Fanatic Highlights

Dei Lynam & Kevin Cooney host this edition of Fanatic Weekend. Today is the deadline for players to decide if they will opt-in or decline their player options. Kevin & Dei weigh different scenarios if PG opts-in or out of LA.

We hear from Jared McCain on the Best Show Ever replay.

Kevin highlights how great Cristopher Sanchez has been since he extended his contract with the Phillies.

And more discussion on the best team building process for the 76ers.

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(0:00-21:06) Christopher Sanchez was dominant. Besides pitching who needs to step up for the Phils with all of the injuries, and how does the Murray trade impact Brandon Ingram deal?

(21:06-34 :30) Bill gives his player that needs to step up for the Phils, and can Castellanos be trusted to step up?

(34:30-43:16) The pitching has been magical, and texters give their opinion on who needs to step up for the Phils.

(43:16-1:02:59) Sixers have not been a destination for stars to want to come to Philly. Why do NBA stars prefer other destinations?

(1:02:59-1:15:44) Callers and texters check-in on sixers landing stars; and reacting to Jared McCain’s player comp he gave himself.

(1:15:44-1:23:46) Reacting to the HOF Bona says he models his game after. NBA stars not wanting to come to Philadelphia continued.

(1:23:46-1:44:24) Eagles ranked 30th in linebacker rankings by ProFootball Focus. They also rank the wide receivers very high. Plus, favorite jerseys in Philadelphia sports history.

(1:44:24-1:57:35) The Phillies are dealing with some injuries; most should be back around or after the All-Star break. One texter has a thought outside the box on who needs to step up.

(1:57:35-2:05:38) Crossover with Kevin Cooney. Kevin gives his top choice that needs to step up , his favorite jersey, and more.

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Ray Dunne reacts to the Phillies series win over the Diamondbacks. There's been so much talk about trades, so Ray wants to know if we take trades out of the equation: Do the Philadelphia Phillies have enough in-house to win a World Series? Ray says yes.

How concerning is the Taijuan Walker injury? Not because he's essential, but because the starting pitching on the roster is virtually non-existent after him.

Are you willing to give Daryl Morey the benefit of the doubt this offseason? Ray gets into 76ers offseason conversation.

Ray's Reaction! Paul George said winning a championship isn't his #1 priority. What's Ray's take on that.

A week from now after the NBA Draft and free agency kicks-off, what will the conversation be?

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Today, Kevin Cooney and Dei Lynam discuss the Sixers future as the draft approaches this Wednesday. Plus, they react to the news of Matvei Michkov reportedly coming over from Russia to play for the Flyers next season, and the Phillies taking two out of three from the Arizona Diamondbacks.

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(0:00-21:40) Bill is frustrated with the number of open practices the Eagles have, compared to some other team.

(21:40-34:59) Bill reacts to the early votes of the twitter poll, which Philadelphia General Manager do you trust the most?

(34:59-43:09) Bill shares his thoughts on how much trust should be in Howie, and his trust level in the defensive personnel. 

(43:09-1:01:55) The Eagles only have one open practice; Bill relives his favorite memory attending training camp. Plus, he reacts to why fans don’t have trust in Daryl Morey and is it fair?

(1:01:55-1:14:35) Callers share their thoughts on why they don’t trust Morey. Is the criticism fair?

(1:14:35-1:22:42) Bill checks in on the Phils lineup before first pitch, plus the conversation continues on what Morey has to do this offseason

(1:22:42-1:43:17) Best Show Ever host Tyrone Johnson checks in on what the Sixers will do in and around the draft and free agency.

(1:43:17-1:55:14) More callers share why they trust Morey the least over all the Philadelphia GM’s. Plus, the final results of the twitter poll.

(1:55:14-2:07:37) A little recap on the entire show, and a crossover with Kevin Cooney.

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Tom Alvord and Brendan Petrilli are in and the react to some PG rumors and react to the Phillies exploding for 12 runs 

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(0:00-21:02) Bill discusses what the Phillies need at the deadline. It’s a glaring weekend from the outfield.

(21:02-34:16) Phillies talk continues, where do the Phillies go at the deadline. Is the bullpen or outfield more important to address?

(34:16-44:12) Bill shares an underrated need for the Phillies. Plus Breaking News, A Phillies Left Hander is singing long-term

(44:12-1:01:52) It’s so important to be buyers at the deadline. NEED a right-handed bat in centerfield. Some texters check-in on their thoughts on the Phillies

(1:01:52-1:15:19) Kevin Cooney checks in on the Phillies, he shares what positions he believes the Phillies should add at the deadline. Kevin and Bill discuss Sixers free agency targets.

(1:15:19-1:23:42) Bill checks in with some callers and texters, on Phillies trade targets.

(1:23:42-1:42:01) Andrew DiCecco joins the show to talk about the Birds. Andrew shares his thoughts on what the roster could look like by week 1.

(1:42:01-1:55:55) Bill believes Sirianni deserved to come back for this season.

(1:55:55-2:04:06) Hasson Reddick hasn’t showed up to team activities with the Jets this offseason. Bill is torn on whether it’s a good or bad Reddick hasn’t shown up.

(2:04:06-2:24:23) Bill gets into some Sixers talk. He shares his thoughts on who the team should sign. Plus, what we’ve heard this past week on Paul George.

(2:24:23-2:37:55) Callers share their thoughts on what the Sixers should do.

(2:37:55-2:45:26) Bill shares his thoughts OG Anunoby, and his fit with the Sixers. More callers share their thoughts.

(2:45:26-3:04:14) Bill restarts the show with some Phillies and Sixers trade or free agent targets. Some callers check in with their opinion

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Bill Colarulo is joined by Birds Insider Andrew DiCecco for a power hour of Eagles. Bill looks back at the last 10 years of the Super Bowl and how nearly all participants had a top 10 defense. Andrew tries to answer how the 2024 Eagles can get to a top 10 defense.

Andrew gives updates on who has shined in pre-season workouts, why he expects a big season for Dallas Goedert, and what's going on at the linebacker position.

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Ray Dunne and Brendan Petrilli are in and try to convince the people that Paul George would be a good fit for the Sixers. And they recap a tough weekend for the Phillies and what roster moves are set to come with Trea Turner returning 

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Dei Lynam & Kevin Cooney host this edition of Fanatic Weekend!

The calendar has turned to Summer but the Phillies' bats have cooled down. Kevin examines the possibility of moving one of the Phillies' biggest prospects and who they would get in return. Kevin doesn't want another Dominic Brown situation!

Jim Lynam joins his daughter Dei for a special father's day guest spot. Jim looks at the 76ers and the possibility of signing Paul George, but focuses on "the art of building a team".

Kevin & Dei dive deeper into the 76ers roster construction and discuss Joel Embiid's recruitment of Paul George during the NBA Finals.

Kevin has a gripe with Nick Sirianni, but plays audio from different voices that highlight what Sirianni actually brings to the table.

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