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Shane Victorino on Phillies vs. Red Sox and Open Championship Preview
The MLB All-Star Game gave us something we’ve actually wanted for years: a reason to stay tuned until the very end. The debut of the swing-off saw Kyle Schwarber absolutely dismantle the American League, reminding everyone why he is the premier power hitter in the sport today. Big Cat couldn't hide his affection for the Phillies' slugger after he turned the tie-breaker into a personal batting practice session.
Big CatKyle Schwarber is the greatest home run hitter in the game
Kyle Schwarber is the man. What a monster. Three swings, three dongs, three no-doubters. He hit three home runs in three swings, absolute monsters. He's the best. I fucking love him forever.
While Schwarber was busy launched moonshots, fans noticed a few notable absences from the field. Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani were reportedly already eyeing the exits before the final outs, which led PFT to question the leadership qualities of the Yankees' captain. PFT’s solution to the All-Star excitement gap is simple: more swing-offs in every facet of life.
PFT CommenterEvery baseball game should be decided by a swing-off
I like the swing off. The end of game is great. I want everything decided by swing offs now. Regular season baseball games swing off... child custody hearings swing off.
Despite the thrilling finish to the game itself, the Home Run Derby continues to be a source of frustration for Big Cat. Between the confusing clock and the inability to see where the ball actually lands before the next pitch is thrown, the guys are calling for a return to the classic format.
Big CatThe Home Run Derby format is broken and needs to return to 10 outs per round
The Home Run Derby sucks anyway. We forget every single year, then we're like, 'Oh yeah, you can't actually see the home runs land and the next swing happen at the same time.' I hate the time. Just go back to 10 outs. Make it simple. It's so easy. It was such a 'not broken, don't fix it' situation. 10 outs. Just do it every time. They just got cute with it.
The El Camino Bet and Philly Panic
PFT is standing firm on the Terry McLaurin contract situation in D.C., even as rumors swirl about the wide receiver’s frustration. He’s so confident that "Scary Terry" remains a Commander that he’s putting his most prized possession on the line in a bet with Max.
PFT CommenterI 125% guarantee Terry McLaurin stays with the Commanders and I will bet my El Camino on it
Terry's coming. Terry's coming. One hundred ten percent. I put my credibility on the line... 125% guarantee it's gonna get done. Max, I'll give you my El Camino if Terry McLaurin goes somewhere else.
Meanwhile, the vibes in Philadelphia have shifted from All-Star high to preseason dread. Paul George is already dealing with a knee injury before the games even count, leading Max to jump to some dark conclusions about PG's legacy in the City of Brotherly Love.
MaxPaul George will be the biggest bust in Philadelphia sports history
Paul George, Playoff P, Pre-season P has injured himself again... he's probably gonna go down as the biggest bust in Philly history. Him and Andrew Bynum... Ben Simmons... Markelle Fultz. Playoff P is in the running right now for biggest bust.
The Flying Hawaiian Shane Victorino
Two-time World Series champion Shane Victorino joined the show to discuss his legendary career, and he didn't hold back on why his title in Philadelphia hits different than the one he won with the Red Sox. The energy he brought to the diamond was a byproduct of his ADHD, a trait he says helped him stay locked into the "chess match" of Big League ball.
Shane VictorinoWinning a World Series in Philadelphia is more special than in Boston
What separates the two for me was... there's not many championships in the city of Philadelphia. In the city of Boston, it's pretty different. That's what makes Philadelphia to me a little bit more special. You have a love and a passion for their sports, but I feel like [Philly fans] act differently about it because they don't have many.
Victorino also weighed in on the eternal debate of which sport is the most difficult to master. While he grew up a standout soccer player and track star, he insists that nothing compares to the terror and skill required to stand in a batter's box against elite pitching.
Shane VictorinoHitting a baseball is the hardest thing to do in all of sports
Baseball's the hardest thing to do in the world. I mean, I don't care, golf's hard... but if I tell you, 'Hey, let's go down to the park and let me throw an 80 mile an hour fastball at you, and throw the first one at your head,' that's part of the game. And you'll never want to step back in. So that's the hardest.
He recalled facing a young Stephen Strasburg and realizing immediately that the scouting reports didn't do the Nationals' ace justice. To Shane, Strasburg at his peak was simply on another planet.
Shane VictorinoStephen Strasburg at his peak was the filthiest pitcher I ever faced
Steven Strasburg, when he first came to the big leagues... he made his debut against us. He threw a hundred and you just threw me two off speed pitches in a three-two count... I was like, bro, like this dude is not real. His first five years... it was a joke. It wasn't fun.
Open Championship Preview with Shane Bacon
Shane Bacon stopped by to get everyone ready for Royal Portrush. The conversation centered on the unique challenges of links golf and why the world’s best player, Scottie Scheffler, sometimes finds himself fighting the course rather than playing it.
Shane BaconScottie Scheffler struggles at the Open because he wants a fair golf course
Scotty does not like it when it's quote unquote unfair. I mean that is the one weird thing about Scotty, like he wants a great shot rewarded and that's just not what links golf's about. This is the one he has not played great at. For Scotty it's trying to lean a little bit more into that world versus 'why is it in that pot bunker?'
Bacon also provided a stinging but accurate comparison for Tommy Fleetwood, the fan-favorite who always seems to be in the hunt but can't quite pull across the finish line on Sundays.
Shane BaconTommy Fleetwood is the 'Gonzaga' of professional golf
I kind of feel like Tommy Fleetwood's Gonzaga basketball is kind of my call. Very good, very talented number one seed a lot of the time... obviously has the talent on the floor but doesn't get it done. That's kind of who Tommy Fleetwood has become... do it now or you're never gonna get it done.
Mount Rushmore of Things People Don't Care About
The episode wrapped up with a highly contentious Mount Rushmore of things that absolutely nobody wants to hear about. While things like concert videos and workout selfies made the cut, Big Cat led the charge with a universal truth that every sports fan needs to hear: keep your fantasy team to yourself.
Big CatNobody cares about your fantasy football team
The first pick [for Mount Rushmore of things people don't care about], we will take your fantasy team. Don't care about your fantasy team. It's a good pick. When I say it to someone, I'm like, this is the most boring thing I could possibly tell someone.
Make sure to check the mail this week, unless you’re like the guys and realized that physical envelopes are a relic of a bygone era that we definitely don't care about.
