About this episode
The episode features discussions on the Blue Jays' strategies and an interview with Phillies manager Don Mattingly about his experiences and challenges in managing.
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker start the second hour by listening to John Schneider's availability ahead of the Blue Jays' second game against the Philadelphia Phillies, where the skipper discussed the decision to move Vladdy Jr. to the leadoff spot. Then, Phillies manager and former Blue Jays bench coach Don Mattingly joins the show (8:10) to discuss taking over the manager job mid-season, what he learned from his time in Toronto, what it's like working with his son, Preston, as a GM, the pressure in Philly, and managing elite veterans like Cristopher Sánchez and Bryce Harper. Later, Blue Jays Central's Joe Siddall (27:42) stops by to weigh in on Vladdy Jr.'s move to the leadoff spot, the Jays' catcher decision, what to expect from Dylan Cease in his return tonight, and the odd-pitchers-out when Shane Bieber and Max Scherzer return. 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.
People in this episode
Hosts: Jeff Blair, Kevin Barker
Guests: Don Mattingly, Joe Siddall
Topics covered
- Phillies management
- Blue Jays strategy
- baseball veterans
- mid-season coaching
- player performance
- father-son dynamics in sports
Keywords
- Blue Jays
- Phillies
- Don Mattingly
- John Schneider
- baseball
- Vladdy Jr.
- Cristopher Sánchez
- Bryce Harper
- Joe Siddall
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Philadelphia Phillies, Blue Jays, Rogers Sports & Media, Blue Jays Central, Dylan Cease, Shane Bieber, Max Scherzer
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