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Sara and Shelly are joined by the Director of Podcasts at Pitcher List, Adam Howe to recap the GLARF draft through a series of debatable moments, moves and strategies in the episode.

Discussions:

Pitcher Run in the 4th Round: When there is a run do you change your strategy or stay the course? Is Tarik Skubal an SP1 and should you pivot if you're not in love with one of your earliest picks?

We've all been sniped and this time it was Adam Howe in the 13th round with Christopher Morel, leading Sara to take Tommy Edman and then snipe him right back with Nolan Gorman. How  do you react to players you love going right ahead of you with a fast clock?

Paul Skenes has thrown 6.2 innings of minor league ball and while the Pirates seem to be accelerating his development is he really a 17th round pick? How long can you stash him? Wouldn't you rather have Nestor Cortes instead?

Catcher strategy in two catcher leagues: Do you need two studs? If you find yourself somewhere after Alejandro Kirk and Shea Langeliers can late round darts on guys like Yan Gomes and Iván Herrera make up the gap?

Drafting prospects in the middle rounds Jackson Chourio went 12.12. Wyatt Langford went 13.15 and Jackson Holliday went 14.5. Are you drafting prospects with all that major league talent still on the board?

Closers are like catchers, do you need two studs and if you don't have them, how do you make it up later? Is Adbert Alzolay a stud? How secure does anyone feel about José Alvarado in the 12th round given the way the Phillies mix and match at the end of games?

How much does ADP influence a draft in the early rounds and should it?

Love it or leave it? We wrap up with the baseball news we're most into or out on each week.

Jenny Cavnar will be the A’s primary play-by-play announcer. First woman in MLB history to serve as a club’s primary, regular play-by-play voice.

Thrilled to see players like Vlad Guerrero Jr  winning their arbitration cases, but I’m over the whole process and bad blood it causes

Justin Steele shouting out Shōta Imanaga pitches and buying his cards

Guest: Adam Howe

Hosts: Sara Sanchez | Shelly Verougstraete

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• Roller Coaster Road of a ride for the Blue Jays this season
• Wild Card in reach
• Toronto took 2 of 3 against Tampa Bay Rays in St. Pete
• Alek Manoah – what gives – shut down for the year with arm injury
• Manoah and minor-league drama – arrogance & confidence
• Rays & Jays 3 game review – tied with 5 wins each for the season
• New Format – Divisional Rivals face one another only 13 games a year
• Enjoy facing all 29 other teams each year
• Red Sox & Yankees rivalry – sitting at positions 4 & 5 in the AL East
• George Springer – in-park home run with 2 men on base
• Springer’s defense in Right Field has been effective and defeats ageism naysayers
• How do Blue Jay fans like Kevin Kiermaier & his card “theft” with Alejandro Kirk
• Brett bought into Kiermaier early when he saw him jump about 8 feet up by the outfield wall to catch an out
• Blue Haired Old Ladies & their Kiermaier fantasy
• Bo Bichette & Vladimer Guerrero Junior
• Brandon Belt
• Yankees will have to eat some Cash(man) until they can release some of the older players with large contracts
• What will 2024 look like for the Yanks
• Baltimore is not going away – can’t wait for Jackson Holliday to come up
• Aaron Boone Ejection – is this his last season
• Orioles future is bright
• Brett Gard on The Cardy Show talks baseball & hockey 

Special Thanks to Brett Gard on the Cardy Show
 You can listen to Brent at https://thecardyshow.buzzsprout.com/1992683
BaseballBiz can be found at www.baseballbizondeck.com or on iheartradio, Stitcher, Apple, Spotify podcasts
Mark can be reached by DM on Twitter @TheBaseballBiz

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It’s Baby Friday! Ailish and Brent kick off the show by discussing the Blue Jays’ shutout win over the Nationals, Chris Bassitt’s gem on the mound, the team’s offensive outburst, Alejandro Kirk’s big day at the plate, and the catch-22 behind Davis Schneider’s red-hot start to his MLB career. Then, Ailish and Brent weigh in on the Maple Leafs signing head coach Sheldon Keefe to a two-year contract extension, what it means for the Leafs this season, and William Nylander entering the final year of his current contract. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (40:52)! 

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. 

