49 min listen
Adding Hicks to the Bullpen Mix
FromBlair & Barker
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Length:
48 minutes
Released:
Jul 31, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Jeff Blair kicks off the second hour with Cardinals reporter Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post Dispatch, who breaks down the behind-the-scenes negotiations between St. Louis and the Blue Jays for Jordan Hicks, what to expect out of the Jays' newly acquired reliever and what’s next for a busy Cardinals team (6:48). Then, the latest in the division with this week's 'In The East' (16:52). Finally, Ben Wagner joins the show from the Rogers Centre to tee up a crucial series between the Jays and Orioles, an already dried up trade market for position players and where Hicks will fit within the Jays' bullpen when Jordan Romano returns from the IL (27:53).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:
Jul 31, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
Berríos Is Ready To Go: Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker discuss the latest transactions around MLB including Freddie Freeman agreeing to sign a six-year pact with the Dodgers, and the Rockies inking 3B/OF Kris Bryant to a 7-year $182M deal (1:08). Blue Jays TV analyst Buck Martinez checks-in from Spring Training with his thoughts on the Matt Chapman trade, the team concentrating on a fast start to the season, and what he’s seen from Jose Berrios so far in camp (30:40). 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