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Warren Sapp breaks down preseason NFL headlines
NFL Network and Showtime NFL analyst Warren Sapp joined the show to talk about the start of preseason and more. — Sapp said that the Oakland Raiders are getting better. “It’s getting turned around,” Sapp said. “Hue Jackson has them on the right trail.” Sapp noted they have a great front line on defense. Dan…
Read MoreGriffin said Blue Jays not bothered by allegations of sign-stealing
Toronto Star columnist Rich Griffin joined the show to talk about allegations that the Blue Jays were stealing signs. Griffin has some issues with the ESPN Magazine story because it cited one game and didn’t have a big body of evidence. “It’s all well and good for ESPN Magaizne to come out with that, because…
Read MoreSteve Sands comments on latest round of Tiger drama
The Golf Channel’s Steve Sands joined the show to talk about the big stories at the PGA in Atlanta. Here are some of Sands’ takes: — Sands thinks that Tiger would be better served to be a little more open. “just give a little … that’s all,” Sands said. Sands said that the fact Tiger’s…
Read MoreNick Swisher on Granderson, stealing signs, his new album
Yankees outfielder Nick Swisher joined the show to talk about the Yankees’ season and more. Swisher agreed with Dan that Curtis Granderson is a legit MVP candidate. “He’s had such a tremendous year and it couldn’t happen to a nicer guy,” Swisher said. Swisher said signs are too complicated for him to steal and he doesn’t…
Read MoreFritzie gets punished for not booking Uggla
Dan had to lay down the hammer today. Todd Fritz, the best booker in the business, didn’t reach out to Braves’ Dan Uggla even though he has a 31-game hit streak. Fritzie was afraid he’d jinx Uggla’s streak and didn’t make the call. As punishment, Dan won’t let Fritzie watch the Denver Broncos’ first preseason…
Read MoreMatt Hasselbeck talks about transition to Titans
New Tennessee Titans quarterback Matt Hasselbeck joined the show to talk about changing teams and what he expects this season. Hasselbeck said everything happened really quickly in this abbreviated offseason. He was surprised how it went down. Hasselbeck said the Titans do a lot of things well. They run well and protect the passer. But…
Read MoreJesse Eisenberg talks about being mistaken for Mark Zuckerberg
Actor Jesse Eisenberg joined the show to talk about his new movie “30 Minutes or Less” and more. Eisenberg said he’s mistaken for Mark Zuckerberg once every few months. He said he was delivering pizzas in preparation for his role as a pizza delivery guy, and a lady thanked him for creating Facebook. Eisenberg did…
Read MoreScioscia talks about Weaver, Angels’ lack of offense
Angels manager Mike Scioscia joined the show to talk about their tight race in the American League West and more. Scioscia commented on Jered Weaver getting suspended for hitting a batter. He thinks Weaver is very competitive, but you don’t hit a batter. Still, Scioscia loves Weaver. “I think he’s one of the top five…
Read MoreBones Mackay Shares His Experience of Being a Caddy
Caddy Jim “Bones” Mackay joined the show to share his experience of being a caddy for Phil Mickelson. Dan asked Mackay how many wins he had. Mackay said he didn’t have any. Mickelson had a lot of wins. Dan said that was the right answer. Mackay said that sometimes when he disagrees with Mickelson, the…
Read MoreWorst batting average after 30-game hit streak
We got some help from STATS Inc. to answer Dan’s question about what player has the worst batting average after hitting in 30 consecutive games. Here’s the list from STATS: Dan Uggla — 30 games, .220 Willy Taveras — 30 games, .284 Jimmy Rollins — 36 games, .290 Benito Santiago — 34 games, .299
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