Happy Hump Day! Ailish hosts alongside Brent Gunning! They open the show by discussing the Blue Jays’ loss to the Nationals on Tuesday, Bo Bichette’s latest injury setback, the decision to promote Mason McCoy from Triple-A, John Schneider’s decision not to pinch run for Alejandro Kirk in the eighth inning, the team’s inability to capitalize on a bases-loaded situation in the ninth, and Toronto losing significant ground in the wild card race. Then, Ailish and Brent share their takeaways from the PWHL’s inaugural press conference on Tuesday and Canada’s big win over Latvia at the FIBA World Cup. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (43:11)!

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Happy Friday! Brent and Sam kick off the show by discussing yesterday’s opening round at The Open Championship, the Blue Jays’ 4-0 win over the Padres, the team’s continued lack of production with runners on base, and Alejandro Kirk’s big day at the plate. Afterwards, the guys weigh in on the Maple Leafs adding Guy Boucher and Mike Van Ryn to the team’s coaching staff and what it means for Sheldon Keefe’s job security heading into the 2023-24 season (38:21). 

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Happy Monday! Brent Gunning and Sam McKee host. The guys open the show by discussing the Blue Jays’ weekend sweep over the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Jays’ reported interest in Marcus Stroman, Yusei Kikuchi’s role once Hyun-Jin Ryu returns, Kevin Gausman’s absence from the rotation, and Alejandro Kirk’s recent struggles. Later, Brent and Sam weigh in on Carlos Alcaraz’s win at Wimbledon and what it means for the sport of tennis moving forward (33:19).

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Happy Friday! Justin and Brent kick off the show by discussing the Blue Jays’ series win over the Giants, Chris Bassitt’s natural chemistry with Alejandro Kirk, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s decision to participate in this year’s Home Run Derby, the Blue Jays being shut out in All-Star voting, the Leafs’ sleepy draft week in Nashville, and the Raptors facing a potential doomsday scenario leading into free agency. Later, the guys present their own version of the A-List (48:05)!

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.

Happy Friday! Ailish and Justin kick off the show by discussing the Panthers’ OT win over the Golden Knights in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, the Blue Jays taking 3 of 4 against the Astros, Jose Berrios’ latest strong outing, and Alejandro Kirk quietly finding his groove at the plate. Then, they weigh in on Anthony Bass’ polarizing comments from Thursday, the Leafs’ hiring of Shane Doan, and Corey Conners sitting atop the leaderboard heading into Round 2 of the RBC Canadian Open. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (47:41)!

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.

Happy Friday! Justin and Brent kick off the show by discussing the Florida Panthers’ quadruple OT win over the Hurricanes, the Blue Jays dropping 3 of 4 to the Yankees, the team’s lineup flaws, Alejandro Kirk’s struggles this season, and Bryson DeChambeau’s resurgence at the PGA Championship. Later, the guys are joined by Scott Laughlin, host of Morning Skate on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio, to chat about last night’s marathon game in Raleigh, Matthew Tkachuk’s heroics in quadruple OT, the wear and tear on Sergei Bobrovsky, and the coaching battle between Paul Maurice and Rod Brind’Amour (31:26). 

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 Brent Cardy, Analyst of all things Toronto Blue Jays visits BaseballBiz On Deck and gives us a peek into the 2023 season for Toronto & the AL East

