Nothing Personal with David Samson

Mailbag! It’s a mailbag! March 2021 edition of the mailbag is here! Let’s get it started! Someone asked what the strangest clause I ever had to put in a contract to stop a player from doing something. (10:30) Someone asked if MLB could possibly move the 2021 All Star game from Atlanta, Georgia after everything that’s been going on in the state. A new voting rights bill was passed and people are not happy. (22:40) Someone asked how the 40-man roster works and who decides which players get DFA’d. (34:40) Someone asked for some other reasons that players would get traded at the deadline and who would influence these moves. (41:00) Someone asked for my Top 5 concerts I’ve been to… so I’ll give you a Top 8.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘left field’ as in not right field as in not center field as in the outfield as in Eloy Jimenez of the Chicago White Sox is out for what could be the whole season after tearing his pec making a play in a spring training game. Every White Sox fan knew this was inevitable, but management still put Eloy out there. What were the Sox trying to prove? (15:29) Kirby Yates is done for the year that hasn’t even started yet. He got $5.5M guaranteed by the Toronto Blue Jays AFTER the Atlanta Braves pulled an offer for a failed physical. Yates signs with the Jays and is now out for the season. Wow. (23:45) Review: Justice League Snyder Cut… yes I watched all four hours. (31:43) Did the Houston Astros just lowball and lose Carlos Correa? They might have. It was a six-year, $120M offer and Correa was offended. This is a MONSTER free agent offseason for shortstops. (40:50) NPPOD.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘substance’ as in foreign substance as in new MLB memo says every ball will be studied. MLB says they will have ball monitors and dugout monitors and substance monitors and every monitor you can think of to make sure pitchers aren’t doctoring the balls. How is this going to work? What is MLB trying to figure out? (13:22) So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me about the NHL firing an official after he was caught on a hot mic saying he wanted to give a penalty to Nashville. (22:26) NPPOD. (25:25) What happens during a trade deadline? How do athletes ask teams about trades? What do they do on deadline day? (35:10) Review: The Last Blockbuster. (39:15) The Washington Football team will be owned in full by Daniel Snyder. Reports say he’ll be in complete control and he’ll be able to buyout the minority owners. Not just that, but the team may keep this name moving forward because of ‘traditions’… always fun to discuss the WFT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘the police’ as in the band, not the law enforcement, as in MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE! Is that what’s happening in Green Bay with Aaron Rodgers? The Packers wanted Rodgers to restructure his deal, but Rodgers said he wanted provisions put in saying it wouldn’t be a ‘lame duck’ year. (8:50) So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me about the Marlins security guard who was banging trash cans as Astros Alex Bregman was at the plate. (20:05) Fernando Tatis Jr. left a game yesterday with a shoulder injury. It doesn’t appear to be serious, but Tatis said it’s something he’s been dealing with his whole career… oh boy. (25:52) Review: My Octopus Teacher. (29:32) Deshaun Watson situation is getting far crazier than we ever would have believed. There are now 16 lawsuits filed by Tony Buzbee against Watson, but Rusty Hardin (Watson’s attorney) has fired back. (41:20) NPPOD. (44:00) The Raptors are in trouble. Lost a bunch of games. Thinking of trading Lowry. Siakam yelled at Nick Nurse. The honeymoon is over… now what? #waittosee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘slice’ as in Kraft slice of American cheese as in pizza slice as in Kimbo Slice, but really as in Robert Kraft. The New England Patriots have signed every free agent available this offseason and Kraft opened up the checkbook. What made Bill Belichick and the Patriots go all in? (12:37) Salvador Perez was given a longterm deal from the Kansas City Royals. Not just any kind of deal. The largest deal in franchise history! $82M over four years. Why would they do this? (26:00) Spring Training is all about staying healthy. Major problems in Arizona as Zac Gallen felt some discomfort in his forearm… while hitting! Oh boy. (32:52) Review: Barb and Star go to Vista Del Mar (37:20) NPPOD. (40:50) Nike pulls brand from “undifferentiated” retailers… say goodbye to the Mom and Pop stores. It’s a sad reality for these small businesses.