Why Sawyer Behen Was Traded

[@eck.sports]

It’s great that Sawyer is actually willing to speak out, and I think it’s something this league has been missing as most things are kept in house (understandably) but this is great.

[@hooknlipsAVL]

Yep! Behen needed to be on a more serious/disciplined team such as the Gators. He’ll be much improved being around that energy. Behen is BACK and the stashe is BACK!!! Already looking forward to this upcoming season…

[@pipeitupmlw]

May can’t come soon enough!!

[@scottsharp1763]

He forward alrets ❤️💛💚🧘🏽

[@cybra0028]

Sawyer articulates himself very well

[@js9innings]

Love the heat Sawyer is coming out with 🔥

[@billyking02]

We need a baseball reference page for MLW

[@kingyeti15]

They have a website that has stats

[@PatrickZiggy]

Jack and Tom do a really good job and have great chemistry.

[@riles13]

Wasnt the biggest fan of sawyer but this interview really help my "fan" Perspective of him

[@johnarmstrong6227]

The return of the 'stache. Good choice. Also, gotta appreciate Sawyer's honesty.

[@pipeitupmlw]

Stache has gotta stay until the Lions lose!!

[@jameshartman78]

If Detroit wins it all will you keep the stache all year?

[@pipeitupmlw]

@@jameshartman78Tommy realized on Sunday that there’s a chance of this happening, and has yet to provide a clear answer.

[@johnarmstrong6227]

@@pipeitupmlw The only correct and acceptable answer is yes.

[@pipeitupmlw]

@@johnarmstrong6227 we'll let him know. This also may or may not be him typing.

[@ArlisMJ1]

Wow this makes so much sense: Behen was SUPER devastated losing the World Series but I had huge expectations for him this past season. At some point I felt he should’ve took the Ace Role from Baronowski & I was very very confused why it never happened and then I noticed that his heart wasn’t all the way there on the field with the Cobras. Makes sense that he wanted out. That World Series Loss & in the fashion that they lost really destroyed that team altogether. Hopefully that number 2 pick can fill that Behen role & more. Behen going to the Gators is SUPER dope, I’m excited for it. He’s the missing piece to get them in the playoffs. They have the Grit, Jorgensen is one of my favorites coming off a great season. This is gonna be good lol

[@ericgunderson7256]

I’m glad to know that after losing the World Series Sawyer was mad about playing time and thinking about requesting a trade as a rookie with a cy young guy ahead of him

[@HarrySJohnson]

Summary: The Cobras got fleeced, but do not mind because they do not place a high value on winning. If the Cobras go 3-12, but the vibes are good (which is impossible on a 3-12 team, but no matter), they will be satisfied.

[@HH4-th6gu]

Ouch

[@AndrewJano24]

Behen, Cheetam and Jorgensen is going to be a great Big 3. Now they have 3 great arms to go with and each of them are capable bats. Just need to do well in the draft and they will be a force next year

[@constantinentakos2907]

Spicyyyyyyy good for sawyer hope he thrives

[@unlimitedtennis]

The Gators get a lot of heat for their season this past year. I personally don’t think they were as bad as everyone makes them out to be. Both Cheetam and Jorgensen weren’t bad on the mound. A lot of their losses early on in the season came from very unlucky situations. A lot of their games were low scoring games. The pitching was good. It often came down to the wire and some weird play in the field that didn’t go their way. Of course their batting needs to be better so they aren’t in situations like that, but they limited runs well with Cheetam and Jorgensen on the mound. Not sure how they are going to incorporate Sawyer on the mound. I always thought Cheetam did his job on the mound but lacked production at the plate. However Sawyer can pitch and has an energy that the Gators need. Behen will be an interesting fit. I’m curious if he will be more of a slap ball hitter or if he’s going to try to swing for power. The Gators need more slap ball hitters. Cheetam swings for the fence every dang at bat. It will be fun to see what happens. Szerlag I don’t see even getting much playing time on the Cobras to be honest, but we’ll see how their draft goes

[@epurez6760]

Started as a Cobras fan and then when they drafted Jorgy and Chris, I jumped ship. Last couple years as a gators fan has been tough, but things are looking up! Love the drive on this kid. Gives the Gators the energy they need!