• What does AL East look like – 3 team race – Orioles & Red Sox not in that mix 
• Toronto Blue Jays Pitching
  •  Alek Manoah, Jose Berrios, Chris Bassitt, Kevin Gausman, 
  • Kikuchi – strong mix with fastball, cutter & slider 
  • Ryu –what will pitching rotation look like if and when he returns. 
  • Chris Bassitt ditches PitchCom & calls his own unique 8 pitches 
  • Kevin Gausman generating a lot of hit and miss 
  • Alek Manoah maybe fighting his mechanics. Not the most beloved pitcher across the AL East 
• Kansas City Royals pitcher, Ryan Yarbrough talked about
        "getting comfortable with being uncomfortable" 
• Blue Jays lineup – George Springer, Bo Bichette, Vlad Jr, Alejandro Kirk, Chapman, Kevin Kiermaier, Whit Merrifield 
• Kevin Kiermaier good solid player and fans love him. 
• Dalton Varsho, Gold Glove finalist is a nice addition to the Jays – Toronto Fans appreciate a player who don’t say so much & play hard. 
• Bo Bichette – Tampa Bay Native – a solid defender, a strong 2 strike hitter & a 3 year & $33 million contract. 
• Long Road Trip - Jays season began with 10 games on the road before returning to Rogers Centre where renovations are being made to the facility 
• Do shorter games mean less time to eat & imbibe alcoholic beverages. 
• A drunk Solution: Extend the number of innings when a fan can drink. More drinks within a shorter period of time = more drunks per game? Bad math. 
• Yankees legend & former Marlins Manager, Don Mattingly is the new Bench Coach for the Jays 
• Balanced Schedule – what happened with Mets & Marlins fiasco 
• Orioles – Rutschman, Urias, Bautista, Mateo, Mountcastle, Mullins & Hayes – will 2023 or 2024 be the year that Baltimore steps up 
• Boston Red Sox in the basement & suffering, Devers & Verdugo looking good. Adam Duvall amongst the injured 
• What do the Red Sox, Taylor Swift & The Tampa Bay Rays have in common? 
• Will the Jays build up their bullpen? Everything else looks great 
• Will the pitch clock impact pitcher injuries 

Special Thanks to Brent Cardy on The Cardy Show
 You can listen to Brent at https://thecardyshow.buzzsprout.com/1992683
BaseballBiz can be found at www.baseballbizondeck.com or on iheartradio, Stitcher, Apple, Spotify & Google podcasts
Mark can be reached by DM on Twitter @TheBaseballBiz

For information on the Tampa Baseball museum visit https://www.tampabaseballmuseum.org/

For more information on Mental Health you may reach out to the National Alliance of Mental 

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker examine the Blue Jays' 4-1 win over the Orioles, taking three of four from them on the road, highlighted by Alek Manoah’s performance on the mound. The guys discuss how nothing spilled over after the tension in Tuesday’s game and assess the Jays’ schedule going forward with 26 games remaining. Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi joins to comment on Toronto’s recent stretch and who he would start in Game One of a playoff series: Kevin Gausman or Alek Manoah (33:04).

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker recap Toronto’s 10-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals as the team’s recent offensive surge continues. They also discuss the likelihood of Yusei Kikuchi starting Thursday's game against the Detroit Tigers following his strong stint in AAA with the Buffalo Bisons. Sportsnet’s Buck Martinez returns to the show following his homecoming at the broadcast booth last night to share his thoughts on Toronto’s needs at the trade deadline and Alek Manoah’s workload down the stretch (30:16).

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Blake Murphy is joined by Chris Black and Joe Siddall for another edition of "Explain It Black" as they touch on Alek Manoah's first bad start of the season to begin Toronto's West Coast trip, if a drop in Manoah's velocity is a concern, catchers framing pitches, and if Yusei Kikuchi should continue to throw cutters within his pitching arsenal (01:53). Next, FanGraphs' Dan Szymborski discusses the race in the AL East being dominated by the Yankees, how Hyun-jin Ryu's injury affects the Jays' playoff projections, and how he would handle carrying three catchers at a time (27:52). Then, Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith stops by to give out grades for the team at the halfway point of the season, look back at Alejandro Kirk's emergence, and discuss Jose Berrios inconsistency (50:14). Finally, the guys share their wish lists for the second half, who could be the biggest swing piece for the rest of the season and the top targets the team should eye ahead of the trade deadline (01:13:34).

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MLB insider Jeff Passan takes a trip around the Majors with the guys as they discuss if the Yankees are peaking too early, Aaron Judge’s arbitration case, the Brewers and Cardinals vying for top spot in the NL central, and if the Blue Jays absolutely need to acquire a starting pitcher this season (04:30). In the latest edition of ‘Barker’s Back Leg Bits’, the guys answer questions on if Alejandro Kirk and Alek Manoah should both start the All-Star Game, Nate Pearson’s setback at Triple-A Buffalo, and the availability of Rockies reliever Daniel Bard (29:45).

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.

Blake Murphy is joined by MLB.com's Julia Kreuz to discuss Alejandro Kirk's All-Star candidacy, which other Jays fielder could join the team, why Jordan Romano might get the nod, and if Gabriel Moreno has lived up to the hype since getting called up (04:56). Former Raptors forward and Milwaukee Brewers fan Sam Dekker jumps on to chat about his decision to pursue basketball over baseball, his relationship with George Springer, and how he relates to Rowdy Tellez's career in the Majors (26:13). MLB.com's Mike Petriello stops by to break down the effectiveness of the shift, the disparity in Jordan Romano's home and road splits, and his early take on how he sees the trade deadline playing out (50:04). To wrap up, Blake tees-up the weekend series against the Brewers (01:17:23). 

