S01 Episode 04: Right Place, Right Time

Bostock breaks out in Minnesota, becoming one of the best hitters in the league. After playing out his contract and betting on himself, he’s recruited by more than half a dozen teams, including Reggie Jackson, George Steinbrenner and the New York Yankees. Lyman ultimately lands one of the richest contracts in all of sports when he decides to go home to Southern California to play for the Angels.  He starts his time there in the worst slump of his career, and makes an unprecedented request: he wants to refuse his salary.   Soon after, he proves to be one of the best hitters in baseball… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Step into the world of Sacred Acre with Tom Rinaldi, who's back for Season 2 as he uncovers the profound story of Ed Thomas, the legendary high school football coach from Parkersburg, Iowa. In this gripping 6-part series, Rinaldi takes you back to explore Thomas’s remarkable journey—from his acclaimed role as the 2005 NFL High School Coach of the Year to his pivotal role in rebuilding Parkersburg after a devastating EF-5 tornado. Just a year later, Thomas's life was tragically cut short when he was murdered by a troubled former player. Experience the impact of Thomas’s values of Faith, Family, Football, and Forgiveness through intimate interviews with those who knew him best. Each episode reveals how his legacy continues to shape and inspire his community even fifteen years after his death. New episodes of Sacred Acre drop every Thursday.  Follow & Subscribe to never miss an episode.