Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In

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. 

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.

Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In Episode 8 has Mike Quintana and Armando Alvarez talking about Miguel Cabrera's retirement announcement.  Miggy will walk away from the game after the 2023 season.  We talk about his amazing career.  Also, what's new in MLB free agency, including the Aaron Judge waiting game.  The guys also touch on Cuban MLB players representing Cuba in the World Baseball Classic.  Miami Dolphins continue their success, plus what's next for the Miami Hurricanes football program.

Mike Quintana and Armando Alvarez welcome special guest Steven Suarez to Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In.  Suarez, the Head Baseball Coach at Archbishop Coleman Carroll in Miami, Florida, talks to us about his trajectory as a player and coach in the sport, and about the adversity he has faced along the way.  He also speaks on the difference between kids now versus 20-30 years ago, and the challenges he encounters coaching them.  Also, what's expected of baseball players at 13-14 years old.  As usual, we discuss the latest from MLB Free Agency including Aaron Judge's trip to San Francisco.  

Armando Alvarez and Mike Quintana welcome guests Coach Erik Cabrera and David Vela to help us debate who deserved the AL MVP award, Aaron Judge or Shohei Ohtani?  The argument continued as the award was handed out.  We also go over the big winners of the regular season awards like Rookie of the Year and Cy Young.  We try our best to solve the issues that the Miami Marlins face.  Also, big wins for Diamond Dreams Miami Academy teams.  We also talk winning culture, and speaking of winners, some Miami Dolphins talk, as we profess our love for Coach Mike McDaniel.

Mike Quintana and Armando Alvarez welcome Pedro "Bibi" Perez-Roura to Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In to talk about the Diamond Dreams Instructional League Championship game, MLB Free Agency, the Miami Dolphins, and the Miami Hurricanes.  Armando also passionately talks about the MLB Hall of Fame voting, and the upcoming Contemporary Era Ballot.  

Mike Quintana and Armando Alvarez recorded this episode under the lights to talk World Series: Astros vs. Phillies.  Who's got the advantage?  Also, is there really another cheating scandal brewing with Houston?  We got the Aaron Judge rumors covered, and Mike breaks Armando's heart with his take on where he'll sign.  The Diamond Dreams Miami Tee Ball Instructional League Championship is Saturday, and we break down the final, plus talk about the upcoming season's draft.  Armando loves drafts.  And lastly, some Miami Dolphins talk because why not?!?!

Armando Alvarez and Mike Quintana welcome guest David Bernat, former minor league pitcher, and high school/college standout in Miami, to talk about the upcoming World Series, the New York Yankees and some potentially huge changes coming up for the team, the red hot Phillies, and about his unusual college/pro baseball story.  You want to listen in.  Also, Mike talks about the DD Athletics 10u tournament over the weekend.  

Big episode of Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In.  Cincinnati Reds 2000 first round draft pick, Miami high school baseball legend, MLB scout, and owner of Swing Kings Miami, David Espinosa joins us for our second installment of our podcast.  David joins Mike Quintana and Armando Alvarez to talk about the MLB Playoffs, why the San Diego Padres could win it all, and why you trade the farm for Shohei Ohtani if you have the chance to get him.  We also talk about the importance of baseball establishments like Swing Kings Miami and Tamiami Park for the community, and a big shout to the Diamond Dreams Miami Tee Ball Instructional League.  

Welcome to the debut episode of Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In with Mike Quintana and Armando Alvarez.  In this episode we introduce the podcast, and talk about the tremendous seasons that we just witnessed from Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani.  We also talk about the disappointing ending to the Mets season, and much more.