The Show Before the Show: Episode 269

Bisons exec Buczkowski explains Buffalo's prep to host Blue Jays

The first Toronto Blue Jays "home" game at Buffalo's Sahlen Field is scheduled for Aug. 11. (Buffalo Bisons)

By MiLB.com Staff

July 30, 2020

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Intro (0:00)

Tyler and Sam break down the top prospect performers from the first week of the Major League season. The cohosts also discuss Nate Pearson's arrival with the Blue Jays and which other top names could follow in his path.

Mike Buczkowski interview (20:26)

Major League Baseball is coming to Buffalo in 2020 as the Bisons host the Toronto Blue Jays. Mike Buczkowski, president of Rich Baseball Operations, calls into the podcast to talk about how the Triple-A club is preparing to bring the bright lights of the Majors to Sahlen Field.

MiLB.com writer spotlight (41:46)

MiLB.com's Gerard Gilberto joins the show to share the story of Esteban Quiroz's journey from the Mexican League to the Red Sox, Padres and now Rays farm systems. The second baseman is now part of Tampa Bay's 60-man player pool.

Wrapping up/Nationwide Prospect Fun Fact (56:39)

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