This week on Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob explains why the Mariners' hot start was just fool's gold, why he's glad to see Dallas Keuchel and Craig Kimbrel finally signed, and sends his well wishes to David Ortiz as he recovers after being attacked in the Dominican Republic. He also runs down his Top 3 MLB Teams of the Week, names this week's 'Twitter Trash Talk' Winner, and gives the Analytic Stat of the Week. Guests: 3-time MLB Manager of the Year and World series champion, Jim Leyland on the home run explosion, analytics and unwritten rules; USA Today MLB writer Bob Nightengale with the latest Big Papi update, Keuchel and Kimbrel signing.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parker – Inside the (Rob) Parker - Mariners' fool's gold start; Kimbrel/Keuchel sign; Prayers up for Papi; Guest: Jim Leyland on analytics, unwritten rules

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Colin gives high praise to basketball star Caitlin Clark, labeling her appointment television in today's society where attention spans are short and streaming rules the land. He shares his bold predictions for the upcoming NBA playoffs. Plus, QB consultant Jordan Palmer joins the show to breakdown each of the top prospects before next weeks draft See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Colin gives high praise to basketball star Caitlin Clark labeling her appointment television in today's society where attention spans are short
QB J.J. McCarthy seems to be moving up the NFL draft
 
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Hour 1 - Caitlin Clark is must see TV

Colin shares his bold predictions for the upcoming NBA playoffs
It's looking like Jaden Daniels might go number 2 in the NFL draft
 
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Hour 2 - Bold NBA playoff predictions

QB consultant Jordan Palmer joins the show to breakdown each of the top prospects before next weeks draft See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3 - Top NFL prospects

John dives into the contract extension that the Eagle gave DeVonta Smith and what it means for WR's and the position for the many players with upcoming contract negotiations. John also discusses the WR draft class and who he thinks has the highest upside to make an immediate impact at the top of the draft. Later, John talks about holdouts in the NFL and the latest "Tangent Tuesday."
Lastly, John answers your questions for this episode's mailbag segment.
6:17 - DeVonta Smith gets an extension
14:41 - WR scouting report
26:39 - Holdouts
30:48 - Other NFL notes
35:19 - Tangent Tuesday
45:03 - Mailbag
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Parker – Inside the (Rob) Parker - Mariners' fool's gold start; Kimbrel/Keuchel sign; Prayers up for Papi; Guest: Jim Leyland on analytics, unwritten rules

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