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Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci discuss the Rays' potential World Series run, Jacob Degrom's Hall of Fame candidacy, and the Cubs' all-time team.

Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci  believe the Rays are the best team in the AL and could be looking at a World Series run.  What are they doing that's making the biggest difference from other teams? After another career milestone for Jacob Degrom, Tom asks if the pitcher should be a Hall of Famer. Speaking of pitching, what pitcher is throwing the ball like we've never seen before?  Plus, the Cubs name their all-time team and guess who is on it? The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio.   #fsr See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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