Adam Copeland is joined by Athletic MLB writer Melissa Lockard to talk about an interesting baseball free agency and what's the latest with the A's. Things started off slow in free agency for MLB, but has picked up lately. The A's have made a few moves the last few weeks to hopefully improve their team. What is their plan at 2b? The bullpen looks like it could be the strength of the team this season and resigning Petit. The signing of Mitch Moreland is very interesting and could really add some pop to the lineup with Davis being traded. Melissa gives her thoughts on the K Davis for Elvis Andrus trade. And they talk about what to expect from AJ Puk this season.

You can read all of Melissa's great A's and MLB coverage by visiting: https://theathletic.com/author/melissa-lockard/

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Adam Copeland is joined by Athletic NFL Texans writer Aaron Reiss to talk about the mess that is going on with the Texans after the release of star JJ Watt. Texans fans are at their lowest right now after the release of fan favorite and star JJ Watt. Surprised they didn't try to trade him and get some draft picks. Aaron breaks down why Deshaun Watson is so upset with the Texans and wants a trade. It all started with the trade of star WR DeAndre Hopkins and went downhill from there. Aaron thinks the 49ers would be the best fit for a QB with Watson's skills. Texans claim they don't want to trade him, but we will find out more in the next couple months before the NFL draft.

You can read all of Aaron's great Texans coverage by visiting: https://theathletic.com/author/aaron-reiss/

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Adam Copeland is joined by Athletic MLB writer Eno Sarris to talk about some of the changes the MLB has planned for the 2021 season. MLB sent out a memo saying they plan to deaden the ball for the upcoming season. Lots of weirdness going on with what is going on with the baseball the last few seasons. The KBO tried it a few years ago and lost 30% of their homers, so we will see what happens in the MLB this season. Eno talks about how the Giants strategy makes so much sense with the current dimensions at Oracle Park.

You can read all of Eno's great baseball thoughts by visiting https://theathletic.com/author/eno-sarris/

You can check out Eno on his highly awarded Podcast " Rates & Barrels" at https://theathletic.com/podcast/15-rates-and-barrels/

And you can follow Eno on Twitter at @enosarris

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Adam Copeland is joined by Athletic Bay Area Warriors/NBA Writer Ethan Strauss to talk about the odds of Steph Curry winning the NBA MVP this season. Steph is currently at +1200 to win the MVP behind the likes of LeBron, Luka, Jokic and KD. Ethan doesn't get all the love for Luka since the Warriors are a better team right now then the Mavs. The benchmark of wins in a season might not be useful this season since it is a shorter season. The Warriors being on a lot of national TV broadcasts could really help out Steph's chances.

To check out Ethan's great Warriors coverage and his article on Steph, visit: https://theathletic.com/author/ethan-strauss/.

And follow him on Twitter @SherwoodStrauss

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Adam Copeland is joined by Athletic NFL TB Bucs Writer Great Auman to talk about the Bucs winning Super Bowl 55 with Tom Brady as their QB. Tampa Bay or as the fans there now call in "Champa Bay" has been transformed into title town with the Bucs and Lightning winning their Championships and the Rays making the World Series. Tom Brady signed during the offseason and paid instant dividends for the Bucs. He brought so much on the field and in the locker-room. His experience & confidence were a huge reason for them winning the Lombardi Trophy. Greg breaks down what the team needs to do in the offseason to try to make another run at the title, but it will be tough with a lot of big key free agents. And they talk about former Buc and current 49ers GM John Lynch finally getting the call for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

You can read all of Greg great Bucs coverage by visiting: https://theathletic.com/author/greg-auman/. You can follow him on Twitter @gregauman

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Adam Copeland is joined by Athletic SF 49ers writer David Lombardi to talk about all the interesting options the 49ers might have available at QB. Lots of rumors going around involving the 49ers and some top name QBs. The Rams beat the 49ers to the punch in trading for Matt Stafford. David talks about the different philosophies of the Rams & 49ers regarding their first round picks and how it could be catching up to the Rams this upcoming offseason. What is the 49ers top priorities this offseason? What does he think of Sam Darnold as an option for the 49ers? Do the 49ers a big enough package to try to make a trade for Deshaun Watson? And would David trade for Watson if a trade included Nick Bosa??

You can read all of David's great 49ers coverage by visiting: https://theathletic.com/author/david-lombardi/

You can follow him on Twitter at @LombardiHimself

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Adam Copeland is joined by Raiders WR Henry Ruggs III to talk about his rookie season during a pandemic, Alabama's great WRs & Tom Brady's legacy. The biggest thing he missed this season was not being able to be at the NFL Draft since it was in Vegas and wear his suit, but he was happy he was with family. He is enjoying Vegas so far and he had to try In-N-Out, but isn't a huge fan of the fries. He talked about the amazing Alabama wide receivers they have had recently and how he knew Devonta Smith was gonna be a big star. He says Coach Gruden likes to fire up his team and it shows on the field. And he talks about how Tom Brady was like a playing card to him when he was growing up winning all those Super Bowls and its crazy to play on the same field as him.

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Adam Copeland is joined by Author, Comedian, Gambler Cousin Sal Iacono to talk about his new book "You Can't Lose Them All- Tales of a Degenerate Gambler & His Ridiculous Friends." Cousin Sal talks about how he grew up around gambling, but somehow his cousins Jimmy Kimmel never got into gambling. He even has gotten his kids into gambling when they bet on the WWE Royal Rumble. He enjoys betting with friends where the pay out isn't always money. He tells a great story about actor John Hamm being kicked out of a fantasy league he was in. He talks about his love of Super Bowl Prop bets and the crazier the better. He discusses his theories about when to hedge a bet and when not to. And he gives his pick for the Super Bowl.

You can get Cousin Sal's Book "You Can't Lose Them All- Tales of a Degenerate Gambler & His Ridiculous Friends" anywhere you buy books in store or online. You can follow him on Twitter @TheCousinSal and you can see him on the FS1 Show "Fox Bet Live"

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Adam Copeland is joined by Athletic SF Giants/MLB writer Grant Brisbee to talk about the Giants offseason, roster stability and up and coming prospects. Were the Giants really interested in Joc Pederson before he signed with the Cubs? Are they looking for a more defensive minded outfielder? What is the team's plan after next season since they won't have many players on the books? Will they go after 1 of the big named shortstops available? And they break down some thoughts on some of the Giants big prospects coming up and if they could make a splash with the team this season.

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Adam Copeland is joined by Athletic MLB Writer Alex Coffey to talk about the Oakland A's interesting offseason, La Stella to the Giants and when will Spring Training start. Cactus League is scheduled to start on time, but a letter came out this week saying that Arizona might want to delay the start of Spring Training. Marcus Semien signed with the Blue Jays after he got a very strange offer from the A's. He wanted to come back, but the A's didn't make an offer that made sense to him and that is upsetting A's fans. The A's also lost Tommy La Stella when he signed with the Giants. And what will La Stella bring to the Giants?

To read all of Alex's great A's & MLB Coverage, Visit: https://theathletic.com/author/alex-coffey/ and follow her on Twitter @byalexcoffey

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