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Mike Napoli Tells Hilarious Untold MLB Stories: Terry Francona, Big Papi & EPIC Casino Wins!

In this episode, former MLB slugger and World Series champion Mike Napoli shares some of the most unforgettable stories from his career on and off the field. From his roots in South Florida to catching Manny Ramirez bombs in high school, Napoli reflects on the journey that took him through iconic clubhouses and unforgettable teams. He talks about the impact of veterans like Daryl Strawberry and Eric Davis, learning leadership from Terry Francona, and what made the 2013 Red Sox and 2016 Cleveland teams so special. Napoli gives a behind-the-scenes look at what made Tito such a great manager, the dynamic between Big Papi and Pedroia, and why he took pride in mentoring younger teammates. As a true "glue guy," he explains the importance of building trust, having hard conversations, and the value of fundamental baseball. The conversation dives into how analytics are used in today’s game and even how they’ve been turned against players in contract negotiations. Napoli also opens up about his transition to coaching with the Reds, how hard it was leaving playing behind, and his dream to become an MLB manager. Plus, there are wild stories about clubhouse culture, fan fest gambling wins, fundraisers gone off the rails, and that iconic photo of Nap with a cigarette. #MLB #Baseball #Rangers CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Mike Napoli joins Diggin' Deep! 01:08 - Mike Napoli Intro 05:18 - Evolution of Today's Game 07:08 - Terry Francona's Impact 10:41 - 2013 Red Sox Championship 14:09 - Building Team Chemistry 16:40 - Supporting Your Teammates 19:25 - Analytics in Baseball Performance 23:12 - Howie Kendrick’s Advice to Moose 28:50 - Passion Beyond Baseball 29:57 - Transition from Player to Coach 31:38 - Near World Series Victory Experience 34:38 - Iconic Casino Story 37:09 - Cleveland Baseball Experience 39:30 - Qualities of a Good Manager 42:30 - Effective Management in Baseball 45:20 - Catchers as Successful Managers 48:30 - Party at Napoli's origin story