Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In

Up & In reaches 60 episodes, and we talk MLB Free Agency including Brian Cashman's comments on Giancarlo Stanton.  Was he right in saying what he said?  Will it cost the Yankees a chance at one of the best free agent pitchers?  Also, a new suitor for Shohei Ohtani, and the feelings may be mutual.  The Marlins have the manager of the year, and hope to continue their winning ways.  FIU baseball is gearing up for the season.  We reveal someone who may want to coach them in the future.  And remember your first job in high school where you learned responsibility, being on time, and earned your own money?  Is this lost on today's youth?  We talk about this and more on Episode 60 of Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In. 

It's free agency time in Major League Baseball, and Mike and Armando give their opinions on where the top free agents will end up?  Find out our thoughts.  We also talk a huge managerial change that will affect future hirings.  Marlins find their GM, and the Yankees big star has a "suggestion".  That and much more on Episode 59.  

The Texas Rangers are World Champs.  Mike and Armando talk about game 7, and what's next for the Rangers.  Kudos to Arizona for getting to the Fall Classic.  Bruce Bochy won as a veteran manager with LOTS of experience.  Will the "older" managerial candidates get a closer look in this hiring cycle?  We also talk about what baseball has done well to win back fans, and how can we get kids more into the game, the same way many of us did growing up.  Tune in, and listen.  Let us know your thoughts on how we can be ambassadors for the next generation.

The World Series has been amazing through two games.  Armando and Mike talk about the back and forth between Texas and Arizona.  The Diamondbacks are playing aggressive baseball, stealing bases, and Mike says that's right up Manager Torey Lovullo's wheelhouse.  Lovullo was Mike's manager in the minors.  We also talk Dolphins football, why matchups matter, and Armando tells a couple of real estate stories.  

We are in the middle of the MLB Playoffs, and Episode 56 of Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In is here to go over all the happenings, and offer some predictions.  Will the Phillies win it all?  Will their bats ever go cold?  Can Texas eliminate their in-state rivals Houston Astros, and make the World Series?  We also talk about the Marlins' break up with GM Kim Ng, and Armando offers up some real estate advice.  Plus, DD shout outs as usual.  Listen in!

Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In turns 1!  One year has passed by, and we are thankful to all the listeners for their support.  We truly appreciate it.  In episode 55 we cover the Key West Tournament from last weekend where Diamond Dreams Miami had two teams in the finals.  We talk turf field vs. regular field.  Also, the MLB playoffs are insane at the moment.  The Braves and Dodgers are OUT! Who's our favorite to win the series between the Phillies and Diamondbacks?  Astros vs. Ranges, who wins there?  We talk Dolphins football, and what they've done so far this season, and about the Canes, and the crushing loss vs. Georgia Tech.  

Episode 54 is here, and Armando and Mike talk MLB.  The Marlins were eliminated from the playoffs.  What's next for the Fish?  Who should they pick up in the offseason?  Speaking of the playoffs, they're in full swing.  Nothing better than October baseball.  Who should advance to the next round? We talk about the players who stood out in the wild card round.  The Yankees didn't make the playoffs, but they're keeping Aaron Boone, and Brian Cashman.  Why?  We go into it, and what the Bronx Bombers plan should be for 2024.

Special episode 53 of Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In.  Armando and Mike visited Hitting365 where they spoke to Erick San Pedro, former catcher for the Miami Hurricanes and 2004 second round pick by the Montreal Expos.  Erick talks about his beginnings in baseball, his time with the University of Miami, and Hitting365, where he gives hitting lessons using the latest technology in the game.  He tells us about the dedication needed to excel, what they go through during his lessons, and the differences in the sport from when he was in little league to now.  It's an extremely informative episode, and we will definitely need to do a part 2, 3, and maybe even 4 and 5.  Do not miss Episode 53.

Episode 52 of Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In is here.  Mike and Armando talk the latest with Shohei Ohtani.  Where will the Japanese superstar end up, and what perks would his new team possibly get?  We also talk on how to approach a little leaguer who may not want to continue playing baseball.  Also, all-stars who are making an impact this season.  We get into some life lessons.  Understanding one another, and doing things that make you happy.  That, and much more.

The MLB season is getting close to wrapping up, and a lot of teams are battling for playoff spots.  We go over that, and player stats.  Were we way off on our preseason predictions for award winners?  Also, why are such a small number of hitters batting over .300?  We talk about the start of the Miami Dolphins' season, and Tua's great performance.  Is Tyreek Hill the best WR in the NFL? Aaron Rodgers' injury, and much more on episode 51 of Diamond Dreams Miami Up & In with Armando Alvarez and Mike Quintana.