Nothing Personal with David Samson

Today’s word of the day is ‘glass ceiling’ as in breaking the glass ceiling as in raising up the ranks as in the Miami Marlins made a big time hire on Friday by hiring Kim Ng. She becomes the first female GM in the four major US sports. Let’s take a look at why Derek Jeter made this hire and what it means for the future (0:06). The NFL diversity rule is an interesting one. Teams will now get draft picks if a minority coach or GM is hired AWAY from their team. That’s right. Teams can get up to three 3rd round compensatory draft picks if they lose a coach or GM. Will this rule help (14:53)? Review - The Swing of Things (26:00). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me about tanking. They wanted to know if as president, and there was a can’t-miss prospect, how would I discuss this with our team (30:15). The NFL is cracking down even more on teams that violate COVID-19 protocols. The Las Vegas Raiders lost a draft pick over this! Did the New Orleans Saints learn from this? Nope. They violated these same protocols and the NFL is pissed (39:10). #waittosee

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11-year MLB veteran Logan Morrison joins David Samson for a Samson Sit-Down. They discuss how COVID impacted the 2020 season, the dangers of using social media, the upcoming CBA battle between MLB and the MLBPA, and how players rooted against the Tampa Bay Rays.

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Today’s word of the day is ‘presser’ as in the New York Mets held a press conference yesterday to introduce Steve Cohen. He used his time to talk about how bad he wants to win, spending money, getting the best players, wanting a World Series within 3-5 years; it was everything a Mets fan would want to hear. Was it all the right things to say? Maybe. What about Sandy Alderson? What did he have to say (0:06). On Tuesday’s show we talked about Tony La Russa and his DUI arrest… then what happened after the show was recorded? The transcript was released from La Russa’s arrest and it is a horrible look for him. The Chicago White Sox are in a bad place right now, but will Jerry Reinsdorf acknowledge this (21:38)? Marcus Stroman said he would never sign with the Chicago White Sox. He said for no amount of money would make it worth it (26:19). Review - Shithouse (31:10). A word about Tommy Heinsohn. Hall of fame coach and player. Don Mattingly and Kevin Cash were the winners of the Manager of the Year awards. Let’s talk about these awards and what it meant for Don Mattingly. Who wins the big time awards tonight, Cy Young and MVP (40:10)? #waittosee

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'Nothing Personal with David Samson' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Bullhorn and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  

Follow David on Twitter: @DavidPSamson 

To watch David on CBS Sports HQ visit https://www.cbssports.com/live/

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Today’s word of the day is ‘sleeping’ as falling asleep as in being asleep at the wheel as in Tony La Russa was charged with a DUI just one day before being named manager of the Chicago White Sox. What happened here? It’s now the 2nd time La Russa has been charged with a DUI. The White Sox said they knew about this arrest prior to hiring him as manager. Now people want him gone. What will the White Sox and Jerry Reinsdorf do (0:06)? Rob Manfred is getting some bad publicity right now for an announcement that came out yesterday. MLB is instituting a voluntary retirement plan for any MLB employee over the age of 50. Why is this a bad thing (19:32)? Review - The Only Living Boy in NY (28:00). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me about Bucks’ player Sterling Brown settling with the city of Milwaukee following an investigation into police brutality (32:10). CBS announced a new diversity pledge Monday that will have a visible impact on its staple of reality shows: All future casts will contain at least 50 percent Black, indigenous and people of color. How and why are these decisions made (41:00)? #waittosee

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'Nothing Personal with David Samson' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Bullhorn and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  

Follow David on Twitter: @DavidPSamson 

To watch David on CBS Sports HQ visit https://www.cbssports.com/live/

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Today’s word of the day is ‘cause’ no not because or not cause something will happen; this is as in terminating a contract for cause. Former Houston Astros president Jeff Luhnow is suing the Houston Astros. The Astros fired Luhnow for cause and he says it was a breach in his contract saving the team from having to pay him $22M. More and more drama in Houston. So what is cause? What would allow a team to fire someone for cause (0:06)? The Washington Nationals have already invited new President-elect Joe Biden to throw out a first pitch at a game. The team released a statement about it. Why would the Nationals already be doing this? Politics (12:38). Tua Tagovailoa finally had his moment. A highlight-reel game against Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals. So what can the Miami Dolphins do to capitalize on what Tua has done? How do you promote your franchise star (19:31)? Review - Everything Is Illuminated (29:05). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me about the Chicago White Sox and Tim Anderson. The question that was posed to me was about how the relationship between Tony La Russa and Tim Anderson will get along (33:30). Let’s catch up on what MLB said about Justin Turner and the World Series drama. Rookie of the Year is announced tonight… who wins? #waittosee

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Follow David on Twitter: @DavidPSamson 

