Hats off to Alex Cora; Ohtani's return; Chris Paddack's swagger; Guests: MLBPA Exec. Dir. Tony Clark, Mariners' voice Dave Sims

This week on Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob talks Red Sox Manager Alex Cora's decision to skip the White House visit in protest of President Trump's handling of Puerto Rico disaster aid, the return of Japanese phenom Shohei Ohtani after Tommy john surgery, and Padres rookie pitcher Chris Paddack's swagger. He also names his Top 3 MLB Teams of the Week, this week's 'Twitter Trash Talk' Winner, and gives the Analytic Stat of the Week. Guests: MLBPA Executive director Tony Clark on this year's recent massive player deals, and Mariners play-by-play announcer Dave Sims on if this year's Mariners team is different, and former Cy Young winner Felix Hernandez's future. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.