Nothing Personal with David Samson

Today's word of the day is 'hypermnesia' and it relates to all sports owners (0:06). Anthony Rendon joins Mike Trout in Anaheim, but if they don't add pitching, that's a pretty expensive playoff-less team (1:00). Now that the Dodgers have struck out on the biggest fish, who can they get now (8:44)? Biggest winners and losers of the baseball Winter Meetings (12:02). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me about this Tom Brady to Miami rumor and we should all laugh together (17:03). NFL announced it'll do a "top down review" of the officiating and... yea, sure (20:37). Clinton Portis and some other ex-NFL players were charged with healthcare fraud (23:34). Review - Hustlers (and a bonus story about Jennifer Lopez) (29:11). MLB announced major changes to drug testing * lights joint * (33:11). Rays owner Stu Sternberg followed up some ridiculous plans with even more ridiculous plans (38:33). The Los Angeles Angels are not done signing big names... or are they? #waittosee

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Today's word of the day is self 'aggrandizement', yes, that is a word (0:06). Gerrit Cole is rich rich rich and the Yankees were very happy to make that happen (1:12). Boston Red Sox are now ready to rid their team of big contracts and David Price is on the chopping block (8:45). San Diego Padres are now buyers and sellers or it sellers and buyers (12:23)? MLB says baseballs aren't juiced (14:53)! Ha! AJ Hinch wouldn't talk about the Astros cheating scandal (19:54). Dave Roberts had some interesting things to say about the Dodgers offseason plans (25:31). Tampa Bay Rays owner Stu Sternberg commented on the Montreal move and wooboy (30:05). Review of the Day - Late Night (34:45). Megan Rapinoe won the SI Sportsperson of the Year, but I was not a fan of her acceptance speech (37:01). Joe Burrow will win the Heisman, but will he shatter the voting record? #waittosee

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Today's word of the day is "opt-out" because Stephen Strasburg just secured $145M by using his (0:06). Another SpyGate. Another scandal. Another thing the Patriots admit wasn't done on purpose (0:57). Jerry Jones released his kicker which was the right thing to do - but wow - did he mess up the timing (6:30). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? A listener wanted to know what reporters meant by saying a 'mystery team' is in on Gerrit Cole - trust me, you want to hear this (8:55). Joe Maddon says he wants Gerrit Cole and that he's also not talked to Mike Trout yet... what (15:23)? What in the world is happening in the NHL right now (20:00)? Review of the day - Marriage Story (29:08). Jets RB Le'Veon Bell was spotted out Saturday bowling when he was supposed to be home with the flu (33:38). Knicks fire David Fizdale, but that's not the biggest story in New York (37:27). The NBA denied the Rockets their protest (40:19). Will Pat Shumur last the rest of the 2019 season (44:25)? #waittosee

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Today's word of the day is "Cartel" after Miss Universe host Steve Harvey gets caught up in another controversy (0:06). Former Marlins President David Samson explains why the Nationals will have buyer's remorse in a few years after paying Stephen Strasburg 245 million dollars (1:08). Samson explains why teams got "Boras'd" where MLB Super Agent Scott Boras manipulated his way into getting the best deal for his client. Also, why this is a perfect storm for Gerrit Cole who will soon top Strasburg's record breaking 245 million dollar deal. Baker Mayfield calls out the Browns training staff and David Samson explains why it matters so much for the Browns (9:20). Panthers cornerback Donte Jackson called out his coaches for their play-calling, why is this a problem for team chemistry? Cleveland Cavaliers Tristan Thompson calls out his teammates for anonymous quotes about their coach John Beilein. Marvin Miller and Ted Simmons elected by the Veterans Committee into the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame (20:26). David reviews the Golden Globe nominations and why Schitt's Creek got snubbed (30:13). Russia banned from international competition as part of the largest doping scandal in history (33:37). David's pick of the day from Monday Night Football between the Giants and Eagles. It's David's 20th anniversary for his first day in Major League Baseball and he explains why the Expos were doomed in Montreal from day one. Today's Wait to See is about the Dodgers Andrew Friedman and his aggressiveness during Free Agency.

