

Nothing Personal with David Samson
Le Batard & Friends, Sports, Baseball, MLB
NPDS - Nothing Personal with David Samson is a daily sports podcast hosted by David Samson. David is dedicated to decoding the endless musings of players, owners and others in a concise, articulate and entertaining manner. Samson was in charge of a Major League Baseball team for 18 years, with winning a World Series ring, building a new ballpark, hosting an All-Star game, and buying and selling a franchise, among his many experiences and accomplishments. His breadth of knowledge covers all aspects of sport. This podcast will be the destination for fans of sports and entertainment who want to hear the truth about real situations as they occur each day. Every segment will give his audience a unique perspective, not found anywhere else. His voice is strong and unwavering, his brand is honesty and his reach is extraordinary. And remember, it's just business...It's nothing personal! Subscribe to Nothing Personal on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@npds
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Dec 19, 2019 • 46min
You WON'T BELIEVE Yankees Gerrit Cole's Opt Out Clause (12/18)
Word of the Day - Schadenfreude. Executives and fans share this feeling for rivals. And it's ok! (1:00) Jaguars fire Tom Coughlin. The Owner says he was going to be fired after the season. Why do it now? What really happened? (2:07) You won't believe Gerrit Cole's unique opt out structure in his contract and why he texted Giancarlo Stanton after Cole signed with the New York Yankees (8:09) Why did Nike make Major League Baseball an offer they couldn't refuse? (16:00) So you wanna talk to Samson? David answers a question from a listener about Carmelo Anthony buying his number 7 for only $3,000 (21:09) Why did the Golden State Warriors leave out Kevin Durant on a tribute video on Twitter? David's been there before and explains the pettiness from the Warriors (29:21) Why is the NAVY preventing Boston Red Sox prospect Noah Song from fulling his dream playing Major League Baseball? (32:25) David Samson reviews Survivor Season 39 (35:53) David is on fire with his picks of the day. Find out who he likes in the Lakers Bucks match-up in the NBA (41:09) #WaitToSee American Airlines Arena needs a new name and David has some suggestions (43:10) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 18, 2019 • 46min
Gerrit Cole's Yankee press conference made me laugh (12/18)
Today's word of the day is 'dart' because Fallon Sherrock made some history in the sport (0:06). Gerrit Cole is now a Yankee and his press conference was hilarious (1:22). Let's talk about why. Doc Rivers was very honest when asked about LeBron James comments on load management (9:57). Do All-Star Game's even matter in sports (15:01)? Martha Ford announced that Matt Patricia and Bob Quinn would be back with the team in 2020 (21:29). David Tepper wants to join the MLS ranks to so I discuss expansion in sports and why people crave it (25:14). So You Wanna Talk To Samson (30:00)!? Someone asked me what I miss most about being a team President. Review - Love The Coopers (39:05). A Man is suing Russell Westbrook and the Utah Jazz for $68M, so how much do I think he'll get (42:33)? #waittosee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 17, 2019 • 46min
The NFL should be FURIOUS with the NFLPA
Today's word of the day is 'hippophile' and it's all about Madison Bumgarner (:06). The NFL should be absolutely furious with what transpired between the Jaguars and the NFLPA (3:21). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Josh Gordon was suspended again so let's talk about the chances he got (11:07). A team actually claimed Janoris Jenkins (14:10). I can't believe it. Zack Wheeler is mad at the Mets, but I'm team BVW here (18:24). Nationals are looking to replace Anthony Rendon with Josh Donaldson (24:40). Review - Rocketman (28:15). I also talk my top 5 Elton John songs of all time. Urban Meyer is a master of negotiation and his first move was attending the Redskins game (32:33). Let's revisit NBA v. China and talk about money (37:40). Drew Brees set the passing TD record in Monday night's game against the Colts, but will he be able to hold off Tom Brady (41:43)? #waittosee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 16, 2019 • 46min
The New England Patriots cannot be serious! (12/16)
Today's word of the day is 'opportunistic' and it's about Marcus Peters and some beers (0:06). The Patriots are caught up in some more spying accusations and now there's video of the alleged incident and it is BAD NEWS for New England (1:13). The Cleveland Browns are an absolute disaster thanks to Freddie Kitchens (11:08). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? What does the Bumgarner signing mean for the D-Backs and Giants (14:53)? The Rangers traded for Corey Kluber (20:20). Oakland Raiders were booed off the field! In the team's final home game (27:56)! Bernie Sanders and I need to have a talk (31:23). Review - Catastrophe (36:08). Will Dion Waiters ever play another game for the Heat? #waittosee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 13, 2019 • 46min
Time to rest Lamar Jackson and what it's like to negotiate with Scott Boras (12/13)
Today's word of the day is 'suspension' as in Dion Waiters' latest suspension should be the end of his time with the Heat (0:06). Lamar Jackson is the best QB in football and the Ravens absolutely should rest him (0:52). Janoris Jenkins has a lesson to learn... but he won't (5:26). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? What's it like to negotiate a contract with Scott Boras? I'll tell ya (12:05). If you want a job in sports this is how you can get one. Review - The Peanut Butter Falcon (30:00). Cubs fans have to be sick over comments made by the team's GM (32:48). The Knicks will never learn from the mistakes of the past 20 years of garbage (38:20). LeBron and AD will win tonight in Miami, but will The King outscore The Brow? #waittosee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 12, 2019 • 46min
