Reaction: Tony Vitello Leaves Tennessee for MLB
Description
On this emergency episode of The D1Baseball Podcast, Kendall Rogers is joined by Kyle Peterson and Chris Burke to discuss Tony Vitello's unprecedented move from Tennessee head coach to San Francisco Giants manager.
00:00 Introduction and Big News
01:14 Tony Vitello's Career Highlights
02:21 Immediate Reactions from the Panel
05:03 Challenges and Opportunities for Tony Vitello
10:33 Comparisons and Expectations
26:52 Impact on Tennessee Baseball
30:49 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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