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 ...
Jun 11, 2020•48 min
*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). N...
Jun 10, 2020•48 min
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 Samso...
Jun 09, 2020•48 min
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 ...
Jun 08, 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, 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 ...
Jun 06, 2020•50 min
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 hav...
Jun 05, 2020•48 min
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 surr...
Jun 04, 2020•48 min
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 prac...
Jun 03, 2020•48 min
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 ...
Jun 02, 2020•48 min
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 ...
Jun 02, 2020•58 min
Today's word of the day is 'history' as in we are living through history. It's important to take stock in what's happening right now in our country. We need to speak about it. We need to make a change. We need to be better. Everyone has a voice. Everyone has a platform, whether it be just one person or a million people, you have a platform for change (0:06). Review - King in the Wilderness (9:38). What is the role of sports in all of this? Teams are releasing statements. Athletes are speaking ou...
Jun 01, 2020•47 min
Today's word of the day is 'reply all' as in Scott Boras makes himself part of the story AGAIN! This time he sends an email to all of his clients about MLB negotiations and somehow it got leaked to the media. I wonder who leaked it (0:06)? Texas Governor Greg Abbott says sports leagues can resume in June and outdoor stadiums can fill at 25% capacity. Let's talk about how this would work, how it can work, and what each owner needs to do to make it work. Not only the inside of stadiums need our at...
May 29, 2020•48 min
Today's word of the day is 'kneel' as in I want to talk about something bigger than sports before I get to some sports talk. Let's revisit why Colin Kaepernick chose to kneel and what's going on in our country today (0:06). Trevor Bauer rips Scott Boras because of what's going on with the MLB negotiations. Scott Boras client Max Scherzer then comes out with a statement. Let me explain what they said and what it means for the actual negotiation (8:15). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked ...
May 28, 2020•46 min
Today's word of the day is 'disappointment' as in the MLBPA is very mad at the latest economic proposal given to them by MLB. Let's break down the information that was leaked from the proposal and try to understand what went wrong. This battle to save MLB's season is going to get ugly before it gets right (0:06). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me to please explain the NHL playoff/return to play format that was announced on Tuesday (31:10). Review - Killing of a Sacred Deer (38:45). ...
May 27, 2020•48 min
Today's word of the day is 'NIL' as in zero as in name, image, and likeness. Reggie Bush spoke out in an interview with Playboy about college athletes being paid. Let's discuss the quote and headline chosen by a different network, and why Reggie Bush was so mad (0:06). NBPA's Michele Roberts plans to speak with every NBA teams players to talk about the season, and the bubble, and the playoffs, and on and on and on. Well, Damian Lillard is very against having to come back and play "meaningless" g...
May 26, 2020•46 min
Today's word of the day is 'fore' as in this weekend was The Match Part II with Woods, Mickelson, Manning and Brady. The weather was terrible, but the event was a big success for one big reason... access. Let me explain (0:06). I need to tell a story about a time I was in Pensacola, Florida - the only reason I even thought about this story is because a team there is listing its stadium on AirBnB (7:45). BREAKING NEWS! NHL has released its plans on who the league can get to Phase 2 of a plan to r...
May 25, 2020•48 min
Today’s word of the day is ‘backdoor’ as in let’s talk about some new NFL rules. I am all for the new Onside Kick rule of getting rid of that and implementing a 4th and 15 instead (0:06). MLBPA responds to MLB health protocol with the obvious responses including more testing, clubhouse rule adjustments and protection of families and at risk players and staff. Here’s what’s happening and what will happen next. Unions have leaks too. How did the media get their hands on an MLBPA memo? This is how ...
May 22, 2020•49 min
Dan Le Batard joins the show to discuss his infamous 2014 Baseball Hall of Fame vote and his friendship with David. He is the host of ESPN's The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz and Highly Questionable. --------------------------- '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/li...
May 22, 2020•48 min
Today's word is 'sex dolls' as in a South Korean soccer team was fined for having sex dolls in the stands as fans. What?! (0:06)? Colleges are going to have big problems this year with what to do with students and what to do with sports. Ohio State AD Gene Smith said he thinks Ohio State could have a plan for the stadium to be at 20% capacity. Will that work (4:46)? So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me if owners are truly struggling and need the players to take an additional haircut, i...
May 21, 2020•49 min
Today's word of the day is 'self awareness' as in Chris Sale as in he said the Astros cheating was blown out of proportion and that there was no reason for Red Sox to fire Alex Cora. Why did Carlos Beltran get fired by the New York Mets (0:06)? MLB has many issues right now. Let’s discuss one of them: What to do with players who won't play because of covid (12:22)? So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me if MLB give players ultimatum of taking pay cut or waiting for fans in seats. Let’s d...
