50 min listen
Another Atlanta Clinch with Alex Anthopoulos
FromBlair & Barker
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Length:
50 minutes
Released:
Sep 14, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker kick off with Matt Chapman returning to the lineup before hitting on the Jays’ 10-0 loss to the Rangers last night, a new low in the Vladdy/Bo era, where the players are mentally at this point in the season and how finishing the season strong could set them up well for next year. They are joined by Rangers analyst & former Rangers outfielder David Murphy (17:26) who shares how Texas has woken up from their slump in time for this series, Jonah Heim back at full speed after his wrist injury and the Rangers’ X-Factors if they do make the playoffs. Later, president of baseball ops. and GM of the Braves Alex Anthopoulos discusses clinching the NL East title, the importance of power in the postseason and some unheralded Braves this season (31:16).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:
Sep 14, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
Freddie’s Still A Free Man: Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker (from sunny Florida!) discuss the latest on free-agent slugger Freddie Freeman: the interest from the Blue Jays and others, what a possible contract could look-like, and Atlanta moving on after acquiring Matt Olson from the A’s (2:16). The guys also examine Kyle Schwarber as a possible fit for the team and wonder if the Reds and Blue Jays could be trade partners (8:30). Next, C. Trent Rosecrans of the Athletic talks about the latest Reds sell-off and how Joey Votto perceives the current state of the franchise (21:05). Afterwards, Hall of Famer Tom Glavine discusses Freeman’s departure from the Braves, his importance to the organization, and compares it to when he left the club (36:38). 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