We argue that the December 1990 trade sending Fred McGriff and Tony Fernandez to San Diego for Joe Carter and Roberto Alomar stands as the last great, old‑fashioned baseball trade and that it directly shaped Toronto’s back‑to‑back championships. We describe how the deal unfolded at the winter meetings and why it felt like a clean two‑for‑two swap of established stars. I recall finding a Sports Illustrated baseball book in a bookstore and seeing iconic images that connected to our past conversations and memories of fights and moments in the game. We explain that life kept us from recording for a while, but we are back and eager to return to regular conversations about baseball history, books, and collecting. I tease that we have guests and longer features planned, including a conversation about Steinbrenner, a World Series deep dive, and an interview with Lars Anderson. We invite listeners to stay with us as we continue to examine the trades, players, and stories that shaped the sport.

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Step into the time machine with hosts Scott and Derek as they dissect the most electrifying decade in sports history.

90s Sports Mixtape is your weekly deep dive into the era that gave us legendary dynasties, iconic athletes, and unforgettable controversies. Each episode explores the stories behind the headline, from championship runs to shocking scandals, from breakthrough moments to career-defining performances.

Each week on 90s Sports Mixtape, this Texas duo will break down the championships, controversies, and cultural moments that made the '90s unforgettable. Whether it's Jordan's Bulls, Aikman’s Cowboys, or the Trial of the Century of OJ Simpson, no topic is off limits.

Expect deep dives, hot takes, and the kind of passionate arguments that can only come from two friends who've been rehashing these debates for decades.

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HOSTS - SCOTT & DEREK

Scott and Derek first met at Blockbuster Video in college bonding over their shared love of The Big Lebowski. But during those long minimum-wage shifts stacking copies of Armageddon, they quickly found out they had a deeper affection for sports of their childhood and the players and teams they idolized.

From Pete Rose to Nolan Ryan, Larry Bird to Hakeem Olajuwon, these two Texans have spent countless hours debating the top players and thrilling moments from their favorite decade of sports, making them the ideal hosts of The Mixtape: 90s Sports Edition.