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FOX’s Tim McCarver joined the show to talk about the big storylines around MLB as the All-Star Game approaches. Dan asked McCarver if he’d take Bryce Harper or Mike Trout right now. McCarver went with Trout. “I think he’s a better player,” McCarver said. “He’s bigger, stronger, faster.” McCarver weighed in on Reggie Jackson’s comments that…

New York Times reporter Howard Beck joined the show to talk about NBA free agency and more. Beck thinks the Nets are closing in on the Knicks. He said the Deron Williams-Joe Johnson backcourt is one of the better ones in the league. He said even if they don’t get Dwight Howard, the Nets could…

MLB executive Tony La Russa joined the show to talk about managing the All-Star Game and the criticism Dusty Baker had about his selections. La Russa was upset Baker called him out for not taking more Reds on the roster. “I feel betrayed by him,” La Russa said. “Professionally is one thing. That was personal.…

Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira joined the show to talk about his season and much more. Dan asked Teixeira for his take on the etiquette of watching a home run. Teixeira said that he doesn’t do that because he respects the pitchers too much. “The pitcher isn’t going to dance around every time he strikes me…

Orange County Register’s Kevin Ding joined the show to talk about the Lakers’ trade for Steve Nash. Ding said the Lakers didn’t at first thinkg Nash wanted to play for them, but when they found out he was, they were “more than a little excited.” Ding said that Kobe Bryant wants an easier way to get…

Cleveland Cavaliers coach Byron Scott joined the show to break down the Steve Nash trade and much more. Scott said that there is going to have to be an adjustment in L.A. Nash wants to push the pace and run. The Lakers don’t run. “The dynamics of the two are totally opposite,” Scott said. Scott…

Boston Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine joined the show to talk about his team’s turnaround. Dan asked the last time he gave a speech to the team. He said a few weeks ago, they had a little meeting. But he said it wasn’t too intense … he just urged them to play better. Dan asked…

Olympic legend Dara Torres joined the show to talk about her effort to make the Olympic team and more. Dan asked her reaction when she realized she finished fourth in qualifiers and wouldn’t be on the team. “I was shocked,” Torres said. Torres said this was her last time trying to qualify for the Olympics. “It’s been…

Erin Andrews joined the show to talk about her decision to leave ESPN for FOX. Andrews said “it was time I got a kick in my rear.” She said that she wants a new challenge. “I have a chance to work in the NFL. I have a chance to work the baseball playoffs,” Andrews said.…

Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix joined the show to talk about the latest Dwight Howard rumors and more. Mannix said the Nets are trying to offer Marshawn Brooks, Brooks Lopez, other players and a series of first-round picks for Howard. But Mannix doesn’t think this is a strong enough package to really convince Orlando to pull…