Nothing Personal with David Samson The World Baseball Classic is here! How dumb is Profar? How worried are the Dodgers with Sasaki? (Episode 1421 Hour 1)
Mar 4, 2026
Team USA's WBC dominance and whether Japan or the Dominican Republic pose real threats. How WBC scheduling and pitching usage could reshape Olympic and MLB leverage. Jurickson Profar's second PED suspension and the fallout for his team and paycheck. Roki Sasaki's troubling spring with the Dodgers and how teams manage pitcher workloads. WNBPA infighting and negotiation drama.
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Don't Mistake Speeches For Team Preparation
- Don't overvalue speeches as the primary tool for team performance; they set tone but don't replace day-to-day clubhouse work.
- Samson notes Aaron Judge's speech drew criticism but emphasizes internal, routine clubhouse dynamics matter more.
Profar's Second PED Case And The Leak Drama
- Jurickson Profar tested positive for PEDs again and faces a second suspension that could cost him a full season and $15 million this year.
- Samson recounts the testing, appeal and leak process and expresses bafflement at repeat violations by a well-paid veteran.
How The PED Testing And Appeal Process Actually Works
- Follow the PED testing protocol: teams are informed only after confirmation and appeal decisions to protect chain of custody and due process.
- Samson outlines the multi-step testing, appeal, arbitration and timing before teams are notified.