Title: What the numbers say about optimizing the Blue Jays’ 2023 batting order
Date: February 23, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I wrote about the tough decisions facing the Blue Jays near the top of their batting order, and whether it’s better to overthink or oversimplify such decisions. Read an excerpt!
Title:Play-in for what? Raptors come out of All-Star break looking to climb Eastern Conference
Date: February 22, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I wrote about a dozen things I’ll be thinking about or watching closely over the Raptors’ final 23 games. Read an excerpt!
Title: Video Interview: Sami Zayn
Date: February 15, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: I had the chance to sit down with WWE star Sami Zayn for a lengthy and insightful chat about his character and being a part of wrestling’s hottest story heading into Elimination Chamber in Montreal.
Title: Clapping Hands to Balled Fists: Inside Sami Zayn’s quest for redemption in Montreal
Date: February 15, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: Ahead of WWE’s Elimination Chamber event in Montreal, I wrote about Sami Zayn’s resonant character development, wrestling’s hottest angle, and what it means to connect at exactly the right time and place.
Read an excerpt!
Title: Raptors broadcast television appearance
Date: February 14, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: I was a guest on the Raptors’ broadcast on Sportsnet, breaking down the key stories for that night’s game.
Title: How the Raptors’ trade deadline outcome could impact roster decisions this off-season
Date: February 10, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet
Synopsis: In my latest at Sportsnet, I set up the key decisions the Raptors punted to the offseason and what those scenarios may look like then. Read an excerpt!
Title: TV/Radio Appearance: The Raptors Show on Sportsnet 590
Date: February 9, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet 590
Synopsis: I appeared on The Raptors Show with William Lou on Sportsnet 590 and Sportsnet 360.
Title: Breakfast Television television appearance
Date: February 9, 2023
Original Source: Breakfast Television
Synopsis: I was a guest on Breakfast Television, discussing the Raptors at the trade deadline.
Title: TV/Radio Appearance: The Raptors Show on Sportsnet 590
Date: February 7, 2023
Original Source: Sportsnet 590
Synopsis: I appeared on The Raptors Show with William Lou on Sportsnet 590 and Sportsnet 360.
Title: Live Podcast Appearance: Raptors Republic
Date: February 7, 2023
Original Source: Raptors Republic
Synopsis: The gang at Raptors Republic held a live panel event/podcast recording and I took part on a panel discussing player development.
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Blake Murphy Sports Writing 