Today's word of the day is 'appreciation' as in recognize the time we're all living in and appreciate the small things (0:06). Remember that one time.... when Henderson Alvarez pitched a no-hitter in the last game of the 2013 season... well here are some things about that game that you probably didn't know (6:16). Scott Boras needs to just stop talking. Every time he speaks I get a ringing in my ears and I need to decode his 'words' for you, the listener (14:21). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Wh...
Mar 30, 2020•48 min
Today's word of the day is 'agreement' as in the MLB and MLBPA reached on on all the details of the 2020 season. We've all been waiting for this. It was released that the owners voted unanimously on this, but that's not really true, and here's why (0:06). The biggest issue was always going to be service time and now we know that Mookie Betts will be a free agent this offseason NO MATTER WHAT. Let's talk a little about salary arbitration and what the means (8:36). Another big obstacle was going t...
Mar 27, 2020•48 min
Today's word of the day is 'hope' because that's what Opening Day is in MLB . It's hope: winning the World Series, making the playoffs, winning today, not finishing in last place. It's all hope (0:06) So You Wanna Talk To Samson! is special today. People wanted to know about some Opening Days I've been apart of. Let's start with my first ever game... Montreal Expos (2:26). Next up is my first game with the then Florida Marlins (9:02). Can't forget about the time we ran out of hot dogs during our...
Mar 26, 2020•39 min
Today's word of the day is 'Cole' or 'Coal' as in Scott Boras has Gerrit Cole signed, but Scott Boras deserves a lump of coal for his awful 'plan' for baseball (0:06). Noah Syndergaard needs Tommy John surgery and that's a crushing blow for the Mets. Let's talk about what that means for the team and read into some of the comments that Brodie Van Wagenen made (7:48). NFL GM's want the NFL draft delayed - which I agree with - however, only owners and the league can make that decision (14:17). Clip...
Mar 25, 2020•48 min
Today’s word of the day is ‘grandparents’ as in we shouldn’t ever talk about the sacrifice of life to save the economy (0:06). Tom Brady held his introductory press conference... sorry, his video conference... sorry, his conference call with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and he said he made up his mind to leave New England after a sitdown with Robert Kraft... interesting (2:23). Olympics are officially postponed, but I have a major problem with the press release (9:37). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? ...
Mar 24, 2020•48 min
Today's word of the day is 'covidiot' as in people who are hoarding groceries or still partying in groups, basically, not taking this pandemic serious. Don't be a covidiot (0:06). It's very important for us to be accountable in all aspects of life - so here is me being accountable for my errors on Friday (2:25). We all knew the Summer Olympics would not be taking place in 2020... now is the important question... when will they take place (10:48)? So You Wanna Talk Samson!? Difficult talks need t...
Mar 23, 2020•48 min
Today's word of the day is 'au revoir' as in see ya Todd Gurley! Two years after signing the largest RB contract in NFL history the Rams released Gurley and he now settles for a one-year deal with the Falcons (0:06). So You Wanna Talk Samson!? Someone asked me about the Darius Slay situation in Detroit with Matt Patricia... Do players ever win battles against a coach or the front office (10:04)? When I'm right, I'm right! On March 7th I told you loyal listeners that Chris Sale was going to need ...
Mar 20, 2020•48 min
Today's word of the day is 'loophole' as in most NFL teams are using one to announce trades and signings and everything, even though that's breaking NFL rules (0:06). A quick lesson on hand sanitizing (4:45). A big fight is about to happen between MLB and the MLBPA. The coronavirus is impacting everyone, but what will happen with service time? How are players going to get paid? Who gets paid? Money, money, money (6:23)! What's happening with the NBA? I love Adam Silver, but some of these ideas h...
Mar 19, 2020•48 min
Today's word of the day is 'simulation' as in every is running simulations on events that will never happen (0:06). Tom Brady is now a Tampa Bay Buccaneer. Let's talk about what this means and why he did it (2:09). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? What does Tom Brady mean to the Buccaneers franchise off the field (12:20). Daily coronavirus update! Four Nets have tested positive for coronavirus and one of them is Kevin Durant... woof (26:33). MLB, MLBPA is giving $1M to each team to help out workers...
Mar 18, 2020•48 min
Today’s word of the day is 'frenzy' as in the NFL free agent frenzy started before it was supposed to start and big names are on the move... reportedly... because it's not legal... or it is legal... (0:06). Tom Brady releases a message that he's leaving the Patriots and the football world has been forever changed (2:41). Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick released some statements that I need to break down (10:37). MLB still doesn't have a plan for what is going to happen because of the coronavirus....
