Nothing Personal with David Samson

Let’s breakdown the baseball Hall of Fame class of 2020. Obviously we need to start with Derek Jeter and why he wasn’t unanimous. Larry Walker made it by gaining over 20% of votes in his final season… what? What will happen with the Steroid Era? This is the end of the line for a bunch of players who were good, but had no chance. What factors help or hurt a players chance to get someone in or keep...

Today's word of the day is 'prison' as in the drunk driver who hit Chandler Parson's should spend a long time there (0:06). It's Baseball Hall of Fame day and I need to break down everything that could happen (1:16). Will Barry Bonds or Roger Clemens finally make it? Is Larry Walker done? I'll even talk Derek Jeter. Nolan Arenado and the Colorado Rockies have made things very ugly (10:39). J.T. Re...

Today's word of the day is 'legacy' as in what is the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. (0:06)? Chiefs-49ers are set to clash in the Super Bowl and the NFL has to be happy about it (1:20). Patrick Mahomes is the most exciting player in the NFL. He is who the NFL needed to be in the Super Bowl. All executives watch championship games even if their team isn't in it (12:55). Tom Brady and Patriots are...

Today's word of the day is 'contemporaneous' as in dual threat QB Kyler Murray wants to now play baseball again (0:06). Jose Altuve was accused of wearing a buzzer for the Astros (0:55). Former players, current players, and agents of players are all speaking out now. Carlos Beltran is gone from the Mets and all it cost was $200K donation to Beltran's charity (9:30). Where do these new manager list...

Today's word of the day is '55' for Episode 55 and MJ's 55 points scored against the Bulls (0:06). Carlos Beltran stepped down as Mets manager, but then the Mets' said he didn't step down, but he did, but he didn't (1:44). Mets are a mess. Jessica Mendoza said all the wrong things about Mike Fiers and then even more wrong things after (11:44). Odell Beckham Jr. is back in the spotlight for all the...

Today's word of the day was 'electrolyte' as in Tom Brady joked about Julian Edelman needing those after his arrest (0:06). The Red Sox held a press conference with all the top brass in the organization after they agreed to "mutually" part ways with Alex Cora (1:22). Carlos Beltran is now in the crosshairs of MLB Twitter because of something Alex Cora said last season (12:00). Josh Donaldson signe...

Alex Cora and the Red Sox have mutually parted ways, as the fallout from the Astros sign-stealing scandal continues. What does it actually mean for Boston? Has the punishment gone too far? Is there someone that's next in the crosshairs that we're forgetting? I had to hop on the phone tonight and call into the studio to peel back the layers of this never-ending story! Learn more about your ad choic...

Today's word of the day is 'annihilation' as in Antonio Brown's career is all but over now (0:06). Astros owner Jim Crane did what he needed to do and fired Jeff Luhnow and AJ Hinch - but what Luhnow had to say was embarrassing (1:02). Let me take you inside the Red Sox front office and chat about what happens here (10:25). Aaron Judge and Logan Morrison had the completely opposite approach into h...

Houston Astros owner Jim Crane met with the media today after punishment was handed down for sign-stealing. At first GM Jeff Luhnow and Manager AJ Hinch were just suspended by MLB... Crane fired them! Listen in as I guide you through each detail of the press conference and firing. Here's how we got to this point and what happens next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch...

Today's word of the day is 'grandiloquent' so let me explain what that means (0:06). Wow! Wow! Wow! MLB handed down a historic punishment on the Houston Astros about 2 minutes before I recorded this. Let's go step by step and talk about everything Rob Manfred had to say. This whole podcast is dedicated to Jeff Lunhow, AJ Hinch, and Jim Crane. There will be more and more details released on what's...

Today's word of the day is 'murder' because that's what everyone at Boeing should be charged with (0:06). Today is the day in MLB where players and teams can avoid arbitration. I need to explain what happens because it can be very confusing (1:20). Let's dissect what Giants owner John Mara had to say about why he didn't offer a deal to Matt Rhlue (16:49). The Giants instead hired Joe Judge to be i...

Today's word of the day is 'bells' because that's all Jerry Jones heard during his sleepover with Mike McCarthy (0:06). Aaron Rodgers had some fun comments on the hiring of Mike McCarthy by Dallas (1:19). John Beilein is in some hot water with the Cavaliers so let me explain how I'd react (6:03). Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper said some ridiculous things when asked about Cam Newton... let's...

Today's word of the day is 'seventeen' and Emmanuel Sanders knows why (0:06). Tom Brady took to Instagram to talk about his future (1:51). Anthony Davis obviously rejected the Lakers max-offer, but how did that info leak (5:55)? Kevin Love apologized for acting like a little kid (12:05). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me if I ever made a deal I knew would impact other teams or players...

Today's word of the day is 'Schitt' because Schitt's Creek is BACK (0:06)! David Tepper broke out his check book and will pay BIG money for Matt Rhule... why (1:28)? The New York Giants made a panic move and hired Joe Judge (5:08). The NFL doesn't respect the Rooney Rule (10:54). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Let's break down the Astros and Red Sox scandal(16:01). Review - Joker (26:48). XFL annou...

Today's word of the day is 'ecstatic' because I'm finally back (0:06)! Sunday the Dallas Cowboys fired head coach Jason Garrett after one of the most bizarre weeks in football (0:58). Monday the Dallas Cowboys hired Mike McCarthy as head coach after one of the most bizarre weeks in football. Is the Patriots dynasty now over or can Robert Kraft save the day (10:53)? Today is not Monday... it's Tuad...

What were the biggest stories of the decade? Let’s discuss. Being the movie buff that I am I’ll give you my list of best movies of the decade. I can’t believe I’m doing this, but it’s time to start releasing my top 100 movies of ALL TIME. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The most tweeted about teams and athletes of 2019 will really surprise you (0:06). I'd like to take some time to chat about community service (8:58). It was a big part of our Marlins team. Here are all the details about my famous 2012 trade between the Marlins and Blue Jays (17:45). I previously discussed how to get a job in sports, so now let me tell you how to keep one (36:47). Learn more about...

Today's word of the day is 'grievance' and the Yankees have 26 million reasons why (0:06) James Wiseman left Memphis and exposed how big of a problem the NCAA has when it comes to college basketball (1:00). Baker Mayfield can't stop saying the wrong things (7:07). The 2020 NBA Hall of Fame candidates were announced and this is a big, big topic when comparing to MLB (10:34). Washington Wizards are...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 w...

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!? So...

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)!...