At the Letters: As Bautista returns, Jays’ summer roster shuffle starts

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New York Mets Jose Bautista acknowledges fans. (Fred Thornhill/CP)

Hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling, At the Letters connects Toronto Blue Jays fans with the stories, numbers and characters surrounding the team. Expect new episodes every Wednesday.

In the latest episode, Arden and Ben discuss the return of Jose Bautista, the state of the Blue Jays’ starting rotation and the impressive of play of Lourdes Gurriel Jr…..

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Here’s how the conversation unfolds:

• Ben and Arden start by discussing Jose Bautista’s emotional return to Toronto as a visiting player (0:18).

• ATL then looks at the now-expanding role of Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and what that means for the rest of the infield (4:42).

• Next up, an extended look at the starting rotation, with particular emphasis on Marco Estrada, J.A. Happ and Ryan Borucki (14:58).

• Lastly, a discussion of international signing Orelvis Martinez, the Dominican shortstop who reportedly obtained a $3.5 million bonus from the Blue Jays (25:54).

 
July 5: As Bautista returns, Blue Jays' summer roster shuffle starts
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