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In this episode, host Tom Caron welcomes MLB Hall of Famer David Ortiz to discuss the highly anticipated World Series matchup between the Yankees and Dodgers. Kicking off with a dive into this historic rivalry, Ortiz shares his thoughts on the star-studded rosters, featuring titans like Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge. He emphasizes that both players, despite their monster seasons, are just part of deeper, talented teams.
Ortiz shines a spotlight on Mookie Betts, praising his leadership and skills while encouraging him to enjoy the game. As the conversation unfolds, Ortiz reflects on the pressure of performing in Boston and New York, comparing Judge's work ethic to that of Betts. He also touches on Juan Soto’s exceptional hitting and discusses the importance of superstars in playoff success.
The episode navigates through the pressures facing both the Dodgers and Yankees, with Ortiz reminiscing about the unforgettable moments of 2004. He recounts the electric return to Boston after the World Series win and the joy of the victory parade. Ortiz shares a light-hearted moment about his golfing skills and wraps up the discussion with insights on his "Weekend With Papi" event.
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00:00 World Series Intro
02:10 Toss to Ortiz interview
02:40 The matchup that baseball needs
03:20 Ohtani vs Judge
05:35 Mookie Betts
09:05 Seeing The Same Pitcher Twice In A Series
11:32 Aaron Judge
13:30 Juan Soto
15:00 You need superstars to win
18:25 Who is under more pressure? Dodgers or Yankees?
19:40 Does it feel like 20 years has passed since 2004? - The Comeback Documentary
21:20 What do you remember the most when you think back to 2004?
23:48 When did it hit you how much this meant to Boston?
25:30 David Ortiz Children’s Fund / Weekend With Papi
27:50 Who is the best and worst golfer out of everyone that has participated?
29:20 Outro
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