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George Brett on Pine Tar, Pooping in Vegas, and Modern Baseball
The Capitals are down 2-0 to the Penguins, and the vibes are predictably dark. PFT is already in full damage control mode, trying to convince himself that getting blown out in game two was actually a tactical advantage for Washington.
PFT CommenterLosing by four goals in the playoffs is better than losing in a heartbreaker
I would rather we lose the game by four goals than lose the game in a heartbreak or an overtime. That's demoralizing. Because now it's like you're a little bit embarrassed. You've got that chip on your shoulder in game three.
Big Cat isn't buying the optimism, looking ahead to a future where the Capitals are forced to dismantle their roster because of the salary cap. It’s the ultimate spin zone: maybe failing now is good because next year won't even be worth the heartbreak.
Big CatThe Capitals will be worse next year because they won't be able to keep their current roster together
I'm pretty sure the Capitals, I haven't gone deep into their cap next year, but I'm pretty sure they won't be able to bring everyone back. They won't be able to make a bunch of trades. They're probably not going to be as good. So next year, you probably won't think it's your year.
Speaking of teams that need to go away, the Clippers are officially done after another early playoff exit. Big Cat is calling for a total teardown of the Lob City era, starting with the coaching staff and moving right through the star players.
Big CatThe Clippers must blow up their current core
Can we just be done with the Clippers as they currently are constructed? I don't know how they're going to blame it on Blake Griffin, but I'm sure they will. Doc Rivers, just stop. Just get out of here. Don't coach anymore. Chris Paul, go find another team.
While the NBA and NHL playoffs rage on, the guys took a second to look back at the NFL Draft. The Bengals did exactly what everyone expected by drafting Joe Mixon, continuing their tradition of ignoring character concerns for speed. Big Cat is already bracing for the inevitable outcome of their draft strategy.
Big CatEither Joe Mixon or John Ross will definitely get injured or suspended for the Bengals
[The Bengals] got Joe Mixon and John Ross. One will get injured. The other will probably get suspended. But for a minute there, people are going to say, wow, is Andy Dalton going to put it together?
Over in Chicago, the Bears' selection of Mitch Trubisky has left John Fox on an island. Despite the organization's public claims that everyone is on the same page, the moves suggest a front office that is already looking past their current head coach.
Big CatJohn Fox will be fired as Bears head coach by the end of the year
I think John Fox, I'm going to call it right now, he's going to get fired at the end of the year because Ryan Pace basically has built the team around someone else.
George Brett: The Legend of Meat Mitch
Hall of Famer George Brett joined the show to talk about everything from the pine tar incident to the best barbecue in Kansas City. He didn't come empty-handed, either, bringing some Meat Mitch barbecue and immediate confirmation that Missouri owns the smoker game.
George BrettKansas City has the best barbecue in the country
Kansas City, best barbecue in the country? I think so.
Brett shared some fascinating insights into his playing days, specifically how much he leaned on natural talent and spring training rather than hitting the weights. He admitted he didn't even know where the Royals' weight room was for most of his career. Despite his lack of 1980s fitness, he's convinced that modern technology and training would have transformed his power numbers in today's game.
George BrettI would have hit 40 home runs in today's era with modern training
Do you think if you played right now and you had they had all the technology and how these guys train relentlessly... do you think you would have hit more home runs? Yeah. [Big Cat: 30 was your highest year... you'd say like mid-30s to 40 guy?] Oh, you know, I think it depends on what park you play in, too... Home run might have gone up.
He also touched on the legendary story of shitting his pants in Las Vegas, a clip that has lived on forever on YouTube. Big Cat tried to bond with him over the frequency of adult accidents, but Brett might be moving on from his "twice a year" pace, which was a major disappointment to everyone in the room.
Boogers and Broken Teeth
Segments include a Bad Visual for Roger Goodell after he appeared to wipe a booger on a fan during the draft. PFT is convinced this wasn't an accident, but rather a sign that the Commissioner is finally revealing his true form.
PFT CommenterRoger Goodell is embracing the heel role and is an ultimate villain
I really do think Roger Goodell has passed a certain point where he is starting to embrace the heel. [Big Cat: He wiped a booger on a handicapped child] that's super villain stuff that is the ultimate villain not because he embraced not because he was like oh i'm the super villain... he's just evil.
We also checked in with Isaiah Thomas, who played through losing a tooth in the Celtics' win over the Wizards. While the hockey world would call that a Tuesday, it’s a legendary performance for a guy who is already carrying the entire city of Boston on his back. Hank thinks the path to the Finals is wide open for the Celtics, provided one specific obstacle in Cleveland disappears.
HankThe Celtics are one LeBron James injury away from making the NBA Finals
[The Celtics] are like one big Cavaliers injury away from maybe making it to the show... By one big Cavaliers, [I] mean LeBron James. If LeBron James [gets hurt], then yeah, I think the Celtics have a pretty good shot.
To wrap things up, we got a live report from Marlins Man at Fenway Park and a breakdown of the Fyre Fest disaster in the Bahamas. It turns out that paying thousands of dollars for a "luxury" festival organized by Ja Rule might not have been the best investment for the Instagram influencers of the world.
Maybe stick to buying a sensible Honda for your mom instead of a Jaguar.
