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Cy Young Winner Dan Haren

Wednesday, July 26, 201718 takes

Lebron is mad online about Kyrie but he wants everyone to know he's having a happy summer ( - ) . Training camp story lines now that football is back ( - ). Hot Seat/Cool Throne with special extra hot seat for Billy Football after he accidentally tweeted out PFT's phone number ( - ). Mt Rushmore of greetings ( - ). Former Cy Young Winner Dan Haren joins the show after a long hiatus to discuss why he's been dodging us, what he's been up to with the Diamondbacks, who the best pitcher is in baseball and how to get Bryce Harper out ( - ). Segments include the War on the War on Football, Football Guy of the Week for Jim Harbaugh, PR 101 for Lucky Whitehead, Respect the Biz for Colin Cowherd and Guys on Chicks.

Recap

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Take Slip·Jul 26, 2017
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Big CatBig Cat

LeBron James is triggered and definitely not enjoying his summer

LeBron James is triggered... When he hashtags 'enjoying my summer', hashtag 'you do the same', that's a pretty telltale sign he is not enjoying his summer. Because you know LeBron probably told someone to tell Stephen A. Smith, 'Hey, I want to beat Kyrie Irving's ass,' and then when it comes out, he goes to Twitter.

The fallout between LeBron and Kyrie led to a trade to Boston shortly after, confirming the tension Big Cat noted.
Win
Take Slip·Jul 26, 2017
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

LeBron James' next social media move will be posting lion quotes to look like an alpha

This is going to end in a couple weeks with LeBron posting like an image of a lion that says 'lions don't concern themselves with the opinions of sheep.' His next post will be him in the gym just being like 'out here grinding, not worrying about Kyrie Irving.'

LeBron famously posted workout videos and motivational/cryptic quotes throughout the 2017 offseason.
Loss
Take Slip·Jul 26, 2017
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Big CatBig Cat

Paxton Lynch will excel in Mike McCoy's offensive system

I have the new offensive system guy. I saw this with Paxton Lynch. Mike McCoy is in Denver now. So Paxton Lynch, he's really going to excel because Mike McCoy will let him play out of the shotgun.

Paxton Lynch was a major bust for the Broncos and never excelled under Mike McCoy or anyone else.
Loss
Take Slip·Jul 26, 2017
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HankHank

The Patriots might go undefeated this season

Can the Patriots go undefeated? Okay. A lot of people are saying that. Many people are saying that.

The Patriots went 13-3 in the regular season and lost the Super Bowl to the Eagles.
Win
Take Slip·Jul 26, 2017
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

Ryan Tannehill will not be in the MVP conversation

Is this the year that Ryan Tannehill gets to the next level? He's not going to be in the MVP talk. I guarantee you that.

Tannehill suffered a season-ending injury in training camp shortly after this episode aired and was nowhere near the MVP race.
Win
Take Slip·Jul 26, 2017
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Big CatBig Cat

The Tennessee Titans are the 'Dark Horse' team that isn't actually a dark horse

I also have the dark horse team that's not a dark horse team because everyone says it's their dark horse team. The Tennessee Titans. It's the team that just missed the playoffs and has a ton of young talent.

The Titans did indeed become a popular preseason pick and made the playoffs that year, winning a wildcard game.
Loss
Take Slip·Jul 26, 2017
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

Malik Jackson claims the Jaguars will win the Super Bowl this year

Malik Jackson, Super Bowl champion Malik Jackson... two-time Super Bowl champion because he said earlier this week that he's going to win the Super Bowl this year with the Jaguars.

The 2017 Jaguars had a surprising 'Sacksonville' run to the AFC Championship game but lost to the Patriots and did not win the Super Bowl.

Hot Seat Cool Throne

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Take Slip·Jul 26, 2017·Hot Seat/Cool Throne
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

Mike Vick's dog training experience will help him as an NFL coaching intern

There are actually probably some lessons from [Mike Vick's] dog training days that he could directly apply to training athletes. He's going to keep his young quarterbacks on a short leash until they're trustworthy.

This is a satirical analogy and cannot be factually proven or disproven.
Win
Take Slip·Jul 26, 2017·Hot Seat/Cool Throne
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Big CatBig Cat

Derrick Rose signing with the Cavs is sad and marks the end of his relevancy

Derrick Rose just signed with the Cavs... He's going to be LeBron's little sidekick. Is he going to be Robin? It's very sad how his career has turned out. $2.1 million to play with a guy that he absolutely despised when he was in Chicago.

