Following the shocking firing of Carlos Mendoza, six-time Gold Glove winner Eric Chavez gives an insider's perspective on everything happening inside the New York Mets organization.

Having worked under both Billy Eppler and David Stearns, Chavy shares why he believes Mendoza wasn't the problem, what really led to the Mets' downfall, the leadership lessons he learned from Billy Beane, and why clubhouse culture matters more than analytics.

This is one of the most candid baseball conversations we've ever had.

In this episode:

Why Carlos Mendoza deserved better
Behind-the-scenes stories from inside the Mets
Billy Beane's leadership lessons
Juan Soto, accountability and clubhouse culture
Why the Mets need to rethink their direction
Chavy's ideal candidates to fix the organization

If you love baseball conversations that go deeper than the box score, you're in the right place.

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On this episode of the EC3 Podcast, Eric Chavez, Chris, and Adam welcome their first-ever guest, 2005 World Series MVP Jermaine Dye.

Jermaine shares stories from his journey through Atlanta, Kansas City, Oakland, and Chicago, including what it was like learning from Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine, and John Smoltz, playing on the legendary Moneyball Athletics, and winning a World Series with the White Sox.

The conversation dives into youth sports, parenting, analytics in baseball, clubhouse culture, playoff pressure, Ozzie Guillen, Bobby Cox, Jim Thome, Mike Sweeney, and some unforgettable Eric Chavez stories.

Topics Include:
⚾ Winning the 2005 World Series
⚾ Moneyball and the 20-game winning streak
⚾ Why analytics can never replace experience
⚾ Parenting college athletes
⚾ Mental performance and handling pressure
⚾ The biggest "what if" moments of their careers
⚾ Ozzie Guillen and great baseball managers
⚾ Funny Oakland A's clubhouse stories
⚾ The state of today's game

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Do managers still matter in today's game?

Eric Chavez pulls back the curtain on modern Major League Baseball, explaining why experienced managers continue to make a difference despite the growing influence of analytics and front offices.

The crew discusses leadership, communication, clubhouse culture, player buy-in, Buck Showalter's legacy, Terry Francona's success, and what separates great managers from the rest. Plus, Chavy shares stories about the funniest prank he saw in a clubhouse, the best advice he received as a player, and the pitcher who intimidated him most.

A fascinating look at leadership both on and off the field.