Starkville | Dave Dombrowski Clears the Air With Bryce Harper

The Phillies made one of the biggest splashes at the trade deadline by landing a three-time batting champion, and Dave Dombrowski joins Jayson and Doug to break down how it all came together. The guys also look back at a whirlwind deadline that saw a former No. 1 overall pick dealt within the division, while Doug shares what it was like to be traded himself at the 2003 deadline. Plus, another edition of Strange But True heads to the Motor City for a one-of-a-kind line score you won't believe.

Rundown:

2:34 Adley Rutschman Traded to Boston

5:00 Doug Deadline Deal

12:47 Dave Dombrowski Visits Starkville

13:50 Luis Arraez Trade Impact

18:24 Trade Deadline Reaction

43:36 Defeating a Juggernaut

46:39 Dave’s Future in Baseball

47:54 Strange But True

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With: Dave Dombrowski

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