Nothing Personal with David Samson

Today’s word of the day is ’Valentine’ as in will you be my Valentine? (2:50) The Blue Jays have until Monday to negotiate a long-term deal with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. This has been a long, drawn-out process. Are the Blue Jays going to lose him? Will they lose their rebuild star? (13:30) Marcus Stroman didn’t show up. We’ve been talking about him a lot lately because of the “awkward” situation with the Yankees. (21:20) The Browns want a new stadium. Outside of Cleveland. But guess what? They want more public money! (34:05) Review: September 5. (39:45) The Jets have said goodbye to Aaron Rodgers. 2 years. Fever dream. (47:02) The WNBA/NBA 3-point shootout is over. One and done. Steph vs Sabrina. Would have been great in the Bay.

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Today’s word of the day is ’green monster’ as in Boston as in Red Sox as in Fenway Park as in Alex Bregman. Not the Astros. Not longterm. But Bregman is back with Alex Cora. (12:55) Anthony Rendon is hurt again. Every season. The Angels will go down as giving the worst free agent signing of all time. When does this end? (20:50) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me about why Yamamoto and Sasaki are starting in Japan. Whose idea was it? (31:40) Review: Let It Ride. (34:46) The Padres signed Nick Pavetta to a strange looking deal. When you look at the Padres cap and roster and future… we got some problems. (41:00) NPPOD. (45:00) Yesterday on DLS we spoke about Title IX and a reverse of an order the Biden Administration made. Let me continue this conversation.

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Today’s word of the day is ’Game 1’ as in Mookie Betts as in Max Muncy as in the Dodgers as in trying to repeat as in the haters. That’s right, baseball is back! Mookie Betts wants everyone to remain focused on the team. Max Muncy was the haters to shush. (11:02) The Yankees are mad. They say they aren’t mad, but they are mad. Aaron Boone is still talking about the Dodgers. He’s got some bigger problems to deal with. (21:45) How bad will the White Sox be again? GM Chris Getz says they will win more games. Nice! (32:20) Review: Queer. (34:25) Super Bowl ratings are out! A lot of people watched! (42:30) Dak Prescott wants you to know the Cowboys were close. They could have done it. The Eagles got lucky cause the Cowboys were close. (46:20) NPPOD.

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Today’s word of the day is ’77’ as Luka Doncic as in Lakers as in LeBron James as in Hollywood. Luka Doncic made his debut. He said he was excited. Said he was nervous. He hadn’t played since Christmas Day. Now we see where the Lakers go. (12:20) We’re bringing back Patrick Dumont. The Mavericks owner was at the Mavs game yesterday and that team still can’t help itself. A fan was kicked out for saying Fire Nico on the video board. Woof. (18:55) The Timberwolves look like they’ll have a new owner. A saga that started back in 2021 could be wrapped up now. Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez in. Glen Taylor out. (34:45) Review: Avicii - I’m Tim. (39:00) Alex Bregman is still not signed. Is he going back to the Astros? Is he getting 6 years? (45:30) NPPOD. (48:30) We have another A’s in Vegas update. This time it’s about parking.

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Today’s word of the day is ‘mortal’ as in Patrick Mahomes as in Travis Kelce as in the Chiefs as in the Super Bowl. That’s right. The Eagles did it. A complete beatdown from Jalen Hurts and the Eagles. This was all about the Birds’ defense. Wow. (13:30) NPPOD. (16:00) Super Bowl commercials. Let’s walk through the best of the best. (22:10) Aaron Rodgers time with the Jets could be over. The team is saying nothing. But reports are it’s a money move, not a football move. (33:24) Review: Soundtrack to a Coup d’etat. We’re a week post-Luka/AD trade. Where do both teams stand? Well, Anthony Davis is hurt. Luka has yet to debut. The Lakers rescinded a trade with the hornets. And the Mavs owner finally spoke. (47:20) So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? Someone asked me why the Marlins never retired numbers or had a Hall of Fame. The team just did it.

