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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker talk all things Blue Jays and MLB. Airing live on Sportsnet 590 The FAN weekdays from 3-4 PM ET during the baseball season.

Blair & Barker

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker return with another offseason edition of the show! They start with the Andrés Giménez acquisition and what it means for the Blue Jays and the rest of their winter plans. Jeff & Kevin then get into Juan Soto's contract with the Mets and where Toronto finished in the bidding. Next, the guys are joined by MLB Radio analyst Jensen Lewis for his thoughts on Giménez. Finally, former Miami Marlins President and host of ‘Nothing Personal’ David Samson joins the show. The guys get into how the offseason works from a front office perspective. What are some of the red lines in contract negations and what was David surprised by in the Juan Soto deal?

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.

What Will Giménez Bring + David Samson on the Art of the Offseason

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker close out the calendar year with one last episode! The guys open with their thoughts on the Blue Jays' offseason so far and if they expect to see more activity before the new year. Sportsnet Blue Jays writer Shi Davidi (11:33) joins the guys to share what he is hearing around the team including which free agents they are in on, the state of extension talks with Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and if Bo Bichette will finish the 2025 season playing shortstop. Next up, newly acquired Phillies relief pitcher, Jordan Romano stops by (43:12)! He looks back on his exit from Toronto and how he felt last season with the Blue Jays, before discussing why he chose to sign with Philadelphia. Blair and Barker wrap up this episode with a chat about the direction of the Jays' bullpen heading into 2025.

 

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.

Jordan Romano on Signing With the Phillies + Shi Davidi on Jays' Offseason

Jeff Blair & Kevin Barker return for their first podcast of 2025 with plenty to discuss. First, they comment on the Blue Jays bolstering their bullpen with Jeff Hoffman after he agreed to a three-year contract and the reports that his medicals raised red flags with other teams before agreeing to terms with Toronto. Later, they turn their attention to the Blue Jays’ interest in Japanese pitching phenom Roki Sasaki after it was reported they hosted him for a visit in Toronto. MLB Network Radio Host & former GM Jim Bowden (18:35) discusses assessing problematic medical reports before signing a player, Vladimir Guerrero Jr’s lack of a long-term deal, the remaining bats on the FA market, and why Sasaki makes sense for the Jays.

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.

Jays Land Hoffman + The FA Market & Roki Sasaki with Jim Bowden

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker host a special edition of Blair and Barker reacting to the news of the Toronto Blue Jays agreeing to a 5-year deal with outfielder Anthony Santander, his track record with the Baltimore Orioles, what he adds to the Jays' offence, before diving into the Roki Sasaki sweepstakes and trading for centrefielder Myles Straw. Then, Roch Kubatko, Orioles reporter for MASN Sports, jumps on to give the scouting report on Santander on and off the field, if he's able to translate to an analytics-heavy organization, the potential for him to play in the infield, and if Rogers Centre will be a challenge for Anthony (30:10).

 

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.

Anthony Santander is a Blue Jay

Jeff and Kevin open up the show celebrating legendary MLB play-by-play broadcaster Vin Scully who passed away at the age of 94, before turning their attention to the Toronto Blue Jays and MLB's trade deadline. The guys break down the Blue Jays' acquisitions of Whit Merrifield, Anthony Bass, Zach Pop, and Mitch White, the prices paid by teams around the Majors, and Toronto's 3-1 win over Tampa Bay thanks to a strong start from Kevin Gausman. Later on, Royals broadcaster Jeff Montgomery joins Blair and Barker to explain what two-time All-Star Merrifield will bring to the Blue Jays (35:45).

 

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.

Did Toronto Do Enough at the Deadline?

USA Today's Bob Nightengale discusses if the Padres are now equipped to take on the Dodgers post-deadline, his read on the Blue Jays' moves and what he would have liked to see them do, the Cubs standing pat, and the Yankees' shopping spree (02:56). Jeff and Kevin also react to the breaking news of Ross Stripling hitting the IL and fit in another edition of Barker's Back Leg Bits before the break (17:50). To wrap up, radio play-by-play voice Ben Wagner previews today's Jays-Rays matchup and talks about Danny Jansen's work with Yusei Kikuchi and how players in the Jays' clubhouse felt about the deadline (31:21).

 

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.

Game Day at The Trop

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down Toronto's 3-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays, specifically Yusei Kikuchi's mechanics after lasting only four innings. They also discuss what they're seeing with Bo Bichette at the plate and if it's time for a change in the Blue Jays' batting order. In 'Barker's Back Leg Bits', Jeff and Kevin continue the conversation on Bichette and question if Jackie Bradley Jr. and Dinelson Lamet should peak Toronto's interest after being designated for assignment by the Red Sox and Brewers respectively (29:16).

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 affiliates.

T-Bay Gets to Yusei

Padres radio analyst Tony Gwynn Jr. discusses the impact of San Diego's new-look lineup with Juan Soto, Josh Bell and Brandon Drury after beating the Rockies 9-1. He also comments on Fernando Tatis Jr.'s upcoming rehab assignment and why Dinelson Lamet didn't work out with the club (03:17). Later on, MLB insider Jeff Passan sorts through the deals that didn't get done on deadline day, what scouts are saying about the Blue Jays-Marlins trade involving Jordan Groshans, if he thinks Toronto could have done more, and why the Tigers held on to their relievers (35:05).

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 affiliates.

A Big Debut in "Slam Diego"

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker start off discussing Whit Merrifield being able to join the Blue Jays in Toronto right away, John Schneider not being afraid to shuffle the batting order, and Alek Manoah's performance in Toronto's 9-3 win over Minnesota. Afterwards, Twins' Senior Vice President and General Manager Thad Levine re-joins the show with his read on MLB's trade deadline, how deals evolve after months of lead up, and the dogfight in the American League Central (26:58).

 

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.

Jays' Bats & Manoah Feeling Minnesota

The Athletic's Jayson Stark comments on Shohei Ohtani's future, his importance financially to the Angels, the Braves' locking up their core players, and how the baseball world perceived the Blue Jays' moves and Milwaukee's decision to trade closer Josh Hader (01:55). To wrap up, Jeff and Kevin delve into the job John Schneider has done so far and his communication with players in this week's final edition of 'Barker's Back Leg Bits’ (32:09).

 

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.

Ohtani Still Top of Mind Post-Deadline

Jeff Blair & Kevin Barker react to the Blue Jays avoiding the sweep to the Twins thanks to Cavan Biggio’s heroics in the final game. Afterwards, the guys examine how the weekend went for the Jays’ division rivals in the latest installment of ‘In The East’ (28:59). Orioles reporter Roch Kubatko discusses Toronto’s next opponent as they make their way to Camden Yards for a three-game series on Tuesday (56:45). MLB Network Radio host and former closer Brad Lidge shares his thoughts on the Jays and if he feels they’re playing up to expectations, the Orioles great season so far, and the teams that have his attention in the National League (1:16:29).

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.

In The East & Around The Big Leagues with Brad Lidge

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