Episode 62 | Rest In Peace Vida Blue & Yanks/Cards Are Falling Fast

This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony assess the state of several big name teams who are either flying high or crashing hard almost midway through the season's second full month! Before that, however, the duo begins with a rather somber major headline as they pay tribute to the recently passed former pitcher, Vida Blue. The two recount his outstanding career, exchange some memorable stories and offer their best wishes and condolences for the legendary A's, Giants, and Royals pitcher - may he rest in peace. After an update on recent retirements and injuries (including a new record for the quickest recovery from Tommy John), Tom and Tony touch upon an all time pitching performance out of their alma mater and deep d(r)ive an unfortunate slip up out of the Oakland broadcast booth. Once that's all out of the way, the duo goes team by team to talk some baseball! They cover everything from the late month implosion of the Yankees and Cardinals, to the slower stalling out of the Mets, to two pleasant surprises out of the AL West! Tune in and find out what they had to say about some of the best and worst performances to begin the month of May! It's all here on Episode 62 of The Diamond Duo Podcast!
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Timestamps:

8:47 - Vida Blue Passes Away14:25 - Matt Harvey & Robinson Chirinos Retire19:45 - Luis Garcia & German Marquez To Undergo TJ Surgery24:26 - Bryce Harper’s Rapid TJ Recovery27:08 - Shoutout to Hofstra Legend Brad Camarda & His No-Hitter29:57 - Deep Drive to Left: Glen Kuiper’s Now Infamous Moment
Song Played in Episode: “Pizza Theme - Spider-Man 2” by Michael McCuistion & Lolita Ritmanis from the soundtrack for the video game “Spider-Man 2” 2004