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The Matt Thomas Show airs weekdays Noon-3p on SportsTalk790 in Houston with hosts Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal.
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12 DEC 2024 · Following Juan Soto's historic contract, the value of Kyle Tucker has increased drastically. The Houston Astros right fielder is set to become a free agent after the 2025 season, and general manager Dana Brown could look to benefit from trading Tucker before he hits the open market. "Definitely seemed like there is momentum building," Brian McTaggart, Astros beat reporter for MLB.com, said while attending the final day of MLB Winter Meetings in Dallas. Tucker and the Astros agreed on a $12 million contract last season after the 27-year-old lost his arbitration case the year prior. "There's always been a belief that Tucker was going to explore free agency," McTaggart said. Framber Valdez will also be a free agent next season at age 32. The left-handed pitcher held a 15-7 record, 2.91 ERA and 4.5 WAR in 2024, but Brown said he will "listen on anybody" when asked if he would consider a trade of either Valdez or Tucker. "I think it's less likely that [Valdez] gets traded," McTaggart said. The Astros still remain in the race to sign Alex Bregman, who is now a free agent. Houston offered the third baseman six years at about $156 million, and agent Scott Boras has stated that he is still communicating with Brown about a potential deal, but many remain pessimistic as Bregman is reportedly seeking a number closer to $200 million. "I find it hard to believe that the Astros would go above six years." The Astros have their ace, third baseman and right fielder dominating the headlines from Winter Meetings, and there is a chance that the 2025 season's lineup would feature a lot of new faces in key positions, but could the Astros still win the division with a restructured roster? "They're not the 2019 Astros," but they "could still be a pretty good team," McTaggart said.
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11 DEC 2024 · Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" review the latest updates from the MLB Winter Meetings. Sports agent Scott Boras says that many teams are interested in Alex Bregman. Chandler Rome also states that the Astros are listening to trade proposals concerning Kyle Tucker and Framber Valdez. What will the Astros lineup look like in 2025? Matt and Ross also:
- talk with Rockets head coach Ime Udoka about tonight's matchup against the Golden State Warriors in the quarterfinals of the NBA Cup
- present what they would sacrifice to get a Rockets win
- further preview the Texans hosting the Miami Dolphins on Sunday
- debate the songwriting skills of Billy Joel and Kendrick Lamar
- tell people to "Shut Yo Bum Ass Up, Ain't Nobody Got Time" and more.
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11 DEC 2024 · The Houston Rockets return to the Toyota Center to host the Golden State Warriors in a win-or-go-home matchup for the quarterfinals of the NBA Cup. The winner of the contest will travel to Las Vegas to face the Oklahoma City Thunder in the semifinals Saturday. "Let's go get it done," head coach Ime Udoka said. "It's good to play in meaningful games." Rockets forward Tari Eason is returning to the lineup after missing two straight games in concussion protocol. The other half of the "Terror Twins," Amen Thompson, is coming off a 22-point performance in a 117-106 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. Thompson is "such a great driver and slasher," Udoka said. "He doesn't have to be reliant on jump shots." The Warriors are on a 15-game win streak against the Rockets, including being 2-0 this season. The last time the Western Conference foes faced each other was December 5 in San Francisco, as the Warriors won 99-93. Golden State was missing starters Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, and Jonathan Kuminga recorded a career-high 33 points. However, both Curry and Green are available for Wednesday's matchup. "They do play very differently when Curry is back," Udoka said. Green serves as the leader for the Warriors' defense and draws comparisons to Dillon Brooks in the sense of getting under the skin of the opponent. "Use it as motivation, and don't back down and shy away from it," Udoka said. "To some extent, try to bully the bully."
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10 DEC 2024 · Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" react to the latest comments from Astros general manager Dana Brown from the MLB Winter Meetings. With Alex Bregman most likely not returning to Houston, will the Astros look to trade Kyle Tucker before the outfielder becomes a free agent? Matt and Ross also:
- further discuss Juan Soto's historic deal with the New York Mets
- preview Cougars men's basketball taking on Troy
- review Week 14 in "Ross' NFL Rewind"
- give their latest "Gut Feelings" and more.
