State of the Trade Market with Jon Morosi and Jeff Passan
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All right, welcome back to Blair and Barker. We're going to be – we might have time. We might have time. We'll make time. We'll make time. We'll make time. Take some calls or voicemails from you today. The number is 416-413-3959. Name and location, please. This is – well, I mean, I guess we'll do it. You know what? We'll do it as well tomorrow because Friday's our last show, and then we have the all-star break. We're gone, and then we're back a week from Friday. So write the number down, 416-413-3959. If we don't get to your question today, we'll put our best people on it, best person on it, and ensure that it's available for tomorrow.
Well said, Jeff. Eh? Well said. Like that idea? Yeah. It's fair. I need a mental break. You?
Yeah, I do need a mental break. Let's bring in John Marossi of the MLB Network.
How's it going, gentlemen? We don't need any breaks. It is a day off. A day off today for the Jays. But again, these West Coast start times, it does test you a little bit. It's a quick turnaround. Every game feels like a day game after night game. And so the all-star game is happening at precisely the right time.
Yeah, it is, and I mean, it's also, we've had a big day today in the show because Scott Service explained the difference between a pitchfork and a trident to Kevin.
That's not what happened. John, that is not what happened. I was deep into a conversation with a man who's done a lot in his career, and I was trying to figure out what that thing was that Seattle carries around when they hit a homer, and I needed Jeff to help me. Did Jeff help me? No. So I just threw it out there, and then Scott laughed, and
We got a good chuckle out of him. He has. He's done a lot in his career. And I do believe he'll be a major league manager again. Oh, he may be. Very smart guy, of course. Creighton University, and he's done so much. He's got a good player development background. I would expect in this next – cycle of hiring. He got that Mariner team to the playoffs once and right to the precipice of doing it again. Of course, Dan Wilson has been there now the last couple seasons, but I think very highly of Scott. And yes, Pitchfork, Arizona State Sun Devils, Trident, Seattle Mariners. I look at that as being the distinction, but it's easy to make that mistake, Kevin. You're totally good with me.
You act just the opposite of the way Jeff Triton can only be a nautical. Holy moly.
Who joins Blair and Barker to preview the All-Star Game and pitcher starts?
It's like, you know, I need my partner to help me out every once in a while.
I mean, haven't you watched? No, obviously I haven't.
What's that mermaid show? I mean, I've watched that. Absolutely.
You mean the Little Mermaid? Yeah, whatever it is. With King Triton? Yeah, with King Triton. That's terrifying. King Triton, whatever the hell his name is.
Oh, boy. I mean, how many mermaid shows have there been that you guys have watched? Zero. Okay. All right. Hey, Sean, so Dylan Cease obviously had. What a show.
What a show.
Dylan Cease obviously carried that no-hitter into the ninth inning yesterday. Cam Schlittler, though, still gets the start in the All-Star game, doesn't he? I believe he will. I mean, if he wants it.
Yes. Yes. And that's the big part of it, Jeff, is you think about the rest and how it all balances out. We've already seen a number of pitchers already replaced on the active roster for the All-Star Game because of rest-related reasons. specifically those pitchers who are due to start on Sunday. But Cease and Schlittler both have sufficient amount of rest. It wouldn't be the normal start anyhow. It would be one of those, whether it's one inning, two inning, it's almost like your throw day, so to speak. But certainly from... John Schneider's perspective, it would be nice to be able to give that honor to your own pitcher. And obviously, even though Cease was not on the World Series roster, he is now a Blue Jay, and it's a nice honor to be able to give to one of your own.
Wouldn't surprise me if on the National League side, if it is Yamamoto getting the start, he pitches this weekend. Again, wouldn't be necessarily the regular rest, but one assumes that Yoshi could probably do one inning on Tuesday in the All-Star game.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:03–2:34
2
Who joins Blair and Barker to preview the All-Star Game and pitcher starts?
2:34–13:13
3
How will managers decide All-Star Game starting pitchers like Cease or Schlitter?
13:13–20:22
4
How does Jon Morosi evaluate the current MLB trade market and obvious sellers?
20:22–26:08
5
What are the Blue Jays' realistic trade-deadline strategies for controllable pitching or bats?
26:08–39:31
6
Which Blue Jays pieces (Varsho, Gossman) could be moved and what would that cost?
39:31–49:29
Speakers
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All Eyes on Vladdy + What’s Next for the Blue Jays
Vladdy's Controversial Contract Comments