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On the first day Steve Cohen was the new owner of the New York Mets he decided, along with president Sandy Alderson, to clean house. GM Brodie Van Wagenen was fired a year into his tenure. Who will the Mets target as the next GM? What other big moves does Cohen have planned? #waittosee

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'Nothing Personal with David Samson' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Bullhorn and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  

Follow David on Twitter: @DavidPSamson 

To watch David on CBS Sports HQ visit https://www.cbssports.com/live/

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Today’s word of the day is ‘roulette’ as in the casino game as in gambling as in the Las Vegas Raiders gambled with the NFL….. and it lost… big time. On Thursday the NFL handed down a substantial fine to the Las Vegas Raiders for breaking coronavirus protocols for the 3rd time this season. Not only were they fined, but the NFL took away the team’s 2021 6th round pick. Wow. Roger Goodell and the NFL made a statement so let’s see if the rest of the league will finally listen (0:06). The NBA players have voted to approve the NBA season start on December 22nd. This is what we said would happen all along. The players needed to do this for TV money. It had to happen (8:17). The Cleveland Indians have a lot of decisions to make this offseason. The team is reportedly looking to trade star Francisco Lindor again. They failed to do so last season and that was a major mistake. Let me explain why (12:40). BREAKING NEWS! Alex Cora has been named manager of the Boston Red Sox. A little Friday news dump during the middle of the Presidential election. Why did the Red Sox bring back Cora after his year-long suspension was up? Because he was ALWAYS going to be the manager of the Red Sox again (21:40). Another NFL update! The NFL has fined Mike Tomlin ($100k) and the Steelers ($250K) for not properly wearing masks against the Baltimore Ravens (28:25). Review - Holidate (29:35). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me about the election and ‘wasting’ votes on other candidates. Let’s talk about this. #waittosee

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'Nothing Personal with David Samson' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Bullhorn and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  

Follow David on Twitter: @DavidPSamson 

To watch David on CBS Sports HQ visit https://www.cbssports.com/live/

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Today’s word of the day is ‘selfish’ as in being all about one’s self as in Golden Tate as in the New York Giants are having a problem with Golden Tate. A few weeks back he got into a postgame fight with Jalen Ramsey and NOW first year head coach Joe Judge sent him home for being selfish. How do you handle a player like Tate (0:06)? So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me if I were the GM of the Houston Texans would I trade JJ Watt. Watt has one year left on his deal and the Texans are a disaster. Hm, that’s a good question (14:20). Review - On The Rocks (24:05). More NFL drama post trade deadline… this time it’s with the Atlanta Falcons and Takk McKinley. He wanted out of Atlanta and it didn’t happen. He then tweeted about it and head coach Raheem Morris was pissed (28:30). Are we any closer to finding out who our next President is going to be now that it’s two days after Election Day? #waittosee

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'Nothing Personal with David Samson' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Bullhorn and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  

Follow David on Twitter: @DavidPSamson 

To watch David on CBS Sports HQ visit https://www.cbssports.com/live/

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Today’s word of the day is ‘insomnia’ as in counting sheep as in using Calm as in watching movies or reading as in not being able to get your brain to slow down to go to sleep. Who else has it? Who else was glued to the TV last night watching election updates? Going from channel to channel to channel trying to find something new. Trying to find a new update on what’s happening with our Presidential election. So where are we today (0:06)? So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me about owners in sports and what issues in voting they actually care about (25:36). Review - Letters To You (39:35). Let’s end today talking about the NBA. There is a ton of drama about the when the season will start. It’s all about the money. Follow the money (43:15)! #waittosee

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'Nothing Personal with David Samson' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Bullhorn and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  

Follow David on Twitter: @DavidPSamson 

To watch David on CBS Sports HQ visit https://www.cbssports.com/live/

To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/

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Today’s word of the day is ‘democracy’ as in the election is today as in go out and vote as in you have no excuse to not vote. Let’s talk about the election. Let’s talk about the process of voting. Let’s talk about how we should all be better as a people (0:06). Review - Dave (23:35). MLB award finalists were announced last night. How bizarre would it be if Rick Renteria won AL Manager of the Year after being fired by the White Sox? Who wins MVP in each league? Freeman? Machado? Betts? What about NL Cy Young? Bauer? DeGrom? Darvish? A whole lot of wait to sees (28:15). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me what my thoughts were on Bill Belichick’s comments about his current team (40:35). GO OUT AND VOTE! #waittosee

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'Nothing Personal with David Samson' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Bullhorn and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  

Follow David on Twitter: @DavidPSamson 

To watch David on CBS Sports HQ visit https://www.cbssports.com/live/

To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/

https://www.youtube.com/nothingpersonalwithdavidsamson

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