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All About That Bassitt + Top Prospect Ricky Tiedemann
FromBlair & Barker
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Length:
100 minutes
Released:
Apr 16, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker recap Toronto’s 3-1 win over the Yankees, highlighted by the battery of Chris Bassitt and Alejandro Kirk. Blue Jays top prospect Ricky Tiedemann joins to discuss what his goals are for the rest of 2024, doing whatever it takes to stay healthy, and being ready for the call to the majors when it comes (27:51). Jays’ radio analyst Chris Leroux stops-by in-studio with his thoughts on Toronto’s recent play and what Yusei Kikuchi needs to do to have success tonight against New York (49:52). To end the show, Jeff and Kevin react to the breaking news regarding Blue Jays pitchers: Nate Pearson has been optioned to the Buffalo Bisons and Mitch White has been designated for assignment (01:16:25). 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:
Apr 16, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
A Bird in the Blue Jays Nest?: Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker discuss the Blue Jays’ roster composition, who they think will make the cut and why they believe Greg Bird is an intriguing lefty bat for the club (0:34). Jeff and Kevin also address the rumours that Toronto has interest in longtime Yankee Brett Gardner - but would he actually make the team better at this stage in his career (10:48)? Joe Siddall joins the show with the latest from Florida, what Jays pitchers and catchers thought of the new-pitch technology, what the team still needs to add, and why he wouldn’t carry three catchers on the roster (31:50). 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