49 min listen
Greg Bird Flies the Coop
FromBlair & Barker
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Length:
49 minutes
Released:
Apr 5, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Blair and Barker open with a chat about Greg Bird exercising his release from the Blue Jays after an impressive camp and his decision to re-sign with the division rival New York Yankees, Gōsuke Katō making the big-league team, Andrew Vasquez being sent to the minors, and more (0:27). Afterwards, Pat Tabler gives his thoughts on the Bird move, before evaluating the Jays' batting order and explaining his confidence level in Biggio-Espinal at second base and the team’s swing and miss stuff in the bullpen (22:16). To wrap, Rays TV analyst and former MLB pitcher Brian Anderson discusses the use of the PitchCom technology used by pitchers and catchers, Tampa Bay trading away Austin Meadows, and previews the Rays’ outlook for the 2022 season (37:18).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.
Released:
Apr 5, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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