Ben Shulman

We're talking right now on the field, to stand back on this field.

Not that far from third base where you would have started with the Blue Jays before moving over to first as well.

Speaking with Edwin Encarnacion, you talk about bringing the team from out of contention into contention, and that kind of happened for this team last year as well, where after some years of getting knocked out early or struggling to make the playoffs, they make a run all the way to the World Series.

How much did you watch that?

What was it like to see the Blue Jays succeed at that level, getting all the way to the World Series?

You coach him with the team, have been around Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

for a long time as well.

He had such a big breakout in the postseason.

What has it been like for you to see his evolution from a young player getting established at the Major Leagues to being the star of baseball really for a whole month?

Last one for you.

You're back here with Jose.

Obviously, you guys hit a ton of home runs for the Blue Jays over your time.

If we got you both in batting practice right now, do you and Jose, do you think you could both get them out?

And if you both got them out, who do you think could hit a deeper home run right now?

All right.

Well, if someone goes down this series, maybe we'll sign you to a one-day contract.

But, Edwin, thank you so much for the time.

The Blue Jays leading the Pirates 3-1.

I'm Ben Schulman alongside Chris LaRue, and we have the pleasure of being joined by 10-season Blue Jay outfielder and third baseman at times, Jose Bautista.

Jose, thank you so much for the time.