EPISODE · Jun 18, 2026 · 46 MIN
Hour 3: Is Jalen Hurts the "Rocky Balboa" of Philly Quarterbacks?
from 94WIP Middays with Hugh Douglas and Joe Giglio
Hugh Douglas and Joe Giglio criticize the Phillies for their "malpractice" regarding Andrew Painter's development and recent demotion to Triple-A. They evaluate the team's trade deadline strategy, suggesting that a weak farm system may force the organization to take on expensive contracts instead of trading top prospects. Hugh also makes a bold prediction that the Eagles will bench Jalen Hurts after their London game while doubling down on his controversial comparison of the quarterback to Rocky Balboa. 01:50 - Andrew Painter Demoted 07:00 - Phillies Managing Prospects 11:40 - Hurts Bench Prediction 20:20 - Rocky Balboa Analogy 26:25 - Supplemental Draft News 45:20 - Quarterback Factory Strategy
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Hugh Douglas and Joe Giglio criticize the Phillies for their "malpractice" regarding Andrew Painter's development and recent demotion to Triple-A. They evaluate the team's trade deadline strategy, suggesting that a weak farm system may force the organization to take on expensive contracts instead of trading top prospects. Hugh also makes a bold prediction that the Eagles will bench Jalen Hurts after their London game while doubling down on his controversial comparison of the quarterback to Rocky Balboa. 01:50 - Andrew Painter Demoted 07:00 - Phillies Managing Prospects 11:40 - Hurts Bench Prediction 20:20 - Rocky Balboa Analogy 26:25 - Supplemental Draft News 45:20 - Quarterback Factory Strategy
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Hour 3: Is Jalen Hurts the "Rocky Balboa" of Philly Quarterbacks?
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