Nothing Personal with David Samson

Today's word of the day is 'adage' as in Torii Hunter went public the other day about never wanting to play for Boston because of the fans. People doubted his story. Well, the Boston Red Sox came out and said it's all true, and that racism is very prevalent in Fenway Park. We made the unfortunate mistake of not talking about what Torii Hunter said the other day when we should have. We need to be better (0:06). Let's talk about the MLB Draft. The Houston Astros, a team known for building through the draft, have no first or second round picks for the next two years, and we need to speak on it. Why was everyone so surprised about Baltimore's pick? What are some of my favorite draft memories and nightmares (14:20)? Review - Love, Wedding, Repeat (31:51). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me what the financial impact of NASCAR's decision to ban the confederate flag (32:56). MLBeard Challenge Day 88: 100 Black Men of America (37:55). Is there going to be a problem for NBA to come back with players who are uncertain about playing in the NBA bubble? #waittosee--------------------------- 'Nothing Personal with David Samson' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Bullhorn and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow David on Twitter: @DavidPSamson To watch David on CBS Sports HQ visit https://www.cbssports.com/live/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

*Correction * I made a grammatical error yesterday when speaking about Theo Epstein and I need to address it. Today's word of the day is 'roulette' as in this perfectly describes what the MLB draft is. Here is how it works, how I viewed the draft, and how front offices prepare for it. I'll also share what it's like to work with a scouting department (1:26). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me if MLB will accept the latest offer from the MLBPA (20:07). Review - Bottle Rocket (33:26). NBA could see a condensed 2021 season. The NBA needs approval from the NBPA first. Let's talk about what this means (34:53). MLBeard Challenge Day 87: ACLU (40:32). Fight Island is here and it's real, but I have some issues with what Dana White promised. #waittosee--------------------------- 'Nothing Personal with David Samson' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Bullhorn and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow David on Twitter: @DavidPSamson To watch David on CBS Sports HQ visit https://www.cbssports.com/live/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is 'maladminister' as in Nationals pitcher Sean Doolittle took to Twitter to air out what he felt was wrong about how MLB was handling the negotiations so publicly. He said he wanted do this to protect players futures, but I wonder why those same players gave up so quickly on the Amateur Draft (0:06)? Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein says he needs to be better as an executive when it comes to hiring more diverse people (11:03). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me for my thoughts on MLB umpire Angel Hernandez. He has been accused of eavesdropping into a phone call investigation (18:50). Review - Seberg (28:49). Shaquille O'neal joined the New Orleans Saints team after Drew Brees comments and told the team to stay united and not to be divided by the media. Well, I have some things to say about that (32:42). MLBeard Challenge Day 86: Know Your Rights Camp. Well, another day, another rumor about a different person who is going to buy the New York Mets (38:36). First it was ARod/JLo and now it's Josh Harris (owner of the Sixers)... here's why that won't happen either. #waittosee--------------------------- 'Nothing Personal with David Samson' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Bullhorn and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow David on Twitter: @DavidPSamson To watch David on CBS Sports HQ visit https://www.cbssports.com/live/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is 'bagel' as in six of one and a half a dozen of the other. MLB has leaked a new proposal on what they'd offer the MLBPA. Both sides want baseball, but are we getting any closer to it (0:06)? Roger Goodell releases video on Friday apologizing on behalf of the NFL for not listening to players and now encourages "all to speak out, and peacefully protest." How did we get to this point and what happens now (11:28)? So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me what to make of Michael Jordan's recently becoming active politically. He and Jordan Brand have committed $100M to Black Lives Matter over the next 10 years (21:02). MLBeard Challenge Day 83-85: National Bail Fund Network, Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, Black Lives Matter. Review - 13th by Ava DuVernay (27:15). A correction on my Top 10 TV Shows of all time (33:23). SEC football players are already back on campus and last week five Alabama players tested positive for covid-19; what should the proper protocol be in handling this situation (41:30)? #waittosee--------------------------- 'Nothing Personal with David Samson' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Bullhorn and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow David on Twitter: @DavidPSamson To watch David on CBS Sports HQ visit https://www.cbssports.com/live/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Samson turns on the mic to give you a bonus mailbag episode with questions generated from 5-star reviews left on Apple Podcasts. David answers everything baseball and non-baseball related.