48 min listen
Berrios and Beasts of the East with Ben Davis
FromBlair & Barker
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Length:
49 minutes
Released:
Feb 28, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker share their early reads on the Blue Jays' batting order, before discussing Alejandro Kirk skipping the World Baseball Classic after the birth of his daughter, expectations for Matt Chapman in 2023, and significant injuries around baseball (Joe Musgrove, Tyler Glasnow, and Gavin Lux). With Jose Berrios & the Blue Jays facing Philadelphia in split squad action this afternoon, the guys welcome Phillies analyst and former catcher Ben Davis on the show to break down the Phillies’ potent lineup, the addition of Trea Turner, Bryce Harper’s injury status, and how he feels catchers will adapt to the new pitch clock (29:18). 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 affiliates.
Released:
Feb 28, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
The Need to Know on Yusei Kikuchi: The Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to a three-year, $36M deal with free-agent SP Yusei Kikuchi. Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker call-up Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times to discuss Kikuchi’s 2021 season and what to expect from the former Mariner (9:02). Later, Blue Jays radio voice Ben Wagner weighs-in from Dunedin on the Kikuchi signing, what it means for Nate Pearson going forward, and possible trade targets to bolster the lineup (25:01). 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. by Blair & Barker