Nothing Personal with David Samson

Today’s word of the day is ‘dinger’ as in a home run as in the name of the Colorado Rockies mascot. We spoke yesterday about the investigation the Rockies conducted to get to the bottom of an alleged racial incident against Marlins player Lewis Brinson. The team confirmed it was dinger that was used. Let’s discuss this whole situation. (14:35) So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me the role an agent has when they represent two competing free agents. Interesting. (24:45) Review: She’s In Portland. (28:40) Carmelo Anthony opened up about joining LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. He said not having a ring keeps him up at night. (34:40) NPPOD. (37:40) Barstool Sports is reportedly working with MLB on a deal. Some people are mad. Some people are happy. Why would baseball be doing this?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘zero tolerance’ as in we have zero tolerance for this situation as in an incident happened in the Colorado Rockies game that we need to discuss. In the 9th inning vs the Marlins it sounded as if a fan screamed out a racial slur at Lewis Brinson. Some fans thought someone was yelling to the Rockies mascot. We’re not going to get into what was said — we’re going to discuss how this investigation is handled by the team. (14:50) Jed Hoyer spoke about the Cubs not being able to sign Bryant, Rizzo, or Baez to new deals before trading them away. Kris Bryant has responded to this. (22:50) So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me about the San Diego Padres possibly moving Fernando Tatis Jr to the outfield. Would I consider doing this? (33:00) Review: The Suicide Squad. (35:40) Wait to see updates — NBA investigating tampering. (41:10) NPPOD. (43:40) Xavien Howard gets more money from the Dolphins. This is a bad precedent to set if you’re Miami. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘adios’ as in goodbye as in Messi is out of Barcelona as in hasta la vista, baby as in La Liga Fair Play will not allow Barcelona to re-sign Lionel Messi to a new contract. What in the world is happening here!? How problematic is this Barcelona team? Whose fault is it that one of the best players in the history of the sport is out at Barcelona? (15:20) Deshaun Watson could be traded to the Eagles? Interesting. Why would a team trade for him right now? Why would a franchise risk trading first round picks and taking on BIG salary for a player who might be suspended? (19:30) Trevor Bauer’s administrative leave was extended another 7 days. Why not longer? The union has to protect a player even if it doesn’t want to. (24:58) Review: American Animals. (31:35) So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me if I could build a sportsbook at a stadium would I do it…. OF COURSE! (36:50) NPPOD. (43:00) Former President Trump released a statement about the USWNT. The women brought home a bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics. Something we should be proud of. What are we doing here? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thank you. Thank you to everyone who reached out. Thank you to everyone who had kind things to say. And thank you to everyone who had something cruel to say — for showing your true colors. (6:30)Today’s word of the day is ‘Wait til next year’ as in the slogan of the long-suffering Cubs fans when the ‘curse’ was still a thing as in MLB released the schedule for 2022. Let’s talk about how these games are made, who makes these decisions, and why it’s released now. (20:10) Aaron Rodgers says his relationship with the Packers GM is a ‘work in progress’. Yes, we can all agree that that’s HORSE HOCKEY! (28:10) Review: Jolt. (32:55) So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me about stadium security, fan behavior, and what the HELL is going on in the world! (40:35) NPPOD. (41:35) Urban Meyer coaching style is odd. His tenure as the Jaguars coach is going to be odd. Will he turn things around with the Jaguars? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘sibling’ — this show is dedicated to my sister Nancy. She died last night after a three year battle with cancer. Thank you for being the best big sister. (9:55) The New York Giants had a brawl at camp yesterday. Joe Judge made the team run laps and pushups. Was this the right movie? (18:00) So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? 33-year old Steph Curry has a new contract with the Golden State Warriors. It’s a 4-year extension that will pay him $59M in the last year of the deal! What!? How will this end up? (22:30) The Los Angeles Lakers made more signings — Carmelo Anthony has joined the team. Is LeBron James collecting friends going to result in a ring? (24:10) Review: Woodstock 99. (27:45) NCAA released findings from an outside investigation in gender equality between the Men’s and Women’s basketball tournaments. Will any change come from this? Let’s take a look at the report. (39:55) NPPOD. (42:40) Marcell Ozuna update.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘irrational exuberance’ as in investor enthusiasm that drives asset prices higher than those assets justify as in NBA free agency is a frenzy! Teams are throwing around money at players that just don’t make sense. 