Nothing Personal with David Samson

David Samson turns on the mic to give you a bonus mailbag episode with questions generated from 5-star reviews left on Apple Podcasts. David answers everything baseball and non-baseball related.

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Today's word of the day is 'sunshine' in honor of Bill Withers who died today at the age of 81 (0:06). Rex Ryan called Amari Cooper a 'turd' today on an ESPN show. He failed to keep things business and it got personal. Here's what he should have said (2:15). Scott Boras is never going to learn. No matter the idea he comes up with, it will always be about him (9:04). Justin Turner had a fun idea for how MLB can handle extra innings, but it isn't going to work (15:57). Review - Little Women (23:50). Finally! A great idea from a player that I LOVE! LaMelo Ball is reportedly going to buy the Australian basketball team he played for... it's perfect (26:54)! So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Do you have a take on MJ playing baseball and if you were Reinsdorf, how would you have handled it (33:37)? MLBeard Challenge Day 19: Oakland Athletics (with a bonus story about Billy Beane/Moneyball (39:02). Jadeveon Clowney said he's willing to take less than the $20M a year he wanted to sign... will he even get close to that? #waittosee

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Follow David on Twitter: @DavidPSamson 

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Today's word of the day is 'C’est moi' as in their is a crusie ship stuck out at sea right outside of my window (0:06). Houston Astros owner Jim Crane says he has been exonerated by MLB.... WHAT (2:37)!? Former Astros AJ Hinch and Jeff Luhnow are suspended by MLB, but when does the suspension end (13:05)? I have some serious problems with what Joe Kelly had to say about Mookie Betts' clubhouse speech. Some things should never be taken public and this was one of them (13:49). Los Angeles Dodgers local blackout is finally over after six long years... how did they get there (19:10)? Here's a quick story about a negotiation with Cablevision and how these deals get done (25:10). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked about which stats players/teams pay attention to that aren't a part of salary talks and what stat was most important to me as team president (30:45). MLBeard Challenge Day 18: New York Yankees (36:35). Review - The Way Back... Is this movie worth a watch? #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 'fools' as in today is April Fools Day but that doesn't mean you should act like one (0:06). Wimbledon has been canceled; not postponed; not rescheduled; it has been canceled (3:36). NFL says it will start the season on time... okay (6:49). A very prominent voice in the NFL came out and questioned why the NFL draft was still happening and Roger Goodell is not going to like that (8:18). There's a report out that the Miami Dolphins want to trade up for the 1st pick in the draft. I just want to know if that's even worth it (14:12). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me if when I was team president, did a question ever fluster me... I will be honest... no.. but it almost happened once (22:44). Review - The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez 30:22). A college in Texas has hired Billy Gillispie to be its' head coach and I have some thoughts on what I would say if I was asked about hiring a troubled head coach (36:22). MLBeard Challenge Day 17: New York Mets; and a special shout out to Shin-Soo Choo (39:44). The NFL Draft will go on, but when will training camps start? July? #waittosee

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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 'scenario' as in if the NBA comes back this season how does it finish. Could it go straight to the playoffs? Maybe a preseason like I suggested. Where did this idea to have a quarantined village in Vegas or the Bahamas come from (0:06)? MLB will pay minor league players until May 31st. That was just announced today, but what does it mean? There are some pros and cons that need to be discussed (10:15). Juventus players agreed to a 90M euro pay reduction. Let me explain what this means (17:17). So You Wanna Talk To Samson? Someone asked me about a predicament they're currently in. They spent a lot of money on tickets to games, but the teams have not yet cancelled so they can't get their money back - they want to know what I would do as team president and what they should do as the fan (23:11). Review - Gemini Man (28:56). MLBeard Challenge Day 16: Minnesota Twins (32:07). Also, let's have a quick discussion about Dr. James Andrews (the Tommy John man) (35:12). Role playing is fun! No, not that kind, well yea that kind, but also I'm going to role play a phone call between Tom Brady and Buccaneers management. Do you think Tom cares more for the chance at a ring or the money he got? #waittosee

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Follow David on Twitter: @DavidPSamson 

