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Mid-Season Status Check with Ross Atkins
FromBlair & Barker
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Length:
19 minutes
Released:
Jun 27, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker ahead of a pivotal series against the Yankees. He gets into the underlying reasons behind the team's struggles and the declining state of the team's offence. Then, he reflects on the Varsho and Swanson trades, long-term plans for Guerrero and Bichette and why he still has faith in Springer. Finally, he discusses the Jays potentially being buyers this season, fanbase frustration and the future of John Schneider.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 27, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
Bats Go Silent in Beantown: The Blue Jays dropped the series opener against the Boston Red Sox 2-1 and Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break it all down discussing Yusei Kikuchi’s outing, Bo Bichette’s defence, and the Jays’ lack of production with runners in scoring position (1:14). Afterwards, the guys open up the phone lines and take calls on prospect Gabriel Moreno, the Raimel Tapia-Randal Grichuk deal, Kikuchi’s start and upcoming opponents, and the lineup without Teoscar Hernandez (24:42). 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