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Hugh Douglas and Joe Giglio debate whether the Phillies should prioritize a right-handed bat or a starting pitcher at the trade deadline. They analyze Andrew Painter's struggles and the team's offensive woes compared to 2008 and 2011 championship structures. The discussion shifts to the Eagles as they question Jalen Hurts' fit in Sean Mannion's scheme and explore rumors involving Tarik Skubal and Max Crosby. 01:50 - Phillies Series Victory Recap 06:00 - Bat Versus Pitching Priority 10:54 - Brandon Marsh Offensive Success 15:25 - Tarik Skubal Trade Interest 22:15 - Mike Trout Trade Debate 29:15 - Mike Gansey Sixers Presser 34:10 - Luis Arraez Trade Fit 39:20 - Jordan Mailata Charity Concert 50:10 - Hurts Versus Mannion Scheme 57:45 - Benching Hurts For Dalton 01:05:35 - Ray Didinger Evaluating Hurts 01:17:45 - Jalen Hurts Trade Value 01:26:20 - Max Crosby Trade Rumors 01:39:15 - Dan Orlovsky Offensive Outlook 01:51:00 - AJ Brown Leak Debate 02:06:20 - Bart Scott Prediction Analysis 02:28:05 - Phillies All-Star Projections 02:39:00 - Jalen Hurts Stud Argument 02:51:45 - AJ Brown National Attention

Joe Giglio and Hugh Douglas debate whether the Phillies should prioritize a right-handed bat or starting pitching as the trade deadline approaches. They analyze Andrew Painter's recent struggles and discuss Tarik Skubal as a potential target for the rotation. Rhea Hughes also joins The Midday Show to react to Mike Gancy’s introductory press conference. 01:50 - Phillies Homestand Recap 05:20 - Bat Or Arm Debate 08:45 - Andrew Painter Struggles 13:00 - Tarik Skubal Speculation 17:15 - Will In The Northeast 28:20 - Sixers Press Conference Reaction 34:30 - Trading For Luis Arraez 38:40 - Mailata Foundation Giveaway 43:30 - Aiden Miller Injury News

Joe Giglio and Hugh Douglas debate whether the Philadelphia Eagles are more invested in Sean Mannion’s offensive system than in Jalen Hurts. They also evaluate the Phillies' trade deadline strategy, specifically targeting a power hitter or starting pitcher Tarik Skubal. 01:50 - Phillies Trade Deadline Debate 04:45 - Scheme Versus Jalen Hurts 08:40 - Andy Dalton’s Baseline Role 13:50 - Mailata on Sean Mannion 18:30 - Scrutinizing Hurts’ Career Success 29:00 - Israel’s Defensive Hurts Argument 39:30 - Trading Hurts Around League 45:20 - Pursuing Tarik Skubal Trade

Hugh and Joe analyze the expectations for the Eagles' new offensive scheme and the patience required for Jalen Hurts to settle into the system. They discuss the possibility of the organization prioritizing the scheme over the quarterback and react to trade rumors involving Maxx Crosby. The conversation also covers AJ Brown's media interactions and the dominance of the Shanahan coaching tree. 01:52 - Eagles Offense Training Camp Outlook 06:45 - Adapting to the New Scheme 12:15 - Hugh Douglas on Benching Hurts 16:45 - AJ Brown Media Source Controversy 21:05 - Evaluating the Shanahan Coaching Tree 27:50 - NBA Playoffs and Knicks Frustration 32:40 - Maxx Crosby Trade Rumors Analysis 38:20 - Jalen Hurts' Make-or-Break Season 43:45 - Selling a QB Change to Fans 48:10 - Winning Games vs Offensive Efficiency

Hugh Douglas and Joe Giglio workshop which Phillies players deserve All-Star nods, debating if Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber are locks for the midsummer classic. They then dive into the Eagles' offensive outlook, where Hugh suggests the team might need to bench Jalen Hurts if the offense struggles under Kellen Moore's new scheme. This WIP Midday Show segment also features a response to a Barstool Sports podcast mention and the conclusion of a 'Hugh's Clues' contest involving the Salt Lake Bees. 01:50 - Phillies All-Star Candidates 07:40 - Skubal vs Schuylkill Rhyme 12:10 - Benching Jalen Hurts Debate 20:05 - Hurts vs Dalton Controversy 26:01 - Barstool Podcast Mention 33:06 - Solving Hugh's Clues 39:56 - You People Feedback

Hugh Douglas and Joe Giglio workshop which Phillies players deserve All-Star recognition, highlighting Kyle Schwarber and Cristopher Sánchez as top candidates. They engage with frustrated callers regarding Jalen Hurts' performance and debate whether the Eagles should consider future contract extensions or a potential change at quarterback. 01:00 - Phillies All-Star Locks 07:00 - Reviewing Daily Polls 09:26 - Mailata Foundation Concert 12:07 - Hurts Performance Debate 18:48 - Hurts Contract Value

Hugh Douglas and Joe Giglio analyze a viral podcast clip involving a rambling caller before diving into the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback situation. They debate whether Jalen Hurts should face a potential benching if the offense underperforms and discuss Taijuan Walker's status with the Salt Lake Bees. The conversation also covers the latest Hughes Clues trivia and feedback from the listener chat. 01:00 - Podcast Viral Moment 04:52 - Hughes Clues Trivia 08:39 - Taijuan Walker Discussion 12:41 - Listener Chat Feedback 19:24 - Hurts Benching Debate

Joe and Hugh discuss the timeline for Jalen Hurts to adapt to the Eagles' new offensive scheme and whether the team would prioritize the system over the quarterback. Hugh Douglas sparks a debate by suggesting that the team could look toward a veteran backup if Hurts struggles significantly into the season. They also analyze the success of the Shanahan coaching tree and revisit recent drama surrounding AJ Brown's interactions with the media. 01:00 - Offensive Scheme Timeline 03:01 - Jalen Hurts Performance Debate 07:08 - Potential Quarterback Benching 15:41 - AJ Brown Media Leaks 19:15 - Shanahan Coaching Tree Success

Hugh Douglas and Joe Giglio analyze the New York Knicks' playoff run and Karl-Anthony Towns before diving into Philadelphia Eagles speculation. They debate Bart Scott's suggestion that the team should trade for Maxx Crosby and discuss whether Jalen Hurts could eventually face a benching. The conversation also features a round of "Hugh's Clues" and the mention of a Jordan Mailata concert. 01:00 - NBA Playoff Rant 04:15 - Hugh's Clues Game 05:57 - Maxx Crosby Trade Speculation 11:06 - Jalen Hurts Performance Debate 22:47 - Quarterback Benching Scenarios

Hugh Douglas and Joe Giglio analyze Jalen Hurts' current trade value across the NFL after a heated call from a listener. They also examine the Phillies' potential interest in Tarik Skubal and whether the team should prioritize pitching or hitting at the deadline. 01:02 - Sean Mannion Scheme Analysis 02:36 - Mailata Family Foundation Giveaway 04:42 - Jalen Hurts Winner Debate 15:03 - NFL Quarterback Trade Exercise 20:42 - Phillies Trade Deadline Targets