Rose struggled with the Cavs, was traded mid-season, and never returned to superstar status, though he had a later career resurgence in Minnesota.
Win
Take Slip·Jul 26, 2017·Hot Seat/Cool Throne
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Big CatBig Cat

Golf is in good hands with Jordan Spieth as the new face of the sport

Golf is officially on the cool throne because Jordan Spieth, he is now the new face of golf. I don't know if you guys have seen, but golf is in good hands now. We're out of the woods with the post-Tiger Woods era. Jordan Spieth's the guy.

Spieth remained a top star, though other players like Brooks Koepka and Scottie Scheffler later challenged for the 'face of golf' title.

Interview

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Take Slip·Jul 26, 2017
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Dan HarenDan Haren

David Ross is the face of baseball because of Dancing with the Stars

One guy that his retirement went so opposite of mine that it kind of annoys me now is David Ross... He was the face of baseball when it was the Dancing with the Stars. Buster Olney or Ken Rosenthal were saying he's the face of baseball because he's what most people would recognize.

Ross was incredibly visible in 2017 as a media figure and Cubs icon, making him one of the most recognizable 'baseball' people to the general public.
Void
Take Slip·Jul 26, 2017
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Dan HarenDan Haren

Pitching inside is the safest way to attack Aaron Judge

With those guys, like the big guys like [Aaron Judge], I think keeping the ball inside is safer because if you throw it out over the middle, there's the chance to hit it right back up the middle right at you. So keeping it inside and hope they put it on the ground.

Pitching inside to power hitters like Judge remains a standard (if risky) strategy to avoid giving up home runs to the opposite field.
Push
Take Slip·Jul 26, 2017
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Dan HarenDan Haren

The Diamondbacks will defeat the Astros in the 2017 World Series

I'll say Diamondbacks versus Astros then... Diamondbacks [win].

The Astros did win the World Series, but they beat the Dodgers, not the Diamondbacks (who lost in the NLDS).
Win
Take Slip·Jul 26, 2017
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Dan HarenDan Haren

Clayton Kershaw and Max Scherzer are the best pitchers in baseball

Him [Kershaw] and Scherzer are the best ones. [Kershaw] is the best pitcher in baseball. I'm worried about his back, though. This is the third year in a row he's gone on the DL for his back.

In 2017, these two were widely considered the elite. Scherzer won the Cy Young in 2017, and Kershaw remained elite but plagued by back issues.
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Take Slip·Jul 26, 2017
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Dan HarenDan Haren

Once a pitcher hurts their back, they are screwed long-term

It's unfortunate. Once you hurt your back, you're screwed. Trust me. [Kershaw] tried to change his workout... and I don't think it helped.

Kershaw's career has been defined by back management ever since, validating Haren's warning about the persistence of back issues.
Loss
Take Slip·Jul 26, 2017
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Dan HarenDan Haren

Yu Darvish is the best trade target available among top pitchers

I would take Darvish. I like Darvish. He's got great stuff. I know the Dodgers and Cubs are looking at both those guys, but I mean, they're all really good, but I'm a big fan of Yu Darvish. I like his stuff. I know Verlander's got more... control, but I'm a big Darvish guy.

Verlander ended up being the much more impactful trade (winning the World Series and an MVP later), while Darvish struggled in the World Series for the Dodgers.

Protect The Shield

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Take Slip·Jul 26, 2017·Protect the Shield
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

Watching football is more dangerous than playing football because of binge drinking

I would even submit that watching football is more dangerous than playing football because when you're watching football, you're binge drinking. You're around buddies. You're more likely to get into a fight. You're more likely to puke, pee on yourself. You get all sorts of diseases from that.

This is a comedic/satirical claim and not meant to be factually evaluated.

Pr 101

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Take Slip·Jul 26, 2017·PR 101
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Big CatBig Cat

Lucky Whitehead will sign with the Patriots and win a Super Bowl

It's very clear that Lucky Whitehead's probably going to sign with the Patriots and win a Super Bowl ring. And we're all just going to be like, 'What the fuck?' I hope that happens.

Whitehead signed with the Jets, not the Patriots, and did not win a Super Bowl.