Full Show: The Nimmo Betrayal: Emotionless Trade Makes Alonso Extension Mandatory!

24/11/2025 2h 44min
Full Show: The Nimmo Betrayal: Emotionless Trade Makes Alonso Extension Mandatory!

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Episode Synopsis

BT & Sal bring the fire on the week's biggest New York sports bombshells. They dissect Giants interim coach Mike Kafka's shocking mid-season firing of DC Shane Bowen, debating if it's a genuine leadership move to secure the head job or just "throwing a bone to the fans."

The baseball world is rocked by Mets President David Stearns' bold trade of fan-favorite Brandon Nimmo for Marcus Semien. The hosts clash over the move—BT calls it a necessary, "emotionless decision" to reset the core and upgrade the defense, but Sal warns it makes extending Pete Alonso a non-negotiable emergency. They also pick apart Stearns' transparent comments on the trade and the necessary youth movement.

Finally, they unleash on Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner's media address, calling out his "Billionaire BS" for complaining about the payroll while owning an $8 billion team. The discussion centers on Hal's refusal to keep pace with the Dodgers' spending and the "radical" roster changes (like a Giancarlo Stanton trade) the Yankees must make to compete.

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