On this installment of OPPOSITION TERRITORY, Matt Holleran from SB Nation joined us for a deep dive into what we’ve seen from the Washington Nationals thus far in the NL East. This is a key year for this team as they’re three years into their rebuild. What should we be looking out for from the Nats’ batting, defense, and pitching?Matt and Jeff discussed the following:The one word to describe this team right out of the gate here in 2024.The two players to keep our eyes on as this season, and ultimately the rebuild, continues to take shape?The biggest concern on the team in terms of the defense.How should we be looking at this starting rotation and ultimately the bullpen?All of this and much more this week on Opposition Territory!Head over to our website for all of our podcasts and more: philadelphiasportstable.com.Follow us on Threads:Jeff: @mrjeffwarrenErik: @slen1023Follow us on Twitter:Jeff: @Jeffrey_WarrenLen: @LenHunsickerErik: @BrickPollittFollow the show on Instagram: instagram.com/philadelphiasportstable.

OPPOSITION TERRITORY: Washington Nationals

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The end of the NHL hockey season will be here before we know it. And the Philadelphia Flyers have an important offseason as the rebuild continues. This week, we sat down with Rachel Donner from the Locked on Flyers podcast to discuss how this Flyers offseason may turn out, and what we should keep our eyes on during free agency and the upcoming NHL Draft.But first, we started this week’s show by discussing the Sixers vs. Knicks series that is slowly coming to an end. It has been emotional, especially as the Wells Fargo Center was recently overrun by Knicks fans. Where do we see this team and franchise heading? (approx. 6:55)We then discussed some important components to the Phillies success during this early part of their season. (approx. 24:35)From there, we gave our insights into the 2024 NFL and Eagles Draft that we’re still digesting. (approx. 33:55)We then moved along with our discussion and gave thoughts on the highest paid professional sports players in Philly, and what they mean to their team. (approx. 39:50)What we threw down on the Table this week was a fantastic discussion and interview with Rachel Donner about how this Flyers offseason may end up looking. We first reflected on the season and important themes as the team is still in rebuild mode. What’s going to happen to the goalie position? Which talent should this front office be looking at in free agency and the upcoming NHL Draft? Plus much more within this discussion! (approx. 50:50)Head over to our website for all of our podcasts and more: philadelphiasportstable.com.Follow us on Threads:Jeff: @mrjeffwarrenErik: @slen1023Follow us on Twitter/X:Jeff: @Jeffrey_WarrenLen: @LenHunsickerErik: @BrickPollittFollow the show on Instagram: instagram.com/philadelphiasportstable.

A Dive Into This Flyers Offseason (PST Episode 564)

On this installment of OPPOSITION TERRITORY, RJ Ochoa from SB Nation’s BloggingTheBoys.com joined us for a deep dive into how the NFC East now looks after the 2024 NFL Draft. A new rookie quarterback to keep our eyes on. New secondary pieces. And new players heading to the trenches. RJ and Jeff discussed the following:Overall thoughts on the sheer number of offensive players were drafted in the first-round before a defensive player was drafted.Should Cowboys fans be hopeful or disappointed after this draft?The Washington Commanders appear to have their quarterback of the future in Jayden Daniels.A look at the New York Giants draft and how it looks for their rebuilding team.All of this and much more this week on Opposition Territory!Head over to our website for all of our podcasts and more: philadelphiasportstable.com.Follow us on Threads:Jeff: @mrjeffwarrenErik: @slen1023Follow us on Twitter/X:Jeff: @Jeffrey_WarrenLen: @LenHunsickerErik: @BrickPollittFollow the show on Instagram: instagram.com/philadelphiasportstable.

OPPOSITION TERRITORY: The NFC East

This week on TABLE TALK, Jeff sat down with O.J. Spivey from The Philadelphia Tribune for a discussion about how and why the Philadelphia Eagles drafted the talent they came away with in the 2024 NFL Draft. Heavy on the secondary. Wide receivers with different skill sets were drafted, and much more! Topics that O.J. and Jeff dove into:A shift with drafting CB Quinyon Mitchell and DB Cooper DeJean means inevitable, necessary changes are coming to the secondary.How the Birds handled the offensive line in the draft is good news for G Tyler Steen.Should we be hesitant with talent like OLB Jaylix Hunt?WR Ainias Smith and WR Johnny Wilson will need to carve out roles for themselves in the wide receiver room.All of this and much more this week on Table Talk!Head over to our website for all of our podcasts and more: philadelphiasportstable.com.Follow us on Threads:Jeff: @mrjeffwarrenErik: @slen1023Follow us on Twitter/X:Jeff: @Jeffrey_WarrenLen: @LenHunsickerErik: @BrickPollittFollow the show on Instagram: instagram.com/philadelphiasportstable.

TABLE TALK: Eagles Post-Draft Analysis

The Philadelphia Phillies starting pitching has been stellar as of late. Zack Wheeler, Aaron Nola, and Ranger Suarez have shown us some great stuff thus far here in 2024. We’ll dive into what the Phillies starting pitching means to this early part of the season with Liz Roscher from Yahoo Sports and the Hittin’ Season podcast at WHYY/Billy Penn. Can they sustain this success?But first, we started this week’s show by diving into the pay disparity between the NBA and WNBA. Are the salaries of WNBA players unfair? (approx. 6:20)We then discussed the incredibly disappointing first-round series between the Sixers and Knicks, and how this Sixers team just hasn’t shown up. (approx. 14:35)From there, we dove into some Listener Feedback about the Sixers and the Eagles. (approx. 26:30)We then moved along with our discussion and gave thoughts about the new City Connect jerseys the Phillies have been wearing. What actually makes a good-looking jersey? (approx. 35:45)What we threw down on the Table this week was a fantastic discussion and interview with Liz Roscher from Yahoo Sports about the direction this Phillies team has been heading over this past month of play. Specifically, the starting pitchers have mostly been a saving grace for the team. Can Johan Rojas continue to sustain his success at the plate? What’s the biggest concern offensively for this team as we head into May? Plus much more within this discussion! (approx. 48:50)Head over to our website for all of our podcasts and more: philadelphiasportstable.com.Follow us on Threads:Jeff: @mrjeffwarrenErik: @slen1023Follow us on Twitter/X:Jeff: @Jeffrey_WarrenLen: @LenHunsickerErik: @BrickPollittFollow the show on Instagram: instagram.com/philadelphiasportstable.

The Phillies Starting Pitching Is Stellar! (PST Episode 563)

On this installment of OPPOSITION TERRITORY, William Metzger from SB Nation’s CrawfishBoxes.com joined us for a deep dive into what we’ve seen from the Houston Astros thus far in the American League. This is a team that has been relevant in Major League Baseball for the past decade, yet they’re at the bottom of the barrel in their division.Bill and Jeff discussed the following:What were the expectations coming into the season, and how they’ve been derailed by injuries.How can the starting pitching staff get back to where they need to be now that Justin Verlander is back in the rotation?The Astros also have been struggling on offense.What will happen at the cleanup position in the batting order due to a lack of production?All of this and much more this week on Opposition Territory!Head over to our website for all of our podcasts and more: philadelphiasportstable.com.Follow us on Threads:Jeff: @mrjeffwarrenErik: @slen1023Follow the show on Instagram: instagram.com/philadelphiasportstable.

OPPOSITION TERRITORY: Washington Nationals

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