Episode 38 | Yanks Hit Rock Bottom, Rangers Fire Everybody, & Pujols Chases 700

This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony brush aside their analytical arguments in favor of the cries of an unhappy fanbase. That's right. They're tackling the Yankees recent struggles. They discuss everything from the lackluster offense to the plethora of injuries to the main reasons as to why the Bronx Bombers have collapsed so hard. There's witty banter and only a modest amount of aimless whining so this is a discussion you won't want to miss. Hey, speaking of aimless whining, Chris Woodward (and Jon Daniels) were recently fired by the Rangers. Tom and Tony discuss their legacy in Arlington as well as what the future could hold for the seemingly identity-less team. After paying homage to two veterans of the game in Albert Pujols (one of the best 2nd halves of his career) and Dellin Betances (announced his retirement), the two bid the happiest of anniversaries to the joke that hasn't gotten old or aged a day at all: Nick Castellanos's thunderous deep drive into left! The duo celebrates the occasion by presenting a double feature surrounding Southside's most maligned manager and a reporter who slid his way into some trouble. Don't miss the rants, the laughs, and the rest here on Episode 38 of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
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Timestamps:
4:55 - Tony’s Paul O’Neill Day Experience
8:29 - What the Hell is Going on with the Yankees?
21:21 - Yanks Pitching Ain’t Half Bad (But Not Out of the Woods Either)
27:44 - Boone and Cashman’s Roles in Slump
37:57 - Rangers Fire Chris Woodward & Jon Daniels
42:20 - The Identity & Future Of The Rangers
47:30 - Albert Pujols & His Mad Dash To 700 Home Runs
54:31 - Dellin Betances Retires
59:32 - The 2-Year Anniversary Of The Deep Drive To Left!
1:02:16 - Tony LaRussa Intentionally Walks A Batter With 2 Strikes...Again
1:08:50 - David Vassegh's Experience On The Brewers Slide