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Rockies GM should be inducted to the Hall of Fame of what not to do (1/21) Jan 21, 2020

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Today's word of the day is 'prison' as in the drunk driver who hit Chandler Parson's should spend a long time there (0:06). It's Baseball Hall of Fame day and I need to break down everything that could happen (1:16). Will Barry Bonds or Roger Clemens finally make it? Is Larry Walker done? I'll even talk Derek Jeter. Nolan Arenado and the Colorado Rockies have made things very ugly (10:39). J.T. Realmuto wants to reset the market for catchers and he knows it's just business (20:17). Delonte West needs help, but where should it come from (26:19)? Review - Honeyland (30:39). Did you know that leagues pay companies to create storylines for the lead up to championship games (33:05)? Will Derek Jeter join Mariano Rivera in Hall of Fame history? #waittosee

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NFL doesn't need Tom Brady in Super Bowl, it has Patrick Mahomes (1/20) Jan 20, 2020

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Today's word of the day is 'legacy' as in what is the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. (0:06)? Chiefs-49ers are set to clash in the Super Bowl and the NFL has to be happy about it (1:20). Patrick Mahomes is the most exciting player in the NFL. He is who the NFL needed to be in the Super Bowl. All executives watch championship games even if their team isn't in it (12:55). Tom Brady and Patriots are ready for a divorce, but will there be one (17:43)? Review - Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez (26:33). Jose Altuve and Alex Bregman met with the media for the first time and it was a TRAIN WRECK (32:47). I have a lot to say about this mess. Dusty Baker is the Anti-Hinch. Could he actually be a MLB manager again (37:37)? #waittosee

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Astros scandal becoming disaster for MLB (1/17) Jan 17, 2020

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Today's word of the day is 'contemporaneous' as in dual threat QB Kyler Murray wants to now play baseball again (0:06). Jose Altuve was accused of wearing a buzzer for the Astros (0:55). Former players, current players, and agents of players are all speaking out now. Carlos Beltran is gone from the Mets and all it cost was $200K donation to Beltran's charity (9:30). Where do these new manager lists get leaked from? I'll tell you. Joe Burrow's dad said that his son would be excited to QB for the Bengals... thanks for that Dad (21:35). Review - 1917 AND Father of the Bride (26:16). Zion Williamson's debut forced ESPN's hand and it's all about the benjamins (30:07). San Francisco Giants should get credit for hiring Alyssa Nakken, but not as much as you think (33:45). Is this the last time LeBron James is the sports most popular player? #waittosee

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Mets, Beltran "mutually" part ways; Beltran's "niece" may end Astros (1/16) Jan 16, 2020

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Today's word of the day is '55' for Episode 55 and MJ's 55 points scored against the Bulls (0:06). Carlos Beltran stepped down as Mets manager, but then the Mets' said he didn't step down, but he did, but he didn't (1:44). Mets are a mess. Jessica Mendoza said all the wrong things about Mike Fiers and then even more wrong things after (11:44). Odell Beckham Jr. is back in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons (17:54). Review - Parasite... go see this movie (27:30). Carlos Beltran's alleged niece may have just exposed Jose Altuve and Alex Bregman as real cheaters in baseball (31:13). This story is huge. This story has layers. This story needs to be addressed by MLB. Josh Donaldson deal opens doors for Kris Bryant and Nolan Arenado (38:12). Astros, George Springer settle for what Astros didn't want. Who will manage the Mets next? # waittosee

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Red Sox press conference was a major "what not to do after firing your manager" (1/15) Jan 15, 2020

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Today's word of the day was 'electrolyte' as in Tom Brady joked about Julian Edelman needing those after his arrest (0:06). The Red Sox held a press conference with all the top brass in the organization after they agreed to "mutually" part ways with Alex Cora (1:22). Carlos Beltran is now in the crosshairs of MLB Twitter because of something Alex Cora said last season (12:00). Josh Donaldson signed with the Minnesota Twins even though he said he would never with the Minnesota Twins (19:15). Luke Kuechly retired in his prime and that should be a major red flag for the NFL (21:20). Review - Bombshell (27:07). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? What goes into renaming and relocating a franchise (32:42)? Who will be the next manager of the Boston Red Sox? #waittosee

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🚨Red Sox, Alex Cora "mutually" agree to part ways - Emergency Podcast (1/14) Jan 15, 2020

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Alex Cora and the Red Sox have mutually parted ways, as the fallout from the Astros sign-stealing scandal continues. What does it actually mean for Boston? Has the punishment gone too far? Is there someone that's next in the crosshairs that we're forgetting? I had to hop on the phone tonight and call into the studio to peel back the layers of this never-ending story!

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MLB makes example out of Houston Astros; Is Alex Cora next? (1/14) Jan 14, 2020

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Today's word of the day is 'annihilation' as in Antonio Brown's career is all but over now (0:06). Astros owner Jim Crane did what he needed to do and fired Jeff Luhnow and AJ Hinch - but what Luhnow had to say was embarrassing (1:02). Let me take you inside the Red Sox front office and chat about what happens here (10:25). Aaron Judge and Logan Morrison had the completely opposite approach into how to deal with this news (14:42). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Should players have been punished (20:53)? Review - Time to talk Oscars (28:38). Kevin Stefanski is a p-u-p-p-e-t. What will the Red Sox do with Alex Cora (36:49)? #waittosee

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🚨BONUS POD🚨Astros actually fired Jeff Luhnow and AJ Hinch! (1/13) Jan 13, 2020

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Houston Astros owner Jim Crane met with the media today after punishment was handed down for sign-stealing. At first GM Jeff Luhnow and Manager AJ Hinch were just suspended by MLB... Crane fired them! Listen in as I guide you through each detail of the press conference and firing. Here's how we got to this point and what happens next.

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EVERYTHING you need to know about Houston Astros punishment (1/13) Jan 13, 2020

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Today's word of the day is 'grandiloquent' so let me explain what that means (0:06). Wow! Wow! Wow! MLB handed down a historic punishment on the Houston Astros about 2 minutes before I recorded this. Let's go step by step and talk about everything Rob Manfred had to say. This whole podcast is dedicated to Jeff Lunhow, AJ Hinch, and Jim Crane. There will be more and more details released on what's happening so be sure to follow me on Twitter @ DavidPSamson. Will this impact the Astros in 2020 or do I think they're still contenders? #waittosee

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Let me explain what MLB arbitration is (1/10) Jan 10, 2020

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Today's word of the day is 'murder' because that's what everyone at Boeing should be charged with (0:06). Today is the day in MLB where players and teams can avoid arbitration. I need to explain what happens because it can be very confusing (1:20). Let's dissect what Giants owner John Mara had to say about why he didn't offer a deal to Matt Rhlue (16:49). The Giants instead hired Joe Judge to be it's coach and he "won" his press conference. So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Vikings TE Kyle Rudolph got played into signing gloves for a media member who sold the gloves for profit -- here are the dangers of that business (23:29). Review - Don't F**k With Cats (29:08). Mississippi State changed the search firm game forever, in the worst way (33:23). It's time for my NFL playoff picks - this could be bad news. #waittosee

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