The Bret Boone Podcast

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How Do Players Interact With Umpires? Apr 14, 2023

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Bret and Rich discuss umpire Larry Vanover being hit by a ball in the Guardians-Yankees game, what kind of interactions players have with umpires during a game, the craziest buffet Bret's ever been to during his recent trip to Mexico and thoughts on The Masters and a story about playing a round with Phil Mickelson.

The Tampa Bay Rays Are 13-0 Apr 14, 2023

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Bret talks to Rich Herrera about the Tampa Bay Rays undefeated start to the season, what it felt like to be on a winning streak during Bret's career and what kind of owner Bret would be in the MLB if he had the opportunity to do so.

Tom Glavine on Braves Culture, His Changeup, Methods of Pitching Apr 12, 2023

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On today's episode, Bret welcomes on two-time Cy Young award winner and 1995 World Series MVP Tom Glavine to discuss the increasing expectations in Atlanta in the early 90's, how the development of his changeup helped shape his career, why we might see some leeway given to the pitch clock as the season continues, how the methods in which pitchers attack hitters has changed and more. How important was winning to Tom's career? How was the transition to playing in New York after so many years in Atlanta? Who would be his dream foursome to golf with?

The Development of Glavine’s Changeup Apr 12, 2023

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Bret talks to Tom Glavine about the Atlanta Braves culture and increased expectations after successful seasons in the early 90's, how the development of his changeup helped his career, the variables of the strike zone and more.

How Is the Pitch Clock Affecting Players? Apr 12, 2023

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Bret and Tom Glavine talk about the effects of the pitch clock through the first couple weeks of the season and how it will affect players differently, if a clock would have affected Tom at all and Tom's prowess as a hockey player. Did he ever give a hockey career a serious look? Could he go and call an NHL game tomorrow?

The Importance of Winning Apr 12, 2023

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Bret talks to Tom Glavine about the importance of winning as a pitcher, how the methods in which pitchers attack hitters has changed, the transition of going to play for the Mets after so many years in Atlanta and what his dream foursome would be to play golf with.

Steve Finley on Preparation, Winning a WS, Pros & Cons of NL West Teams Apr 10, 2023

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On today's episode, Bret is joined by former center fielder Steve Finley to discuss the importance of preparation, winning a Gold Glove versus being named an All-Star, winning a World Series with the Arizona Diamondbacks a few years after being swept as a Padre, the pros and cons of each team in the NL West and more. What can different generations learn from each other? What exactly is launch angle? What was the city of Phoenix like after the 2001 World Series win?

The Importance of Preparation Apr 10, 2023

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Bret and Steve discuss taking pride in playing defense and why it is so important to play the field well, the difference in preparation between generations of players, what exactly launch angle means and more. How do elite defenders separate themselves? Which hitting coach had a huge impact on Steve? How does the outfield communicate with each other?

From Being Swept to World Series Champ Apr 10, 2023

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Steve talks to Bret about the feeling of winning a Gold Glove versus being selected an All-Star, getting swept in the 1998 World Series and what the city of Phoenix was like after he got back there in 2001 with the Diamondbacks and won it.

Pros & Cons of NL West Teams Apr 10, 2023

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Steve tells Bret the pros and cons of each team that he played for in the NL West, including Colorado, San Francisco, Arizona, San Diego and Los Angeles.

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