Nothing Personal with David Samson

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Today’s word of the day is ‘cratered’ as in NVIDIA as in stock prices as in tech companies as in billions as in family as in reputation as in savings. All of it. Jensen Huang was the head of the most powerful company in the world. And it is all coming crashing down. Employees and spies and everything in-between. This is a massive story. (15:50) The Blue Jays problem with Anthony Santander is growing. Team president Mark Shapiro came out pretty strongly in condemning Santander’s social media posts. (26:30) Let’s take a look at PCA and Yordan Alvarez. Both MVPs. Both on the same deals. But! There’s a big caveat! (36:05) Erik Neyander has won executive of the year in MLB. The Rays head boss put together a team that just wins. Made it all the way to the World Series, but ran into a buzzsaw in Milwaukee. (39:30) Let’s talk about Ohtani. Another top 2 finish in MVP voting. (43:10) NPPOD. (48:55) Review: Billy Crystal 860.

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There is another situation happening in the NBA that goes with the Kawhi Leonard story. No, it doesn’t involve the Clippers. We head to Milwaukee for the story of Gary Trent Jr. A massive signing. And he doesn’t play. Uh oh. (11:37) The Emmanuel Clase trial is ongoing. What is the latest there? (20:20) LeBron James and Kevin Durant are launching a youth basketball league. They are set to take on Nike’s EYBL circuit. Will it work? (33:33) Randy Levine is the president of the Yankees. But for some reason he is so heavily in the Protect College Sports Act. And he’s using Yankees letterheads? (44:00) CF Montreal has a problem. The MLS has a problems.

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Today’s word of the day is ‘decertification’ as in MLBPA as in the union as in labor talks as in collective bargaining as in antitrust violations. What the heck am I even talking about? Well, a report came out in the Wall Street Journal on what the MLBPA could do if it took the “nuclear option” in labor talks. (19:20) What happens to teams if there is a lockout? How do they get revenue? How do they make money? (26:45) Junior Caminero’s agent continues to speak out about the proposed salary cap. He took to social media on Wednesday about Caminero’s lack of current salary. (33:20) Scott Boras held court at the GM Meetings on Wednesday. How exciting! (42:00) NPPOD. (45:45) Review: Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother. (48:00) Let’s talk about all the current front office folk who are talking about the Angels new ownership group. Except they aren’t the Angels new ownership group yet.

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So You Wanna Talk to Samson!? It’s that time of the week! Mailbag time! Who walks more — me at a marathon or Barry Bonds? (6:40) What is the role of the commissioner in CBA negotiations? (20:45) NBA vs MLB and the idea of taking less in revenue sharing. (28:20) What do the Brewers do with the top prospects on their team? Cooper Pratt is a shortstop on a team friendly deal. Jesus Made is the top prospect in baseball, and also a shortstop. (39:30) Did I ever look to explore any opportunities when I left the Marlins?

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