Breaking Down the Blue Jays + Bill Daly Joins the Show!
Daniele & Zack continue their Jays discussion in the third hour, focusing on the team's MVP and the upcoming series before the All-Star Break. They welcome Sportsnet analyst Madison Shipman to discuss Vladdy's recent performance and the fairness of the criticism he's faced. The trio also explores the team's positive trends and expectations for Max Scherzer. To wrap up the week, they chat with NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly (32:05) about the new CBA, its early ratification, changes to the salary cap, the regular season schedule, and the decentralized draft.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 affiliate.
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Jays "Untouchables", Targets & Trade Bait
Daniele Franceschi and Zack Bodenstein continue the Blue Jays discourse into the second hour. The hosts start off discussing the team’s five hundred million dollar man, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the gravity of his 14-year contract, and the expectations for him this season and beyond. They turn their attention to the upcoming MLB trade deadline and Toronto’s “untouchables” on the roster and in the system. Would the organization be willing to move Arjun Nimmala and Trey Yesavage? Sho Alli (29:30), host of Jays Talk, joins the conversation to share his take, before taking a closer look at some targets Toronto should be focusing on before July 31st.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.
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Jays Trade Expectations + A Leafs Deal
Guest hosts Daniele Franceschi and Zack Bodenstein take the reins on Friday's edition of The FAN Morning Show. Despite their latest game being a loss, the pair start with a chat about the Blue Jays, who still sit atop of the American League East with a two-game lead over the Yankees. They discuss how the recent run for Toronto has changed expectations of what this team should do ahead of the fast-approaching trade deadline. D&Z examine what would constitute as a job well done by the Jays' front office and would be viewed as a success in eyes of Toronto fans post-July 31st.. In the back end of the hour, the duo discusses a minor trade made late last night by the Maple Leafs, as well as projected No. 1 pick Gavin McKenna's decision to play at Penn State in 2026 and it's impact on junior hockey in Canada (31:11).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.
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Blue Jays’ Untouchables & Trade Chips
Ben & Daniele keep the Blue Jays talk going into their third hour; this time the hosts focus on the team moving forward, roster decisions and what could be coming at the deadline. They start on the who the team’s “untouchables” would be and if anyone at the Major League level could be used as trade bait. Next, the duo bring on newly minted author Adnan Virk (23:59), weighs in on the Blue Jays and their recent run; what they need to add to be a legit contender and what some other A.L. East teams might do before July 31st.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 affiliate.
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John Schneider's Manager of the Year Case
Ben and Daniele continue to dive into all things Blue Jays and start the second hour focused on their bench boss, John Schneider. Should he be among the betting favourites for American League Manager of the Year if his club can keep this up? The hosts make a case for why he should be the favourite, before dissecting a recent tweet from Hector Gomez reporting on who Toronto is interested in at the deadline. They discuss how serious this is, given how dialed in Hector was on Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s extension, as well as give their take on the names attached and some other possible fits. To close this hour, Blue Jays beat writer and columnist for the Toronto Sun and Postmedia, Rob Longley (25:56), chats about the job John Schneider has done this season and what other factors has helped changed the narrative around this team.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.
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