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Today on Early Birds with Andrew DiCecco, Andrew breaks down his way too early 53-man roster prediction for the Eagles.

Plus, he weighs in on the Sixers future, and trends for the Phillies.

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(0:00-12:11) Connor and Sylvana disagree on the level the Cowboys are at right now

(12:11-19:44) Ricky sets the record straight on if he heckled Rory McIlroy at the Truist Championship on Thursday

(19:44-30:58) A new update in the Bill Belichick & his girlfriend Jordan Hudson drama at UNC

(30:58-43:38) The gang wraps up the show with the Twitter poll results & a preview with the Guardians series

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(0:00-15:09) The voice of the Iron Pigs, Steve Degler, joins the show on Andrew Painter’s start last night!

(15:09-23:41)  The cure is finding another bullpen arm

(32:41-33:56) People are starting to see the change with the Phillies play

(33:56-43:30) Do roles in the bullpen matter?

(0:00-12:26) The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Scott Lauber joins the show to talk about the Phillies good performances

(12:26-20:01) Do we believe in Alvarado as the closer?

(20:01-31:24) Phillies are still aggressive in the strike zone, but they aren’t chasing as much

(31:24-39:36) The Phillies are a good team!

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(0:00-7:44) Phillies are playing good baseball

(7:44-16:56) Phillies hitters are having good approaches at the plate

(16:56-28:16) Current Eagles who could be future franchise legends!

(28:16-36:53)  The bullpen has settled in the last few weeks

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As the offseason draws to a close, we evaluate the Eagles' performance and assign them a grade of B for their activities during this period.

(12:16-20:26)

In our discussion, we delve into the playoff series between the Knicks and Celtics, expressing our disdain for the current state of the matchup. Additionally, we react to the recent news of the newly elected Pope, a Villanova alumnus, and consider the implications of his representation of the Big East conference on a global scale.

(20:26-30:52)

Connor shares his thoughts on the NCAA's decision to bar Akron from postseason play due to academic issues, acknowledging the rationale behind the move while questioning the NCAA's allowance for Michigan to dictate the terms of their head coach's suspension.

(30:52-43:58)

Finally, we present the results of our latest Twitter poll and provide a recap of the concluding game in the Phillies vs. Rays series.

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Andrew has announced the Phillies' lineup, featuring Kyle Schwarber in left field and Max Kepler in right field, which shifts Nick Castellanos into the designated hitter position for the game.

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Meanwhile, the Eagles still have several roster vacancies to address before the upcoming season. Andrew believes that the team should prioritize acquiring a wide receiver, a defensive tackle, and a cornerback to strengthen their lineup

(20:33-29:55)

Daryl Morey has acknowledged that the previous season for the 76ers was a disaster, and Connor is skeptical about the prospects for the next season, fearing a repeat of the same struggles. However, retaining their draft pick could potentially enhance their chances for improvement.

(29:55-39:59)

In our discussion about the Phillies, we are evaluating the management of the center field platoon and questioning whether the team has approached the situation effectively.

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We reflect on the recent interview with Daryl Morey that aired on 975 the Fanatic during the Mike Missanelli show, where Mike posed challenging questions to the 76ers' President of Basketball Operations.

(10:37-19:03)

 Connor expressed skepticism regarding Morey's comments about Paul George, suggesting that George may not have been the ideal fit for the team last season.

(19:03-31:14)

As minicamp approaches for the Eagles, we explore the various position battles, with Connor particularly focused on the competition at the safety position.

(31:14-39:31)

Additionally, we share an audio clip of Morey discussing Joel Embiid's offseason surgery, though Connor found Morey's reference to the doctor who treated Kawhi Leonard somewhat concerning.

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(0:00-8:01)

The Phillies are aiming for a series sweep after securing victories in the first two games. Connor recognizes the current sentiment among fans, who seem somewhat disenchanted with the team, as it largely mirrors last year's roster.

(8:01-16:20)

To gauge public opinion, we have launched a Twitter poll to assess how supporters perceive this iteration of the Phillies. Additionally, Tijuana Walker celebrated a career milestone by earning his first save last night, prompting a discussion about his performance in the bullpen.

(16:20-27:32)

Today, Andrew DiCecco fills in for Ricky and shares his thoughts on Dallas Goedert's anticipated return, suggesting that it has become increasingly likely.

(27:32-37:44)

Connor poses a question about whether the Eagles have a significant move left to make, to which Andrew responds by questioning the necessity of such a decision.

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(0:00-12:49)

Ricky reflects on the future of the Phillies, noting that several players will be nearing the end of their contracts and aging, which raises concerns about avoiding the mistakes made in 2011.

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Meanwhile, the trivia segment is proving challenging for fans, as no verified winners have emerged despite the enticing prize of Rita’s gift card.

(20:17-31:51)

A caller brings up the potential trade of Ranger Suarez and also attempts to answer the trivia question regarding a former Phillie who remarked on the perceived entitlement of Philadelphia fans.

(31:51-43:46)

As the show approaches its conclusion, the final poll results are shared, and Ricky announces the starting lineup for the upcoming game.

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