Deep Left Field with Mike Wilner

Mike, thanks for the interview…my first podcast listen. As a huge fan of baseball (Royals!) and Rush (Geddy Lee), your left field was right up my alley. Interesting story from Geddy’s book tour in Chicago; I was lucky enough for him to take my submitted questions. One was, “who was better, Mike Schmidt or George Brett?” After defending the cases for each, Brett came out on top! Just wanted to share with you and say Thanks to Geddy to help settle an argument with a lifelong friend! Anyway, good luck getting the Blue Jays front office situation ironed out!. Rock on!

Thank you for your podcasts! Curious, why do most reporters throw such softball questions to these guys? Realize Shapiro cut you off because he didn’t want to answer you. Why not ask what you stated in the opening of your last podcast: Why they believe their track record has been good despite the regression , and a lack of a single playoff game? Seems these guys believe mediocrity justifies them keeping their jobs. While I agree no one wants to see people lose their jobs, we want to win more! These guys have had almost a decade here, and have the gall to say “they’re still learning?” We have had enough of losing, and want a new front office stat!

In a moment when social media has created the manic-depressive sports fan, Mike is a breath of calm and calculated fresh air. He’s been a comforting voice for most of my Bluejay fan life, and especially at times where the team is in consistent not where they need to be. Thanks for all you do!

I’m a fairly new baseball fan, and the Blue Jays became my favorite team after a certain knuckleballer came to town. I appreciate Mike’s deep well of knowledge to put things into context. When players move to different teams or managers and coaches have a history somewhere else, Mike reminds us, and he does it well. He’s prepared, fair, appreciative, and his love for baseball is apparent. Thanks, Mike! Hope you stick around sharing interviews and valuable observations, while continuing to keep some of those hotheaded Jays fans grounded! I love learning more about baseball from Mike and his interviews. Go, Canada! Okay Blue Jays! With love from, America (Lori M.)