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‘Diggin’ Deep’ with World Series Champion Eric Hosmer
FromBlair & Barker
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Length:
99 minutes
Released:
Apr 30, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker weigh in on the Blue Jays' 6-5 win over the Royals to kick off the series, highlighted by Justin Turner's two home run night. Eric Hosmer, former MLB player and host of the Diggin’ Deep podcast, discusses Bobby Witt Jr’s player profile and how good he can become, if the Padres can get to another level with their talent-laden roster, and looks back at the 2015 ALCS between the Royals and Blue Jays (26:08). Blue Jays radio play-by-play voice Ben Shulman joins the show with his thoughts on Toronto’s recent play including how Yariel Rodriguez fared in game one of the series (49:53). Blair and Barker end the show talking some baseball business with former MLB executive David Samson; notably the latest on the A’s situation in Vegas and the current state of the Marlins (01:17:20). 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 30, 2024
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