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Joe Maddon Joins the Show!
FromBlair & Barker
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Length:
50 minutes
Released:
Mar 8, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down Yusei Kikuchi and Ricky Tiedemann’s respective performances against the Pirates in Grapefruit League action, particularly where Tiedemann is at with his velocity. World Series-winning Manager and author of 'The Book of Joe', Joe Maddon joins Jeff and Kevin to discuss managing teams with high expectations, his experience working with Shohei Ohtani, facing the Blue Jays as manager of the Rays, and his view on the rule changes for the 2023 season (17:28). To end off the show, Blair and Barker head to the phone line to answer your questions on the shift and Hyun-Jin Ryu’s injury status (38:21). 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:
Mar 8, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
Donaldson Back in the AL East: A solo Jeff Blair recaps the Yusei Kikuchi signing and talks about the Blue Jays treating pitchers like Ross Stripling and Nate Pearson as starters this spring (4:00). Next, Sportsnet’s Hazel Mae joins Jeff from Florida and discusses the players arrivals, the plan Blue Jays pitchers were on during the lockout, and the Yankees’ acquisition of Josh Donaldson and Isiah Kiner-Falefa (8:35). To finish, SNY’s John Harper weighs-in on the Yankees’ trade, Mets’ owner Steve Cohen’s willingness to spend, and Chris Bassitt joining Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer in the rotation (28:22). 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