Threading the Deadline Needle + NL Arms Race
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker kick off the first of their three-hour trade deadline special with a look-back on the Blue Jays' deals so far, including Kevin Gausman being sent to the Cubs and the addition of José Soriano. Then, they discuss the moves around the majors, the Dodgers predictably winning the Tarik Skubal sweepstakes, the Red Sox and Orioles coming to terms on trade for Adley Rutschman, and they react live to the Jays trading Daulton Varsho to the Astros. Then, former pitcher and MLB Network Radio host Jensen Lewis (29:25) shares his thoughts on the Jays' unique deadline strategy…
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