[@jamalabdul2009]

I can see the Gators making a run in ‘24. When it comes to the Cobras last season, sometimes the mix of players just doesn’t work out,whether it’s a personality thing or a bad fit. The 2024 MLW Draft is going to be wild!!

[@maxsmlwchannel]

Best Podcast ever

[@pipeitupmlw]

Thank you!! Happy Tuesday!

[@maxsmlwchannel]

Happy Tuesday

[@lubbers825]

Drew in the comments had me deas

[@DakotaCMartin]

I did not think any more pain was possible as a cobras fan...

[@DownriverMonsters]

Q of the day: Have you guys considered moving into a 10 team league?

[@WallStreetAssassin]

Spicy ......... I love it!

[@BTcycle]

Circle on the calendar the first game between the Gators vs. Cobras.

[@camerongiovannetti9233]

QOTD: Do you guys think MLW should expand to 10-12 teams. and sort of connected, could that maybe allow free agency to exist? I think it would be cool to agree to deals and stuff even tho its not financially driven. I was the commissioner of a basketball league for 8 years and we both had a free agency and trading/trade deadline. it actually made things quite interesting

[@panther99299]

Issue is if we have a FA, all of the guys will just go to the best teams and it will create a monopoly of GOATs.

[@stevedoredandyfunk3032]

It is time for expansion. Honestly, they could have done it before this last season. Now that they are pipelining players in from smaller leagues, the player pool is too big for the current league size.

[@ndftball_]

Drew needs a good pick, but kratch needs someone to show up, The League WR lives in Brighton and havave a lot of talent and are MLW ready. As a preds fan we need a new hot rookie like Walgate are kolm. Someone young who will make an impact for the preds. Kratch if you see this please don’t screw up

[@pipeitupmlw]

Preds need that young talent for sure🔥

[@Menosore]

Gatos fans... we so up rn 🥺

[@Tyroneadactyl]

What would happen if a team dissolved like the Seahawks players. Will they become free agents

[@lukepotters5971]

7:32 Behen said too much 😂 I wanted to hear what he has to say

[@riffmaster1078]

I like the Magic and the Downtown Diamondbacks.

[@kengibson402]

Gotta have Drew on after he just got trashed on by Sawyer here!

[@pipeitupmlw]

Oh he's ready. Next week👀

[@kengibson402]

“Can’t wait”-Bart Scott

[@chadgullett]

Trashed and facts are two different things.

[@kengibson402]

@@chadgullettI definitely ain’t a Drew fan but you gotta admit Sawyer just unloaded on him. Whether he’s right or not. So if Drew comes on here next week and does the same thing it’s fair game.

[@godsquad4984]

​@@chadgulletthow do u know its facts? You dont know shit lmao

[@loganhanks1866]

In April I am ready to see MLW back In the field and I want to see Magic repeat but, I know it will be hard, Dimandbacks have done it before so, why not Magic can repeat I mean, they have the best young duo In the league with R.J. and Grant Miller but, I think the Gators will have a improve 2024 season and If they don't I will get a tattoo said MLW Bangwaggon. That way people think I will cheer for different team If my team don't win but, I am a Diamondbacks fan, I am on the Jimmy Knorp train and we are coming back and hope to win the division and make the world series again.

[@maxsmlwchannel]

Q of the day question Best type of pitch in MLW history and another one Prime or Gatorade

[@REDSHIRTREAGEN]

The cobras just lost so many fans from watching or listening to this podcast 😅

[@The_VIPER31]

Yes and I’m one of them😂😂

[@pipeitupmlw]

Not so fast! Drew wants to give HIS SIDE OF THE STORY next week. So this should get interesting. 👀👀

[@REDSHIRTREAGEN]

@@pipeitupmlw it’s not so much that it was the trade that lost the fans, I was thinking more so when they figured out what was going on behind the scenes

[@pipeitupmlw]

@@REDSHIRTREAGEN but once again, we’ve only heard 1 side of the story…

[@drewdavis8184]

@@REDSHIRTREAGENbuddy half of this stuff isn’t even true and I have the receipts to prove it

[@tiptoptoe2968]

Gators are going to be a contender now.

