Jays Finally Win A Series, Cavs Core 4, and Raptors Reality Check ft. Chris Fedor & Rob Wong

Today on Off The Roster, Lindsay Dunn and Cabbie Richards dive into a busy day across the NBA and MLB. Chris Fedor, a writer from cleveland.com, Chris Fedor, cleveland.com explains how Toronto star Brandon Ingram is uncomfortable and out of rhythm through the first two games of the series, which is amplified by the unexpected defensive stopper Cleveland’s Dean Wade. Fedor delivers a harsh reality check assessing the talent on the Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors and the reality of the Cavs’ “Core 4” or “Fantastic 4”. The ceiling for Donovan Mitchell x James Harden is an NBA Finals appearance (and the 112 point scoring explosion through 2 games), whereas Scottie Barnes (an elite defender) is not surrounded by the same level of talent. Charles Barkley predicts the Cavaliers will advance to the NBA Finals. The crew also debates whether the Toronto Raptors ever truly had a chance in the matchup against Cleveland. Rob Wong, from the Toronto Sun + Host of the 3 up 3 Down podcast, joins to defend Blue Jays closer Jeff Hoffman (even though he hit two Anaheim batters in the 8th inning). Wong reminds us that Vladimir Guerrero Jr historically starts slow and crushes the “slow start” narrative especially in light of Vlady’s 12 game hitting streak. Rob gives flowers to role players making positive contributions like Lenyn Sosa, Myles Straw, Jesus Sanchez and Patrick Corbin. Ernie Clement’s been the most consistent Blue Jay. The New York Mets have resorted to cleansing Citi Field with sage. The crew unpacks the wildest superstitions including Sidney Crosby jock strap and Whit Merrifield’s shower slump buster. #OffTheRoster #NBA #ClevelandCavaliers #TorontoRaptors #BrandonIngram #DonovanMitchell #JamesHarden #BlueJays #MLB #TorontoSports #vladimirguerrerojr #JeffHoffmanSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/👍 Coca-Cola#Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #TorontoFollow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpodLeave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.