Blanco Blanks the Blue Jays | Blair and Barker Full Episode

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker react to the Blue Jays getting no-hit by Houston Astros starter Ronel Blanco on April Fools Day. Intentional Talk host Ryan Dempster takes the guys inside the mind of a pitcher when he’s dealing on the mound. MLB Insider Jim Bowden shares why he was concerned about Toronto’s lineup even before last night’s result and if he’s surprised Bo or Vladdy haven’t been extended by the organization. Sportsnet’s Hazel Mae discusses the life and legacy of former MLB executive Larry Lucchino and Bowden Francis’ demeanour following his tough start in Houston.
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0:00 - Jays Blanked by Blanco
26:06 - Ryan Dempster on the No-Hitter & More
49:05 - Jim Bowde on the Jays’ Concerning Lineup
1:16:28 - Hazel Mae on Larry Lucchino & Bowden Francis
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[@AndrewMcleod1234]

Another great job by Jeff Blair, protecting his bosses, the truth be dammed !!! Bravo !!! ... Another underachieving Blue Jays team.

[@JustMeELC]

ROSS ATKINS is the problem... it only gets worse until he is gone & it needs to be asap! He took a team with possibility with experience, paniced & made incompetent trades, never replacing rbi's & when at the trade deadline the problem he created was OBVIOUS he arrogantly refused to address the problem, insulting those who actually know the game by calling it "a blip"... & made matters worse in the off season not filling even the newest holes & overpaying for mid players. Flawed lineup, no real 3rd baseman, good BENCH utility player playing 2nd everyday, and a sub par shortstop who should be playing 2nd 🙄 And here we are AGAIN as the window slams shut & generational talent is not being put in the best situation to succeed smh 🤦

[@AndrewMcleod1234]

I feel this is history . How long has Mark Shapiro been a baseball executive ? 30 years ? Whenever his dad got him the job with Cleveland . Zero World Series Rings ... ZERO !!. And yet , every year, there he is . Nepotism run amok

[@gregwilliams7977]

ATKINS needs to be dumped from Jays....time to James Click a chance and he already on the Rogers payroll

[@mariabattencourt7865]

Excellent job ❤

[@doinitforfun888]

The jays need hitting sign Belt and call up Joey V ASAP!!!

[@DaNiyaHodge]

Rip Lawrence Lucchino, you will be missed

[@biglemoncoke4095]

I don't expect much from Bowden Francis, who is a 27 years old minor leaguer and literally trying to hang on to a major league roster, due to the fact the Manoah is completely lost his way as a pitcher. Give him couple more starts and we will see, and this will be a long season for the Jays anyway. And what to expect for this Jays team which is basically more or less the same as last seasons' lineup. So, just enjoy the game....if you are a fan of the opponent's team.

[@djl9919]

Hazel, these guys are dull. omg that was funny

[@AndrewMcleod1234]

If people think Vlad is the problem, please look deeper

[@JustMeELC]

The only ones who finger point at Vladdy are the know nothing know-it-alls who are actually clueless about roster construction or anything much about the ins & outs of the game... & don't comprehend what & why they are seeing things occurring on the field! 🙄

[@paullacroix527]

I've loved baseball since I first listened to NYY broadcasts on Hamilton Beach (it was a beautiful spot back then) in 1961 when Roger Maris was doing his thing. I say that bc I'm not a fairweather fan that knows nothing about basebal. I must say I am getting sick and tired of Toronto talking heads CONSTANTLY CRITICIZING THE JAYS. Five games in and all I hear is they stink. That's ridiculous. I tape your show bc I feel you guys are the best commentators in Toronto. But yesterday it was over the top. One day I hear "I feel good about this team" to the next day they stink. Ridiculous!! They have a good team and bad team. Enough of your negativity. I don't want you blowing smoke up you know where but the constant criticism is over the top. Even last night when they win, I listened to Jays talk and it was all about how lousy they are instead of what a great comeback they made. So don't soft soap but for one of you don't put your career failings on to present day JAYS. BTW, I do enjoy the show...

[@kylemundy8871]

You guys are gonna make daily shows for a team that averages 0 runs a game. Have fun with that

[@allanknight6905]

Notice that Astros and Ray's are full of Latin American players with passion...Jays are way too bland!!!

[@JustMeELC]

They weren't but Bo didn't like the team having fun etc & wanted a more serious professional look... and here we are ugh

[@KardiFan2000]

Then explain how the "passionate" Astros got swept in their first 4 games of the season?

[@jax6588]

Having trouble lol they had trouble last two years get rid of Vladdy he is not worth the investment.

[@JustMeELC]

Congratulations on the most uneducated on the game comment 😂

[@jax6588]

Jays have no heart Vladdy, sooo lazy looking

[@JustMeELC]

So you are clueless lolol... Got it 🙄