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Today's word of the day is "slap----" after Blake Snell reacts to the Rays trading away Tommy Pham (0:06). Jerry Jones says he's tired of all the 'losing, losing, losing', but Jason Garrett shouldn't be blamed for the Cowboys' struggles. Jerry Jones shouldn't be the owner and GM of the Dallas Cowboys anymore (1:20). Tua Tagovailoa addresses the media about his health and NFL Draft decision, but did he make a mistake with some of his comments (5:00)? The Yankees are reportedly ready to make a record offer for Gerrit Cole (19:16). Review of the Day - Brittany Runs a Marathon (22:09). How do clubhouses deal with complaints from employees (26:09)? Richard Sherman defends Tim Ryan's comments on Lamar Jackson (32:34).The former Suns head coach dodges questions about the team's decision to draft Deandre Ayton over Luka Doncic (36:33). Odell Beckham defends his love for the city of Cleveland and the Browns #waittosee

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Today's word of the day is "suspended" after a 49ers radio analyst decided to say some ridiculous things about Lamar Jackson (0:06). Okay Mets fans, this is for you. Let me clear things up on the "sale" of the Mets (1:11). It's time for a stadium discussion - what's going on with the Angels and the Rays (8:51)? So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? The Yankees are exploring selling the teams streaming rights to Amazon and a listener asked me to explain that (17:13). We need to have a talk about high school sports and exploiting those kids for views (23:31). The White Sox have been complete fools in free agency (27:05). Review of the Day - The Report (30:14). Cyber Monday saw Lamar Jackson sell the most merchandise in all of sports, but who had the best jersey sale (34:01)? The Pope even got a Lamar Jackson autographed jersey, but do I think that it made it back to the Vatican City? #waittosee

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Today's word of the day is 'shuns' and you have Tiger Woods to thank for it (0:06). Zack Wheeler got how much money from the Phillies!? What is that team doing (2:07)? The Mets are reportedly looking to shed 'bad' salary... sure (6:38). Let's talk about the MLB and its relationship with adderall (14:04). Eli Manning is back for the Giants (25:11)! Pop some bottles of champagne! Party time! BREAKING NEWS VIA SO YOU WANNA TALK TO SAMSON!? What does this Steve Cohen/Wilpon deal mean for the future of the New York Mets (28:13). Review of the Day - The Kominsky Review (36:26). Miami Marlins announce the team will move the fences in at Marlins Park... I tried that already (38:26). Could the Patriots really bring back Antonio Brown? #waittosee

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Today's word of the day is 'productive' as in what's happening between MLB and Bernie Sanders is not productive (0:06). Jerry Jones is back in the news today and he loves it (0:52). Chicago Cubs GM Theo Epstein had some great things to say about not offering a deal to Addison Russell (4:47). Starling Marte wants a trade to the Mets, but he should have kept that to himself (9:48). Let's do a follow up on Josh Shaw gambling (13:17). Jaguars bench Nick Foles and now have a huge decision to make (15:58). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me about the show 'The Franchise' and why it fell apart during the Marlins year (20:26). BREAKING NEWS! Panthers fire Ron Rivera so let's break down what owner David Tepper really was saying in his release (27:48). Review of the Day - 'Ad Astra' (31:47). Phil Mickelson is going to Saudi Arabia (33:47) and the Chicago Blackhawks make my head hurt (36:40). I've got bad news for the Pelicans and I hope I'm wrong. #waittosee

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Today's word of the day is 'true' because I appreciate Dan Quinn's honesty (0:06). Arizona Cardinals DB Josh Shaw has been suspended for at least next season for gambling on the NFL (1:08). Freddie Kitchens continues to be a fool for the Cleveland Browns (5:36). Greg Sciano worked his magic and got Rutgers to fall for his trap (11:33). Monday night is the non-tender deadline in MLB, so let's talk about what that means (13:58). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? - Here's how I started a newspaper delivery business after law school and got caught up in a murder case (18:24). Today's review is 'The Irishman' (29:35). I've got some good stories about Bobby Valentine (32:00). Nameless executives are cowards (35:18). Chris Sale met with Dr. James Andrews so I'll tell you what those meetings are like. James Harden is a scoring machine, but after scoring 61 points the other night will he score 62 points in a game this year? #waittosee

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Today's word of the day is 'clique' in honor of the Kansas City Royals new owner (0:06). Jerry Jones is back! Not that he ever left, but he's back and he said some great things about Jason Garrett (3:13). Steve Kerr needs to stop with the nicknames and start with proving he's a good coach (7:48). So you wanna talk to Samson!? A listener asked me how I felt about the Knicks and I need to vent to you all (10:28). The NBA forgot to talk to its players about some of the changes they want to make and James Harden is mad (16:42). Let's review the new Aladdin and see how it hold up against the old one (18:56). Bengals head coach Zac Taylor said some ridiculous things, only for Redskins interim head coach Bill Callahan to say something even more ridiculous (21:00). Are you voting for the MLB All-MLB team? No you're not. Stop it (27:24). I'll tell you everything you need to know about Papa John's and how stadium pizza deals get done (32:46). Will Joel Embiid be held scoreless again tonight? #waittosee BONUS! Inaugural Turkey of the Year is handed out.

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