Nothing Personal with David Samson

Today's word of the day is 'autograph' as in CJ McCollum will not be signing autographs because of the coronavirus (0:06). New York Knicks new team president is Leon Rose, the former big-time NBA agent for CAA. The Knicks love him so much that James Dolan is NOT holding a press conference to introduce him... wait, what (1:10)? Are MLB balls not juiced anymore? No, not those balls, the baseballs. Well it seems like something was done because two big name pitchers have come out and said the ball feels different already (6:55). Some Astros players are already giving in to hecklers in the crowd - is this going to cause them to have a poor season? Not if they listen to me (15:05). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Will player discipline be in the next CBA because of the fall out from the Astros sign-stealing scandal (21:05)? Review - Frozen 2 (27:27). Mookie Betts becomes an overnight leader in the Dodgers clubhouse... but was it the right thing for him to do 31:59)? Tony Romo signs an extension with CBS to become the highest paid NFL commentator ever and players aren't happy about it. Boohoo (37:35). Every Yankees player is hurt now. All of them, but what I do know is that Aaron Judge will definitely be back before Giancarlo Stanton... or will he (44:32)? #waittosee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's word of the day 'colonel' as in Colonel Sanders as in Garth Brooks wore a BARRY SANDERS jersey and fans thought it was Bernie Sanders, I thought it was Colonel Sanders... or did I (0:06)? Dak Prescott is still not signed and Jerry Jones has given some great quotes about the matter. Let's dissect his words. Jerry Jones also talked about showering and thinking about Dez Bryant. Bizarre times (1:06). Madison Bumgarner was very wrong for how he handled the media yesterday. If you want to ride in the rodeo all offseason under an alias, you better answer the questions about that life for $85M (7:37). Mets fans are sending money on Venmo to GM Brodie Van Wagenen and this is hilarious (12:54). Review - Jiro Dreams of Sushi (17:54). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? What should an agent's relationship be with a player and/or that player's family (24:57)? TCU DT Ross Blacklock learned at the NFL Combine that he had THIRTY-SEVEN parking tickets that he didn't know about (32:10). Each ticket was paid off, but, what is this!? Minnesota Timberwolves were fined $25K for resting D'Angelo Russell when they weren't allowed to (38:06). Do you think the team misses that money?n Ha! Let's bring the Cowboys back before the weekend - will they sign Dez Bryant so Jerry can get the boys back together?--------------------------- 'Nothing Personal with David Samson' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, 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 'Philippines' as in Tim Tebow is playing for them in the World Baseball Classic and he can because his parents did it missionary style... they were missionaries in the Philippines (0:06). Tom Brady is reportedly about to be a free agent for the first time ever! Could he have played his last game in New England (1:13)? Giancarlo Stanton got hurt yesterday and won't be ready for the start of the season. That is another major injury for the New York Yankees joining Paxton and Severino, and now the Yankees could be in trouble (6:19). Are Houston Astros hitters already being targeted during Spring Training by opposing pitchers (14:34)? MLB is now trying to crack down on foreign substances used by pitchers (20:26). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Why is Matthew Coca my producer (28:20)? Review - Love is Blind (34:33). Congrats to Kerwin Danley on being named first African-American crew chief in MLB history! Here are some of my favorite umpire stories (37:40). Are the Rockets destined for a first-round exit in the NBA playoffs? #waittosee--------------------------- 'Nothing Personal with David Samson' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, 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 days is 'midget' as in what a radio host was suspended for calling Baker Mayfield (0:06). The NFL player reps voted on a new CBA and now it's all going downhill. Russell Wilson and Aaron Rodgers hate it, the owners love it, some players like it... it's a big, big mess (0:30).. Really quickly, let's touch on Zion Williamson first showdown with LeBron James (12:07).. The Coronavirus is spreading and spreading fast. Yesterday news broke that it could impact the Summer Olympics; today it's all of sports. Let's start with how MLB would handle this and work our way all the way to Cristiano Ronaldo and Serie A (13:45).. Review - Sixteen Candles (18:50).. Stephen Strasburg got paid a whole lot of money by the Washington Nationals and he told the world why he signed back up with the team... it was laughable.. I have a message for Scott Boras... it's not a good one (23:22).. So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Angels owner Arte Moreno has a new deal where he purchased land around Angels Stadium and people want to know if that means he has more money to spend on the team now (32:25).. Steph Curry is coming back for the Warriors and I want to know why (37:20).! Luis Severino is done for the season and the Yankees desperately need starting pitching, but when does New York and Cashman make a move? #waittosee--------------------------- 'Nothing Personal with David Samson' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, 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 'nicked' as in Jose Altuve was