Episode 34: Fred McGriff

We're back! After a (too lengthy) hiatus the Fair Pole Podcast returns with our 34th episode. This week, host Chris Edwards talks about the origins of Spring Training and visits with 19-year veteran Fred McGriff. In the conversation, Edwards and McGriff talk about:- Growing up in Tampa and Fred's love of baseball- How great the high school baseball was in Tampa- Getting cut from his high school baseball team- Being drafted by the Yankees- Playing for the Blue Jays, Padres and eventually the Braves- The 1995 World Series- How he got the nickname "The Crime Dog"- Tom Emanski- What he would change if he was the commissioner of baseball for a day ... and more!Find us on Twitter: @FairPolePodcastEmail us: [email protected] Please consider subscribing, rating and reviewing the podcast and while you're at it, tell all your friends about us!