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7th Inning Stretch Podcast #21: Spring In Our Step
With Spring Training under way and most of the roster set, Matt & Asher discuss what roles we might expect from Justin Smoak, Steve Pearce, Melvin Upton and Dalton Pompey. Are there any surprises in the bullpen? And which early-21st century catcher does Matt remember so well in Name That Jay?
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Going Smoakless
“This is a ‘don’t get hurt’ kind of spring.” — Sportsnet’s Arden Zwelling on The Jeff Blair Show The above was a quote from the thirty minute roundtable with Jeff Blair, Stephen Brunt and Arden Zwelling on Sportsnet 590 this morning. A thoughtful, honest, level-headed discussion between three of the brightest baseball minds at the…
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X-Factor: Steve Pearce
Last month, I started to take a look at some players who might be under-the-radar contributors to the Blue Jays season. If all goes to plan, you know what you’re getting out of Jose Bautista, Josh Donaldson, Troy Tulowitzki and Russell Martin. Even if that core group can stay healthy and produce as usual, you’re still…
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X-Factor: Dalton Pompey
As we sit in the final week of January, just 19 days until Blue Jays pitchers and catchers report to Dunedin for spring training, it’s fair to say this club is not as strong on paper as its 2016 version. The failings of the off-season have been well-documented, highlighted by the unpopular decision to move on…
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7th Inning Stretch Podcast #20 – Offseason Blues
We’re back! In the first episode of 2017, Matt & Asher discuss the fallout of Edwin Encarnacion signing with Cleveland. Is Jose Bautista a fit to return to Toronto? If not, who replaces him in the outfield? And of course, we have to see if you can Name That Jay. Don’t forget you can subscribe…
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7th Inning Stretch Podcast #19: Cleveland Rocks–Not! (ALCS Preview)
As the Blue Jays move on, so do Matt & Asher to preview the ALCS against Cleveland from every angle. Joining them is MLB.com associate Blue Jays reporter Alykhan Ravjiani. He discusses challenges presented by the Clevelanders, how the Blue Jays can find success, and reveals his favourite personalities inside the clubhouse. Plus, Name That…
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Bases Loaded: Keys for Blue Jays in Game 3
Given the way the Blue Jays played over the final two weeks of the regular season, it seemed highly unlilely they’d be able to come home from Texas up 2-0 in their American League Division Series against the Rangers. Many fans would have been happy with a split, given the daunting task of facing Cole…
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The 7th Inning Stretch Podcast #18 – Let’s Mess With Texas
Right after Toronto’s massive 10-1 victory over Texas in Game 1 of the ALDS, Asher & Matt are joined by old pal Peter Houston to recap the torrid start to the postseason, look ahead to the upcoming DS games, and wax philosophical and political about what’s wrong with the crowd culture at the SkyDome.
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Let’s Mess With Texas
We’re currently under three hours from first pitch in The Rematch of the Century between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Texas Rangers in the American League Division Series, so now seems like an appropriate time to scatter about some thoughts on the upcoming five-game set.
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The 7th Inning Stretch Podcast #17: Wild Thing
Playoffs!!!!1! Matt & Asher tee you up for everything you need to know about the Blue Jays Wild Card playoff game against the Baltimore Orioles. Is Stroman over Liriano the right call? Carrera a guaranteed starter? What to make of the struggling bullpen? And Name That Bird! (Guys who have played for both the Blue…
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