Matt and Steve regroup from a month away from recording to talk about the Ohtani sweepstakes, including the follow-up prize of Juan Soto and how the Blue Jays are involved in both talks. Plus, some player awards from the BBWAA, free agent signings, and an extended version of Sens From Home. Also, apparently it's eggnog season?

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In light of Gibby’s recent hiring as Bench Coach of the New York Mets, we decided to repost our interview from the beginning of the season. Originally recorded in April 20th, Matt & John Gibbons chatted about snowy owls in Ottawa, buffalo mentality, how John Schneider’s career path mirrors Gibby’s and Jose Bautista being added to the Level of Excellence.

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Matt and Steve return to talk about the Texas Rangers and the 2023 World Series, which concluded at a very brisk pace. They also spend some time talking about player awards, changes in front office and managerial seats, and the players that won't be coming back to their 2023 clubs. Also in Sens From Home, Pierre Dorion resigns and Shane Pinto is suspended 41 games.

Send your resume to the Toronto Blue Jays - they're hiring! https://www.mlb.com/bluejays/team/job-postings

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Matt and Steve return to talk about the ALCS and NLCS, discussing the bench clearing brawl that resulted in the suspension of Bryan Abreu. Also some notes on the Arizona/Phillies series, Contemporary Baseball Era Committee Nominees Class of 2024, AL Gold Glove finalists, and some discussions about front office vacancies. Matt also wonders which athlete in North America has had a similar cultural impact as David Beckham has had in the UK. Plus: Steve has a problem with squirrels.

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Today, Matt & Steve perform a painful postseason autopsy on the Blue Jays. although their pitching was strong, they dissect the lack of offence, the premature Berrios-otomy and a bad case of Royce Lewis-itis.

Also: Thanksgiving is a baseball holiday!

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162 games are complete and the Blue Jays now have their Wild Card round matchup: the Minnesota Twins. Matt and Steve talk about the somewhat lacklustre week of baseball that saw the Jays lose two series vs. the Yankees and Rays, look ahead at the overall playoff picture, and Matt tries to argue for the logistics of an alligator as an emotional support animal.

Music: See You Later Alligator - Bobby Charles
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0VQ0OyX_Fk

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Steve is alone today to tackle what was overall a winning week! Although the jury was still out on Saturday's game at the time of recording. Steve talks about Biggio's confidence in his abilities, wonders about the Wild Card race, and had a very productive weekend.

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Matt and Steve discuss a roller coaster week that saw the Texas Rangers sweep the Jays in four games, bringing the Jays and their fans to an all-time low this season. But then...victories against the Red Sox! Matt lays out his case against Ross Atkins, and Steve laments Kirk's baserunning. Plus: It's Steve's 1 year wedding anniversary!

Music in this episode:

Shakin' Off the Rust by The Blue Stones

https://thebluestones.bandcamp.com/track/shakin-off-the-rust

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Matt and a softball-weary Steve break down what was a successful week for the Blue Jays, which saw them win the series vs. Oakland (though not a sweep) and then actually sweeping the series vs. Kansas City. Matt provides an update on the B Teams (Cleveland and Seattle) and isn't sure about splash pads.

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On today’s show, Matt tells A Tale of Two Schneiders, examines Danny Jansen’s baseball magnetism and untangles the Angels waiver wire moves.

Also: The importance of Pride and navigating Walmart during peak Back to School shopping season.

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