All The Smoke Mookie Betts on Shohei Ohtani, MLB GOAT Debate, Should Steroid Users be in Hall of Fame?
Jan 23, 2025
Mookie Betts, an 8-time All-Star and 3-time World Series champion with the Dodgers, shares insights fresh off his latest championship win. He discusses teaming up with Shohei Ohtani and sets a target date for retirement. The conversation heats up as Mookie dives into the MLB GOAT debate and shares his candid thoughts on steroid users in the Hall of Fame. He also explores the challenges of hitting 90 MPH pitches and reflects on the importance of representation in baseball, all while showcasing his multifaceted talents beyond the sport.
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World Series Parade
- Mookie Betts describes the celebratory parade after the Dodgers' World Series win.
- Fans climbed light poles, one even losing a hand to fireworks, showing the intensity of the celebration.
Red Sox Fandom
- Matt Barnes reveals he's a Red Sox fan because of pitcher Josh Beckett, a close friend.
- Despite never attending a Red Sox game, Barnes has Beckett jerseys and Beckett even attended Barnes' games.
Smoking at Cowboy Stadium
- Matt Barnes shares an anecdote about smoking with Mike Epps at a boxing match in Cowboy Stadium.
- They smoked near the field entrance, even encountering Jerry Jones, despite the venue's no-smoking policy.