[@Hoops.empire]

Officially renouncing my Cobras fandom and becoming a full time mallards fan

[@coastercraziness]

Don’t count Sawyer out as a potential cy-young candidate next year! Excited to see what he does with the Gators, could be a really good team next year

[@DanaEarly-v7l]

As Gator fan I think Behen is a Cy Young canadite

[@scottsharp1763]

To jacks point aboot the panthers decision to draft baby hands over Cj stroud?! the football coach f.reich wanted stroud, the ignorant arrogant narcissistic owner told him NO anden they took baby car seat an fired the reich?! Much like the “owner” d.davis isn’t the best decision maker, and seems very arrogant, ignorant and narcissistic so I’m super glad for sawyer behen, what an incredible player! rooting for him to continue his successful career path in the MLW, thanks guys for all you do, tis amazing and fun to watch ❤️💛💚🙏🏾 GL sawyer U a savage king 👑

[@bmcminn8838]

If Cheetam can get back to normal the Gators got a nice squad for this season

[@huntermckinney18]

"I'm SO Back, I'm Forward"

[@AmyFrost81]

Honestly, i agree with Sawyer. Yall, get off his back.

[@AmyFrost81]

Oh yeah, GO LIONS

[@ClutchProductions12]

Why Is Saywer Behens room so cool😂

[@jdubusee03]

Im so sorry about the lions

[@pipeitupmlw]

Thank you.

[@tntmotorsportsnetwork1366]

After watching this, I am believing Cheetham is the new manager for the Gators?

[@pipeitupmlw]

Yet to be named!

[@JB3sports]

I want to apologize about my comment last vid saying this was a bad trade. I had no idea that Sayer wanted this and what he was going through as a Cobra. This is a bounce back for the Gators, and look out for them and Sayer this season.

[@pipeitupmlw]

Yep Sawyer wanted a bigger role, and now he’s got it!

[@smudgeplays6059]

yea me too

[@stevedoredandyfunk3032]

I really hate to see private drama spill into the public in this league, which has always been a real source of positivity online. I hope the move is good for Behen, but I think this interview puts the pressure on him for the upcoming season. If he comes out and plays well, he will be vindicated and will look good for it. If he doesn't play well, or if the Cobras have a really good year, he'll come off looking like a malcontent who jumps ship when things don't go his way. That said, I really have a hard time seeing how a tea session like this is going to be positive for the league. The best thing going for it is that it came out before the draft and hopefully the draft will get things back on a positive track and push this back to the background where it belongs. Hate to see the guys airing their own dirty laundry on official channels.

[@Brandon-qd2lb]

The vibes will be good but not their record!

[@paulbeatty4211]

Are you telling me that BZ was traded for SB?

[@tylersteres]

America is rooting for a Ravens Lions Super Bowl. ANY TEAM BUT THE SWIFTIES. SO SICK OF THEM WINNING

[@pipeitupmlw]

The Ravens blew us out the first time we played….but you never know!

[@jdubusee03]

I thought the Packers were about to be like the 2023 eastern eagles.

[@pipeitupmlw]

It was a good run for the Pack. Oh so close!

[@jdubusee03]

@@pipeitupmlw ya I agree go lions 🦁

[@pipeitupmlw]

@@jdubusee03RESTORE THE ROAR!

[@loganhanks1866]

Drew "The Hurts" Davis

[@gzo313]

Q of The Day for the next podcast: Assuming the Lions make the SB, if you could bring back any one Lion from any era to help who would it be?

[@MD21_13]

Just sign Barry Sanders for one day contract because he deserves it

[@pipeitupmlw]

Interesting Q here

[@gzo313]

@@pipeitupmlw well…. maybe change the question to who could have helped the Lions in that second half. Sorry man, rooting for you all to get to the SB.

[@LiamCoen3]

I feel like Sawyer really was not understanding the management decisions he's upset about

[@AgentStormCloud]

Question of the day: what is the name that you know the most people in your life share. For me it's kyle, I probably know 10 people named kyle.

