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Right-hander Jeff Hoffman back in Toronto, Baseball Canada award winner Mia Valcke and more

The Blue Jays bring back free agent pitcher Jeff Hoffman

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Jays introduce closer Jeff Hoffman


Guests:Blue Jays reliever Jeff Hoffman, Canadian Women’s National Team shortstop Mia Valcke

The Blue Jays re-introduced Jeff Hoffman to the pc28media this week, bringing the right-hander back as a free agent 11 years after drafting him and 10 years after trading him to Colorado in the Troy Tulowitzki deal. We bring you highlights of the conversation with Hoffman, including his comments about failed physicals with Baltimore and Atlanta and whether he will be the Jays’ closer in 2025. Also, the Baseball Canada Ashley Stephenson Award winner, Mia Valcke, joins us to talk about her move from the outfield to shortstop in order to help Team Canada reach the podium at the 2024 World Cup. Plus thoughts on the Roki Sasaki sweepstakes and the ballot for the Cooperstown class of 2025.

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Mike Wilner

Mike Wilner is a Toronto-based baseball columnist for the Star and host of the baseball podcast “Deep Left Field.” Follow him on Twitter:

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