NBA Draft Talk with Anthony Abruzzo

06/20/17 • 30 min

With so many crazy rumors in the wake of the Celtics and Sixers making their trade official yesterday, it was only fitting to do a podcast on it all. Sports Talk Florida's own Anthony Abruzzo joins to talk about the trade and what it means for both teams, as well as the Magic's plans at 6, the wisdom of UCF's Tacko Fall to stay in college, and the lack of wisdom shown by the NBA in scheduling regular season awards for June 26.

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Bosplaining with Chris Smith of MassLive.com

Boston is unlike any other American sports city. Often, we in New England wear that as a point of pride, but sometimes it rubs athletes the wrong way. David Price, for example, has had a loud encounter with local media that began with a tirade Wednesday night and included a mound meltdown on Thursday evening. To that end, The Pickup Game welcomes Chris Smith of MassLive.com to discuss the incident on Wednesday, Price and his issues with Boston, and what makes Boston such a tough place to play for somebody like David Price. This includes some talk about the difference between radio hosts, opinion columnists, and credentialed beat writers like Smith and his colleagues, the volume of sports discussion in the Olde Towne, and a longstanding tradition of Boston sportswriters feeling no obligation to tell fans what they want to hear.

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Second Half Rays Talk with Steve Kinsella

As MLB's second half begins, Sports Talk Florida's Steve Kinsella joins the show to talk about the Rays. How does the first half surge change the team's trade deadline outlook? Does their pitching rotation put them in position to make a playoff run? Can this season help solidify rivalries for Rays fans? Steve follows the team professionally, and he sounds bullish on the Rays both now and in the future.