Ben Nicholson-Smith, co-host of the At The Letters podcast, joins JD and Ailish to discuss the Blue Jays’ recent slump, Bo Bichette being demoted to seventh in the batting order, Alek Manoah’s workload, the organization’s plans for Yusei Kikuchi, Julian Merryweather’s impending return to the Big Leagues, and the Jays’ interest in free agent Ken Giles. Afterwards, Bill Ripken, former MLB infielder and current MLB Network analyst, stops by to chat about what advice he’d give Bo Bichette amidst his current struggles, his aggressive approach at the plate, the Blue Jays’ recent offensive woes, and the air-tight playoff battle in the American League (28:03). 

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