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9 DEC 2024 · Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross," Adam Wexler of "The A-Team" and Chris Gordy react to outfielder Juan Soto agreeing to a 15-year, $765 million contract with the New York Mets. It is the largest deal in professional sports history. With Soto off the board, where will Alex Bregman end up as one of the top remaining free agents? Ross, Adam and Chris also:
- review the college football playoff following the conclusion of conference championship weekend
- recap the Rockets defeating the Los Angeles Clippers 117-106
- play "To Tell the Truth" and more.
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6 DEC 2024 · Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross," Dan Mathews of "The A-Team" and Chris Gordy react to the Houston Astros offering Alex Bregman a six-year deal worth around $156 million. However, Bregman is likely seeking a deal closer to $200 million, so the Astros could be preparing to move on from their third baseman. Ross, Dan and Chris also:
- recap the Rockets losing 99-93 to the Golden State Warriors
- review NIL deals for college football recruits following National Signing Day
- talk with Barrett Sallee of "College Football Smothered and Covered" about conference championship weekend
- discuss the Detroit Lions defeating the Green Bay Packers on "Thursday Night Football"
- share their "Non-Florida Stories" and more on this "Anything Goes Friday."
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5 DEC 2024 · Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" react to the NFL upholding the three-game suspension of Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair. Matt and Ross also:
- -discuss the latest college football playoff rankings with Chris Gordy
- -preview the Rockets taking on the Golden State Warriors
- -review the NBA fining Alperen Sengun, Tari Eason and Ime Udoka for their actions at the conclusion of Tuesday's loss to the Sacramento Kings
- -talk with Dr. Roto about fantasy football recommendations
- -break down the NFL's worst teams in "Ross' Rotten Five"
- -say "I Just Don't Get It" and more.
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5 DEC 2024 · The release of the latest College Football Playoff rankings has raised many questions regarding teams that are being left out of the 12-team field ahead of conference championship weekend. Iowa State, Arizona State, South Carolina, and Ole Miss are pleading their case as they are currently on the outside looking in, while Alabama (9-3) sits at No. 11. How important is strength of schedule and will the College Football Playoff committee reconsider their selections following conference championships?
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4 DEC 2024 · Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" react to Rockets head coach Ime Udoka's postgame comments following his ejection from Tuesday's 120-111 loss to the Sacramento Kings. Udoka joins the show to further explain his criticism of the officials and preview Thursday's matchup against the Golden State Warriors. Matt and Ross also;
- discuss Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair appealing his three-game suspension from the NFL
- review MLB's proposed "Golden Bat" rule
- recap the latest college football recruiting news on National Signing Day
- tell people to "Shut Yo Bum Ass Up, Ain't Nobody Got Time" and more.
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4 DEC 2024 · The Houston Rockets were denied the top seed in the NBA Cup quarterfinals in Tuesday's 120-111 loss to the Sacramento Kings. De'Aaron Fox had 22 points, and the Kings went almost nine minutes without missing a shot from the field. "We were getting out of rotation for a little bit," head coach Ime Udoka said. In the game's final minutes, Udoka and Alperen Sengun were ejected after voicing their displeasure with referee John Goble over missed foul calls. Emotions continued to run high even after the buzzer, as Tari Eason attempted to enter the stands to confront a heckling fan. Udoka did not hold back in his postgame comments and is anticipating a fine from the league office. "I'll be hearing shortly," Udoka said. The Rockets, who have not lost two consecutive games so far this season, will look to bounce back when facing the Golden State Warriors on Thursday. Houston will also host Golden State on Wednesday, December 11, in the quarterfinals of the NBA Cup.
The Matt Thomas Show airs weekdays Noon-3p on SportsTalk790 in Houston with hosts Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal.
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