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Michael Soroka & Alex Anthopoulos Return to Blair & Barker
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Length:
100 minutes
Released:
May 22, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker start the show with thoughts on Toronto’s 5-0 loss to the White Sox where the bats once again went cold. Calgary’s Michael Soroka joins the guys to discuss his fresh start and how he’s fitting in with Chicago after an injury-riddled stint in Atlanta (16:10). White Sox radio analyst Darrin Jackson stops by with his thoughts on the series to date ahead of the rubber match (34:37). Braves President & General Manager Alex Anthopoulos comments on his club’s recent play, Chris Sale’s resurgent 2024 and why run differential is big factor in determining how aggressive to be on the trade market (51:27). Dan Shulman checks-in from Rogers Centre with his view on the Blue Jays, notably what to expect from Justin Turner and George Springer going forward and Alek Manoah’s encouraging last two starts (1:17:03).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:
May 22, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
Next Level Talent & Tech with Doug Glanville: Blair and Barker go around the majors with ESPN and Marquee Sports Network’s Doug Glanville who discusses how he views the AL East, teams experimenting with PitchCom technology in the early going, Cubs’ rookie Seiya Suzuki, and more (0:56). To wrap, Jeff and Kevin touch on the pitching matchups for the remainder of the Jays-Yankees series, how the Blue Jays should handle Danny Jansen, some injury news across the majors, how teams may be monitoring players after a shortened spring, and the Jays' shift rate (29:37 ) 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