StewPod: Dave Stewart takes us behind the scenes of the MLB winter meetings

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There’s a lot to talk about in baseball this week: Big bucks are being thrown around in free agency, Hot Stove season is burning with rumors and the winter meetings are just days away.

With that in mind, we’re presenting to you the most Stewtastic episode ever of The StewPod. Dave Stewart, the general manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks, joins this week’s podcast to take us behind the scenes of the winter meetings. Stewart has a unique perspective. Not only is he an MLB GM, but he’s a former agent and player. He sees this time of year from all sides.

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So we talked to Stewart about not only the D-backs’ plans, but what happens behind the scenes at the winter meetings. Among the topics: What’s a typical day like for a GM, how technology has changed the meetings, how teams keep up on the latest news and how much misinformation is out there for the public to consume.

On this episode, we’re also talking about David Price’s deal with the Boston Red Sox, the “ideal” landing spot for Zack Greinke, which throwback uniforms we’d like to see teams wear and lots more. Bad News Ramen stops by for another Three Strikes episode full of strong opinions.

Here’s a complete rundown of the show:
• Intro
• Dave Stewart joins the show to talk about the D-backs and the Winter Meetings
• Mike and Chris discuss David Price and his mega deal with the Red Sox
• What’s the ideal end to the Zack Greinke story?
• Throwback uniforms!
• Three Strikes with Bad News Ramen about Jordan Zimmermann, Barry Bonds and Babe Ruth vs. Michael Jordan.
• Important questions about Disneyland and such.