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shushkewich95

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Oct 13, 2022, 7:20:27 AM10/13/22
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Morning All,

Time for a new thread.

That being said, while the Jays are currently out of the playoffs, there is still lots to write about. Those of you who have been with us for a while know that the offseason can be one of our busiest times of the year, so lets keep going hard in October and put up some solid numbers.

Ideas:

1) Should George Springer move to one of the corner outfield positions next year (and moving forward)
2) If you had to trade one, which one would you trade and why (Gurriel vs Hernandez; the three catchers).
3) What a multi-year Striping deal might look like (use his final stats compared to other pitchers from previous seasons if you want)
4) Can the Blue Jays find a way to trade away Kikuchi's contract?
5) What will Nate Pearsons role be moving forward (he is currently heading to play winter ball)
6) Whit Merrifield's role in 2023
7) Will the Blue Jays deal from any of their young core not named Guerrero or Bichette>
8) Examining Ross Atkins end of season remarks.
9) Will ownership be willing to spend past the luxury tax and what that would mean for the Blue Jays
10) Who the Blue Jays should extend first: Guerrero, Bichette, or Manoah
11) Highlight propsects who did well this year in the Minors (do it by team if you like)
12) Will Orelvis Martinez or Ricky Tiedemann be MLB ready next year?
13) Five prospects who could crack the Jays roster in 2023
14) What Hyun Jin Ryu's injury means to the 2023 roster (especially if Stripling leaves)

Lots to write about and your ideas are welcome.

Tyson

Miguel Mike Medina

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Oct 13, 2022, 8:34:20 AM10/13/22
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Good Morning,

I want No. 12

Best,
Miguel 

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Tyson Shushkewich

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Yours

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Nick Prasad

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Oct 13, 2022, 10:46:47 AM10/13/22
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My series pitching overview is submitted!

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Nick Prasad

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Oct 13, 2022, 10:47:45 AM10/13/22
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Can I take #13?


13) Five prospects who could crack the Jays roster in 2023

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Tyson Shushkewich

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Oct 13, 2022, 10:48:16 AM10/13/22
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Sure can, would reccomend a slideshow

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Charles Kime

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Oct 13, 2022, 10:53:13 AM10/13/22
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Too early for sweet left-handed swinging Addison Barger at SS if they can move Bo to 2B, or top OF prospect Gabriel Martinez? 

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Can I take #13?
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Charles Kime

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Oct 13, 2022, 11:09:46 AM10/13/22
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Can I take #9? 

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Too early for sweet left-handed swinging Addison Barger at SS if they can move Bo to 2B, or top OF prospect Gabriel Martinez? 

Tyson Shushkewich

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Oct 13, 2022, 11:11:29 AM10/13/22
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Go for it

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Charles Kime

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Oct 13, 2022, 11:13:50 AM10/13/22
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Could also do #8, but I will rip him hard. I think he should be fired. 

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Tyson Shushkewich

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Oct 13, 2022, 11:15:06 AM10/13/22
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If you want, do #9 like you already have planned, then instead of #8, do something like “Is Ross Atkins job safe this winter”.

Let me know 

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Charles Kime

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Oct 13, 2022, 12:09:59 PM10/13/22
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Of course it’s safe! 

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Charles Kime

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Oct 13, 2022, 12:16:11 PM10/13/22
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Or should I say, “of course it’s safe and that’s the problem!” 

Shapiro and Atkins are here until 2026 whether we like it not. I do not like it. They’ve made zero World Series appearances in 22 years of front office work together. Their Blue Jay teams have lost eight of their last nine playoff games. 

I think they struggle with MLB talent and roster management, and don’t understand the alchemy of building a team ready to go deep in the postseason. The sample size of failure is huge. 

Meanwhile, the guy they replaced is building a Hall of Fame resume in Atlanta.  Ross Atkins is not Hall of Fane material. 

