MLB podcast with Michael Duca: A’s getting lots of publicity in Vegas during Super Bowl week; SF Giants latest deals

Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Matt Chapman is in talks with the San Francisco Giants as of Thu Feb 8, 2024 (AP News file photo)

On the MLB podcast with Michael Duca:

#1 Michael, when Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman says the A’s should stay in Oakland, that the A’s need to live their dream with a waterfront ballpark and they don’t have any plans is that not only truthful talk but also from a mayor whose city will not reap the financial benefits from a team that will be playing in unincorporated city like Paradise?

#2 It’s Super Bowl week and with Mayor Goodman speaking out on the A’s and grabbing headlines from football what does that say about how important relocating teams the wrong way in baseball?

#3 Michael, talk about the lawsuit by Strong Public Schools that argues the public money for the A’s Las Vegas ballpark was not voted on legitimately by the Nevada State Legislature back in April. That the legislature was supposed to vote on SB1 as a two thirds vote not by a majority. Strong Public Schools say they have a strong case and it could take down what is now looking like a house of cards for the Tropicana, the A’s and MLB.

#4 Michael switching over to the San Francisco Giants are talking with Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Matt Chapman talk about his chances of coming over to San Francisco and what it would mean to have him in the line up everyday?

#5 The Miami Marlins Jorge Soler is in talks with the Giants. Soler is in the final year of his three year $36 million contract and had opted out for agency. Soler is a right fielder and designated hitter he hit .250 with 36 home runs last season how do you see Soler helping out in the Giants line up for 2024?

Join Michael Duca Thursdays for the MLB podcasts at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

That’s Amaury’s News and Commentary podcast: A’s hoping Blevins can join big club this season; A’s stadium and flagship radio still in limbo

sfgate.com photo: Jerry Blevins of the Oakland Athletics reacts after giving up a RBI double hit by Nelson Cruz of the Texas Rangers in the bottom of the seventh inning on June 17, 2013

On That’s Amaury’s News and Commentary podcast:

#1 Oakland signed left-handed pitcher Jerry Blevins to a minor league deal. The deal would be worth $1.5 million if Blevins can pitch his way back to the majors.

#2 Blevins was a reliever for Oakland in 2007-2013 with an ERA of 3.30.

#3 Blevins, since leaving the A’s in 2013, has pitched for Washington and the New York Mets.

#4 The A’s said their need for left-handed pitching is that Blevins can stop hitters coming out of the pen.

#5 Lastly Super Bowl ratings at it’s worst ever, did having the Patriots back in it again have viewers tuning out?

Amaury does News and Commentary each Tuesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

 

Super Bowl LIII podcast with Tony Renteria: Gurley taught everything he knows about rushing to Michel

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On the Super Bowl LIII podcast with Tony Renteria:

#1 Todd Gurley of the Los Angeles Rams and Sony Michel of the New England Patriots. Both rushers. Tony talks about how they’ll do in the Super Bowl.

#2 Gurley and Michel both played for Georgia before being drafted in the NFL and now face each other in the Super Bowl.

#3 Gurley said he taught everything he knows to Michel and hopes he’ll forget everything come Super Bowl Sunday.

#4 Cold ice and rain is expected for Atlanta and a drop of 20 degrees is expected at game time and the league is hoping to open the roof as weather will play a factor in that decision.

#5 Atlanta International Airport has been congested with Super Bowl travel, but with this week’s harsh weather conditions, there has been cancellations. On Monday, there were 179 flights cancelled.

Tony does Headline Sports each Thursday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

That’s Amaury’s Super Bowl LIII podcast: The comparisons of Brady and Goff going into Sunday

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On That’s Amaury’s Super Bowl LIII podcast:

#1 Both Super Bowl quarterbacks have local ties to the San Francisco Bay Area. New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady formerly lived in San Mateo and Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff played for the Cal Bears in Berkeley.

#2 Brady has won five Super Bowls. He’s a slam dunk for the Football Hall of Fame. Talk about his odds on getting that sixth ring.

#3 Brady is 42 years old playing in his 10th Super Bowl this coming Sunday. That’s a lot of Super Bowls and experience can prove to be helpful in winning another one.

#4 For Goff, it’s a real “pinch me am I here?”moment, Goff was in a media day situation when both Brady and Goff sat next to each other answering questions and Goff had some questions for Brady and Brady simply said he’s not answering. No tips before game day.

#5 What does Amaury expect out of Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta this Sunday?

Amaury Pi Gonzalez formerly covered the NFL Super Bowl for Radio and TV and does News and Commentary each week at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Super Bowl LIII podcast with London Marq: Expect Super Bowl LIII to be entertaining and full of surprises

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On Super Bowl LIII podcast with London:

#1 After watching two close NFL Championships how close of a Super Bowl LIII will this one be between the Los Angeles Rams and the New England Patriots

#2 Rams quarterback Jared Goff has amazed and the NFC Championship was no exception throwing for 25/40 equating to 297 yards, one touchdown and one pick he stayed in this close game.

#3 New England quarterback Tom Brady a player who appreciates the opportunity to play in another Super Bowl, the face of the Patriots and a player who appreciates London Marq wearing an authentic Patriots jersey from time to time. What does Brady bring to Super Bowl LIII.

#4 Do you see experience being the rule of the day for the big game especially all the things that Patriots head coach Bill Belichick has been through to get to these Super Bowls?

#5 London sets up his favorite in Super Bowl LIII and why

London Marq does Headlines Sports and is a Sacramento Kings beat writer for http://www.sportsradioservice.com