Listen "SAM SHAW, Blue Jays + Spring Breakout, Fantasy Baseball, Injuries: EP38"
Episode Synopsis
Takeaways
Injuries to key players, such as Gerrit Cole, Devin Williams, and Danny Jansen, could have a significant impact on their respective teams.
The signing of JD Davis by the A's after his arbitration case with the Giants highlights the changing dynamics between teams and agents.
The spring breakout games showcased impressive performances from players like Spencer Jones, Xavier Isaac, Jace Jung, Ceddanne Raffaella, Jordan Lawlar, and Marcelo Mayer.
The possibility of Shohei Ohtani playing in the outfield raises questions about the risk involved and the impact on his performance as a pitcher.
Overall, the spring breakout games were a success, despite some issues like hit batters and outfielders struggling with routine fly balls.
TIMESTAMPS
(5:06) #38
(13:42) QUICK HITS
(34:14) SAM SHAW
(34:30) Introduction and Childhood Memories
(37:24) Playing in the Big League Environment
(40:41) Playing with Other Canadians
(43:36) The Importance of Speed in Baseball
(45:30) Meeting Joey Votto and other Jays
(49:10) Emphasis on Base Running
(55:33) Impressions of Spring Training
(58:26) Draft Experience and Becoming a Blue Jay
(60:24) Becoming a Blue Jay
(61:48) Being a Blue Jays Fan
(63:16) The Importance of Winning
(64:47) Favorite Blue Jays Players
(67:06) Impressive Players
(68:03) Facing Challenging Pitchers
(69:30) Underrated Players
(70:55) Learning from Dom
(72:18) Trusting Yourself
(74:43) Signing Baseball Cards
(81:10) Autograph and Rookie Card
(84:48) Balancing Work and Play
Injuries to key players, such as Gerrit Cole, Devin Williams, and Danny Jansen, could have a significant impact on their respective teams.
The signing of JD Davis by the A's after his arbitration case with the Giants highlights the changing dynamics between teams and agents.
The spring breakout games showcased impressive performances from players like Spencer Jones, Xavier Isaac, Jace Jung, Ceddanne Raffaella, Jordan Lawlar, and Marcelo Mayer.
The possibility of Shohei Ohtani playing in the outfield raises questions about the risk involved and the impact on his performance as a pitcher.
Overall, the spring breakout games were a success, despite some issues like hit batters and outfielders struggling with routine fly balls.
TIMESTAMPS
(5:06) #38
(13:42) QUICK HITS
(34:14) SAM SHAW
(34:30) Introduction and Childhood Memories
(37:24) Playing in the Big League Environment
(40:41) Playing with Other Canadians
(43:36) The Importance of Speed in Baseball
(45:30) Meeting Joey Votto and other Jays
(49:10) Emphasis on Base Running
(55:33) Impressions of Spring Training
(58:26) Draft Experience and Becoming a Blue Jay
(60:24) Becoming a Blue Jay
(61:48) Being a Blue Jays Fan
(63:16) The Importance of Winning
(64:47) Favorite Blue Jays Players
(67:06) Impressive Players
(68:03) Facing Challenging Pitchers
(69:30) Underrated Players
(70:55) Learning from Dom
(72:18) Trusting Yourself
(74:43) Signing Baseball Cards
(81:10) Autograph and Rookie Card
(84:48) Balancing Work and Play
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