Baseball Hall of Famer Pedro Martinez and Rich discuss David Ortiz’s induction into Cooperstown and why ‘Big Papi’ was at his best in the biggest moments and why former Bosox manager Terry Francona deserves to be in the HOF also, if Rafael Devers and Xander Bogaerts will be on the move this off-season, says why Justin Verlander is still one of baseball best starting pitchers, why the Yankees don’t need Juan Soto, and reveals which batters gave him the most trouble back in his playing days. 

Rich weighs in on Jerry Jones’ vote of confidence in Mike McCarthy and debates just how much confidence the Cowboys’ owner has in his head coach. 

The guys react to Colts All-Pro LB Darius Leonard announce that he’d like to be called Shaquille Leonard from now on, and Rich gloats over 49ers Head Coach Kyle Shanahan naming Trey Lance as the team’s starting QB over Jimmy Garoppolo. 

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