Episode 79
2003 MLB Postseason
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EPISODE SUMMARY
We travel back in time 20 years to one of the most exciting postseasons in baseball history: 2003. The Red Sox and Cubs lost in heartbreaking fashion. Barry Bonds came up short in the postseason once again. Aaron Boone became a Yankee hero. And a 72 year old manager led the Florida Marlins to their second underdog title in seven years.
Books to complement this episode:
"The Yankee Years" by Joe Torre and Tom Verducci
"Love Me Hate Me: Barry Bonds and the Making of an Anti-Hero" by Jeff Pearlman
"Red Sox Nation: The Rich and Colorful History of the Boston Red Sox" by Peter Golenbock
"The Captain: The Journey of Derek Jeter" by Ian O'Connor
"The Franchise: A Curated History of the New York Yankees" by Mark Feinsand
"The Franchise: A Curated History of the Boston Red Sox" by Sean McAdam
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