nicked by a pitch in his first Spring Training game. What's MLB going to do because I thought we had to suspend and fine everyone for this (0:06)!? So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? I as asked if Spring Training stats actually matter? Well, they don't and here's why (5:34). CORONAVIRUS ALERT! CORONAVIRUS ALERT! CORONAVIRUS ALERT! Dick Pound says that the IOC will have until late May to decided whether or not to cancel the Summer Olympics in Tokyo (10:20). MLB is being sued by Draftkings users because of the sign-stealing scandal... hahaha (15:40). Review - Super Size Me 2 (20:26). Joe Burrow and his baby hands are talk of the NFL combine and it's all just BS (23:03)! Carolina Hurricanes hit jackpot with Zamboni driving goalie... this is a great story and the team cashed in on it (25:19). I signed Adam Greenberg to a one-day contract in 2012 and it was perfect... here's the story of why and how (27:55). Deontay Wilder is being inducted into the Hall of Fame... of biggest excuses ever used in sports (33:14). Dave Gettleman says the Giants are 'open for business' on trading the 4th pick in the NFL draft (38:45). Which MLB players will still sign deals before regular season starts? #waittosee--------------------------- 'Nothing Personal with David Samson' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, 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 'F.Y.M.' as in F*** You Money as in Mark Cuban unleashed a flurry of tweets about NBA officials and he'll pay it (0:06). Kobe and Gianna Bryant's memorial was held at Staples Center today. Beyonce sang, Vanessa Bryant spoke, there were celebrities and fans in every seat... there's a fine line between honor and exploitation with some fans falling on the wrong side (3:40). The Houston Astros started Spring Training games and fans were not happy. Sings were stripped and people were mad (13:05). Astros owner Jim Crane sent a letter to season-ticket holders and it was hilarious. I need to decode this for you and tell you why each line was written the way it was (18:50). Review - Virgin River (25:45). Madison Bumgarner should have his contract voided!!! Yes, I said what I said (28:59). Astros pitcher Zack Greinke doesn't like Spring Training so he showed up on the last possible day allowed, ha, what a great teammate (33:12). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me why MLB teams are okay with just being average... let's chat about this (39:22). Dustin Pedroia is back on the DL, do I think he'll ever play in MLB again? #waittosee--------------------------- 'Nothing Personal with David Samson' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox 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 'procrastination' as in Rockies GM said he still hasn't spoken with Nolan Arenado yet (:35). NFL owners and NFLPA are about to go to battle over the CBA. Here's everything you need to know and how the negotiations will be handled (2:00). I've worked on new CBAs before so please follow along with me. So You Wanna Talk To Samson (16:10)!? Could the Astros sign-stealing scandal actually be good for baseball? New York Yankees are shutting down Luis Severino because of an elbow issue (21:53). The Phillies won their arbitration case against J.T. Realmuto and he is NOT happy about it (28:29). Josh Reddick, Astros' players say they are receiving death threats on social media because of the sign-stealing scandal (34:37). Review - Jay and Silent Bob Reboot (37:15). Mike Bolsinger is suing not only the Astros, but Jim Crane and the Codebreaker inventor for millions of dollars (!!!), but will he win this suit? #waittosee--------------------------- 'Nothing Personal with David Samson' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox 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 'Mayweather' as in Browns OL Greg Robinson was arrested for having gotten caught with 157 pounds of marijuana or one Floyd Mayweather (0:06). We need to update the Astros sign-stealing scandal again after hearing from Rob Manfred, Giancarlo Stanton, Aaron Judge, Mark Cuban... basically everyone is talking again (1:04). MLB sends out memo warning teams that they better not throw at batters this season on purpose... was this a response to the Astros situation (14:18)? Red Sox owner John Henry just continues to lie to the Boston fans... why (18:51)? Review - A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (24:20). Aubrey Huff SHOULD BE invited to the San Francisco Giants reunion (29:00). It's a shame he's not invited. So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? New Marlins owner Bruce Sherman had some things to say about old Marlins management - me, specifically - so let me respond to this (36:10). We end today with the Red Sox again. Are they going to be punished after MLB's investigation? #waittosee--------------------------- 'Nothing Personal with David Samson' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox 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

As spring training approaches David Samson takes some time to discuss what the front office goes through as they prepare for the regular season.--------------------------- 'Nothing Personal with David Samson' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox 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

As spring training approaches David Samson takes some time to discuss what coaches go through as they prepare for the regular season. --------------------------- 'Nothing Personal with David Samson' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Castbox 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