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Should We Be Concerned About Alek Manoah?
FromBlue Jays Talk
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Length:
53 minutes
Released:
Apr 16, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Sho Alli and Ben Shulman break down the Blue Jays' 8-1 loss to the Rays to wrap up the series at Rogers Centre. They take your calls and texts, and get straight to the start from Alek Manoah, who was hit hard once again (7 ER, 4 BB) and yanked after 4.2 IP. Is it too early in the season to be concerned, or are there underlying numbers that are an issue? They also chat about his slider in 2023 vs. the 2022 version, and whether or not he's fighting his mechanics. They also get to the bullpen, including another good outing from Trevor Richards - can he be trusted with higher leverage spots going forward? Plus, Caleb Joseph sticks around to shed some light on the pitcher-catcher relationship, and discusses the idea of having Alejandro Kirk catch for Manoah vs. Danny Jansen. 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:
Apr 16, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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