Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In
Mike Quintana and Armando Alvarez talk all things baseball with hot topics, great guests, and exciting discussion.
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Episodes
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In welcomes New York Mets Minor Leagues Assistant Infield Coordinator, former Brooklyn Cyclones Manager, MLB Draft pick, and FIU standout Luis Rivera to talk about coaching pro baseball, how analytics has affected the game, how he approaches the relationship with players, and his ultimate goal as a coach. He also offers advice to parents, and a pretty big one to high school baseball players. Also, we discuss the Marlins trade with the Twins, what Luis Arraez means to the team, and what will they do at SS and 1B? Some NFL talk, and even a little boxing.
Thursday Jan 19, 2023
Thursday Jan 19, 2023
Mike Quintana and Armando Alvarez welcome Carlos Casanueva, state champion in 2000 with the South Miami Cobras. Carlos talks to us about that improbable title run, his beginnings in baseball and when he fell in love with the sport, the difference between baseball now and then with kids, and much more. Very fun episode with Carlos. We also talk Dolphins football, and Mike gives us his reasons on why Tua should retire, or the Dolphins should cut him loose.
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 16 features special guest David Espinosa, first round pick of the Cincinnati Reds in 2000, and standout at Gulliver. He talks to us about his start in baseball, when he realized that he could get drafted right out of high school, his start in pro ball, and great stories of some players he scouted through the years. We also talk about Swing Kings Miami, and the value of getting those swings in the batting cage. Also, a discussion about the Marlins, and Dolphins. Don't miss this amazing episode.
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In turns 15, and this episode is sponsored by Magic City Pizza. Pepe Marina joins us to talk about the beginnings of the business, and to talk baseball. Mike and Armando dive in and expand on what Omar Falcon left us in episode 14. Mike talks about some eye opening moments in spring training, and how young pitchers are being used these days. Is Babe Ruth the GOAT? Should he be compared to players of today? We also talk baseball free agency including the Pirates over asking in a trade for Bryan Reynolds, Carlos Correa's love letter to the Twins, and do the Miami Dolphins have a chance against Buffalo?
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Mike Quintana and Armando Alvarez welcome Omar Falcon, a 2000 MLB Draft third round pick by the San Diego Padres. Omar played high school ball in Miami, and shares some great stories about what he learned playing as a teen, how he found out he got drafted, and some unforgettable moments playing pro ball. We also dive deep into what's going on now with youth baseball, and gives some valuable advice to both parents and kids.
As always, MLB talk. Carlos Correa is a Minnesota Twin once again...for now. We discuss that situation. Also, why the Marlins should sign Trevor Bauer, and will they trade for a bat after the Johnny Cueto signing?
Thursday Jan 05, 2023
Thursday Jan 05, 2023
Mike Quintana and Armando Alvarez are back for 2023 with Episode 13 of Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In. We talk about the Dos and Don'ts of Little League tryouts. The Marlins and Red Sox are working on a possible big trade. Who wins the trade? Find out what we think. What's new with Carlos Correa? We breakdown what's going on with the Miami Dolphins, and we talk about the Damar Hamlin situation. That, and much more.
Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
Armando Alvarez and Mike Quintana discuss the Carlos Correa situation, the Giants disappointing off season, Aaron Judge officially signing, the Yankees rotation, and some cool stories about meeting your idols. Armando talks about meeting Eddie Murray, Don Mattingly, and Charles Barkley. That and much more on episode 12.
Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
Tuesday Dec 20, 2022
Mike and Armando recap the Diamond Dreams Miami Instructional League draft with a couple of coaches, David Vela and Chris Chinea. We talk about the importance of playing in this league, and the value in brings to the kids. Baseball free agency is still hot. Is the Yankees pitching rotation the best in baseball? We share our opinions. Are they done with the signings? Also, what are the Marlins waiting for. Will they sign any veteran free agents? Carlos Correa has problems with his physical. We go over his saga with the Giants. Miami Dolphins football, the World Cup, and much more.
Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In welcomes special guest Santos Perez, a longtime sports writer who covers the Miami Marlins for the Associated Press. Santos provides a lot of insight into free agency, and what the Marlins may do before the start of the 2023 season. We also discuss the rumors swirling around Fernando Tatis Jr. and the New York Yankees. Also, if the Bronx Bombers will sign Carlos Rodon. The Mets are building a juggernaut. Can others contend against the in the NL East? Some Miami Dolphins talk, and a nice boxing chat as well. Write us, and give us your thoughts.
Thursday Dec 08, 2022
Thursday Dec 08, 2022
Armando Alvarez and Mike Quintana break down the soap opera that was the Aaron Judge free agency pursuit. A lot of money, but #99 stays a Yankee. We break down everything that happened in the last 24 hours. The guys go over the big free agent signings including Justin Verlander, Jacob deGrom, and Trea Turner. The Marlins aren't doing much, and our displeasure is definitely voiced. Also, huge weekend for Diamond Dreams Miami Baseball Academy, and we talk Miami Dolphins and Deion Sanders.