Nothing Personal with David Samson

Today's word of the day is '55' for Episode 55 and MJ's 55 points scored against the Bulls (0:06). Carlos Beltran stepped down as Mets manager, but then the Mets' said he didn't step down, but he did, but he didn't (1:44). Mets are a mess. Jessica Mendoza said all the wrong things about Mike Fiers and then even more wrong things after (11:44). Odell Beckham Jr. is back in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons (17:54). Review - Parasite... go see this movie (27:30). Carlos Beltran's alleged niece may have just exposed Jose Altuve and Alex Bregman as real cheaters in baseball (31:13). This story is huge. This story has layers. This story needs to be addressed by MLB. Josh Donaldson deal opens doors for Kris Bryant and Nolan Arenado (38:12). Astros, George Springer settle for what Astros didn't want. Who will manage the Mets next? # waittosee

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Today's word of the day was 'electrolyte' as in Tom Brady joked about Julian Edelman needing those after his arrest (0:06). The Red Sox held a press conference with all the top brass in the organization after they agreed to "mutually" part ways with Alex Cora (1:22). Carlos Beltran is now in the crosshairs of MLB Twitter because of something Alex Cora said last season (12:00). Josh Donaldson signed with the Minnesota Twins even though he said he would never with the Minnesota Twins (19:15). Luke Kuechly retired in his prime and that should be a major red flag for the NFL (21:20). Review - Bombshell (27:07). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? What goes into renaming and relocating a franchise (32:42)? Who will be the next manager of the Boston Red Sox? #waittosee

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Alex Cora and the Red Sox have mutually parted ways, as the fallout from the Astros sign-stealing scandal continues. What does it actually mean for Boston? Has the punishment gone too far? Is there someone that's next in the crosshairs that we're forgetting? I had to hop on the phone tonight and call into the studio to peel back the layers of this never-ending story!

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Today's word of the day is 'annihilation' as in Antonio Brown's career is all but over now (0:06). Astros owner Jim Crane did what he needed to do and fired Jeff Luhnow and AJ Hinch - but what Luhnow had to say was embarrassing (1:02). Let me take you inside the Red Sox front office and chat about what happens here (10:25). Aaron Judge and Logan Morrison had the completely opposite approach into how to deal with this news (14:42). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Should players have been punished (20:53)? Review - Time to talk Oscars (28:38). Kevin Stefanski is a p-u-p-p-e-t. What will the Red Sox do with Alex Cora (36:49)? #waittosee

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Houston Astros owner Jim Crane met with the media today after punishment was handed down for sign-stealing. At first GM Jeff Luhnow and Manager AJ Hinch were just suspended by MLB... Crane fired them! Listen in as I guide you through each detail of the press conference and firing. Here's how we got to this point and what happens next.

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Today's word of the day is 'grandiloquent' so let me explain what that means (0:06). Wow! Wow! Wow! MLB handed down a historic punishment on the Houston Astros about 2 minutes before I recorded this. Let's go step by step and talk about everything Rob Manfred had to say. This whole podcast is dedicated to Jeff Lunhow, AJ Hinch, and Jim Crane. There will be more and more details released on what's happening so be sure to follow me on Twitter @ DavidPSamson. Will this impact the Astros in 2020 or do I think they're still contenders? #waittosee

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Today's word of the day is 'murder' because that's what everyone at Boeing should be charged with (0:06). Today is the day in MLB where players and teams can avoid arbitration. I need to explain what happens because it can be very confusing (1:20). Let's dissect what Giants owner John Mara had to say about why he didn't offer a deal to Matt Rhlue (16:49). The Giants instead hired Joe Judge to be it's coach and he "won" his press conference. So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Vikings TE Kyle Rudolph got played into signing gloves for a media member who sold the gloves for profit -- here are the dangers of that business (23:29). Review - Don't F**k With Cats (29:08). Mississippi State changed the search firm game forever, in the worst way (33:23). It's time for my NFL playoff picks - this could be bad news. #waittosee

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Today's word of the day is 'bells' because that's all Jerry Jones heard during his sleepover with Mike McCarthy (0:06). Aaron Rodgers had some fun comments on the hiring of Mike McCarthy by Dallas (1:19). John Beilein is in some hot water with the Cavaliers so let me explain how I'd react (6:03). Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper said some ridiculous things when asked about Cam Newton... let's decode them (14:10). Doug Pederson's comments on the hit that took out Carson Wentz sent the league office into a frenzy (17:00). Review - The Lighthouse (21:25). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? I was asked if I think there would be a strike in MLB (23:43). A crazy brawl in a Venezuelan baseball game brought back memories of doing business there (32:45). I respond to people who say I can't talk about the Rooney Rule. Will the Browns hire a minority coach? #waittosee

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Today's word of the day is 'seventeen' and Emmanuel Sanders knows why (0:06). Tom Brady took to Instagram to talk about his future (1:51). Anthony Davis obviously rejected the Lakers max-offer, but how did that info leak (5:55)? Kevin Love apologized for acting like a little kid (12:05). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me if I ever made a deal I knew would impact other teams or players... HA (15:30)! MLB is looking into technology to combat sign stealing... sure (23:39). Review - The Two Popes (27:51). North Carolina head coach Roy Williams had some choice words for his team (31:46). Alex Ovechkin needs to be better because the NHL needs him to be (35:12). Miami Heat are changing the game with this Dwyane Wade jersey retirement (38:55). The Lakers go as far as LeBron and Anthony Davis take them so will his ass injury hold him out long? #waittosee

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Today's word of the day is 'Schitt' because Schitt's Creek is BACK (0:06)! David Tepper broke out his check book and will pay BIG money for Matt Rhule... why (1:28)? The New York Giants made a panic move and hired Joe Judge (5:08). The NFL doesn't respect the Rooney Rule (10:54). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Let's break down the Astros and Red Sox scandal(16:01). Review - Joker (26:48). XFL announces rules for upcoming season and I LOVE THEM (30:38)! Dodgers owner Stan Kasten went to war with the LA Times and that's always a bad mistake (39:09). Jeopardy's Greatest of All Time tournament kicks off tonight and there's only one right answer as to who win...... #waittosee

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