GM Files

https://bluechew.com/ Code: “GM FILES”   Ever since graduating from Princeton University at the same time he was developing in the minor leagues, Chris Young knew he wanted a career after baseball. Following his retirement from 14 seasons in the game, he is now the general manager of the Texas Rangers. In this episode of GM Files, Jim and Bobby ask Chris about his journey to the front office.

Dan O'Dowd is one of the most widely known baseball executives you'll find. After serving as the Rockies GM for 15 years along with working in the Indians and Orioles organizations, he currently works as an analyst on MLB Network. In this episode of GM Files, Jim and Bobby ask O'Dowd about his career and how he got to where he is today.

At the age of 100, Eddie Robinson is currently the oldest living major league baseball player and with that comes a lot of stories. From leaving baseball to serve in World War II to Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier, Eddie has seen it all. He details those memories and more in this latest edition of the GM Files.

Before there was Mariano Rivera and Trevor Hoffman, Lee Smith was considered one of the all-time greats at the closer position. With the former MLB saves record of 478, Lee dominated hitters with his nasty arsenal of pitches. He was recently inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2019. Smith joins the guys in this week's edition of GM Files to discuss his legendary career.

Alex Avila began his 11-year MLB career with the Detroit Tigers but it almost didn't happen and for a curious reason. His father, Al Avila who is the current GM of the club, did not want to select him. Find out why and much more in this latest edition of GM Files!

Turk Wendell had a reputation not only as an elite relief pitcher, but as baseball's most superstitious man. From brushing his teeth in between innings to chewing black licorice on the mound while he pitched, Wendell did it all. He goes into all that and more with the guys in this latest episode of GM Files.

After being drafted 2nd overall between Bryce Harper and Manny Machado in the 2010 draft, Jameson Taillon has faced two Tommy John Surgeries along with a battle with testicular cancer. Now healthy, Taillon will be suiting up in pinstripes as the Yankees new No. 3 starter following a trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 29-year-old discussed his mindset heading into the season and much more in this latest episode of GM Files.

The newest member of the Boston Red Sox Adam Ottavino gives his thoughts on being traded this winter from his childhood team, the New York Yankees, to the Boston Red Sox. The right-hander also details his journey to the big leagues, his time in New York, and much more in this episode of GM Files.

Since making his debut in 2011, Lance Lynn has established himself as one of the most reliable starting pitchers in all of baseball. After spending six seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals, Lynn has experienced two free agencies along with two trades as well. In this episode of GM Files, the veteran right-hander discusses those experiences along with much more.

After being a highly recruited football prospect in high school, Homer Bush opted to pursue a career in baseball instead. He would go onto play seven MLB seasons, including three with the New York Yankees which included the historic 1998 championship squad. In this episode of GM Files, Bush goes into numerous stories from his playing days, Joe Torre, how the game has changed and much more.

Omar Minaya became the first latin in Major League Baseball history to hold the position of general manager in 2002 after taking the role with the Montreal Expos. He would later move on to become the Mets' GM, a position he held from 2004 to 2010. In this episode of GM Files, Minaya details the inner workings of numerous trades and free agent signings along with some other fascinating stories.

Doc Gooden set several MLB rookie records and was a superstar during the early part of his career with the Mets. He managed to stay on World Series Yankees teams until the end despite battling off the field struggles. He tells the entire story on this GM Files!

Two-time All Star Johnny Damon is one of the few players in Major League Baseball history to win a World Series with the Red Sox and Yankees. He takes you through his career on this episode of GM Files!

Alyssa Nakken started off as an intern for the San Francisco Giants. When the opportunity came for her to rejoin them as an assistant coach, she was ready for the opportunity and made history. 

From undrafted to a first round pick, Nick Swisher learned early that you're going to have ups and downs even as a star player. He was heartbroken in 2008 when the A's traded him but then he scored a dream opportunity with the Yankees shortly thereafter. He talks about all this and more with Jim Duquette and Bob Evans on this episode of GM Files!

A Dodgers employee from 1969 to 1998 and general manager of the team for the last 10 of those years, Fred Claire was responsible for acquiring guys like Kirk Gibson and Darryl Strawberry. He also discusses his relationship with Jackie Robinson and Tommy Lasorda on this episode of GM Files!

1996, 1999 and 2000 World Series Champion New York Yankee Jim Leyritz looks back on what led him to these successful teams and how he was able to come through in such big moments!

Dan Duquette joins Jim Duquette to talk landing Manny Ramirez, signing Pedro Martinez twice, and almost making a move for Bernie Williams.

Former White Sox and Dodgers GM Dan Evans joins Jim Duquette to talk about what could have been in baseball. Some big names get dropped like Michael Jordan, Bo Jackson, David Ortiz, and Kim Ng. Listen now...

Jason Heyward joins Jim Duquette and Bobby Evans for a quick look back at his journey in MLB and what could have been...