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Today’s word of the day is ‘impatiently’ as in Super Bowl weekend as in 2 weeks as in it’s finally here. The Chiefs are going for a 3-peat. The Eagles are looking to avenge a loss from Super Bowl LIX to the Chiefs. And the MVP was handed out. Josh Allen wins it over Lamar Jackson. Wow. (13:20) Is a lockout coming for MLB? The way teams and owners and players and fans are talking about spending and salary caps… woof! (31:30) Review: A Complete Unknown. (35:00) Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter was just sentenced to 57 months in prison for stealing money from Ohtani. Around $17 million. Wow. (38:50) The NBA Trade Deadline has come and gone. Jimmy goes to Golden State. Luka goes to the Lakers. And 20 other trades happened! (48:50) NPPOD.

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Today’s word of the day is ‘caved’ as in gave in as in Pat Riley as in Jimmy Butler as in the Miami Heat as in the NBA Trade Deadline. It happened. Pat Riley shipped Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors. And Butler reportedly agreed to an extension. Wow. (16:00) The Lakers got a big man. Mark Williams from the Hornets. Great big, oft injured. (20:00) Pete Alonso is back with the Mets. It happened. But not for the deal he wanted. Scott Boras didn’t get it done. (33:08) Review: Grand Canyon. (36:23) What is going on with the Rays in St. Petersburg? Are they leaving? Are they staying? Who’s to know! (43:30) NPPOD. (46:16) The NFLPA is mad at the NFL. The NFL says an 18-game season is coming. The NFLPA says it is not. Who wins this battle?

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Today’s word of the day is ‘high road’ as in Luka Doncic as in the Mavericks as in the Lakers as in Nico Harrison as in Rob Pelinka. He was introduced by the Lakers yesterday and he did not look happy. (10:40) Are the Mavericks giving refunds to season ticket holders? The team wouldn’t confirm, but fans say it is happening. (19:20) The referees union of the NFL has come out against claims the refs favor the Chiefs. This is not what the NFL needs this week. More drama before the Super Bowl. (26:20) Pat Riley owns the trademark for 3-peat. And now the NFL have struck a deal to use it. (33:30) Review: Norman’s Rare Guitars. (35:30) The NBA Trade Deadline is looming. What will happen with Jimmy Butler? What will happen with Kevin Durant? What will the Lakers do? What will anyone do!? (42:09) NPPOD. (45:03) Who is going to buy the Boston Celtics? Jeffrey Laurie, owner of the Eagles, says it won’t be him.

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Today’s word of the day is ‘media day’ as in Super Bowl week as in Roger Goodell as in Chiefs as in Eagles as in international games as in international Super Bowl. Roger Goodell met the media and was forced to answer questions. What did he have to say? (8:18) Is an 18-game NFL season coming? You betcha it is! (15:00) How does Goodell feel about international expansion? He wants it. He sees it. And even a Super Bowl there? (19:31) Is Tom Brady staying on FOX? How can this be allowed? (22:00) Another betting scandal has rocked MLB before the season started. Last year it was Shohei Ohtani and his interpreter. This year it’s an umpire. Wow. (35:15) Review: Sing Sing. (38:40) Myles Garrett wants out of Cleveland. The GM Andrew Berry says they will not trade him. Oh. (46:50) NPPOD. (48:10) We end the show where we started. New Orleans. Super Bowl week. Except this is about the Saints. And a scandal that seems to be brushed under the rug.

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Today’s word of the day is ‘shockbuster’ as in shocking as in blockbuster as in Luka Doncic as in Anthony Davis as in the Lakers as in the Mavericks. What in the world happened? We are all stunned. Why did the Mavericks do this? There are so many more questions than answers here. (21:00) De’Aaron Fox was traded to the Spurs. Great get for Wemby! The Bulls shipped out Zach Levine. Here comes the tank. Sorry, Chicago. (26:15) When will the Jimmy Butler saga end? Will it ever end? He has reportedly told the Warriors he won’t sign there. So what is left? (31:00) NPPOD. (35:00) Review: Bad Sisters Season 2. (37:30) Shohei Ohtani gave an update on his pitching. Could it be by May? Earlier? Do the Dodgers need to rush him back? (44:00) Jack Flaherty is back with the Tigers. He was traded by the Tigers to the Dodgers last year. Always fun. (50:00) Faye Vincent died over the weekend. Former MLB commissioner. 

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