Thursday, July 21, 2016

JULY 21 2016 - SHOW #9


GUESTS:

JERRY COLANGELO 430 - Director USA basketball


BOBBY EVANS 5 PM


TOPICS:

NBA PULLS ASG FROM CHARLOTTE IN WAKE OF LGBT LAWS


NBA commissioner Adam Silver had threatened to move All-Star Weekend out of Charlotte unless a discriminatory North Carolina law aimed at the state’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community was changed – and time to do so has run out because of the logistics and planning the NBA needs to run its marquee midseason event, league sources said.
The issue is centered on North Carolina’s House Bill 2, a law that mandates transgender people use public restrooms corresponding to the sex listed on their birth certificates. The law also omits LGBT people from North Carolina’s anti-discrimination protections, forbids local governments from widening LGBT protections and excludes all forms of workplace discrimination lawsuits from North Carolina state courts.
Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan had been counting on All-Star Weekend as a signature event for his franchise, and the economic impact of losing the All-Star Game for the franchise and region promises to be dramatic.



Didn't think Borland was a trend....
-12 PLAYERS THIS OFF-SEASON UNDER 30 HAVE RETIRED: Eugene Monroe, Calvin Johnson, Marshawn Lynch, Jerod Mayo, Percy Harvin,  AJ Tarpley (24- Stanford) (Others: D'Brickshaw Ferguson 32)

-Still not over Klay from yesterday: Chicken strips, soccer and ranch dressing Draymond

-Durant adjusting to life as a villan



Harrison Barnes: I guess I died ....

-Still not in panic mode with Giants

-MLB may set limit on releif pitchers? WHAT IS THIS LITTLE LEAGUE? 
"I am in favor of something like that," Manfred said. "We've [MLB] spent a ton of time on this issue in the last few months.
"You know the problem with relief pitchers is that they're so good. I've got nothing against relief pitchers, but they do two things to the game: The pitching changes themselves slow the game down, and our relief pitchers have become so dominant at the back end that they actually rob action out of the end of the game, the last few innings of the game. So relief pitchers is a topic that is under active consideration. We're talking about that a lot internally."


SABEAN SAYS IT NEEDS TO BE A "MEANINGFUL PIECE" FOR GIANTS BULLPEN:

“It’s a good question, but usually bullpens get on a roll like a rotation or a lineup,” he said. “They’ve got the experience. They’ve been there before, both of them. Then you lean on that. Having said that, we know how busy (the front office) guys are looking for some help. But it’s not just going to be the average Joe coming in.
“You’re thinking it’s going to be a meaningful piece, but the competition on the premium people is going to be real stiff and it already is.”
“The (way) the game is played now you want swing-and-miss,” Sabean said. “We got away with it a long time — and to their credit — with a lot of contact relievers. But the game has kind of changed in front of us. Now that wouldn’t preclude you from getting somebody that was as such, but selfishly you would want somebody that could really get through an inning and not have much flak in getting through the inning.”
Miller averages 15.24 strikeouts-per-nine and Chapman, who hit 105 mph earlier this week, is also elite at 12.71.

FIRST RP LIST I'VE SEEN THAT WASN'T JUST MILLER AND CHAPMAN - EXPECT ONE OF THESE GUYS TO BE A GIANT BY AUGUST 1ST:

1. Andrew Miller, LHP, Yankees
Miller is the most sought-after reliever on the market because he is controllable for two more years and can be utilized as a closer or setup reliever or lefty specialist. He should get the best trade return of any player dealt at the deadline.
2. Aroldis Chapman, LHP, Yankees
Since he becomes a free agent this winter, he’s a rental, but also a postseason game-changer with the potential to shut down the game’s best left-handed hitters in October playoff games.
3. Jeanmar Gomez, RHP, Phillies
Gomez and Hellickson are the two most valuable trade pieces the Phillies have to continue their rebuilding program by adding talent through trades at this year’s deadline.
4. Alex Colome, RHP, Rays
Colome quickly developed into one of the league’s best closers after Brad Boxberger went on the disabled list. The Rays are looking for bats if they trade him.
5. Jeremy Jeffress, RHP, Brewers
If the Yankees don’t end up selling, the Brewers could benefit by reaping a significant return for Jeffress.
6. Will Smith, LHP, Brewers
Teams that lose out on Chapman and Miller will be calling the Brewers on Smith as well as Jeffress.
7. Sean Doolittle, LHP, Athletics
Doolittle's injury history and contract will make it difficult for the A’s to move him.
8. Fernando Abad, LHP, Twins
Abad is probably the best bet to be the first player traded by interim GM Rob Antony.
9. Ryan Madson, RHP, Athletics
He’s better suited for a setup role for a contending team than pitching as a closer at this point in his career.
10. Tyler Clippard, RHP, Arizona Diamondbacks
He has experience closing and setting up, and he can get out both right-handed and left-handed hitters.
11. Boone Logan, LHP, Colorado Rockies
The Rockies should be able to pick up a quality prospect for him.
12. Jake McGee, LHP, Rockies
He needs to get out of Coors Field.
13. Joe Smith, RHP, Angels
Teams looking for a different arm angle and bullpen look should take on a chance on him.
14. Huston Street, RHP, Angels
An injury and poor performance are the story here, as his value has plummeted.

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ESPN PROJECTS NFL STARTING LINE UPS: HOW DO THEY LOOK TO YOU?

49ERS

RAIDERS


RAY RICE SAYS HE'LL DONATE ENTIRE SALARY TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAMS - WOULD YOU DO IT?


FUN STUFF:

-Pokemon GO player rescused from tree 

-Goalie credits Pokemon Go for two saves 

-Curry favored to win Golf Classic in Tahoe 

-Today would have been Robin Williams http://pagesix.com/2014/08/13/6-tales-of-robin-williams-legendary-generosity/?utm_campaign=SocialFlow&utm_source=P6Twitter&utm_medium=SocialFlow

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