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Curt Schilling on Evolution, Theo Epstein, and the Hall of Fame
The Masters are finally here, but the biggest story in golf isn't a birdie or an eagle. It's Dustin Johnson somehow taking himself out of the tournament by allegedly falling down a staircase while wearing socks. Big Cat and PFT aren't exactly buying the official story, especially considering DJ was the hottest golfer on the planet coming into the week.
Big CatSomething is fishy about Dustin Johnson's staircase injury
Dustin Johnson, allegedly fell down a staircase with socks on. We got some tips on what exactly happened because we all agree we don't buy it, right? There's something fishy going on here.
Big Cat thinks DJ could have at least tried the classic Tiger method of gutting it out for the cameras before calling it quits.
Big CatDustin Johnson should have followed the Tiger Woods handbook and winced his way through a few holes before withdrawing
In true Tiger Woods fashion, [Dustin Johnson] should have winced and keeled over, hit a couple shots. Maybe see if he gets like a birdie to start and then keep playing. And if not, then quit and withdraw. That's the Tiger Woods handbook.
While the azaleas are blooming, the guys also took a look at the NBA landscape. LeBron James recently reminded the entire city of Boston that he still owns the Eastern Conference, despite his claims that he doesn't care about the regular season.
Big CatLeBron James is at his most dangerous when he claims he doesn't care about a game
This was a classic LeBron game because when LeBron says he doesn't care about a game, that's when he's going to rip your heart out. When he's like, 'regular season, who cares? Why are you asking me? I'm a champion,' and then he's like, 'I really fucking care deep down and I'm going to go and drop a million points.'
PFT, however, remains unimpressed by the King's actual basketball skill set when you take away his physical dominance at the rim.
PFT CommenterLeBron James would not be an all-time great if you removed the 30 feet around the basket
If you took away the 30 feet around the basket, though, LeBron James would not be an all-time great basketball player. He relies way too much on driving and his jump shot... On the high percentage shots. And dunks and, yeah, anything inside the logo.
As for the rest of the East, PFT has a very simple gambling strategy for the upcoming playoffs: look for the color red and run the other way.
PFT CommenterIn the Eastern Conference playoffs, you should always bet against teams wearing red
All the red teams are pretty much the same team. They might win one playoff series. If you're the Heat, if you're the Raptors, if you're the Bulls, if you're the Hawks, you're going to win maybe one series and then you're done... Always bet against Red.
Curt Schilling Joins the Show
After a brief stint on hold listening to Beyonce's rendition of the National Anthem, Curt Schilling joined the show to address the fallout from the Theo Epstein interview. The legendary pitcher confirmed the "Negotiating for Dummies" book was real, though he claims it was a gag gift from his lawyer rather than a literal guide he was using during bathroom breaks.
Schilling didn't hold back on his thoughts regarding the Hall of Fame, the voters, and his own legacy. Despite his postseason heroics, he offered a surprisingly humble take on his own plaque worthiness.
Curt SchillingI am not a Hall of Famer by my own standards
In my Hall of Fame, no. I think I was pretty good. I think I was better than everybody in the history of the game in October. Was I a Hall of Famer? In my Hall of Fame, no.
He also took aim at the current state of pitching, arguing that the protection of "investments" has led to a decline in the workhorse mentality he took pride in during his 300-inning seasons.
Curt SchillingModern starting pitchers are soft for only throwing 180 innings
Today it's going to be harder [for pitchers to get in the Hall] because they're doing less. You've got starters who go out and have a full season and have 180 innings. I mean, that's the equivalent of having a vagina. As a starter, your job is innings.
Things got a bit weirder when the conversation shifted to Twitter wars and evolution. While Schilling has a reputation for being "triggered" in his echo chamber, he attempted to clarify his stance on Darwinism with a very specific example involving canines.
Curt SchillingNo species has ever created another species through procreation
I don't believe in evolution in the sense that a dog mating with a dog makes a dog. No species has ever created another species through procreation.
Locker Room Talk and Jimbos
The interview ended with some classic stories about the 1993 Phillies, specifically Lenny Dykstra. Schilling described Nails as a genius on the field and a bit of a wildcard in the locker room, including a story about Lenny trying to pick up a media relations staffer while wearing nothing but sliding shorts.
Curt SchillingLenny Dykstra was the second smartest hitter I ever played with
[Lenny Dykstra] was probably the second smartest hitter I ever played with... When he was playing, he built those car washes, and he built them up into being a huge business.
We even got a brief, chaotic phone call with Nails himself, which ended exactly how you'd expect a call with Lenny Dykstra to end. The show wrapped up with thoughts and prayers for Adam Schefter after Pat McAfee scooped him on the Marshawn Lynch news. PFT is hoping this is the start of a revolutionary new information network.
PFT CommenterThere should be an alliance of every NFL punter to feed Pat McAfee scoops and cuck Adam Schefter
I hope that this turns into an alliance between every punter in the league and Pat McAfee. So they're all feeding him all the scoops. And he's constantly using his punter connections to cuck Adam Schefter.
Finally, the guys hit some Jimbos of the week, including a listener who learned the hard way that mixing business with pleasure is impossible when your friend is also the guy taking your bets.
Big CatYou can never be friends with your bookie
[Big Cat: Can you be friends with your bookie?] No. That's the age-old question, and the answer is no.
Whatever you do this weekend, just make sure you keep your shoes on when walking down the stairs.