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.

Blake Murphy reacts to the news of Blue Jays prospect Gabriel Moreno getting the call up to the Majors, looks into what he could bring to the team, and asks listeners which former prospect they fell in love with first. MLB.com's Julia Kreuz, who collaborated on a piece dating Moreno's roots from Venezuela to becoming one of the top prospects in baseball, shares why he almost stopped playing the sport, and the strides he's made in his defensive game (07:12). Also from MLB.com, Sarah Langs breaks down Alejandro Kirk slotting himself alongside some of the best hitters in the league this year, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s tendency to hit ground balls, and Matt Chapman's defense at third base (29:12). Later on, Sportsnet's Shi Davidi weighs in on how much workload we can expect from Moreno both behind the plate and in the batting lineup, how he'll be integrated among the coaching staff and pitchers, and if there are concerns with Yusei Kikuchi's up and down start to the season (53:36). FutureBlueJays.com's Doug Fox discusses his encounter with Gabriel Moreno, how he can complement other catchers on the roster, and which other Jays prospects we should be looking out for (01:17:08).  

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.

It’s time! The Toronto Blue Jays are calling up top prospect Gabriel Moreno and he is expected to join the club for the upcoming series against the Detroit Tigers. Jeff and Kevin discuss the organization’s decision, the timing of the move and Yusei Kikuchi failing to get out of the first inning in Toronto’s 8-4 loss to the Royals Wednesday afternoon. Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi discusses Moreno getting the call, how often he’ll be behind the plate, and why he thinks Toronto made the move (23:57).

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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker touch on another blowout win for the Blue Jays over the Royals, led by Alejandro Kirk's offensive outburst with four hits! Should Gabriel Moreno be called up from AAA Buffalo with fellow catcher Danny Jansen hitting the IL? The guys pose this question to Sportsnet’s Dan Shulman who also discussed Alejandro Kirk’s emergence, how Jansen might have avoided a longer-term injury, and Kevin Gausman not getting swings and misses with his splitter during his last start (17:27).

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.

On today's edition of Jays Talk Plus, Blake Murphy debuts “Explain it Black” with Blue Jays Producer Chris Black and analyst Joe Siddall! They look back on the signs that indicated Kevin Gausman could be tipping his splitter, and weigh-in on Alejandro Kirk’s red-hot bat and what to look for in tonight’s game against the Royals with Alek Manoah on the mound (03:08). FanGraphs writer Ben Clemens joins Blake to break down about some nifty stats, what they mean and how they apply to the Blue Jays, before discussing his latest piece on Adam Cimber's slider usage against lefties (27:45). Later on, Blake opens up his mailbag to answer your questions, and takes a closer look at the Angels' managerial situation with Joe Maddon out the door (51:59). Next up, the Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath chats about Danny Jansen's season, the Jays' surplus at the catcher position, and helps get us set for Game 2 against the Royals tonight (01:15:49)!

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On your Monday edition of Jays Talk Plus, Blake Murphy revisits the Blue Jays' weekend series with the Twins, Kevin Gausman's rough start yesterday, and George Springer's record setting season from the lead off spot (00:55). Ben Nicholson-Smith then joins to establish the Toronto Blue Jays Concern and Confidence Index, including Hyun-Jin Ryu's injury, the rotation going forward, Alejandro Kirk's All-Star case, and the need for an additional lefty bat (21:36). Later on, Senior writer from FanGraphs Dan Szymborski chats about the Royals' falloff since their World Series victory in 2012, the ongoing issues in the organization's re-building process, and the FanGraphs projections for this upcoming series (50:43). Finally, former Blue Jays catcher Caleb Joseph joins to talk break down Gausman's latest outing, before sharing his expectations for Ross Stripling on the mound tonight and thoughts on the Bo-Vladdy infield cross-up Sunday (01:14:46). Finally, Blake gets you set for tonight's game with the lineups and notes ahead of first pitch at Kauffman Stadium (01:29:40).

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.