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This was a lot of fun to review and recall some of the great conversations I had with so many incredible people to help launch the podcast in October.  For those who haven't had a chance to listen to every episode,  you'll enjoy this.  You may even find yourself going back to catch the episode after you hear this show.  And this will put the year 2020 behind us.  What a year it has been in sports...

The Sacramento Kings are looking like they're off to a great start.  And the game against Denver this week was a great sign.  So why does anyone have to question the motives of the coach with one of his up and coming players when he lets him sit in the 4th quarter?  Especially if that person posting on social media just might be Marvin Bagley's father. Oh yeah, I have a lot more to say about it in...

Here we go again.  Dwayne Haskins is looking for a job since he was just released by the Washington Football Team.  Yeah.  That's what happens when you do stupid things and your team loses.  And now, Booger MacFarland of ESPN chimes in relating it to a majority of the African American players trying to build their brand vs build their teams.  Uh Oh.   Now he has a problem.  You know where I'm goin...

First it started off on the very first day of the year.  David Stern, NBA Commissioner passes.  A wonderful human being responsible for Sacramento still having the Kings and Golden One Center.  Then Kobe.  Then the SF 49er's lose a SuperBowl they should have won. Then COVID shuts everything down.  Then April with no Masters, no basketball, no baseball.  Then May.  Tough month  for me as my career...

So here it is.  End of the regular season and the pathetic NFC East looks like the final team for the playoffs is  going to get in with a losing record of 6 wins/10 losses. And lucky us, we're going to get to watch the awful Washington Football Team and the Pitiful Philadelphia Eagles duke it out for some less than exciting play on Sunday.  For nothing.  Neither is going anywhere.  But it gets wor...

So Russell Westbrook of the Washington Wizards sat it out yesterday against the Orlando Magic. Seriously.  Game three.  Too tired.  Needed rest. And guess what?  They lost. C'mon now.  I've got an NFL comparison to somebody who really wants to play in George Kittle of the San Francisco 49er's.  And Russell is tired.  Really??? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All I want for Christmas is my sports back with no interruptions due to Covid.  That's it.  And for each and every one of you to have a wonderful holiday with whomever you can be with under the circumstances.  And if you can't be with anyone, reach out to someone and make them smile however you can.  Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yeah, we'll talk a few things sports and I'll answer a few questions but today is really all about the holiday and spending it with loved ones, reaching out to support somebody less fortunate or in need.  And I also want to thank you for your support and my advertisers for their support.  Roy a Roy's Umbrella has been fabulous and has become a friend as a result of our relationship.  The team at N...

Thank you,  James Harden.  Thanks from the team fans.  Thanks from the Oklahoma City Thunder and thanks from your teammates. What a gift.  A postponement of opening night.  Clearly, the league rules weren't meant for you since you've been blatantly violating them for weeks.  But now you've cost your team opening night, left fans disappointed they're not getting to watch their home team play and al...

I marvel at some of the things we've seen this year but this is one of the most incredible.  So Dwayne Haskins has a chance to redeem himself.  Comes from third string quarterback for the Washington Football Team and plays a decent game but still loses.  Not something to really celebrate, right?  I mean you got a second chance to prove yourself and, well, it didn't quite work out.  So why not go t...

Alright, so Army goes 9-2 on the season, is set for the Independence Bowl and no opposition to play against since the PAC 12 isn't playing.  These are the young cadets, the seniors who are defending our country and we can't find them a team to play?  C'mon.  Make it happen, they're ready and deserving.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I cannot tell you how excited I am to have you join us for this conversation.  Yes, this is Dusty Baker.  The Player, the Coach, the Husband and Father.  Our conversation takes you on a journey with him from playing days to his experiences as a coach of the Houston Astros, the Washington Nationals, the Chicago Cubs, the San Francisco Giants and the Cincinnati Reds.  What a career.  And, as you'll...

That's right!  A little rant with a lot of coverage.  Well, if you're a New York Jets fans, no Trevor Lawrence for you.  At least, that's what it looks like after the win against the Jaguars.  That's another whole discussion in itself and a bridge to the bowl games coming up as well.  Notre Dame vs Alabama?  Clemson and Ohio?  Think you can pick the winners?  Let's talk a bit about what's going on...