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘madness’ as in march madness as in there is so much madness and everyone’s bracket is busted. Wisconsin, see ya. West Virginia, see ya. But the biggest story of the tournament is what happened to the women NCAA athletes during their tournament. Bad swag bags, terrible weight rooms, no respect. Compared to the men’s swag bags and weight rooms it looked like the NCAA just didn’t care. (13:30) Rick Pitino says he’s happy at Iona and won’t leave. I’m sure that’s the case. (19:12) Ohio State player releases message of the death threats he received online after team lost in tournament. Be better. Be way better. (29:48) Review: Another Round. (35:38) So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone wanted to know about the Cubs minor leaguer getting caught with 21 pounds of meth. Do I have a story for you all. #waittosee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘#NotNCAAProperty” as in the hashtag being used by college basketball players during March Madness as in college players taking another stand against the NCAA. What will be different this time? Will these college athletes not play to really make a stand? (12:55) NPPOD. (15:18) So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me about the new NFL TV deals and what it means for the league. The deal will pay the league about $110B over 11 years…whoa. (30:25) Review: The Mole Agent. (33:38) Wait To See Updates. (39:30) Derek Jeter and the Miami Marlins have gotten rid of everything “Miami” that was at Marlins Park. No more fish tanks, no more pool, no more home run sculpture… now what? #waittosee  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘frivolous’ as in having sound basis as in lacks in serious as in a lawsuit was announced against Deshaun Watson by a Houston-based lawyer. No it’s not Groundhog Day… we’re back talking Deshaun Watson because even more lawsuits were made against Watson. Another woman in Atlanta has come forward saying Watson made inappropriate advances towards her. (7:00) Meyers Leonard was traded to no where. The Miami Heat traded him to the OKC Thunder and the Thunder announced he wouldn’t be joining the team. Is this the end for Leonard in the NBA? (14:30) 130 fans were ejected from viewing a college lacrosse game after some of them yelled racial slurs at players from the opposing team. Why? (23:52) Review: A Secret Love. (30:00) Are the Kansas City Royals going to put Bobby Witt Jr. on its Opening Day roster? Does he need to be there? Will he be there? (35:40) So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me about the Buffalo Sabres firing its head coach but still owing him $3.7M next. This person wanted to know when letting go of a coach who’s under contract, how much of a financial hit you take comes into play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘frivolous’ as in having sound basis as in lacks in serious as in a lawsuit was announced against Deshaun Watson by a Houston-based lawyer. The allegations allege that Watson sexually assaulted a masseuse and the lawsuit is asking for a six-figure settlement. Watson responded to the “baseless demand” and said he rejected the request. (15:40) LeBron James is now a part owner of the Boston Red Sox. He is a part owner of the Liverpool FC. He wants to one day own an NBA team. But let me explain this to you. (27:00) The Jacksonville Jaguars have spent over $1.4 BILLION in free agency since 2011… and they’ve lost nearly 75% of their games in that time. How can this be so bad? (36:17) Review: Secretary. (41:45) NPPOD. (43:04) Regular season baseball is almost here! Montoyo extended! Are the Blue Jays doing the right thing? Is extending the manager the right decision? #waittosee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s word of the day is ‘232’ as in the New England Patriots spent $232M in the first day of free agency. What? How? Why is the NFL and NBA free agency so much fun and MLB is so boring? Is Bill Belichick trying to make up for the fact that Tom Brady won a Super Bowl without him? (11:15) March Madness is here and Indiana is not in it. The Hoosiers have fired Archie Miller after four seasons. And we’ve got ourselves a statement! Miller’s buyout money will be paid by money raised from boosters! (22:13) Review: Allen v Farrow. (30:12) NPPOD. (32:15) Let’s talk about the gambling boom. Years ago is was a major red flag in the sports world. A major no-no! Now it’s being embraced! Why? REVENUE! (43:05) So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me about the signing of Hirokazu Sawamura being signed by the Boston Red Sox. What are some differences between Japan and MLB? Let’s discuss.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices