Episode 56: Canadian Fourth Baseman

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With Mary out of town, Jen and Sarah are joined by friend of the podcast Rachael McDaniel and discuss Mets general manager Sandy Alderson stepping down from the position, Canadian baseball facts on Canada Day, former top prospect Grant Desme’s return to professional baseball, and the Tigers’ firing of Chris Bosio.

THT Audio is also joined by Stephanie Springer to discuss her latest piece for The Hardball Times titled Advancing Women’s Hiring in Baseball.

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0:00 — Intro
0:46 — Sandy Alderson steps down
1:03 — Canadian baseball funfacts
8:21 — From baseball to priesthood to baseball
13:28 — Tigers fire Chris Bosio
20:28 — Stephanie Springer and how front offices could be more diverse
33:34 — This Week in Baseball History