So I want to talk a little bit about what's buzzing in the NBA.  Maybe they're losing a little control.  Look at Harden of the Houston Rockets.  ESPN did a story this week and it basically said what I've been ranting about with Harden.  And there's the Greek Freak Supermax deal. I'll get into a little more detail than I touched on in the rant yesterday.  And then there's The Athletic's ranking of...

OK, so if you're following me on Twitter, you know I was looking to hear from you on what you think would make a good rant.  Well, welcome Nando Diaz since his response was spot on and Nando is now my first fan guest rant ever.  I agree it's a good rant.  Zion Williamson of the New Orleans Pelicans 19th on the ESPN list?  C'mon.  He's not even played a full year.  You'll love hearing Nando's story...

OK, so everyone is all about Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Greek Freak.  Why?  We're talking $228 million dollars over 5 years with an additional $50M kicker in the fifth year for his salary, that's why.  Good for Milwaukee.  Good for smaller markets to see.  Great for Giannis but who on earth would not have taken that deal?  So let's just say the average family earns $50K annually.  Wait, it's easie...

So Tom Brady of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers wants to go out and play a round of golf with Bruce Ahrens.  NFL says NO!!!  You could jeopardize the NFL season.  And that's where it's got to be a 2020 thing.  You can sweat, you can bleed, you can hug each other and exchange bodily fluids on the field or in practice during the week but DO NOT GO PLAY GOLF OUTSIDE.  Oh c'mon now.  And then there's the San...

That's right.  What is it with him?  What's so special to make him a $100 million dollar coach? I've said it before and I'll say it again, he's not that great and his team shows it.  The Las Vegas Raiders have not shown one bit of consistency,  they've fallen apart at various times for various reasons and there's no excuse for it.  Oh, except for maybe the coaching. So what is it I'm missing Raide...

Today's show is a little different in that it's not often as a Sportcaster you can actually talk about "playing" the sport your talking about.  Right?  I mean, I can't go tell you what's it like to play in Wrigley Field or on the floor at Boston Garden or even in Sacramento at Golden One Center.  You can be a super fan and get really close to the action but really, that's it.  You're not going to...

Well, surely it's a little early to tell if the Sacramento Kings and Monte McNair would have like to have seen Harry Giles still in Sacramento but Harry now has a chip on his shoulder and something to prove.  And if he can continue his play like he did the last two games against the Kings, not only are the Portland Trailblazers going to be happy about, it will be yet another loss for the Kings and...

This whole NBA situation coming into the beginning of the season is really getting ridiculous.  First James Harden of the Houston Rockets acting like a 2 year old and now Kyrie Irving declining to speak with the press.  How about thinking about the fans who are starving for engagement?  Who want to hear from their stars?  Who have lost their jobs and need sports as an escape?  Who are locked down...

I don't get easily impressed but today's interview with Suzyn Waldman left me wanting to talk more, learn more, hear more great stories from an incredible sportscaster.  But more importantly, one incredible woman.  She shares the relationships she's had with many of baseball's greats as she was growing up a Boston Red Sox fan.  Making the transition to becoming one of the voices of the New York Ya...

I really think this comes as a surprise. He seems to still want to talk about the New York Giants and rant about his departure and the way the team is playing but he seems to have forgotten that was 2 years ago!  C'mon Odell.  You're in Cleveland now and maybe when you're playing again, you can help the team out.  But it doesn't seem they're hurting without you either.  So I think it's time to sto...

All right, I know it seems like I'm out of my mind on this Harden thing because I am!  A $40 million dollar paycheck next year and he's got an attitude with the new coach, the team, the city, what?  WHAT IS IT JAMES???  People are out of work, they're looking for good stories, positive stories from their sports stars and this guy is acting like a whiney baby.  Look, his mother, business partner an...

I know, I just talked about this a couple of  weeks back but this is disgraceful.  James Harden of the Houston Rockets, superstar NBA figure, has decided to not participate with team practices until he's ready.  If at all.  If he doesn't get traded away.  This Sunday he blew off team practice to attend a birthday party.  Unmasked.  And that is something in itself to be ashamed of.  So what are the...