Blair & Barker

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker look ahead to the Blue Jays’ next series against the Philadelphia Phillies, with Steven Matz taking the mound in the opener for Toronto. Tyler Chatwood joins the show to discuss moving to the other side of the rubber, making the adjustment from starter to reliever, and the bullpen’s successful season to date. Jeff and Kevin react to the breaking news that Nate Pearson will miss his next start with the Bisons due to a mild shoulder impingement.

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Jeff and Kevin talk about Robbie Ray’s impressive performance in last night’s 5-3 win over the Atlanta Braves, and his season-to-date, before taking calls from listeners on Nate Pearson’s demotion to Triple-A. Hall of Fame pitcher and Braves analyst Tom Glavine shares his point-of-view on how to handle pitching prospects when bringing them up to the big leagues, the Blue Jays’ potential this season, and how much Atlanta is missing Mike Soroka in their rotation.

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open the show discussing if Alek Manoah should be promoted sooner rather than later, and preview the Blue Jays’ series against the Atlanta Braves – where Toronto’s pitchers will be hitting due to the National League ballpark. Braves General Manager Alex Anthopoulos catches up with Jeff and Kevin ahead of tonight’s game to talk about the previous series between the two teams, Freddie Freeman’s season-to-date, soft tissue injuries across the league, and the decision to acquire Pablo Sandoval.

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker recap the Blue Jays weekend series against the Houston Astros, notably Nate Pearson’s struggles after being recalled from the Buffalo Bisons, and how the organisation should handle their prized prospect. After the break, Jeff and Kevin go deeper into the Jays’s weekend at the plate discussing Vladimir Guerrero Jr’s recent slump and Randal Grichuk. Jeff and Kevin discuss Wade Miley spinning MLB’s most recent no-hitter and the New York Mets’ “rat or raccoon” incident involving Francisco Lindor and Jeff McNeil!

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We discuss the Blue Jays leaving Oakland with a split, and look ahead to this weekend’s series against the Astros.  Astros radio analyst Steve Sparks discusses Houston’s season thus far, the reactions the Astros have received on the road, and Dusty Baker’s impact as manager. We then discuss Nate Pearson and Alek Manoah’s hot starts in Triple-A.

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We discuss the breaking news that the Los Angeles Angels will be releasing Albert Pujols, and look back at Wednesday’s Blue Jays win over the Athletics. A’s radio voice Vince Cotroneo on Oakland’s season thus far. ESPN’s Chris Singleton on the Pujols news. Sportsnet 590’s Ben Wagner looks ahead to the matinee series finale between Toronto and Oakland.

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We discuss the Blue Jays’ loss in Oakland, and what we saw out of Anthony Kay in his latest start.  It’s Walk-Off Wednesday, and we check in with the listeners.  Blue Jays pitching prospect Nate Pearson joins the show to discuss his season-opening start for the Buffalo Bisons/Trenton Thunder Tuesday, and his hopes for the season ahead.

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We discuss the Blue Jays’ Monday loss in Oakland, including another tough outing from Steven Matz.  Blue Jays Director of Player Development Gil Kim joins the show to discuss the start of the Minor League season, and notable Blue Jays prospects, including Nate Pearson, Alek Manoah, and Austin Martin.  We also look ahead to tonight’s Astros-Yankees game – Houston’s first visit to Yankee Stadium since the MLB investigation into their sign-stealing.

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We discuss the Blue Jays’ sweep of Atlanta, George Springer’s early Sunday exit, and Danny Jansen putting an end to his hitless streak. Oakland A’s Director of Player Development Ed Sprague on this week’s Blue Jays opposition, and on what it’s like to be mired in a long hitless swing.  Kevin tells a story about the time he sold a car to get out of a slump!  We also keep marveling at Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s season-to-date.

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Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi joins Jeff & Kevin to discuss the announcement that the Blue Jays are severing ties with Roberto Alomar following Major League Baseball placing Alomar on the Ineligible List following an investigation into a sexual misconduct allegation against him.  The duo then preview this weekend’s Jays series against the Braves, featuring a pair of baseball’s young stars in Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Atlanta’s Ronald Acuña Jr.

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