MLB Winter Meetings wrapped up and players can now smoke weed (12/12)
Today's word of the day is 'hypermnesia' and it relates to all sports owners (0:06). Anthony Rendon joins Mike Trout in Anaheim, but if they don't add pitching, that's a pretty expensive playoff-less team (1:00). Now that the Dodgers have struck out on the biggest fish, who can they get now (8:44)? Biggest winners and losers of the baseball Winter Meetings (12:02). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me about this Tom Brady to Miami rumor and we should all laugh together (17:03). NFL announced it'll do a "top down review" of the officiating and... yea, sure (20:37). Clinton Portis and some other ex-NFL players were charged with healthcare fraud (23:34). Review - Hustlers (and a bonus story about Jennifer Lopez) (29:11). MLB announced major changes to drug testing * lights joint * (33:11). Rays owner Stu Sternberg followed up some ridiculous plans with even more ridiculous plans (38:33). The Los Angeles Angels are not done signing big names... or are they? #waittosee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 11, 2019 • 46min
Yankees will win a World Series with Gerrit Cole but... (12/11)
Today's word of the day is self 'aggrandizement', yes, that is a word (0:06). Gerrit Cole is rich rich rich and the Yankees were very happy to make that happen (1:12). Boston Red Sox are now ready to rid their team of big contracts and David Price is on the chopping block (8:45). San Diego Padres are now buyers and sellers or it sellers and buyers (12:23)? MLB says baseballs aren't juiced (14:53)! Ha! AJ Hinch wouldn't talk about the Astros cheating scandal (19:54). Dave Roberts had some interesting things to say about the Dodgers offseason plans (25:31). Tampa Bay Rays owner Stu Sternberg commented on the Montreal move and wooboy (30:05). Review of the Day - Late Night (34:45). Megan Rapinoe won the SI Sportsperson of the Year, but I was not a fan of her acceptance speech (37:01). Joe Burrow will win the Heisman, but will he shatter the voting record? #waittosee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 10, 2019 • 46min
Patriots cheated, Jerry Jones flubs a release, and Gerrit Cole's 'mystery team' (12/10)
Today's word of the day is "opt-out" because Stephen Strasburg just secured $145M by using his (0:06). Another SpyGate. Another scandal. Another thing the Patriots admit wasn't done on purpose (0:57). Jerry Jones released his kicker which was the right thing to do - but wow - did he mess up the timing (6:30). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? A listener wanted to know what reporters meant by saying a 'mystery team' is in on Gerrit Cole - trust me, you want to hear this (8:55). Joe Maddon says he wants Gerrit Cole and that he's also not talked to Mike Trout yet... what (15:23)? What in the world is happening in the NHL right now (20:00)? Review of the day - Marriage Story (29:08). Jets RB Le'Veon Bell was spotted out Saturday bowling when he was supposed to be home with the flu (33:38). Knicks fire David Fizdale, but that's not the biggest story in New York (37:27). The NBA denied the Rockets their protest (40:19). Will Pat Shumur last the rest of the 2019 season (44:25)? #waittosee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 9, 2019 • 46min
Nationals Overpaid for Stephen Strasburg, Perfect Storm for Yankees and Gerrit Cole (12/9)
Today's word of the day is "Cartel" after Miss Universe host Steve Harvey gets caught up in another controversy (0:06). Former Marlins President David Samson explains why the Nationals will have buyer's remorse in a few years after paying Stephen Strasburg 245 million dollars (1:08). Samson explains why teams got "Boras'd" where MLB Super Agent Scott Boras manipulated his way into getting the best deal for his client. Also, why this is a perfect storm for Gerrit Cole who will soon top Strasburg's record breaking 245 million dollar deal. Baker Mayfield calls out the Browns training staff and David Samson explains why it matters so much for the Browns (9:20). Panthers cornerback Donte Jackson called out his coaches for their play-calling, why is this a problem for team chemistry? Cleveland Cavaliers Tristan Thompson calls out his teammates for anonymous quotes about their coach John Beilein. Marvin Miller and Ted Simmons elected by the Veterans Committee into the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame (20:26). David reviews the Golden Globe nominations and why Schitt's Creek got snubbed (30:13). Russia banned from international competition as part of the largest doping scandal in history (33:37). David's pick of the day from Monday Night Football between the Giants and Eagles. It's David's 20th anniversary for his first day in Major League Baseball and he explains why the Expos were doomed in Montreal from day one. Today's Wait to See is about the Dodgers Andrew Friedman and his aggressiveness during Free Agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 6, 2019 • 46min
Jerry Jones can't be the owner and GM of the Cowboys anymore (12/6)
Today's word of the day is "slap----" after Blake Snell reacts to the Rays trading away Tommy Pham (0:06). Jerry Jones says he's tired of all the 'losing, losing, losing', but Jason Garrett shouldn't be blamed for the Cowboys' struggles. Jerry Jones shouldn't be the owner and GM of the Dallas Cowboys anymore (1:20). Tua Tagovailoa addresses the media about his health and NFL Draft decision, but did he make a mistake with some of his comments (5:00)? The Yankees are reportedly ready to make a record offer for Gerrit Cole (19:16). Review of the Day - Brittany Runs a Marathon (22:09). How do clubhouses deal with complaints from employees (26:09)? Richard Sherman defends Tim Ryan's comments on Lamar Jackson (32:34).The former Suns head coach dodges questions about the team's decision to draft Deandre Ayton over Luka Doncic (36:33). Odell Beckham defends his love for the city of Cleveland and the Browns #waittosee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


