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Shohei Ohtani Watch
FromBlair & Barker
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Length:
50 minutes
Released:
Dec 8, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker return to share their thoughts on the prospects of Shohei Ohtani reaching a decision on his free agency and potentially joining the Blue Jays, how the club was structured heading into the offseason and their track record attracting free agents. Sportsnet.ca's Shi Davidi (11:25) joins the show to chat about the saga surrounding "Ohtani watch", how his signing could affect any MLB organization both on the field and behind the scenes and what other needs the Jays need to fill around their roster. Then, Breakfast Television's Sid Seixeiro (27:38) weighs in on the social media reaction surrounding Shohei, how he would feel if Toronto doesn't land the superstar and how much pressure would be on the front office to make changes to the team. 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:
Dec 8, 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