Episode 45 | Division Series Deep Dive

This week on The Diamond Duo Podcast, Tom and Tony take a good, long look at the four division series as heavyweights are knocked out, underdogs rise, and their own team gives them chest pains! Before they can go straight into that, they must touch upon a pair of non-playoff related stories that transpired amidst the madness. Firstly, the two offer their goodbyes and more sincere of condolences for the loss of legendary closer: Bruce Sutter. Whether remembered as the pioneer of the splitter, one of the trailblazers of the closer position, or simply the kind soul those around him knew best, he will no doubt be missed and leave a mark on the game of baseball as a whole; may he rest in piece. Next, the duo go over the oh so shocking decision of Carlos Correa to opt out of his deal with the Twins (gasp). After recovering from this seismic shock, they debate where the all star shortstop could end up next year and why. Once that's said and done, it's time to talk Postseason! Once again, each game, significant play, series clincher, and baffling managerial decision is covered in great detail. From Houston's sweep and Philly's shocking upset to the laughable moves made by the Yankees and Dodgers skippers on a near nightly basis! Please note for this segment, the Yankees/Guardians series was still in the middle of being played; we will go over the result and how much we dislike Josh Naylor next week. The two close up shop with a brief look at the NCLS and call this one over! To wrap up here, we want to take this chance to earnestly thank each and every one of you for helping us get to 1,000 listens! You all are what make this passion project even more fun to make than it already is, we hope you know that. Thanks so much for being on this crazy ride with us, and here's to thousands more! Commemorate the milestone right here on Episode 45 of The Diamond Duo Podcast! 
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Timestamps:
0:38 - Thank You All for 1,000 Listens!!!
6:34 - Bruce Sutter Passes Away at Age 69
12:13 - Carlos Correa (To No One’s Surprise) Opts Out of Twins Deal
26:04 - Start of Division Series Discussion
26:45 - Houston Sweeps Seattle
36:38 - Phillies Take Out the Defending Champs
45:05 - Dodgers Challenge The Blew Jays For The Hardest Choke Of The Playoffs
1:01:06 - Guardians Push Yankees To The Brink (recorded up until Game 3)
1:21:57 - National League Championship Series Preview