JTP: John Gibbons, Vernon Wells & the ALCS Roster
10 October 2025

JTP: John Gibbons, Vernon Wells & the ALCS Roster

Blue Jays Talk

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Blake Murphy and Julia Kreuz are joined by former Blue Jay Vernon Wells to discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s dominance vs. the Yankees, John Schneider’s decision to remove Shane Bieber from Game 3, and Toronto’s team identity and how it serves in the playoffs. Afterwards, Former Blue Jay manager John Gibbons (26:43) reflects on his time in Toronto, watching John Schneider climb up the Blue Jays’ franchise and more. Afterwards, Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith (51:35) gives his thoughts on the ALCS roster with tough decisions on Bo Bichette, Max Scherzer and Chris Bassitt coming up. Lastly, Root Sports Northwest’s Brad Adam (1:20:37) joins to preview Game 5 between the Mariners and Tigers and Cal Raleigh’s season.

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