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Today's word of the day is 'appreciation' as in recognize the time we're all living in and appreciate the small things (0:06). Remember that one time.... when Henderson Alvarez pitched a no-hitter in the last game of the 2013 season... well here are some things about that game that you probably didn't know (6:16). Scott Boras needs to just stop talking. Every time he speaks I get a ringing in my ears and I need to decode his 'words' for you, the listener (14:21). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? What can I (you the listener) do to help bring sports back (24:05)? Review - Just Mercy... But before I get to my review let me tell you about my first encounter with Jamie Foxx. It's a story you're going to be want to hear (27:30). MLBeard Challenge Day 13-15: Dodgers, MARLINS, Brewers. The NBA will come back at some point if we all do our part, but when it does come back how will they get to the games (35:22)? Maybe adding another quick preseason will help. #waittosee

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'Nothing Personal with David Samson' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, 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 'agreement' as in the MLB and MLBPA reached on on all the details of the 2020 season. We've all been waiting for this. It was released that the owners voted unanimously on this, but that's not really true, and here's why (0:06). The biggest issue was always going to be service time and now we know that Mookie Betts will be a free agent this offseason NO MATTER WHAT. Let's talk a little about salary arbitration and what the means (8:36). Another big obstacle was going to be the MLB draft and it looks like it will still go on... but with a twist! When will the season start? No one knows for sure, but this has to happen first (19:49). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Time to set sails on Carnival cruise ship for a second... not actually... someone asked me why billionaire owner Mickey Arison couldn't just bail out his own company (31:22). Review - Tiger King (38:16)! Remember That One Time...when the Arizona Diamondbacks won the 2001 World Series... well this is what you didn't know about that final Louis Gonzalez at-bat (40:04). MLBeard Challenge Day 11/12: Kansas City Royals and Los Angeles Angels (42:23) #waittosee

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'Nothing Personal with David Samson' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox 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 'hope' because that's what Opening Day is in MLB . It's hope: winning the World Series, making the playoffs, winning today, not finishing in last place. It's all hope (0:06) So You Wanna Talk To Samson! is special today. People wanted to know about some Opening Days I've been apart of. Let's start with my first ever game... Montreal Expos (2:26). Next up is my first game with the then Florida Marlins (9:02). Can't forget about the time we ran out of hot dogs during our home opener (14:20). Opening Day after winning the World Series was a surreal moment (17:00). Ah yes, 2012, the Marlins Park debut with Muhammad Ali (19:48). Does anyone remember the time the Marlins had a rain delay inside a stadium with a roof? I do (28:49). I'll end today with my final home opener in 2017, the first one without Jose Fernandez, and what that meant to me (32:52). I did the same thing every Opening Day for 18 years... here's what it was. #waittosee

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'Nothing Personal with David Samson' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, 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 'Cole' or 'Coal' as in Scott Boras has Gerrit Cole signed, but Scott Boras deserves a lump of coal for his awful 'plan' for baseball (0:06). Noah Syndergaard needs Tommy John surgery and that's a crushing blow for the Mets. Let's talk about what that means for the team and read into some of the comments that Brodie Van Wagenen made (7:48). NFL GM's want the NFL draft delayed - which I agree with - however, only owners and the league can make that decision (14:17). Clippers owner Steve Ballmer purchased the LA Forum for $400M in cash because he was tired of being the Lakers little brother (21:36). Review - Fearless (this is a big surprise) (25:40). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? What event since Nothing Personal started was the highlight or provided the most content (32:01)? Remember That One Time... when Wilt scored 100 points in a game? Well, here are some other facts about him that people tend to forget (36:35). MLBeard Challenge Day 10: Detroit Tigers (40:03). Today was the 100th episode of Nothing Personal and here's to 100 more. #waittosee

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'Nothing Personal with David Samson' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, 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 ‘grandparents’ as in we shouldn’t ever talk about the sacrifice of life to save the economy (0:06). Tom Brady held his introductory press conference... sorry, his video conference... sorry, his conference call with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and he said he made up his mind to leave New England after a sitdown with Robert Kraft... interesting (2:23). Olympics are officially postponed, but I have a major problem with the press release (9:37). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Do you think my “it's just business” mantra to the extreme causes people to lose their compassion for all else except the bottom line (16:22)? The owner of the Sixers and New Jersey Devils, Josh Harris, got absolutely crushed for what he wanted to do with staff payroll. Let me explain what he was trying to do and what he did do (24:45). Review - 21 Bridges (31:50). A not-for-profit for Minor League players was started, what does that mean (35:03)? MLBeard Challenge Day 9: Colorado Rockies (39:24). The Pittsburgh Pirates sent 400 pizzas to hospital workers. I think this will start an avalanche of other teams doing good but... #waittosee

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'Nothing Personal with David Samson' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, 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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