About this episode

Hugh and Joe discuss the Phillies' managerial change, evaluate the Eagles' draft class with Elliott Shore-Parks, and debate Joel Embiid's status among critics.

Hugh and Joe Giglio break down the Phillies' managerial change and Dave Dombrowski's admission regarding his pursuit of Alex Cora. They welcome Elliott Shore-Parks to evaluate the Eagles' draft class and discuss the long-term status of Jalen Carter and Nolan Smith. The conversation also explores the Sixers' playoff run and debates if Joel Embiid is owed an apology from his critics. 01:50 - Phillies Hire Don Mattingly 05:45 - Shore-Parks On Eagles Draft 09:50 - Jalen Carter's Option Exercised 12:50 - NFC East Division Outlook 16:00 - Debating Joel Embiid Apology 22:15 - Embiid Versus Jokic Rankings 31:45 - Buster Olney On Alex Cora 40:00 - Future Of Don Mattingly 48:30 - Sixers Playoff Energy

Topics covered

• Eagles draft analysis
• Jalen Carter
• Phillies managerial change
• Joel Embiid
• Sixers playoff run
• NFC East outlook

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