Did Berrios cost too much? Triumphant return to Toronto&bullish on Espinal - a podcast by The Athletic

July 30th, 2021, was a day that will be chiseled into Blue Jays fans' DNA for years to come. After a two-year hiatus from Toronto, the birds finally returned to their nest and defended the Rogers Centre splendidly. Drew and Kaitlyn describe the emotions of last Friday to the best of their abilities and share sentiments from players, Jays' personnel, and fans alike. Did the Jays fork over too many high-profile prospects for Berrios? Drew and Kaitlyn deliberate Friday's magnitudinous trade, and take stock of Berrios' first outing as a TBJ. The pair also weigh the Jays' other transactions and gauge the performance of the revamped bullpen. Lastly, George Springer's first weekend at the Rogers Center; Alek Manoah's outings are breeding confidence in fans and teammates, and we Stan Santiago Espinal.

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