Royals Manager Matt Quatraro talks Terry Francona's Mentorship & Earning Respect in MLB

Описание: Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro sits down to talk about his journey from Cleveland and Tampa coaching roots to leading a massive culture shift in KC following a 106-loss season. He shares lessons learned from working under Terry Francona and Kevin Cash, how Giambi helped him become a better coach, and what it means to create psychological safety in a clubhouse.

Quatraro opens up about his evolving role, the challenge of managing through losses, and earning buy-in from leaders like Salvador Perez and Bobby Witt Jr. He reflects on support from his family, insights from legends like Ned Yost and George Brett, and how his approach has grown—from minor league learning curves to playoff intensity. From getting ejected to making tough decisions, Q offers a raw, honest look at what it takes to manage at the highest level.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Matt Quatraro joins Diggin' Deep!
02:55 - Turning Around the Royals
06:54 - Terry Francona and the Indians
08:47 - Kevin Cash and the Rays
10:18 - Creating a Culture of Open Communication
17:52 - Evolving Relationships with Players
19:25 - First Call to Salvy
23:53 - Self-Doubt in Management
25:25 - Non-Player Managers in the Big Leagues
27:20 - Family Life Off the Field
29:22 - Traits of Effective Managers
31:21 - Ned Yost's Influence
34:05 - Setting Standards in Management
35:56 - Handling Difficult Conversations
39:44 - Lessons from First Playoff Experience
47:03 - Bobby Witt Jr.'s Impact
49:20 - Connections with the Chiefs and Andy Reid
55:24 - Sensing Coach Preparedness
57:30 - Keys to Successful Spring Training
59:20 - George Brett's Legacy
01:01:10 - Kansas City Community Engagement