EPISODE · Dec 9, 2019 · 45 MIN
Nationals Overpaid for Stephen Strasburg, Perfect Storm for Yankees and Gerrit Cole (12/9)
from Nothing Personal with David Samson · host Le Batard & Friends, Sports, Baseball, MLB
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
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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
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