John Smoltz on Nationals’ pitch limit for Strasburg

MLB Network analyst John Smoltz joined the show to talk about the Nationals’ dilemma with Stephen Strasburg’s pitch count and more. Smoltz said that both sides are saying the right thing — the Nats are saying they’ll sit him, Strasburg is saying you’ll have to rip the ball out of my hand. “My only contention…

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Michael Lombardi comments on Brees’ contract, paying RBs

NFL Network analyst Michael Lombardi joined the show to talk about Drew Brees and today’s deadline for signing franchised players to long-term deals. Lombardi said that he’s not surprised by Brees’ contract. “It was an easy contract to do,” Lombardi said. Lombardi said Brees is the highest paid QB now, but he could be surpassed by…

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Chris Mannix breaks down Jeremy Lin offer, Dwight Howard’s future

Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix joined the show to talk about Jeremy Lin, Dwight Howard and everything going on in the NBA. Mannix said that the Rockets adding a balloon payment in the third year of Lin’s contract is what gave the Knicks pause. Mannix thinks they were going to match offers for Lin until that…

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Send us your Dan and Danette beer names

Our friends at Red Hook are letting Dan and the Danettes come up with our own beer. But we need a name. Send us your idea for a beer name that fits DP and the Danettes. Dan will pick the one he likes the best and send whoever comes up with it a Callaway driver.

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Danica Patrick talks about labels, Nationwide competition

Race car driver Danica Patrick joined the show to talk about her season and more. Patrick explained her comments that she thinks female athletes shouldn’t just be referred to as “sexy.” She likes a wide range of adjectives, like “determined” or “pretty.” Patrick also commented on her crew chief saying Nationwide drivers are sort of…

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