Episode Synopsis "Ep. 17: The First Player Option"

On the Executive Access podcast, MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand talks with Phillies President Andy MacPhail to explain how he created the first-ever player option to sign Jack Morris, why he still regrets trading Tom Brunansky for Tom Herr and what Philadelphia fans can expect in the years to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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