Mar 17, 2020•48 min
Today's word of the day is 'distancing' as in social distancing needs to be taken seriously if we want to combat the coronavirus (:06) ! Let's get you updated on the coronavirus: CDC says no large groups in public for the next 8 weeks (4:55). Here's what it means for sports. MLB isn't starting in April or May, maybe June, probably July (6:10). NBA has handled these things perfectly, but today Adam Silver slipped when the words 'financial damage' leaked (10:49). What the NFL chose to do today was...
Mar 16, 2020•48 min
Today's word of the day is 'Boomer Remover' and I need to know why everyone hates us so much (0:06)!? Rudy Gobert apologizes to the world after testing positive for Covid-19 and the whirlwind that unfolded after (1:51). MLB announced they would delay Opening Day by two weeks... two weeks? How did they come up with that number? There was no reason at all for that (9:58). NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announces that the NBA will be suspended for at least 30 days. This is what you should do as commi...
Mar 13, 2020•48 min
Today's show is a special one - we've got you covered on everything coronavirus. Let's start from the beginning, where Rudy Gobert testing positive forced the NBA to suspend the season (0:12). Gary Parrish joins the show to talk all things NCAA (Duke, March Madness, Big East BS) (10:33). Dennis Dodd joins the show for his thoughts on what will happen with the NCAA tournament (17:02). Will Middlebrooks joins the show on the player perspective of the MLB and Spring Training (24:30). I have some th...
Mar 12, 2020•51 min
Today's word of the day is 'burn' as in Charles Barkley roasted Draymond Green with some trash talk (0:06). Coronavirus update! This is just the start... Golden State Warriors are going to host home games without fans. There was so much nonsense and BS spread, and now teams and officials trying to react to al this coronavirus news... but guess what!? It's too late (1:15). Seattle Mariners need to start season on the road (21:15). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Should teams have followed Ohio Gove...
Mar 11, 2020•48 min
Today's word of the day is 'snorting' as in snorting cocaine and drinking bleach will NOT fight against the coronavirus (0:06). The Ivy League has cancelled it's conference basketball tournaments and the regular-season champions will play in the NCAA tournament because of coronavirus (1:21). BBWAA released a statement on the new locker room ban issued by all major sports leagues (5:55). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? How did NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL and MLS get together to release a statement on limiti...
Mar 10, 2020•48 min
Today’s 's word of the day is 'collateral damage' as in parents are getting divorces in Xian, China at an unprecedented clip because of the coronavirus and having to spend time with one another (0:06). Daily coronavirus update. Tennis has cancelled the Paribas Open. NBA has a call set up. NHL is restricting outside people from the clubhouse. MLB is meeting with all owners. This is big and bad (1:10). LeBron James said if the NBA doesn't want any fans in the stands because of the coronavirus then...
Mar 09, 2020•48 min
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, 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 th...
Mar 07, 2020•50 min
Today's word of the day is '0.8%' as in the $500M Mike Bloomberg spent on ads for his failed campaign and also the amount of NFL players that will read the new proposed CBA (0:06). Mark Cuban was fined $500K by the NBA for berating officials and tweeting and yelling and being a clown. The NBA is mad and sent a 3-page letter addressing this all (0:47). Gerrit Cole gets lit up in his Spring Training debut with the Yankees and fans are losing their minds... why (6:00)? Chris Sale was diagnosed with...
Mar 06, 2020•48 min
Today's word of the day is 'sanitize' as in the coronavirus has forced teams around the world to sanitize their facilities (0:06). Tom Brady and Bill Belichick had a phone call on Tuesday that reportedly wasn't great.... okay (0:52)? Christian Yelich gets a MAJOR extension from the Milwaukee Brewers and I need to know why the Brewers did it (5:09). Alex Rodriguez goes scorched Earth on the Astros and that made me laugh out loud (13:32). Kris Bryant's grievance vs the Cubs was made public (19:45)...
Mar 04, 2020•48 min
Today's word of the day is 'vote' as in make your voice be heard and get out there and vote! Spike Lee and James Dolan are exchanging words over an altercation between Spike and security at Madison Square Garden. The team released a statement and I NEED to break this down (1:00). Chris Sale is getting an MRI on his elbow... this is very bad news for the Red Sox who last week said there wasn't anything wrong with him (9:47)! The MLB trolls are out and they are strong! Trevor Bauer telling batters...
Mar 03, 2020•48 min
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 f...
Mar 02, 2020•48 min
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 rid...
Feb 28, 2020•48 min
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 an...
Feb 27, 2020•48 min
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; ...
Feb 26, 2020•47 min
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 T...
Feb 25, 2020•48 min
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 p...
Feb 24, 2020•48 min
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 e...
Feb 21, 2020•48 min
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)? Re...
Feb 20, 2020•48 min
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.co...
Feb 19, 2020•15 min
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/...
Feb 18, 2020•14 min