36-year old Chris Paul got $120M from the Phoenix Suns. There’s no way that contract will come back to bite them. Lonzo Ball got $85M, Duncan Robinson and Jimmy Butler and Kyle Lowry got big money from the Miami Heat. Why is this happening? (14:50) Olympics update! Simone Biles returned to competition and earned a Bronze medal in the Balance Beam. Team USA Men’s basketball beat Spain. Kevin Durant led the way. (19:00) The Boston Red Sox have a little issue. Why didn’t the Red Sox make any moves? Was it a mistake? They’re now 4 games back of the Tampa Bay Rays. (24:00) Jed Hoyer had to explain to his team why he traded away Anthony Rizzo, Javy Baez, and Kris Bryant. He was not happy with how negotiations went. Was it all horse hockey? (31:45) Review: Love Is Blind: After The Altar. (36:35) The Las Vegas Raiders have a John Gruden problem. He signed a huge deal and he hasn’t done anything. The team is now in Vegas and reportedly owner Mark Davis says Gruden is not in a “win now” situation. WHAT? (38:45) NPPOD: The New York Yankees are not good. What was I thinking? (42:05) Let’s update a wait to see on Tyler Glasnow.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘investment’ as in the Mets made one in Kumar Rocker by selecting him 10th overall in the 2021 MLB Draft as in the Mets not signing Rocker and losing the pick. What the hell happened? Why did the Mets promise so much money and not follow through? Did the Mets know about his elbow? Did Scott Boras mess this up? (19:10) Let’s talk about the MLB Trade Deadline. It was a busy, busy deadline! (24:25) Did the Cubs and Nationals have a fire sale? No! They traded away players with one year left on their deals. They made the smart move. Does it suck? Yes! But these teams needed to think about the future. (28:20) The Yankees swept the Marlins after the trade deadline. Does it mean the Yankees made all the right moves? (29:10) What about the Mets? (30:20) Fernando Tatis Jr left the Padres game again with his shoulder injury. This is more unfortunate news for a team that’s battling it out with the Giants and Dodgers in the NL West. (35:35) Review: My Blind Brother. (37:35) NPPOD. (40:55) Wait to see update. (42:20) Starling Castro has been suspended for 30 days. The Nationals say he’s not playing for them anymore. So what is MLB doing with Trevor Bauer? Will he play again for the Dodgers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘last call’ as in the MLB trade deadline is here as in this is the last time teams can make trade to get better. In previous years that wasn’t the case. (2:25) The Los Angeles Dodger pulled off the ultimate rope-a-dope against the San Diego Padres. It was reported the Padres had a deal to acquire Max Scherzer and then BOOM! the Dodgers came in and stole it. How did this happen? How did the Dodgers get Scherzer and Trea Turner? (11:50) Anthony Rizzo time in Chicago is done. Rizzo is headed to the New York Yankees. Have the Yankees done enough by adding Rizzo and Joey Gallo? Will this save the season? (22:05) We reviewed Black Widow a few days ago and now we’re back! Scarlett Johansson is very mad at Disney and she says the company owes her big money because of the release. This is a game changer. (30:50) So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me about the trade deadline details; how much does a player know?; What happens once trade is official?; What happens after the player is trade? — thank you for asking. (38:40) NPPOD. (41:40) Wait to see updates! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘offense’ as in offensive as in the New York Yankees have traded for Joey Gallo as in home runs as in MLB Trade Deadline is about teams on the offensive. Let’s talk about the Texas Rangers for a minute. Opened a new stadium, traded the biggest draw, and now what? The Yankees added bats, but what about pitching? (14:00) The Marlins were able to get rid of Starling Marte after offering a deal they knew he wouldn’t want. What mistake did the team make in this trade? (20:40) Aaron Rodgers did everything he could to turn the narrative around on the Packers front office. He had some things to say about how he has been treated, how veterans have been treated, and what is next. (29:05) So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Xavien Howard released a statement saying he has requested a trade from the Miami Dolphins because of how he was treated by the team. Someone asked me how I would handle this situation. (38:40) Review: The Dissident. (41:30) NPPOD - Nationals covid outbreak. How much fun are we still having!? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘twisties’ as in the yips as in Simone Biles withdrew from the Olympic team all-around in gymnastics after experiencing what is basically a mental block. Biles, and gymnasts around the world, are saying that these are scary, frightening, and can cause serious injury if you fall. Let’s address the backlash Biles received for putting her mental health first. We are SICK and TIRED of the criticism here at NPDS. (19:45) The MLB trade deadline is this Friday and it is coming fast. What are front offices doing right now? How many phones are ringing? (24:20) The Seattle Mariners made a trade and their players are pissed. How did this happen? Why did this happen? (31:40) Review: The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard. (37:00) Why hasn’t Kumar Rocker been signed by the New York Mets yet? The Mets slotted him for $6M and now there seems to be an issue with the medicals. What will happen now? (44:30) NPPOD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices