Alan Nero, MLB Agent, Octagon

Recorded 08/19/22: I sat down with MLB starting pitcher, Spencer Strider. We talked about College baseball fashion wars, being a vegan in the minor leagues, and ranking the best movies/albums of all time. 

Recorded 12/29/21: I sat down with MLB relief pitcher, Adam Ottavino We talked about growing up playing baseball in NYC, our time with the timeless Brent Strom, and what it's like to play for your home town team.

Recorded 12/26/21: I sat down with Atlanta Braves reliever and World Series champion, Tyler Matzek. We talked about, among other things, getting and gettin over the "Yips", and getting handcuffed during a world series parade.

Recorded 12/28/21: I sat down with Tampa Bay Rays pitcher, Tyler Glasnow. We discussed, among other things, how he keeps his hair and body on point, why baseball players are such headcases, and when baseball became a "job"

Recorded 3/12/21: I sat down (over Skype) with New York Yankees beat writer, Lindsey Adler. We talked about, among other things, the anatomy of a Spring Training chanegup, overhyping college athletes, and having to explain baseball acumen to our therapists.

Recorded 12/1/20: I sat down (over Skype) with former Red Sox outfielder and current MLB Free Agent, Jackie Bradley Jr. We talked about, among other things, his days at University of South Carolina, the anatomy of being a good teammate, and his hopes for how MLB will tackle the racial equality divide in this new decade. 

Recorded 9/28/20: I sat down with St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher, Andrew Miller. We talked about, among other things, quarantining in a hotel during their covid outbreak, playing for different types of managers, and dry humps.

Recorded 9/19/20: I sat down (over skype) with longtime baseball agent and current head of baseball for The Octagon Agency, Alan Nero. We talked about how Bud Selig gave him the nudge he needed to start his own agency, how he started placing players on Asian teams, and keys to a good negotiation.

Recorded: 9/13/2020: I sat down (over Skype) with Ballengee Group baseball agent, Scott Barber. We talked about, among other things, rejection, starting an agency from scratch, and how he added Matchmaker to his resume.

Recorded 9/10/20: I sat down (over Skype) with sports agent, Mike Moye, of Moye Sports Agency. We talk about how he got into the business, what makes a good negotiation, and the unique challenges of representing Latin American players.