It’s Doug’s birthday, and who better to help him celebrate than his former Phillies teammate and mentee, Jimmy Rollins? This week, Doug and DVR, filling in for Jayson, sit down with Jimmy to talk about the shock of being drafted by Philadelphia, how Doug helped him get acclimated to the big leagues, what it was like playing alongside Ryan Howard, Chase Utley, and Cole Hamels, and the moment he finally knew it was time to retire.
Plus, with the playoff chase heating up, Doug and DVR each pick a team they believe in. And, of course, it wouldn’t be the show without Strange But True—a particularly rough week for Mariners pitcher Bryce Miller.
Rundown:
0:49 Happy Birthday, Doug!
7:14 Teams We Believe In
16:22 Jimmy Rollins Stops By
16:56 Getting Drafted by the Phillies
24:58 J-Roll’s Mentors
35:54 The End in Philadelphia
40:37 How the Game Has Changed
48:38 Art of Stealing Bases
50:37 Lightning Round
1:01:43 The 6-1-1 Podcast
1:05:22 Strange But True
1:12:46 Trivia Time
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Hosts: Jayson Stark & Doug Glanville
Guest Host: Derek VanRiper
With: Jimmy Rollins
Producer: Jason Potere
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