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No Derby for Vladdy
FromBlair & Barker
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Length:
49 minutes
Released:
Jun 29, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Jeff and Kevin welcome Shi Davidi to the show to share his thoughts on the Jays-Red Sox series and discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr’s decision to skip this year’s home-run derby at All-Star Week in Los Angeles (03:11). Former Red Sox 3B and MLB analyst for NESN Will Middlebrooks joins the guys ahead of the TOR-BOS series finale to chime-in on the Red Sox bullpen missing Tanner Houck, Alex Cora's management of the team, the heart of Boston’s batting order, and the team’s needs at the deadline (28:07). The fellas wrap up with another installment of Barker's Back Leg Bits (37:27)! 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 affiliates.
Released:
Jun 29, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
Can Anyone Save Baseball From Itself?: With the ongoing lockout and the start of the regular season now cancelled, Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker wonder: is there anybody who can save Major League Baseball from itself? Longtime baseball columnist Ken Davidoff covered the most recent round of labour talks between MLB and the players and discusses who is most to blame for the current stalemate and how Rob Manfred has handled negotiations (2:29) . Afterwards, 1996 American League Cy Young winner Pat Hentgen shares his thoughts on potential rule changes and talks about what pitchers did to stay ready after the 1994 strike (17:14). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. by Blair & Barker