Dave Kaplan explains why Theo Epstein doesn’t want Ryne Sandberg

CSN Chicago analyst Dave Kaplan joined the show to talk about the Cubs’ decision not to pursue Ryne Sandberg for their managerial opening. Kaplan talked about why Theo Epstein wouldn’t go in the Sandberg direction. “I think he just wants a fresh start,” Kaplan said. Kaplan thinks that Sandberg might cause problems for Epstein. “It’s…

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SI’s Michael McCann explains why Frank McCourt had to sell Dodgers

SI.com legal analyst Michael McCann joined the show to talk about Frank McCourt’s decision to let go of the Dodgers. McCann tried to explain why now: “He was running out of time and he was running out of time,” McCann said. “A fight with Major League Baseball was going to be too expensive and could…

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Warren Sapp comments on Ndamukong Suh controversy

Showtime and NFL Network analyst Warren Sapp joined the show to talk about the big stories around the league. Sapp has a problem with the way we’re focusing on trash-talking on the field. For example, what Ndamukong Suh did or did not say when Matt Ryan was on the ground hurt. Sapp thinks it’s ridiculous…

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Fritzie’s Chicago Cubs mock headlines

From the brilliant mind of Todd Fritz, off the Cubs’ Theo Epstein telling Ryne Sandberg he won’t be the next manager: Scape Billy Goat Mike’s Fate Wrigley Sealed Why-no?…..How Come Epstein Doesn’t Want Sandberg Theo Pulls a Quade Cubs Skipper Sent Into Hibernation I Gotta Go Quade Ryne Sandbagged? Who’s The Best SUTTER For Cubs?…

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Alabama RB Trent Richardson says he’s in no rush to get to the NFL

Alabama running back Trent Richardson joined the show to talk about the big game against LSU on Saturday. Richardson said he can’t wait to get to the game and go at it with that LSU defense. Richardson hinted he’s leaning toward staying in college but is putting off really thinking about it.  “I have no…

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