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Joey Chestnut, NBA Free Agency, and the Dingers Only Baseball Draft
NBA Free Agency has officially turned into a money-printing factory, and Big Cat and PFT are questioning why they didn't spend more time in the gym and less time behind the mic. From Fred VanVleet getting the 'culture' bag in Houston to the absolute chaos surrounding Damian Lillard's trade request, the league is in peak 'this league' form. PFT pointed out that Bruce Brown’s departure from Denver shouldn't be held against him despite his parade promises, because parade talk is a different level of legally binding.
PFT CommenterAnything said at a championship parade should be protected by client-patient confidentiality
Anything you say at a Championship parade should be, that's like, that's client patient confidentiality. You can't, can't hold that against anybody. You're drunk at a parade. You're gonna say what you want.
The guys also broke down the Jeremy Grant deal in Portland, which seemed to be the final straw for Dame. Big Cat isn't buying the idea that the Blazers owe it to their superstar to send him exactly where he wants just to look good for future free agents.
Big CatThe theory that Portland should treat Dame Lillard 'correctly' to attract future free agents is the dumbest theory in the world
The the theory that the Blazers should treat Dame correctly so that they could get future free agents is the dumbest theory in the world. They're not gonna get future free agents. They should get whatever they can get.
As the James Harden saga continues in Philadelphia, Big Cat predicted a slow burn that likely won't see a resolution until the winter months.
Big CatJames Harden will start the season on the Sixers and get traded around Christmas
I think it's gonna be a Kevin Durant kind of situation where he might get traded later in the season. But I don't think anyone's gonna offer what Daryl Morey wants for this year for the Sixers... I think eventually Morey's gonna get something out of it, but I think it's gonna probably be in like, by like around Christmas time.
The GOAT Prepares for Battle
Joey Chestnut joined the show to discuss his preparation for the July 4th Hot Dog Eating Contest. The greatest athlete of our generation is feeling 'happy and hungry,' which is a terrifying prospect for the rest of the competitive eating field. While the weather in Coney Island looks a bit iffy, Joey remains confident that if the buns stay fast and the rain stays away, he’s got another record-shattering performance in him.
Joey ChestnutI can break the hot dog record of 76 if the weather stays dry
That record of 76, it could go down. The weather's looking a little bit iffy. They're, they're calling for thunderstorms and it, it's been a long time since we've had rain... if it's good condition, I I see a record.
Big Cat wasn't exaggerating when he placed Joey on the highest pedestal possible. For fans who have watched Joey dominate the table for over a decade, the comparison to other legends of sport isn't just hyperbole; it's a matter of fact.
Big CatJoey Chestnut belongs on the Mount Rushmore of all-time athletes with Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, and Secretariat
I'm being serious Joey like I know you're a humble guy and I appreciate that, but when I think of like the greatest athletes of all time, it's like Michael Jordan, Secretariat, Tiger Woods, Joey Chestnut. I think that'd be my Mount Rushmore right there.
Mt. Rushmore of Baseball Names and Dingers Only
After a heated Mt. Rushmore of Baseball Names that saw Jake and Billy get way too defensive over the pronunciation of 'Rusty Kuntz,' the guys finally launched the 'Dingers Only' fantasy league. The rules are simple: you only get points for home runs, with one roster spot reserved for a 'Hit By Pitch' specialist worth five points per plunk.
Big CatCal Raleigh is an 'underachiever' who should have more home runs based on his underlying stats
I'll go with Cal Raleigh from the Seattle Mariners. I'm looking at FanGraphs right now. He has eight home runs, minus three and a half. He should have 11 and a half home runs. So that's a great—he's an underachiever.
Drafting while drinking Coors Light led to some bold strategies, including Max's 'vibes over everything' approach and Billy’s decision to draft guys who are currently on the IL. Max was particularly adamant that certain players bring an intangible energy to his fantasy clubhouse that outweighs minor issues like PED suspensions.
MaxFernando Tatis Jr. is a 'vibes guy' you want in your clubhouse despite the PED suspension
Tatis is a vibes guy. I mean, that's a guy you want. That's a guy. I wanted my clubhouse... Tatis is a vibes guy. I mean, that's a guy you want. That's a guy. I wanted my clubhouse. [PFT: He's always suspended] Nah, he's a great guy.
The league officially kicks off July 3rd, and the loser faces the ultimate humiliation: trying to get six outs against the Northwestern baseball team while the rest of the cast heckles them from the outfield.
Good luck to everyone's internal organs this holiday week.
