Jeff Haller

@Lunchboxhero45 @BlueJays I’ll always cheer for you Travis. As a ball player and even more importantly, as a human. Best wishes!

11 years ago, I was pulled off of the field in my hometown in front of all my family and friends, while warming up before the sixth inning. Confused, I jogged off the field and was handed a cell phone at the bottom of the dugout steps. On the phone was the @BlueJays GM letting me know I had been traded to the @Pirates. He thanked me for my efforts and we hung up the phone. I went and hugged my teammates and coaches, and wandered up to the clubhouse swirling with emotions. I gave 6 hard fought years to the organization, and at the time it felt like they quit on me. I had brothers on that team I had grinded through the minor leagues with, and coaches who helped me bounce back from several demotions. Trainers who helped me over come a laundry list of injuries. Staff and Fans who rallied hard to see the young buck with red cheeks to get another shot in the big smoke. Despite all of the drama and emotions, I was on a plane at 6am the next morning flying to Chicago. I will never forget walking into that old, grinder clubhouse at Wrigley Field for the first time and seeing new faces and new colors. It was scary, but also exciting. A new chapter had begun. What I didn’t realize at the time was how hard it was going to be to let go off all of the baggage from those first 6 years with Toronto. The projections, the storylines, the successes, and the failures. I had never lived up to the first round draft pick and #1 prospect hype. Despite making my @MLB debut as a 20 year old I battled injuries, poor play, and a lot of demons mentally. What I realize now, is my identity had been consumed by the “hype”. 100s of articles had been written about my potential, and somewhere along the way I started to read them and believe them. And when they started to really question my abilities, I started to question them too. I had started to lose that internal DOGG, who fought to overcome so many things on and off the field. My self-worth had become closely tied to my stat line. I was trying to please everyone except myself. I forgot what it felt like to have that unshakable self-confidence. I know some guys getting traded are going through a similar experience. I’m sure some HS and college athletes are struggling with this as well. Who you are and what you do are to completely different things. Stay true to yourself and enjoy the ride. It’s these experiences that will make you stronger in the end. And if you need help, don’t be afraid to ask. This shit ain’t easy!!

@FadooBobcat Get well soon, make yourself your priority!

@C_Bass419 Congratulations to you and your family!

Perfect weekend complete. Momma and Colson are doing great.

@KeeganMatheson And when the crowd is under 26000

#BlueJays win, 6-3. The Rays are now only undefeated in America.

The Rays may be 13-1, but they are now 0-1 this year when the attendance is larger than 26,000. How a team that good can only draw 20,000 fans 3 times in first 10 games is beyond me. #BlueJays

On this day 50 years ago, Bruce Springsteen released his debut album “Greetings from Asbury Park, NJ”. If you’re looking for a masterpiece to listen to today, do yourself a favour and throw it on.

@LettersClark @RobCarmack I had put off listening to the 2021 All Media episode as I hadn’t had the time to watch Ted Lasso S2 until this week and wanted to avoid spoilers. So I had to laugh when y’all said to #ChristmasInJuly if you’d listened as I had #ChristmasOneYearLate

@BiomechMax Thanks Max, and that sentiment needs to be said this time each year in Canada when people base their level of happiness on the outcome of hockey games played by 18-19 year olds.

Just remember folks, that kicker is just a kid. Your life will be just fine even with that college sport loss.

@timandfriends Is there somebody that I should email when they don’t upload the show to podcast platforms to remind them?

Jays fans watching any game at The Trop.

@tim_micallef @jesserubinoff @timandfriends I love listening to the show as a podcast each day, but the person responsible for posting it in Apple podcasts will sometimes fail to upload it. I hate missing an episode!

Shame on you Rob Manfred. Shame on you @MLB , this doesn’t need to happen and this isn’t the time for your hubris to get in the way.

@Fritzic1 @ChefFlakoNacho @CardinalsReek Yeah, me too. I’ll just block the account though.

@ChefFlakoNacho @CardinalsReek Same I got so confused

@RobCarmack @LettersClark Rob and JB, I hope that you guys are doing well and that life is slowing down for you. Just wanted you to know how much I miss hearing you guys. Not telling you this to pressure you to record anything, just want you to know you’re loved and appreciated.

@kerrjason Merry Christmas buddy!

Happy Holidays friends. 👧🐶👦🎄

@MatthewBerryTMR Had Mattison in my lineup. Was out running some errands while listening to the podcast at 8:00. Wouldn’t have known to sub Cook into lineup had it not been for @FieldYates @DanielDopp and @MikeClayNFL Glad I listened (and didn’t just download).

I mean seriously

@BiomechMax Make sure that post event recovery nutrition is put into place. I suggest poutine and beer.

@SpeedRiverGuy Coming from the KING of under-preparation, I believe every word you say! #hallerthon

Pacing a marathon tomorrow for 20miles @ 6:40-6:45 pace. My prep: - lots of 30-45min easy run - One 11M run with 8M @ 6:25 avg - Longest run (last Sat) was 17M @ 7:15 avg Can I do it?

@Roto_Frank @CBSScottWhite I love the hustle, but does it seem ironic that there are emergency pods dropping this early in the off season when projections and rosters haven’t even taken shape? Enjoy your long weekend fellas!!!

Better late than never! Starling Marte, Mark Canha, and Eduardo Escobar are headed to the Mets. Fantasy reaction pod w/ @CBSScottWhite: link.chtbl.com/fantasybasebal…

👇👇👇 #GryphonPride

@MLB @MLBONFOX Why in the world are you showing the action from a camera angle where we can’t tell what is happening????

Friday night lights.