--------------------------- 'Nothing Personal with David Samson' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Bullhorn and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow David on Twitter: @DavidPSamson To watch David on CBS Sports HQ visit https://www.cbssports.com/live/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is 'leverage' as in who has the upper-hand in the MLB negotiations with the MLBPA. The negotiations have been public and they have not been pretty. Why is that (0:06)? NFL stars get together and release meaningful PSA. It's something you need to watch. What do you think Roger Goodell thought about that (18:33)? NBA votes 29-1 on the proposed return to play in the NBA. The Portland Trail Blazers were the one team to vote against it, and I respect why (29:02). LA Galaxy have released a player after his wife posted racist remarks on social media. Let's talk about how I would handle a situation like this (33:37). Review - The Goldfinch (38:55). MLBeard Challenge Day 82: Thurgood Marshall Summer Internship (44:05). #waittosee--------------------------- 'Nothing Personal with David Samson' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Bullhorn and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow David on Twitter: @DavidPSamson To watch David on CBS Sports HQ visit https://www.cbssports.com/live/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is 'inevitable' as in the Drew Brees apology was seen from miles and miles away. A day after Brees' comments on kneeling during the anthem he released an apology. The NFL has a big issue ahead when it comes to peacefully protesting during the National Anthem and what's going to happen when football comes back (0:06). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me about Florida State head coach Mike Norvell being called out by his star player Marvin Wilson on comments surrounding the team. The team held a team meeting this morning to try and fix things before they were too late (16:00). A week after saying 25% capacity Texas Governor Gregg Abbott says Texas stadiums can now operate at 50% capacity. Why and how was this decision made (26:06)? MLBeard Challenge Day 81: Campaign Zero (31:25). Review - Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich (34:13). There have been plenty of problems with the construction of Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas for the Raiders. Plenty of workers have gotten coronavirus and construction is still happening.. why? #waittosee--------------------------- 'Nothing Personal with David Samson' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Bullhorn and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow David on Twitter: @DavidPSamson To watch David on CBS Sports HQ visit https://www.cbssports.com/live/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is 'hoard' as in Cubs owner Tom Ricketts says teams don't keep cash lying around. They spend and spend or lose and lose loads of cash. Let's dissect this (0:06). We take a look at more statements that are being released by teams on racial injustices. Tampa Bay Rays showed leadership, MLB did not (11:10). MLBeard Challenge Day 80: NAACP (19:03). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me what I think of SEC schools allowing football players to return for voluntary practice starting June 8th, though several of those schools not having on-campus classes over the summer (23:04). THE NBA IS BACK! Well, a vote still has to take place on Thursday, but it's expected to be approved. Let's take a look at what has been proposed by the league (28:44). Review - Mrs. America (35:10). #waittosee--------------------------- 'Nothing Personal with David Samson' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Bullhorn and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow David on Twitter: @DavidPSamson To watch David on CBS Sports HQ visit https://www.cbssports.com/live/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day is 'd flat' as in James Dolan and his statement he released to Knicks employees fell as flat as possible. How did this happen? Every company has a responsibility to its employees and its community. James Dolan failed his (0:06). MLB has responded to the proposal sent to them by MLBPA. Where do the two sides stand and are they closer to playing baseball? And now we could see a battle between the NFL and the NFLPA. What happens if coronavirus impacts the season like it has done to MLB? Let's discuss (14:33). So as MLB searches for an agreement with the players, what are teams currently doing? Let's examine some of the furloughs and paycuts that have taken place recently (30:38). MLBeard Challenge Day 79: Innocence Project (40:55). #waittosee--------------------------- 'Nothing Personal with David Samson' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Bullhorn and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow David on Twitter: @DavidPSamson To watch David on CBS Sports HQ visit https://www.cbssports.com/live/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Darren Rovell joins the show to discuss his start in the sports business world, sports memorabilia, and how he handles hate on social media. He is a Sports Business Reporter & Senior Executive Producer for The Action Network.--------------------------- 'Nothing Personal with David Samson' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Bullhorn and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Follow David on Twitter: @DavidPSamson To watch David on CBS Sports HQ visit https://www.cbssports.com/live/To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices