Tumbling Toronto, Fisher's Flubs, Expanded Playoffs to Stay & Final Stretch Expectations with Kaitlyn McGrath

The Jays are a playoff team in the same way playoff teams are
lifeless scarecrows constantly being pecked, soaked, beaten and
being forced to watch actual good teams play baseball while trying
to keep a smile. Drew, Stoeten and The Athletic's Blue Jays beat
writer Kaitlyn McGrath pursue the truth...well...the relative
truth; are the Blue Jays a playoff caliber team (:30)? What
perspectives can these Jays journos present amid epic beatings?
Derek Fisher...ugh (20:30). If MLB's expanded playoff format is
here to stay, how do we feel about 16 teams vying for a pennant
after 162 (28:00)? How does this adversely effect players? Magic
number: 9. What potential adjustments do the trio perceive taking
place ahead of Toronto's postseason push (43:30)?Follow Drew on
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