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Jake Arrieta, Mt Rushmore Of Training Camp Cliches Plus 2 Show Announcements For The Future

Monday, August 1, 202214 takes

Football is back again. We talk some story lines from the last week plus Breaking News on a show announcement and our new Pardon My Cheesesteak brand. (-) Mt Rushmore of training camp cliches. (-) Who's back of the week including celebrities flying PJ's and Tony Pizza. (-) Jake Arrieta joins the show to talk about MLB trade deadline, where Soto will end up, Owners not ponying up, and a very dumb baseball idea. (-) We finish with a show announcement for the future. (-)

Recap

Win
Take Slip·Aug 1, 2022
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Big CatBig Cat

I'm betting the Jaguars over their win total because Urban Meyer is gone

I think I might sell myself on the Jaguars this year. Like take their win total over just by Urban Meyer not being there. I think the Jaguars are gonna get a bounce just by not having that fucking asshole around finger of the year... I think I'm gonna buy the Jaguars. I'm calling my shot right now.

The Jaguars won 9 games and the AFC South in 2022, easily clearing their preseason win total (6.5).
Void
Take Slip·Aug 1, 2022
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

Bill Russell is the most 'Mount Rushmore-able' NBA player ever

[Bill Russell] might be the most Mount Rushmoreable professional basketball player of all time. Like on various Mount Rushmores. Yeah. As far as like what he did obviously for the Celtics, he's maybe the most clutch postseason player of all time. He was 10 and 0 in elimination games in the playoffs.

Russell is widely considered a top 4-5 player in NBA history, making him a standard fixture on basketball Mount Rushmores.
Win
Take Slip·Aug 1, 2022
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HankHank

The NBA should retire Bill Russell's number 6 league-wide

Retire his number. Yeah. All across the league. He was, I like, let's go Hank. He's got the MVP trophy right? So yeah. I agree. Retire his number. Yes. Good call Hank.

The NBA officially retired the number 6 league-wide on August 11, 2022, shortly after this episode.
Win
Take Slip·Aug 1, 2022
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

George Jetson was born on July 31st, 2022

My woe is on today... July 31st as we're taping it. This is the day that George Jetson was born on whoa. In the TV show The Jetsons. Whoa, whoa. That is whoa. And if you watch the Jetsons, we're like journeying throughout outer space, future conquering other solar... nothing's changed.

This is a widely cited fan-calculated birthdate based on the show's 1962 premiere and the character being 40 years old in 2062.
Loss
Take Slip·Aug 1, 2022
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Big CatBig Cat

Mike Tomlin will find a way to get the Steelers 10 wins despite the QB situation

I don't know what's going on [with the Steelers] because Mitch has the job, but then there was a report that Mason Rudolph might be winning the job... I just know that Mike Tomlin will somehow find a way to get the Steelers to 10 wins.

The Steelers finished 9-8 in the 2022 season, narrowly missing the 10-win mark but maintaining Tomlin's non-losing season streak.

Mount Rushmore

Loss
Take Slip·Aug 1, 2022·Mt. Rushmore
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HankHank

Derek Carr will win NFL MVP in 2022

MVP 2,500. Oh wow. Jersey Jerry... Jersey Jerry gave it to me. I put it in. It's the first future I have. MVP the whole league... With one of the best wide receivers actually. And one of the best offensive coordinators. And they had a lot of promise last year.

Derek Carr had a poor season, was benched late in the year, and was eventually released. Patrick Mahomes won MVP.
Loss
Take Slip·Aug 1, 2022·Mt. Rushmore
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Big CatBig Cat

Russell Wilson will win NFL MVP in 2022

I think I'm gonna pick Russell Wilson because it's like, you know that the narratives there... If the Broncos are incredible, Russell Wilson will get all the credit. Yeah. All of it. Everything... Peyton Manning his first year in Denver what happened? He went fucking nuts. Exactly.

Russell Wilson had a career-worst season in 2022 and the Broncos were a disaster.

Who Is Back

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Take Slip·Aug 1, 2022·Who's Back
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Big CatBig Cat

The 'Tony Pizza' boyfriend is a legend and it's a great nickname

My boyfriend won't stop calling me Tony pizza... it honestly bothers me that he can't even bother to find a somewhat nice nickname for me... backfire for this chick because everyone was like your boyfriend rocks. Tony Pizza is a hilarious nickname... Tony Pizza is a great nickname.

Purely subjective opinion on a viral internet story.

Interview

Win
Take Slip·Aug 1, 2022
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Jake ArrietaJake Arrieta

Juan Soto will be traded to either the Cardinals or the Padres

I heard Jake Peavy give a take on the network about him potentially ending up in San Diego. And I could also see St. Louis... I would love to see Soto in San Diego for the simple reason that the Dodgers have just dominated the NL West forever. And if the Padres are serious about taking that next step, what better way to make that statement than to bring in a guy like Juan Soto?

Juan Soto was traded to the San Diego Padres on August 2, 2022, the day after this episode aired.
Void
Take Slip·Aug 1, 2022
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Jake ArrietaJake Arrieta

The pitcher-catcher chemistry is overrated; catchers are pros

I think it's ridiculous when guys have to have a certain catcher behind the plate. I think it's stupid. As long as you got a catcher's mitt behind the plate and you've gone over the hitters with me in the pre-game meeting and we're on the same page, I don't give a shit... some of these starting pitchers need to take a step back and maybe take some of the blame... If you're in the big leagues, your job description is the same as the next guy.

This is a subjective matter of team philosophy and player preference.
Void
Take Slip·Aug 1, 2022
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Jake ArrietaJake Arrieta

Jacob deGrom is the best starting pitcher to ever put on a uniform

I've blown the guy for years. I just think he's the best. And I've said this, I think he's the best starting pitcher to ever put the uniform on. If he stays healthy people might think that's crazy. Some people love it. Just watching him live and on TV... he struck out nine out of ten. It's the best shit I've ever seen ever from any pitcher.

While statistically peak deGrom is elite, 'best ever' is a subjective debate versus names like Pedro Martinez, Sandy Koufax, etc.
Open
Take Slip·Aug 1, 2022
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Big CatBig Cat

O'Neil Cruz has a chance to be the best baseball player of all time

Someone told me that I trust who has good baseball knowledge said that there's a 5.5% chance he could end up being the best baseball player of all time... think about it, you're like, oh fuck, I gotta pay attention. He's six foot seven... is it true that he runs like Tyreek Hill? He's so fast. And then he threw from shortstop to first base... 97 [mph].

Cruz has shown flashes of elite talent but has also struggled with injuries and high strikeout rates. Predicting him as the GOAT is extreme.
Loss
Take Slip·Aug 1, 2022
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Jake ArrietaJake Arrieta

The Mets and Yankees will meet in the World Series (Subway Series)

I like a subway series. Yes. I like the New York Mets against the New York Yankees. I think with deGrom and Scherzer back and 100%, I think the Mets find a way to separate themselves even further and win that division. And I don't see anybody slowing down the Yankees. I just really don't.

The 2022 World Series was the Astros vs. the Phillies. Both the Yankees and Mets failed to reach the World Series.
Void
Take Slip·Aug 1, 2022
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Big CatBig Cat

The ceremonial first pitch should count in the game as a ball or strike

The first pitch should count. It should count as a ball or strikes. How great would that be though? So the home team always gets to pick the first pitcher and someone will like air mail it... so the first batter gets up there and it's a 1-0 count. It wouldn't actually change any outcomes... but it would add a fun wrinkle.

This is a joke rule proposal and will never be implemented.