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  • Ari Shapiro on Sportsnet 650 (Vancouver) with Mira Laurence (03-04-19)

    5 MAR 2019 · My latest guest appearance on Sportsnet 650 Vancouver (03-04-19) with glorious host Mira Laurence (@laurence_mira). We discussed John Tavares and the delicate emotional sensibilities of their respective fanbases, the inevitably predictable fate of Mitch Marner, how injuries to Jake Gardiner and Travis Dermott will impact Toronto's playoff fortunes this year, Vlad Guerrero Jr. under the scrutiny of spring training weight punditry, and various pre-season baseball musings about labour relations and corporate smugness.
    19m 15s
  • Ari Shapiro on Sportsnet 650 (Vancouver) with Mira Laurence (02-16-19)

    19 FEB 2019 · My latest guest appearance on Sportsnet 650 Vancouver (02-16-19) with Mira Laurence (@laurence_mira). We talked about the indomitable will of the Vancouver Canucks and how they've brought a new culture to the city, the fallout from the Auston Matthews contract, how the Maple Leafs depth chart changes with the unfortunate injury to Andreas Johnsson, the start of baseball spring training and the Blue Jays astonishing lack of depth, if newly minted skipper Charlie Montoyo can become a bigger fan favourite than John Gibbons, and the daunting front office rationalization behind delaying Vlad Guerrero's ascent to inevitable stardom.
    18m 33s
  • Ari Shapiro on Sportsnet 650 (Vancouver) with Mira Laurence (01-05-19)

    7 JAN 2019 · My latest guest appearance on Sportsnet 650 Vancouver (01-05-19) with the inimitable Mira Laurence (@laurence_mira). We discussed the absence of Elias Pettersson over the weekend, debating Travis Green's nature, on the glaring Marner and Rielly omissions at the NHL's ASG, how the Lightning will be the Moriarty to the Maple Leafs' Sherlock Holmes, that zany Hutchinson gambit, accepting St. Ovechkin's way, and the ugly ballad of Troy Tulowitzki.
    20m 34s
  • Ari Shapiro on Sportsnet 650 (Vancouver) with Mira Laurence (12-05)

    7 DEC 2018 · My latest guest appearance on Sportsnet 650 Vancouver (12-05) with brilliant host Mira Laurence (@laurence_mira). We talked about finality and closure from the William Nylander saga; the fallout from his signing and why it didn't happen sooner, how it affects Mike Babock's decision-making/strategic lineup matches, and what it means to lose an important depth player like Josh Leivo while rationalizing his long-term value to the Vancouver Canucks during their vaunted rebuild.
    14m 47s
  • Ari Shapiro on Sportsnet 650 (Vancouver) with Mira Laurence (11-25)

    27 NOV 2018 · My latest guest appearance on Sportsnet 650 Vancouver (11-25) with the always dynamic and indefatigable host Mira Laurence (@laurence_mira). We discussed the glorious nostalgic romp that was Hockey Night in Canada this past weekend, the magic of those powder blue retro uniforms, the rise of young and talented draft picks throughout the league, the impending return of Auston Matthews, the current status of William Nylander, how the New York Yankees never change, and what the James Paxton trade means to the Blue Jays.
    15m 59s
  • Ari Shapiro on Sportsnet 650 (Vancouver) with Mira Laurence (10-15)

    19 OCT 2018 · My latest appearance with Mira Laurence of Sportsnet 650 Vancouver. We discussed the fallout from Elias Pettersson/Michael Matheson and how the NHL is tackling the issue of unnecessary roughness while desperately trying to protect its young and talented.
    9m 38s
  • Ari Shapiro on Sportsnet 650 (Vancouver) with Mira Laurence (09-26)

    27 SEP 2018 · My latest baseball insider appearance on Sportsnet 650 (09-26) in Vancouver with host Mira Laurence (@laurence_mira) talking about the departure and legacy of John Gibbons, if he would have been successful in leading the next generation of Blue Jays rookies, what fans will miss most about him, if he was too "old school" for the game of baseball, various reasons to be excited about the 2019 season, and thoughts on the Toronto Maple Leafs and Vancouver Canucks.
    16m 16s
  • Ari Shapiro on Sportsnet 650 (Vancouver) with Mira Laurence (09-06)

    8 SEP 2018 · My baseball insider appearance on Sportsnet 650 (09-06) in Vancouver with host Mira Laurence (@laurence_mira) discussing: trade deadline conclusions, reflections on the unceremonious departure of Josh Donaldson, candid thoughts on the enigmatic Aaron Sanchez, a quick nod to the legendary Dave Stieb and his quest for perfection, Rowdy Tellez and his indomitable rise to the big leagues, why Vlad Guerrero Jr. could become a thorn in the side of Mark Shapiro's ability to rationalize things, and the final days of John Gibbons and his love of leaning back on chairs.
    15m 43s
  • Ari Shapiro on Sportsnet 650 (Vancouver) with Mira Laurence (08-17)

    18 AUG 2018 · My recent baseball insider appearance on Sportsnet 650 in Vancouver with host Mira Laurence (08-17). A lively and engaging look at the recent eSports surge of popularity, Shi Davidi's comments regarding the fate of Josh Donaldson, my magnanimously opulent comments on the future of John Gibbons, the reality of Jose Bautista's true staying power, and my unabashedly candid lament of the Urena suspension.
    15m 4s
  • Ari Shapiro on Sportsnet 650 (Vancouver) with Dave Sheldon (08-01)

    2 AUG 2018 · My recent baseball insider appearance on Sportsnet 650 in Vancouver with excellent host Dave Sheldon (08-01-18). Together, we discussed the recent trade deadline trades and acquisitions, the rise and fall of Roberto Osuna, why MLB's concept of justice and punishment remains problematic, and how prospect depth and internal development is real tonic for the long-suffering Toronto Blue Jays fan.
    16m 59s
Ari Shapiro's guest appearances on Sportsnet 650 Vancouver with various hosts discussing the Toronto Blue Jays and the Toronto Maple Leafs.
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