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Tyson Shushkewich

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Oct 13, 2022, 12:19:58 PM10/13/22
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I would not bet much on either one being fired this off-season, that’s for sure lol 

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Charles Kime

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Oct 13, 2022, 12:22:02 PM10/13/22
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Exactly. So pointless to do a “Is Ross Atkins job safe this winter” article, lol 

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Tyson Shushkewich

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Oct 13, 2022, 12:23:31 PM10/13/22
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Then change the title to should? Lol 

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Tyson Shushkewich

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Oct 13, 2022, 12:27:51 PM10/13/22
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It also seems that there is a lot of steam gaining online about trading Alejandro Kirk this winter after Joe Sid fall’s tweet earlier today if somebody wants to do a yes or no take. 

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Evan Gignac

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Graeme Wallace

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Oct 14, 2022, 1:01:42 PM10/14/22
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Can I write about Bautista’s bat flip anniversary and how it compares to Yordan Alvarez’?

Tyson Shushkewich

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henry....@ryerson.ca

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Oct 14, 2022, 11:12:56 PM10/14/22
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Just submitted for review.

Graeme Wallace

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Good evening,

Blue Jays: Comparing Jose Bautista’s bat flip to Yordan Alvarez’s has been submitted for review.

Thanks! 

Charles Kime

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Oct 16, 2022, 3:17:34 PM10/16/22
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My article on Jays spending above the luxury tax threshold is in. 

Conclusion: they’re going to have to spend above the $233 million luxury tax threshold in 2023. 

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shushkewich95

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Oct 16, 2022, 3:41:17 PM10/16/22
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Thanks Charles, it shall go tomorrow morning.

shushkewich95

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Oct 16, 2022, 3:47:10 PM10/16/22
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HI All,

Sending out an updated list of topics if anybody is looking to write for the upcoming week:

1) Should George Springer move to one of the corner outfield positions next year (and moving forward)
2) If you had to trade one, which one would you trade and why (Gurriel vs Hernandez; the three catchers).
3) What a multi-year Striping deal might look like (use his final stats compared to other pitchers from previous seasons if you want)
4) Can the Blue Jays find a way to trade away Kikuchi's contract?
5) What will Nate Pearsons role be moving forward (he is currently heading to play winter ball)
6) Will the Blue Jays deal from any of their young core not named Guerrero or Bichette?
7) Who the Blue Jays should extend first: Guerrero, Bichette, or Manoah
8) Highlight propsects who did well this year in the Minors (do it by team if you like)
9) What Hyun Jin Ryu's injury means to the 2023 roster (especially if Stripling leaves)
10) Players/prospects spending time in Winter League ball this year
11) Free agent relievers the Blue Jays should pursue this offseason

As always, your suggestions/ideas are welcome!

Tyson

Evan Gignac

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Oct 18, 2022, 8:27:35 AM10/18/22
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My Merrifield article is in

Graeme Wallace

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Tyson Shushkewich

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Oct 20, 2022, 11:24:02 AM10/20/22
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Sure. Recommend a slideshow 

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Graeme Wallace

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Oct 20, 2022, 11:25:17 AM10/20/22
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Ok, remind me 250 intro plus 300 for each slide?

Tyson Shushkewich

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Oct 20, 2022, 11:26:16 AM10/20/22
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300 for intro, 250 per slide after. And you don’t need an image for the first slide (your feature image will act as this). 



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Tyson Shushkewich

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Oct 20, 2022, 2:08:12 PM10/20/22
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Gold glove award finalists are starting to be announced. Jose Berrios is one.

If somebody wants to do a recap once they are all announced 

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Evan Gignac

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Tyson Shushkewich

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Oct 20, 2022, 2:51:42 PM10/20/22
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Sounds good Evan!
Get Outlook for iOS

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Evan Gignac

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Graeme Wallace

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Good evening,

Blue Jays: Free Agent Relievers the team could pursue this offseason slideshow article has been submitted for review.

Thanks! 

Tyson Shushkewich

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Oct 21, 2022, 9:33:22 AM10/21/22
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John Schneider is full time manager if somebody wants 

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David Salituro

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Oct 21, 2022, 9:38:02 AM10/21/22
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Yours 

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Charles Kime

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Oct 21, 2022, 9:46:32 AM10/21/22
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Good news 👏🏼

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Tyson Shushkewich

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Oct 21, 2022, 9:48:15 AM10/21/22
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I agree. Solid move. 

