The FAN Morning Show

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off the final hour of the week with Kevin Barker, co-host of Blair and Barker. They discuss expectations for the Blue Jays this season, the depth of the rotation, and concerns over spring training injuries. The team analyzes Vladdy's potential, lineup regression, and Addison Barger's expected performance. They share World Series predictions before welcoming Blue Jays legend Carlos Delgado (35:59). He reflects on his iconic 4-home run game, the team's recent World Series run, and his thoughts on Vladdy's records and Hall of Fame candidacy.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the second hour by welcoming Blue Jays legend José Bautista to the show! They reflect on his impressions from spring training, the aftermath of the World Series, and the challenge of moving forward from a tough loss. They also touch on the team’s popularity following past playoff runs, Bautista’s connection to the organization, the Dominican Republic’s World Baseball Classic loss, the growth of the tournament, and the introduction of ABS at the big league level. The hosts then consider what a slow start could mean for the Blue Jays this season. After the break, Sportsnet's Shi Davidi (25:13) joins to share his expectations for the team. The trio focus on the Jays' ability to rebound mentally, divisional goals, offensive outlook without Bo Bichette, key players who need to step up, and the reliability of the pitching staff and bullpen.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off Friday morning by sharing their excitement ahead of tonight's season opener for the Blue Jays. They chat about moving on from last year’s heartbreak and what expectations this team carries into the new season. They discuss the pressure to contend, the impact of injuries on the pitching staff, and whether the offence can replicate last year’s production. The conversation also highlights key players such as Ernie Clement, George Springer, Kevin Gausman, Dylan Cease, Daulton Varsho, Alejandro Kirk, and Jeff Hoffman, focusing on their roles, potential regression or breakout performances, and overall importance to the team’s success.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning wrap up Thursday by discussing the Toronto Maple Leafs with historian Damien Cox. They cover the team's recent performance, leadership issues, Auston Matthews' injury response, and the need for tougher players. Damien shares thoughts on rebuilding without a full overhaul and the challenges ahead. Afterward, former Blue Jay Michael Saunders (24:33) joins to share memories of playing in Canada, his take on the Blue Jays and Mariners rivalry, and thoughts on baseball's growing popularity in Canada, along with the emotional toll of losing in the World Series.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the second hour with thoughts on the state of the Maple Leafs' tank after back-to-back wins. The guys discuss strategies to curb the team's results, including roster moves, player usage, and the impact of goaltending. The conversation shifts to Adam Silver’s comments on addressing tanking in the NBA and whether a broader solution could apply across North American sports. Later, MLB Network insider Jon Morosi (23:10) joins to discuss baseball's grand return, the use of ABS, the York Yankees’ performance last night, the outlook for the AL East, and expectations for the Blue Jays.

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.