May 20, 2020•48 min
Today's word of the day is 'petty' as in Tom Petty as in STOP as in the US/Canada border isn't supposed to open for another month (0:06). What does this mean to the return for sports? Virtual class is in session! Time for some MLB Economics 101. I’m tired of people with no true experience questioning MLB and claim of losses. Let me explain what media and public are not understanding (10:17). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me if Andrew Cuomo saying he wants sports to return mean that...
May 19, 2020•49 min
Today's word of the day is 'now what?' as in now that The Last Dance is over, what do we do? My biggest takeaway was... where was Jordan as a Wizard? What about Jordan as an owner in Charlotte? Why weren't those parts of his life there? YOU MEAN TO TELL ME THE FLU GAME IS CALLED THAT AND JORDAN DIDN'T HAVE THE FLU!? I had a big problem with Ahmad Rashad's access to the locker room before games. Could Michael Jordan have won a 7th ring? Let's talk about what happened right after Jordan his final ...
May 18, 2020•48 min
Today's word of the day is 'picker upper' as in bounty as in former Steelers LB James Harrison said his coach Mike Tomlin gave him an envelope after a hit during a game. He was fined $75K for the hit... so let's look into this (0:06). Arrest warrant issued in south Florida for Giants DB Deandre Baker and Seahawks DB Quinton Dunbar - armed robbery and aggravated assault at a party last weekend - Giants say they talked to Baker and have no further comment... well I have some comments (9:26). So Yo...
May 15, 2020•49 min
Today's word of the day is 'furlough' as in a report came out and the Miami Marlins are going to let go of a bunch of employees and guess what... I understand why (0:06). Rays pitcher Blake Snell was streaming on Twitch and he said something that owners will absolutely love. Let's talk about his stance and what it means for MLB return (9:56). Review - Survivor 40 (PLUS I have a ton of good Survivor stories to tell.) (17:07) MLBeard Challenge Day 60: Los Angeles Clippers (28:52). So You Wanna Tal...
May 14, 2020•49 min
Today's word of the day is 'poll' as in the NBA poll happened (or didn't happen) and the players want games back. LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Chris Paul, Russell Westbrook, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kawhi Leonard, Steph Curry and Damian Lillard held a conference call and discussed a return to the season - what should we make of it and how much does it matter (1:08)? Another day, another MLB update. We've got governors asking players to take paycuts, MLB sending safety issues to the Player's Union, ...
May 13, 2020•49 min
Today's word of the day is 'presentation' as in MLB is presenting items to the union and the union is expected to respond. What is in this presentation? Who will win the fight (0:06)? Dr. Fauci gave extensive interview re: NFL. Calling into question NFL season. Lets break down what he said and what it actually means (20:14). Review - Jerry Seinfeld: 23 Hours to Kill (In honor of the life of Jerry Stiller) (31:16). MLBeard Challenge Day 58: Utah (37:22). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone aske...
May 12, 2020•49 min
Today's word of the day is 'I'm Back' or 'fax' as in what Michael Jordan said when he returned from his short lived retirement. There is so much hate directed toward Jerry Krause, but where is the highlighting of all the good things he did for the team? Draft day trade for Pippen? Bringing in Kukoc? Scouting for Kerr and Paxson? Just awful. Jordan says in the documentary that "winning has a price." - Let's discuss this and how other leaders handle this. Why did Jordan retire for 18 months? CONSP...
May 11, 2020•48 min
On today's bonus episode I'll break down my proposal on how Major League Baseball can start its season in August. This plan outlines Spring Training, Regular season, and what will happen in the Postseason. For a more comprehensive look at the proposal you can read it in its entirety on the CBS Sports website. --------------------------- 'Nothing Personal with David Samson' is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox, Bullhorn and wherever else you listen to podcas...
May 11, 2020•24 min
Today's word of the day is 'halt' as in Bryce Harper says the MLB season should be put on pause during the 2021 Olympics games. Will this happen (0:06)? So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me if there was a revenue sharing war brewing between management and players in MLB (14:30). Brett Favre received $1.1M from Mississippi for services he supposedly never did; now he's giving the money back. Let's read his statement and try to figure out what happened here (24:30). Review - John Wick I ...
May 08, 2020•49 min
Today's word of the day is 'rogue' as in reports are out the NBA could shift start of 2020-21 season to Christmas Day. What happens to other leagues if they do this (0:06)? NFL schedule release is set for tonight so what goes into the making of one? Let's discuss (14:51). Tomorrow NBA commissioner Adam Silver will be holding a conference call with NBA players so let's role play! It's going to be the biggest Zoom call of all time (16:59). So You Wanna Talk To Samson!? Someone asked me about discu...
May 07, 2020•49 min
