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Anthony Rizzo & Johnny Manziel on the Cubs' World Series, a Missed Dynasty, and the Yankees Trade
Season 2 Episode 8
In Episode 8 of Glory Daze, Johnny Manziel sits down with Anthony Rizzo to talk about one of the most iconic moments in sports history: the Chicago Cubs breaking the 108-year curse and winning the 2016 World Series. Rizzo relives the intensity of that postseason run, the magic of playing at Wrigley Field, and what it felt like when Chicago was the center of the baseball universe. From rain delays to rally speeches, it’s a behind-the-scenes look at a championship that redefined a franchise.
The conversation also turns to the aftermath — the "what-ifs" that still haunt Cubs fans. Rizzo reflects on the team’s young core and how different things could have been if they’d kept guys like Kris Bryant, Javy Báez, and Kyle Schwarber together. He also opens up about the emotional rollercoaster of being traded to the Yankees, building chemistry with Aaron Judge, and what it’s like playing under the bright lights of Yankee Stadium. Plus, he shares a hilarious Aroldis Chapman story that you won’t want to miss.
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