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Atkins Emphasizes Urgency
FromBlair & Barker
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Length:
49 minutes
Released:
Aug 25, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Jeff Blair starts with last night’s rubber match between the Blue Jays and Orioles, a 5-3 loss for Toronto where the offence was once again bottled up. Then, reaction and analysis on Jays’ GM Ross Atkins’ press availability from earlier today. Later, Jeff is joined by Blue Jays TV analyst Buck Martinez (23:20) who shares his expectations for the team’s next 5 weeks, why ‘urgency’ might not be the best approach for Vladdy at the plate, and he assesses Terry Francona’s year with the Guardians in what could be his last season as a manager.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.
Released:
Aug 25, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
Can Anyone Save Baseball From Itself?: With the ongoing lockout and the start of the regular season now cancelled, Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker wonder: is there anybody who can save Major League Baseball from itself? Longtime baseball columnist Ken Davidoff covered the most recent round of labour talks between MLB and the players and discusses who is most to blame for the current stalemate and how Rob Manfred has handled negotiations (2:29) . Afterwards, 1996 American League Cy Young winner Pat Hentgen shares his thoughts on potential rule changes and talks about what pitchers did to stay ready after the 1994 strike (17:14). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. by Blair & Barker