Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker recap the Blue Jays’ weekend, notably Alek Manoah pitching six strong innings in a loss against the Rays. They also examine the recent struggles of Matt Chapman and Daulton Varsho at the dish, and the possibility of Whit Merrifield being an x-factor at the bottom of the lineup in 2023. Could Joey Votto be in Toronto’s sights around the trade deadline? They guys react to a tweet from Jim Bowden who spoke to Reds GM Nick Krall. Former Marlins President and CBS Sports analyst David Samson discusses the World Baseball Classic including the success of this year’s tournament, the timing of the games, and the concerns for teams sending players to participate (30:10).

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