Leafs Roster Battles w/ James Mirtle + Arden Zwelling on Jays Pitching Depth

JD kicks off today’s episode discussing the frivolous spending habits of today’s youth, before shifting focus to the Maple Leafs' victory over the Devils and Ilya Samsonov's security as the team's number one goalie. James Mirtle, Managing Editor at The Athletic, joins the conversation to discuss Samsonov’s play of late, what Micheal Bunting’s next contract might look like, the ideal role for Timothy Liljegren, and the biggest problem surrounding the Leafs currently (11:23). JD then weighs in on the Lamar Jackson saga after the Baltimore Ravens utilized their franchise tag on the QB, and questions if something fishy is going on (48:50). Later on, Sportsnet's Arden Zwelling checks in from Dunedin, Florida to discuss the biggest Blue Jays stories including: Yusei Kikuchi's resurgence, the level of concern for Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s injury, and how the pitch clock has been received early on (54:18). Finally, the boys close out the day with ‘What we Missed’ (1:30:03)!

 

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