Effectively Wild Episode 565: Joe Maddon Moves On
Episode Date: October 28, 2014Ben and Sam discuss Joe Maddon’s decision to opt out of his contract with Tampa Bay, then talk about other front-office comings and goings and Miguel...
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2021 episodes transcribedBen and Sam discuss Joe Maddon’s decision to opt out of his contract with Tampa Bay, then talk about other front-office comings and goings and Miguel...
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