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David Salituro

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Tyson Shushkewich

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Thanks David 

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Charles Kime

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Oct 22, 2022, 11:51:52 PM10/22/22
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My “should Ross Atkins be fired” piece is in for your review, thanks 

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Miguel Mike Medina

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Oct 25, 2022, 5:36:04 AM10/25/22
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Good Morning,

I submitted my piece on “Will Orelvis Martinez or Ricky Tiedemann be ready for the Majors next year?”

Best,
Miguel 

Evan Gignac

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Oct 25, 2022, 11:55:08 AM10/25/22
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Not sure how recently this has been touched on, but with this random hype, can I speculate on what a potential package for Ohtani would look like?

Chris Henderson

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Oct 25, 2022, 11:58:43 AM10/25/22
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Go for it Evan, maybe just have a quick peek at the article I published this morning. I didn't really get into return package ideas though so you should be good to go.



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Evan Gignac

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Oct 25, 2022, 12:09:48 PM10/25/22
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Thanks, 

Did just read that over, I’ll reference it for sure. Thanks Chris

Graeme Wallace

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Oct 25, 2022, 12:11:54 PM10/25/22
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I seem to be the only person that’s begging for this not to happen, can I write about that?

Chris Henderson

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Tyson Shushkewich

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Oct 25, 2022, 1:17:20 PM10/25/22
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Go for it Graeme

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henry....@ryerson.ca

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I was hoping to do a piece looking at some random/interesting stats from this past season. While researching my last article I found lots of stuff like Vladdy having the slowest average home run trot so I think there's a lot of potential here. 

Chris Henderson

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Sounds good to me Henry. Go for it. 

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I was hoping to do a piece looking at some random/interesting stats from this past season. While researching my last article I found lots of stuff like Vladdy having the slowest average home run trot so I think there's a lot of potential here. 

Tyson Shushkewich

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Oct 26, 2022, 1:30:32 PM10/26/22
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Sure, go for it

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Charles Kime

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Oct 26, 2022, 5:25:22 PM10/26/22
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Could I write about the Tankees retaining Aaron Boone and why that might be good news for the Blue Jays? 

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Chris Henderson

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Oct 26, 2022, 6:03:11 PM10/26/22
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As long as you don’t call them the Tankees, sure. Haha

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Could I write about the Tankees retaining Aaron Boone and why that might be good news for the Blue Jays? 

Charles Kime

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Oct 26, 2022, 6:22:36 PM10/26/22
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How about the Stankees? 

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As long as you don’t call them the Tankees, sure. Haha

Graeme Wallace

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Good evening,

Blue Jays: Please don’t make a trade for Shohei Ohtani has been submitted for review.

Thanks!

Graeme 

Charles Kime

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Oct 27, 2022, 12:34:07 AM10/27/22
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My piece about Boone staying in NY being good news for the Jays is submitted for your review as well, thanks

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Tyson Shushkewich

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Oct 27, 2022, 11:21:58 AM10/27/22
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Anybody want to cover the silver slugger Blue Jays? 

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Evan Gignac

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Oct 27, 2022, 3:47:07 PM10/27/22
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My Ohtani trade article is in. I know it contrasts with Graeme's article, so if you want to wait until the weekend or something I don't mind :)

Graeme Wallace

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Oct 27, 2022, 3:53:09 PM10/27/22
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I’m getting killed for mine, but I knew that was gonna happen.

David Corcoran

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Oct 27, 2022, 8:21:39 PM10/27/22
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sorry for the very late submission as I asked for this a couple weeks ago, but to say I've been swamped is an understatement.  Any ways, comparing Bichette to other elite hitting short stops is in.  

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shushkewich95

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Oct 28, 2022, 5:28:38 AM10/28/22
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All good David, we can get it out today.

And Evan, we will send yours tomorrow instead just to break up the Ohtani cycle. We had a few go this week so just give it a day break.

Charles Kime

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Oct 30, 2022, 9:32:37 AM10/30/22
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Could I write on the early lessons for the Jays from the 2022 World Series? 

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All good David, we can get it out today.

Tyson Shushkewich

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Sure

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Charles Kime

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My World Series lessons piece is in for review, thanks!  

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