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Jared Carrabis on MLB Playoffs, Phillies' NLCS Run, and Week 6 NFL Picks
Max was right. It’s the three words Big Cat never wanted to say, but Nick Castellanos has forced his hand. After a week of internal debating about "barrels" and vibes, the Phillies have officially punched their ticket to the NLCS by dismantling the Braves. Max is currently vibrating at a frequency that might be dangerous for human health, having already spit on PFT in a moment of pure, unadulterated joy during the watch party. While Philly celebrates, the Braves are heading home early again, and PFT isn't exactly offering a shoulder to cry on for the fans in Atlanta.
PFT CommenterThe Braves are soft and complainers after their playoff exit
This series [we learned] Braves kind of soft, kind of complainers. If you're a Braves fan, you won a World Series a couple years ago, you'd be happy with that. But now you seem pretty soft. This postseason between the complaining about a reporter tweeting out an accurate statement from the clubhouse... gimme a fucking break.
While the Phillies look like a juggernaut, Max isn't looking past the next opponent. The Diamondbacks are lurking after emasculating the Dodgers, and the vibes in Arizona are surprisingly potent.
MaxThe Diamondbacks are scary and should not be taken lightly
The [Diamondbacks] are scary. The Diamondbacks are scary. They're very scary. I'm not—Zac Gallen is for real. I'm not looking at that team lightly at all.
Broncos Rock Bottom and Week 6 Preview
Thursday Night Football was a grim reminder that the Sean Payton era in Denver is off to a disastrous start. Russell Wilson threw for 95 yards in a game that felt like it was played in a different era of football, specifically an era where the forward pass was a suggestion. Big Cat is officially out on the Russ Hall of Fame discourse.
Big CatThe Broncos will bench Russell Wilson and he has played himself out of a Hall of Fame career
Russell Wilson stinks. He turtles so fast in the pocket. He threw for 95 yards. It was never close. I think they might bench Russell Wilson. He's played himself out of a Hall of Fame career as well.
On the other side, Andy Reid continues to treat the regular season like a laboratory for his most insane ideas. PFT pointed out that the Chiefs' offense seems to be intentional with their weirdness because playing straight-up football against teams like the Broncos just doesn't provide enough of a challenge anymore.
PFT CommenterAndy Reid is playing the NFL on 'expert mode' because he's bored
I think Andy Reid is bored with the NFL. I think Andy Reid is—he's made himself play the NFL on expert mode with the weird shit that he's obsessed with doing. Because I think that this Chiefs offense, if they wanted to play just normal football, would've beaten the fuck out of the Broncos. But they do all these weird plays, almost like Andy is just like—he's playing with his food.
To put the Broncos' misery into perspective, the historical dominance the Chiefs hold over them is staggering. We are approaching a decade of one-sided football in this rivalry.
Big CatThe last time the Broncos beat the Chiefs, Pardon My Take did not exist
Pardon My Take didn't exist. Pardon My Take didn't exist the last time the Broncos beat the Chiefs. It's insane to think about. When they last beat the Chiefs, it was 57, 55 all time Chiefs. And now it is 72, 55.
The guys then rolled through a massive Week 6 preview, starting with the Ravens and Titans in London. PFT is strictly betting based on travel schedules this week, and he’s disgusted by Mike Vrabel’s decision to fly into London just 48 hours before kickoff. Big Cat, meanwhile, is starting to feel the fatigue of the international series.
Big CatThe NFL London games have lost their allure and are now a burden
I'm kind of sick of the London game. I like the early football. I'm sick of the fact that they have made something that was unique and different into just every week. This is the third week in a row. They're just changing the schedule on us. Now it doesn't feel cool and unique, it just feels like a burden.
Other highlights from the picks include PFT's "dream bet" involving Seahawks rookie Devon Witherspoon and a possible trade destination for a certain Vikings quarterback if things continue to spiral in Minnesota.
PFT CommenterThe Falcons are a team to watch as a trade destination for Kirk Cousins
I noticed earlier in the week the Falcons made cap room. They did a big restructuring. I could see the Falcons trying to do something like that [trading for Kirk Cousins]. Because if you're being honest as a Falcons fan, you're not really happy with the quarterback situation right now.
Baseball Correspondent Jared Carrabis
Jared Carrabis joined the show to discuss the state of the MLB Playoffs and the absolute electric atmosphere at Citizens Bank Park. Jared admits he’s jealous of Phillies fans for having a superstar like Bryce Harper who matches the city’s dirtbag energy perfectly.
Jared CarrabisBryce Harper embodies the city of Philadelphia more than any superstar
I'm so jealous of Philly fans because you got a player that is a superstar potential Hall of Famer someday. And he's such a dirtbag—like Phillies fans. He is one of them. When he signed his deal, he was like 13 years, I don't want any opt-outs, I want to die here. Bury me in Philly. He embodies everything that fan base is all about.
They touched on the Astros reaching their seventh straight ALCS, a feat so impressive that it’s starting to wash away the stench of the 2017 scandal. Jared argues that Houston’s sustained success proves they didn't need the trash cans to begin with.
Jared CarrabisThe Astros have proven they never needed to cheat to be successful
What they've proven to me—and should be to a lot of people—is that they never had to cheat in the first place. Whether or not they would've won in 2017, that remains to be seen... but as far as getting there seven straight [ALCSs], I don't think that they needed to cheat to do that. They were talented all along.
As for the actual formula for winning in October? Forget small ball and grinding out at-bats. Jared says the current landscape of the postseason rewards one thing above all else: the long ball.
Jared CarrabisWinning in the MLB Playoffs is almost entirely about hitting home runs
The formula for Playoff success: good pitching, good defense, hit homers. And the D-backs are hitting homers. It's not about grinding out at-bats and wearing down the pitcher. It's: can you hit homers at a rate that you can out-homer the other team? The Playoffs is all about hitting home runs.
Fyre Fest and Harry Potter Talk
Hank’s Fyre Fest has led him down a dark path. Thanks to a single TikTok video, he has been sucked into a Harry Potter movie marathon, leading to a deep realization about the true villain of the series.
HankAlbus Dumbledore is a piece of shit for setting Harry Potter up to die
As I'm watching them [the Harry Potter movies], dude, Dumbledore's a piece of shit. He knew that Harry had to sacrifice himself. He set him up. The guy that you think is like the grandpa that's always there to help him... he's a bad sicko.
This sparked a debate about the quality of the films versus the source material, with Big Cat standing firm on his stance regarding Michael Lewis adaptations.
Big CatBooks are always better than the movies
Michael Lewis books—always better than the movie. Big Short? Ever heard of it? Moneyball? Ever heard of it? Blindside? Books are always better than the movie.
We wrapped up with the weekly lottery ball, and a reminder that the new Chicago studio is just ten days away from its grand opening.
Max might actually survive until the World Series, but it's going to be a close call.
