On this episode of Teskey & Shapiro, Colin and Ari discuss the Maple Leafs signing John Tavares, if the Blue Jays can stay relevant during this trade deadline and beyond, and what to make of LeBron’s epic decision to leave the NBA Eastern Conference and how it will affect the Toronto Raptors.
My guest appearance on Sunday afternoon (06/24) with hosts Jawn Jang & Mira Laurence to discuss all things Blue Jays and a touch of Maple Leafs; trade speculation, Roberto Osuna, Marcus Stroman, Aaron Sanchez, and early thoughts on Kyle Dubas and his drafting Rasmus Sandin.
My most recent guest appearance on Baseball Rebellion (Episode #37) speaking with JT Whited (@JKWhited) about the nature of modern day hitting, starting pitching perspectives, memories of the Montreal Expos, and why the game has changed so profoundly when it come to modern day sabermetrics. Be sure to check out their brilliant work at www.baseballrebellion.com.
Colin Teskey & Ari Shapiro. Recorded on: 06/15
(0:00-21:30) Toronto Blue Jays – what to do about the season?
(21:30-31:50) Ottawa Senators – the state of the franchise.
(31:51-34:50) Toronto Maple Leafs – trading options moving forward.
(34:50-43:11) Toronto Raptors – replacing Casey with Nurse.
Jays Journal podcast host Ari Shapiro joined Roger Lajoie on Sportsnet Tonight to discuss the Blue Jays’ big weekend at the plate against the lowly Orioles, as well as the seemingly stabilized starting rotation and why even beating up on the cellar dwellars can be re-assuring for fans.
Shapiro Deluxe presents: Third Movement – UFC 225 Preview. Dan Shapiro and Eitan Shapiro bring you their latest thoughts on the next big MMA extravaganza featuring an intriguing card with plenty of blistering action. Hosted by Ari Shapiro.
Setting up the 2018 Ontario provincial elections with Marshall Auerback, Jon Reid, and Karim Kanji.
Joining me on this episode is one of the most esteemed and dynamic baseball writers across Canada, the Tao of Stieb (@taooftstieb) from Rogers Sportsnet, who offers up exclusively candid takes on a multitude of pressing Blue Jays issues: his thoughts on the team’s gruesome May, if Vlad Guerrero Jr. is on borrowed time in the minors, thoughts on the real legacy of John Gibbons, if the chemistry in April could be bottled and replicated in June, on the surreal rise and fall of Joe Biagini, why Kendrys Morales and Russell Martin remain stalwarts in a struggling lineup, and how Randal Grichuk is his choice for true cavalry salvation.
