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Phillies Manager Rob Thomson & Ohtani’s Next Deal with Kiley McDaniel
FromBlair & Barker
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Length:
100 minutes
Released:
May 9, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look ahead to the mini two-game series between the Blue Jays and Phillies and how Toronto’s hitters should approach Aaron Nola and Zach Wheeler. Phillies manager and Corunna, Ontario native Rob Thomson previews the matchup while discussing Bryce Harper’s return from Tommy John surgery and how Trea Turner is fitting in with the team (27:00). MLB insider Kiley McDaniel joins the guys with the lowdown on Shohei Ohtani’s next contract after he spoke to various sources around the league and Jays prospect Brandon Barriera who made his debut last week with Single-A Dunedin (49:34). To end the show, Jeff and Kevin solicit calls from the Back Leg Line (01:39:44)!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:
May 9, 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