About this episode
Joon Lee joins Ed and Justin to discuss the impact of the Mookie Betts trade on the Red Sox's culture and other related topics.
Ed and Justin are joined by Joon Lee to discuss his recent article Inside The Red Sox's Credibility Crisis . In a revealing discussion, Joon explains how the Mookie Betts trade was the turning point in the culture of a team that leading up to it had been the most successful baseball franchise of the new millennium, what led to this shift in priorities, the Alex Cora firing, and much, much more. Intrigued? Then it's time to listen to Pod by the River!
People in this episode
Hosts: Ed, Justin
Guest: Joon Lee
Topics covered
- Red Sox
- Mookie Betts trade
- baseball culture
- team dynamics
- Alex Cora firing
Keywords
- Red Sox
- Mookie Betts
- Alex Cora
- baseball
- team culture
- sports journalism
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Red Sox
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