Nothing Personal with David Samson

Today's word of the day is 'F.Y.M.' as in F*** You Money as in Mark Cuban unleashed a flurry of tweets about NBA officials and he'll pay it (0:06). Kobe and Gianna Bryant's memorial was held at Staples Center today. Beyonce sang, Vanessa Bryant spoke, there were celebrities and fans in every seat... there's a fine line between honor and exploitation with some fans falling on the wrong side (3:40). The Houston Astros started Spring Training games and fans were not happy. Sings were stripped and people were mad (13:05). Astros owner Jim Crane sent a letter to season-ticket holders and it was hilarious. I need to decode this for you and tell you why each line was written the way it was (18:50). Review - Virgin River (25:45). Madison Bumgarner should have his contract voided!!! Yes, I said what I said (28:59). Astros pitcher Zack Greinke doesn't like Spring Training so he showed up on the last possible day allowed, ha, what a great teammate (33:12). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me why MLB teams are okay with just being average... let's chat about this (39:22). Dustin Pedroia is back on the DL, do I think he'll ever play in MLB again? #waittosee

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Today's word of the day is 'procrastination' as in Rockies GM said he still hasn't spoken with Nolan Arenado yet (:35). NFL owners and NFLPA are about to go to battle over the CBA. Here's everything you need to know and how the negotiations will be handled (2:00). I've worked on new CBAs before so please follow along with me. So You Wanna Talk To Samson (16:10)!? Could the Astros sign-stealing scandal actually be good for baseball? New York Yankees are shutting down Luis Severino because of an elbow issue (21:53). The Phillies won their arbitration case against J.T. Realmuto and he is NOT happy about it (28:29). Josh Reddick, Astros' players say they are receiving death threats on social media because of the sign-stealing scandal (34:37). Review - Jay and Silent Bob Reboot (37:15). Mike Bolsinger is suing not only the Astros, but Jim Crane and the Codebreaker inventor for millions of dollars (!!!), but will he win this suit? #waittosee

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

Follow David on Twitter: @DavidPSamson

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Today's word of the day is 'Mayweather' as in Browns OL Greg Robinson was arrested for having gotten caught with 157 pounds of marijuana or one Floyd Mayweather (0:06). We need to update the Astros sign-stealing scandal again after hearing from Rob Manfred, Giancarlo Stanton, Aaron Judge, Mark Cuban... basically everyone is talking again (1:04). MLB sends out memo warning teams that they better not throw at batters this season on purpose... was this a response to the Astros situation (14:18)? Red Sox owner John Henry just continues to lie to the Boston fans... why (18:51)? Review - A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (24:20). Aubrey Huff SHOULD BE invited to the San Francisco Giants reunion (29:00). It's a shame he's not invited. So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? New Marlins owner Bruce Sherman had some things to say about old Marlins management - me, specifically - so let me respond to this (36:10). We end today with the Red Sox again. Are they going to be punished after MLB's investigation? #waittosee

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'Nothing Personal with David Samson' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, 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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As spring training approaches David Samson takes some time to discuss what the front office goes through as they prepare for the regular season.

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

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

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As spring training approaches David Samson takes some time to discuss what coaches go through as they prepare for the regular season. 

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

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

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As spring training approaches David Samson takes some time to discuss what players go through as they prepare for the regular season.

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

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 'threesome' and not just because it's Valentine's Day (0:06). Let's break down more of the fallout of the Astros' disastrous press conference (1:40). Cody Bellinger did not hold back when talking about Jim Crane and Jose Altuve (5:28). BREAKING NEWS! New York Post reports Alex Rodriguez emerged as a candidate to own the New York Mets (9:30)! Spring Training bug has started to strike quick with injures to Alex Verdugo and Mike Clevinger (16:20). This is how I would deal with these injuries when I was in the front office. Review - Last Christmas (24:25). All-Star game weekend is here and we need to discuss it (27:35). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Do players like All-Star weekend or do they want time off (32:40)? BREAKING NEWS AGAIN! MLB is raising the minimum weekly salary and I need to let you know how they got here (36:25). My picks for the NBA All-Star game. Rory McIlroy is the new World No.1 golfer, so will he complete his career grand slam this April? #waittosee

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

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 'Swigert' as in Jack Swigert the famous astronaut from Apollo 13 (0:06). Houston, we have a problem. Let's break down this entire press conference (1:41). I want to start with the presser itself and then work my way through everyone who spoke. Jim Crane was not ready at all for what was being asked of him. Alex Bregman and Jose Altuve had two of the worst statements I've ever heard (6:57). I have some more things to say to Jim Crane (11:07). Justin Verlander, come on... be better (16:29). AJ Hinch sitdown with MLB Network was all scripted and he still failed (18:52). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Should more players be suspended and should the title be taken away from the Astros (27:13)? Review - Knives Out (34:30). MLB rules were changes for the 2020 season and let's discuss why this happened (38:00). How many wins will the Astros have this season... Will you be surprised by my answer? #waittosee

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

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 'delusional' as in Colin Kaepernick must be crazy if he thinks he's getting NFL money from the XFL (0:06). Why does there always have to be a scapegoat? A report is out that all these Astros players and team personnel want Carlos Beltran to be the fall guy... stop it (1:03). Houston's owner Jim Crane is getting so ridiculous with how he's handling the media (7:16). Red Sox named Ron Roenicke the interim manager and the explanation is crazy (15:45). Review - The Pharmacist (20:00). Myles Garrett was reinstated by the NFL after being suspended indefinitely for using his helmet as a weapon (24:04). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? What is happening between Joe Maddon and Theo Epstein and how did we get here (29:04)? I need to have some words with Dodgers' pitcher Alex Wood. Let me take him to school real quick (36:40). Shohei Ohtani is back, but when will he start to pitch in a major league game? #waittosee

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

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 'pepper' as in Pepper Johnson got fired as the defensive coordinator in the XFL after just one game (0:06)! MLB plan for postseason expansion gets leaked (1:00). This is everything we know from it and everything I know will happen from it. Trevor Bauer calls commissioner Rob Manfred a joke on Twitter (9:38)! Let's role play how conversations would go in the baseball circles about this tweet. NFL wants to make more and more money so it will now look into flexing Monday Night Football as part of new TV deals (17:50). Review - Jojo Rabbit (23:48). New York Mets are being UNFAIRLY criticized for not letting minor leaguers use its new spring training clubhouse... this is why they should be criticized (28:21). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me if when I became an executive in sports did I lose my fandom (32:55)? Let's take a look at the Red Sox divorce with Mookie Betts and everything Bloom and Henry said about the move. Do the Sox make the 2020 postseason? #waittosee

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

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

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