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Well, the time has come. The A's are going to get a new stadium.  Where one might ask and that's a very good question.  But I can assure you it will not be in Sacramento.  Not gonna happen.  More on where they may be headed in today's podcast.  

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You've heard it by now.  The Kentucky Derby winner, Medina Spirit may have had an allegedly "illegal" substance in the blood stream.  The post race drug test showed trace amounts of a drug not allowed and now legendary trainer and multi-derby winner, Bob Baffert, has been suspended along with Medina Spirit.  And what is he worried about?  The horse's reputation. That's right.  The animal's reputation.  Like anyone cares about that.  The horse actually acted on its' own and behaved badly?  C'mon.  Baffert went on to say that the horse may have eaten hay contaminated by another horse's urine and that tainted his blood.  Now for that, I say stupid horse.  That could ruin your reputation. 

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So you're watching a game, it's down to the last call of the game, name your sport, and the official makes a clearly bad call.  Personal foul, pass interference, offsides, you name it.  He/she gets berated by the fans, screamed at, harassed and everyone leaves angry.  Their jobs are tough, they're not going to be perfect.  As a matter of fact, sit down for this one, they're human.  That speaks volumes itself.  And one of those officials I respect and consider a friend is Tony Brown.  He has just announced he has stage 4 pancreatic cancer and has begun treatment.  Now, are there bad officials out there? You bet.  For Sacramento Kings fans you only have to mention Game 6, Lakers, 2002.  Enough said.  But my point today is to recognize they are, for the most part, consummate professionals doing their job and doing it to the best of their ability. They're upset at calls they make that are wrong, just like when a player may blow a pass, or drop a pass or jump offsides.  They do take their work personally.  They do take it seriously.  But like you and me, they're also human. Some have young children, others have family needs at home.  Just like you and I do.  So as you're watching your next game and the officiating is bad, remember, they make mistakes too.  It's fine to get angry and frustrated and even pissed off but let it go after the game.  Officials will never be perfect.  And if you get a chance, send some good thoughts to a good guy and good official, Tony Brown.  Like every other human in pain, he could use a little hope and something positive right now.  

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Well, there used to be a time when a player would stay with one team as long as the team wanted him and he was playing well.  And if you could grow old there, it built your legacy.  Like Joe Montana with the 49er's or Bret Favre with the Green Bay Packer. Not ol' Aaron Rodgers though, no, he's going to ask that the GM leave.or he retires or gets traded away.  This practice has become far too common-place for us to ignore it.  The fans lose, the team loses and the city loses when this continues.  Don't you agree?

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He was rookie of the year, a five time all-star and has two championships under his belt, Steve Sax has quite a bit too say and one heck of a lot of not only great stories but stories of some of the all-time greats that were his teammates.  We talk teams, coaches, Tommy Lasorda and Tony LaRussa, west coast, east coast.  The game, the players and the batting today have changed a lot and we share observations and frustrations.  Mattingly and Gibson and Ryan were all experiences on the field with Steve, and so many more.  We laugh and lament the game.  I know you'll enjoy the discussion so join us for a little learning, a little history and a lot of fun.  

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Show up to work if and when you please.  Collect a paycheck each year in the multi-millions of dollars.  Disregard your teammates, your team, the city you represent and the league that makes it all possible for you.  Embarrass those who count on you.  Disrespect the leadership that brought you where you are.  Disgrace the very people who cover for your unacceptable, inexcusable and irrational behavior.  And then, disparage and demean those whose livelihood is based on your input.  Yeah.  I'm talking about one Brooklyn Nets player in the NBA.   Kyrie Irving.    But wait, there's more!  It's in today's podcast.  

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Now how about that?  In spite of the picks over the last few years, in spite of the talent of the other teams in the division, and in spite of the star power of much bigger names, the Phoenix Suns are going to end up one of the upper echelon teams going into the playoffs this year.  Hmmm.  Should have been the Kings but they can't seem to figure it out.  In spite of a new GM, and some great talent on the floor.  Go figure.  Phoenix blunders their draft picks, and still has a strong team.  Sacramento take note for next year.  

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Maybe the league's biggest hypocrite is at it again.  Still bitchin' and moanin' and gripin' about the play in process.  And those mighty Los Angeles Lakers are only one game away from that 7th seed.  Can you imagine?  If Lebron doesn't like the play in and his team ends up there, he's really going to hate it.  Especially if they lose!  This is getting interesting wouldn't you agree?  Let's talk about it.

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So what is it really?  What do you want Aaron?  What soured you on the Green Bay Packers and who do you think you are anyway?  Fire the GM?  Yeah right.  Like that's your call.  I sure hope it's not.  Just go retire and be quiet.  And then there's Lebron James with the Lakers mouthing off again after a couple of rough losses.  Too bad bud.  Yeah, you're slipping into the lower tier of  teams for the "play in" to the playoffs.  Funny, when you were top seeded and looking good, you had no problem with it.  All of a sudden , now you're screamin' about how stupid it is.  We're going to talk about that a bit today as well as sharing some comments from Terry Bradshaw about the NFL QB's.  We have a lot in common.  Let's talk about it all a bit and let me know your thoughts as well.  

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Credit where credit is due.  The Sacramento Kings could have given up and waved the white flag after the Utah Jazz spanked 'em hard last week. But they didn't.  They stepped up and beat the Lakers at home, then swept the Dallas Mavericks for the season with a win in Dallas.  Two big wins on the road.  Good for them and it shows, they aren't giving up.  It's still about winning and the embarrassment of that 154-105 loss shows they can turn it on.  And that's without D'Aaron Fox.  So good for them.  But there's more today... I have an issue with Luka Doncic and his complaining.  Hear it all on today's rant.  And again, well done Kings.  Well done.  

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