, who announced his retirement after 10 seasons. …
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The Book of Joe: More Deals Than Just Skubal!
Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci watched the MLB Trade deadline come and go. The Yankees need to pivot, so what moves will they be making? The Dodgers made the biggest move and Tom explains why the deal for Tarik Skubal wasn't just about money. This year, pitching was a big focus and the Cubs and Pa…
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The Book of Joe: Roster Moves Coming and Cooperstown Additions!
Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci start with the Tigers possible interest in trading for Tarik Skubal. Tom highlights two teams that should be trying to make a deal. Is it worth it for the Padres to find a deal for Mason Miller? Tom still predicts an active trade deadline and offers up some ideas for …
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The Book of Joe: Cubs Anniversary, Red Sox Streak, and Duane Ward Memories
Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci discuss the Cubs 10th Anniversary of the 2016 World Series Championship. Joe attended a weekend event in Chicago with the team and recalls having some of his players together again. The Red Sox have turned things around in a major way. Plus, MLB and the Blue Jays mour…
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