Jays Journal Podcast - June 23. "Winds of Change."

Jays Journal Podcast - June 23. "Winds of Change."

On tonight's show, we are privy to a guest list which includes some of the most talented and accomplished sports journalists across Canada speaking with host, Ari Shapiro, about the Toronto Blue Jays.

We begin the show with a visit from acclaimed sportscaster, writer, and TSN 1050 Radio host, Scott MacArthur (3:20), who takes a closer look at the delicate relationship between fan expectations and front office goals. He also talks about "living the emotion" of a gruelling 162-game schedule, why Troy Tulowitzki should not be considered an average major league hitter, how wRC+ (weighted runs created) changed his perspective on player value, and why Roy Halladay was truly a gift to this city, deserving of a ticket to Cooperstown.  (@ScottyMacThinks; @TSN1050radio)

Next up, site expert and senior writer from Jays Journal, Chris Henderson (31:14), examines the team's upcoming series against the Kansas City Royals, introduces his latest article on the importance of starting pitching and quality innings, and reflects on how the team's lack of fundamentals in recent weeks has considerably eroded the momentum of the previous month.  (@Baseball4Brains; @JaysJournal)

Closing the show, celebrated sportscaster and documentarian, Mark Hebscher (39:35), joins us for an introspective look at the baseball culture in Toronto and how the nature of journalism and sports media has irreperably changed the landscape. As the creator of the Hebsy awards and the co-host of the "No Fun Intended" podcast, Mark offers the listener a uniquely qualified and time-honored perspective that's worth listening to more than once. (@Hebsyman; @HebsyandLiz)