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pc28Maple Leafs pitcher Ayami Sato, Anthony Santander, Ross Atkins and more

The Blue Jays introduced Anthony Santander, their first major offensive acquisition in four years

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EDS NOTE A FILE PHOTO Japanese baseball player Ayami Sato waves to the crowd before throwing out a ceremonial first pitch


Guests:pc28Maple Leafs pitcher Ayami Sato plus clips from Anthony Santander and Ross Atkins’ media conference

The Blue Jays introduced Anthony Santander, their first major offensive acquisition in four years, and we bring you clips of his media availability and interpret Ross Atkins’ attempts to sidestep criticism for the Roki Sasaki debacle and the Jays’ failure (so far) to sign Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to a contract extension. We examine the Cooperstown Class of 2025, as well as those who fell just short in the voting, and talk to Ayami Sato, the greatest female baseball player of the modern era, who will become the first woman to play pro ball for a Canadian team when she suits up for the Intercounty Maple Leafs this summer.

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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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