Unsettling News: Dámaso García & Roy Halladay + Jay Jaffe on COVID-19's Cooperstown Impact & Best Jays Seasons
After a tough week of Blue Jays news, we discuss the passing of former Blue Jays infielder Dámaso García and the mark he left on the game (1:25), as well as what to make of some troubling details emerging about Roy Halladay's death from the National Transportation Safety Board (5:33). To lighten the mood, we're joined by FanGraph's Jay Jaffe to chat about how ta lost season could impact the Hall of Fame candidacy for players like Josh Donaldson and Joey Votto (12:45), and how he's passing on the legacy of Jackie Robinson to a new generation (27:15). Plus, we draft the best all-time single-season performances with the Blue Jays (35:06). Follow Drew on Twitter: @DrewGROF Follow Andrew on Twitter: @AndrewStoeten Read Andrew's work here: https://theathletic.com/author/andrew-stoeten Subscribe to the Vlad Religion Newsletter: https://fairservice.substack.com
Spin Rate: A show about the Toronto Blue Jays · The Athletic
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