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Vlad Returns to the Derby & Giants President Farhan Zaidi
FromBlair & Barker
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Length:
100 minutes
Released:
Jun 29, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are joined by Sportsnet’s Dan Shulman to discuss the latest surrounding the Toronto Blue Jays, including how many wins it will take to secure a spot in the postseason, Chris Bassitt’s numbers against left-handed hitters and Alejandro Kirk making his return from the IL (9:21). Longtime MLB executive and current Giants President Farhan Zaidi discusses his club’s strong season to date, attempting to go big-game hunting in free agency this past winter, and the use of analytics in San Francisco’s front office (30:31). Blair and Barker discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr’s participation in the upcoming Home Run Derby during all-star week in Seattle before being joined by Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times who discussed Shohei Ohtani’s present and (free-agent) future (1:16:51).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:
Jun 29, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
Zack Attacks Baseballs & Tim Kurkjian: Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker speak with Blue Jays DH/catcher Zack Collins after a successful series against the Oakland A’s and his HR off Nathan Eovaldi Tuesday night at Fenway Park. Collins talks about his experience with the club after coming over from the White Sox, working with the coaching staff, and embracing the hitch in his swing (1:38) . To finish, Hall of Fame writer and broadcaster Tim Kurkijan joins the guys with his early season thoughts and if anything can be learned from small sample sizes this month (24:16). 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