Jays Talk Plus: Vlad, Just Like Dad
History was made in a few different ways on Monday night in Seattle. A Toronto Blue Jay won the Home Run Derby for the first time in franchise history. That Jay, Vladimir Guerrero Jr, also became part of the first father-son duo to win the Derby along with Vlad Sr. JTP guest hosts Ben Shulman and Julia Kreuz look back on the night that was and what it could mean for Vlad Jr. in the second half of the season, before discussing Bo Bichette showing a different side of himself last night taking the mic and interviewing his teammate. The pair then move their attention to the All-Star festivities and brainstorm what events could be added with the help of some listener text suggestions (35:38). In the second hour, they turn their attention to tonight's All-Star Game with Sportsnet analyst Buck Martinez, who will be in the booth for the call (50:10)! Ben and Julia also check in with MLB Network’s Anthony Castrovince, who shared his takeaways following Vlad Jr.'s power surge last night, before highlighting some of the other great things Seattle offers as a host (01:26:02).
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