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Denny Hamlin on Daytona 500, Michael Jordan Call, and NASCAR Fights
The MLB offseason is finally moving, and by moving, we mean Manny Machado decided he'd rather spend the next decade surfing in San Diego than dealing with the New York media. Big Cat and PFT Commenter broke down the massive $300 million deal, noting that Machado didn't even try to hide his lack of hustle before cashing the check. Hank had a theory that this wasn't just a signing, but a full-blown life choice.
Big CatBryce Harper will sign a contract for more than $300 million
Manny Machado decided, guess what, 10 years, $300 million, San Diego... But it's only going to be [the biggest contract in sports history] for like two more days because Bryce Harper, if you don't think Scott Boras is getting Bryce Harper $301 million [you're crazy].
While Machado is off the board, the guys are keeping a close eye on Bryce Harper and the madness surrounding Antonio Brown. PFT has a very specific destination in mind for AB, predicting a massive contract that will inevitably lead to a mid-season holdout because the Redskins just can't help themselves.
PFT CommenterAntonio Brown will sign a four-year, $79 million guaranteed contract with the Redskins
It's going to be the Redskins. So here's what's going to happen. He's going to join the Redskins. They're going to pay, I'll say, four years, $79 million guaranteed. And he'll play for two, well, one and a half. And then he'll just sit out the rest of the year.
The GOAT Appears
Denny Hamlin stopped by the studio just forty-eight hours after winning his second Daytona 500, and he brought the energy of a man who hasn't slept much. He walked the guys through the emotional victory for Joe Gibbs Racing and the pure chaos of 'The Big One' at Daytona. Denny explained the skill behind avoiding wrecks, even if it means being a bit of a contrarian on the track.
Denny HamlinPeople who constantly switch lanes in traffic are dumb; it's better to be a contrarian
I would take the opposite approach. You need to be a contrarian there. Generally, people are dumb. Yes, so if you're driving down the highway... they see a couple lanes moving and they're like, 'I gotta get over there.' What happens as soon as you move over there? Your lane stops and then your lane takes off.
But the highlight of the interview—and potentially the history of the show—came when Denny casually decided to call his boss and friend, Michael Jordan. Big Cat actually freaked out as the GOAT picked up the phone to congratulate Denny on the win and set some high expectations for the rest of the season.
Michael JordanI expect Denny Hamlin to win at least five races this year
Hey, man, I'm proud of you, man. We bounced back after a tough year last year and started off right, so I expect at least five wins.
Beyond the racing world, Denny talked about his legendary Monday night basketball league. While Big Cat is content being the guy who plays defense and stands in the corner, Denny is out here putting up professional numbers on his own home court.
Denny HamlinI dropped 31 points in my Monday night basketball league
Well, we play Monday nights. I dropped 31 last night, so I was still hot. I'm still hot. Heat check... We keep stats. We have a website. We keep all the stats.
Hot Seat, Cool Throne, and a Canceled Icon
Hot Seat/Cool Throne featured a deep dive into the absolute struggle of Wisconsin's Ethan Happ at the free-throw line. As a Badger fan, Big Cat is at his wit's end watching the 11-miss streak, leading to a bold claim about his own shooting prowess while blindfolded.
Big CatI could hit a free throw blindfolded before I would ever miss 11 in a row like Ethan Happ
Ethan Happ, forward center for the Wisconsin Badgers... He has missed 11 in a row. Shut up. 11 in a row... I think you could blindfold me and I wouldn't miss 11 in a row. No chance would I miss 11 in a row.
Meanwhile, the guys officially canceled John Wayne after some old interviews resurfaced, proving that nobody is safe from the internet's reach. PFT also took the opportunity to issue a blanket statement on generational gaps and potential problematic behavior.
PFT CommenterAnyone born before Woodstock is problematic
Anyone born before, I'm going to say, Woodstock is problematic.
Just Chill Out, Trevor Bauer
To wrap things up, the guys looked into the fascinating, bizarre world of Trevor Bauer. After reading about his drone accidents, his 'social experiments' with pine tar, and his incredibly rigid three rules for dating, the consensus was clear: Trevor Bauer thinks he's playing 4D chess while everyone else is just trying to play baseball.
PFT CommenterTrevor Bauer is the smartest man in baseball, according to Trevor Bauer
The thesis that you can give after reading this is Trevor Bauer is the smartest man in baseball, according to Trevor Bauer. [Big Cat]: Jesus Christ. What a fucking wacko.
If you're going to date a guy who electrocutes his brain to learn a change-up, just make sure you don't catch feelings, or you're getting cut from the roster faster than a Red Sox pitcher in October.
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