[@danimal263]

Yeah I mean of course the whole trade + interview makes Drew look pretty bad at being a manager. I'm looking forward to his perspective on it. I think it was just a clash of personalities.

[@stevedoredandyfunk3032]

Worse, I feel it has the potential to make the league look bad. The lack of crap like this is what has made this league so much fun to watch. Petty personal drama needs to stay behind the scenes and well clear of official channels like this.

[@danimal263]

@stevedoredandyfunk3032 I don't necessarily agree. Having a rivalry between some of the players or teams because of some harmless drama isn't a bad thing. However, if it results in toxicity, then yes it shouldn't have a place in MLW.

[@The_VIPER31]

Sawyer will probably cook with the gators, IF drew does not land this pick he will be screwed and get a lot of heat from mlw fans as a whole.

[@lubbers825]

of course I buy a Drew Davis jersey and this gets posted...

[@drewdavis8184]

I’ll be on next week to clear up all the lies… receipts and everything

[@chadgullett]

He came with facts and we all saw exactly what he's was talking about. Don't get your feelings hurt over the truth. Come back better. ​@drewdavis8184

[@drewdavis8184]

@@chadgullettwild you instantly believe those are facts when it literally going to be on the podcast tomorrow with facts and proof to back it up

[@samdeuter]

Brendan Szerlag really fleeced the Cobras TWICE

[@jshaf3064]

As someone who really wants to like Sawyer Behen i cant bc i cannot stand the Gators bc im an Eagles fan and ibe just never liked the Cobs. Sawyer i wish you the best and you have MVP numbers but i hope the Gators go 1-14

[@pipeitupmlw]

Yikes😬 1-14 would be so rough for them after 3-12 last season

[@AF1Productions_Ssc]

I’m so sorry you lions fans

[@pipeitupmlw]

😢

[@MMA-mh9uv]

never been a fan of Drew Davis. Glad Behen is on a new team

[@monkeyman9101]

chiefs lions super bowl would be a perfect ending to the season

[@pipeitupmlw]

Let’s end the season the same way it started….a lions win over the chiefs.

[@mikejones-zi5et]

Sorry lions LET'S GO NINERS

[@pipeitupmlw]

😢😢

[@mikejones-zi5et]

@pipeitupmlw I'm sorry if it wasn't us I wanted it to be you and it was one hell of a game. You guys are gonna be our nemesis for the foreseeable future

[@Inevertouchmycarrot]

What’s Sawyers excuse next year? Who will he blame? Who won’t be nice enough to him?

[@Keitaros2]

Sawyers soft just dont put two runners on

[@riffmaster1078]

Watching the games over the last three years... I don't believe Drew Davis is a leader. He's a great player but isn't poised enough to be a manager. Granted.. Age and reflection brings wisdom and he may develop into a good manager at some point but as of right now.. He's not a team leader, a team cheerleader, a support system. Demeanor is EVERYTHING when you're a manager. Sawyer Behen (statistically) was the 2nd best hitter on the team and you do him like that? Sawyer.. Good luck on the Gators next year. Drew.. Take a step back and learn how to "lead" a team. Iron fist leadership only works in the military.. not baseball.

[@drewdavis8184]

Did him dirty how? He pitched the most innings on the team and batted 2nd. Ask anyone else on the cobras if I lead the team with an iron fist and they would laugh.

[@riffmaster1078]

@@drewdavis8184 Then why would Sawyer say what he said then? Was he just being overdramatic? Or more to the more honest point that "Where there's smoke.. there's typically fire." You need to look in the mirror and think on why your OWN guy put you on blast. That's the point here. Your OWN man said that you didn't encourage him nor support him but explained that if he "walks two guys with no outs.. I'm pulling you" when at a place and time during a game he needed that extra support from his manager and not.. "Do this or else!"

[@shepardswayllc1034]

Drew Davis sketchy. Never liked sawyer

[@Inevertouchmycarrot]

Sawyer is a crybaby. Toughen up.

[@downsproductions5357]

Sawyer got a Jimmy butler mentality 😭 I hope he’s right about all of this