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From crashing on couches to crushing grand slams: 5 under-the-radar Blue Jays bashers you need to know

Popkins, hired in November 2021, oversaw Twins hitters for three years, helping guide an offense that ranked 11th in wRC+ and 13th in runs scored over the stretch despite major injuries to key players. Then he was made a scapegoat for the team's collapse out of postseason contention and fired after the 2024 season. His unemployment lasted less than three weeks before the Blue Jays plucked him in October.
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Boston Red Sox
fromOver the Monster
3 weeks ago

These Blue Jays would've beaten the Red Sox, too

Blue Jays' experienced, contact-oriented roster exploited Red Sox offensive struggles; Boston needs healthier players and offseason upgrades to reach comparable postseason performance.
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3 weeks ago

After October Collapse, Jeter and A-Rod Rip Yankees' Offensive Plan

The Yankees' reliance on home runs over contact, pitching, defense, and execution cost them against the Blue Jays' balanced, contact-oriented approach.
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